Watch: Special Forces readiness evaluation prepares soldiers for selection
Soldiers faced many challenges at a Special Forces Readiness Evaluation held by members of B Company, 1st Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group in Albemarle, N.C.
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Graphic Footage: Special Forces combat, up close and personal in Afghanistan
Special Forces working with Afghan National Army. The first guy through the door is ANA. His weapon is hit and he turns and runs out the door (look for sparks when rounds hit his weapon). He is killed when he runs outside (this happens off camera). Insurgents inside the house shoot the ANA soldier through holes in the front of the building. The Special Forces soldier neutralizes the threat.
Why I am the best writer at SOFREP, or so I fancy myself
In the beginning it took me awhile before it sunk in just how absurdly busy Jack was with everyone and everything that was SOFREP. I was a sucker to the fact that every time I sent Jack a FB IM he fired right back, and not in grunts, but full-up expounded sentences.
CCT 101: The difference between an officer and enlisted combat controller
The role of combat controller is one of the most fascinating special operations career fields around. But info on the job is hard to find.
Special Forces undermined by quotas and mandatory expansion
Cancer can spread and if toxic personalities and those who otherwise probably shouldn’t have made it through, hurt the unit. There are tales of the team that had to be disbanded because a few toxic personalities infected the group. As a result, they became unreliable and a liability.
Do all Marine Raiders approve of their new insignia?
Some Raiders are arguing that the dive bubble and jump wings that have long distinguished Recon Marines and Raiders alike, should still be good enough for them.
Russian hybrid warfare sparks new US Jedburgh unit
It’s called unconditional warfare, but the name isn’t as important. This is a role that A-teams are supposed to be able to execute, now. It’s not a new capability that’s never existed before. Instead, it just fell out of favor in preference for direct action. This effort will take SF back to its roots.
“Homework,” aka life of a combat controller (Part 4)
Since you are the lone AF guy around (although there’s the potential to have a PJ attached with you, and maybe even another controller if you are in a place that supports a lot of operations) you help out as much as possible in order to bond with the team and get shit done.
What it takes to get through Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS)
It’s important to remember that – you’re still a cog in the wheel. It’s easy to become lost in your sense of entitlement because someone has deemed you worthy of selection, before others. But, to get through you have to go all the way, which is further than most.
If I were to go back into the Army, I’d consider a job in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) or Cyber
There are going to be more jobs in the digital space than there are people to fill them. In fact, if you can and want to – double down on STEM for your G.I. Bill – if it’s up in the air. Because open job postings with STEM skills take longer to fill.
‘New Air Force guy”: AKA, life of a combat controller, part three
When I deployed, it was a similar circumstance, and I brought everything I could. Including any weapon I could get my hands on. A SCAR-H, the EGLM (40mm grenade launcher that looks like the SCAR), Aimpoints, EO Techs, an M-4 with a short barrel, long barrel, and under barrel 203 attachment, and my trusty camp buddy, the Glock 19. Needless to say I came with some baggage.
Language training can be a motivational and strategic boon
To fuel the emotion of others to get things done requires a presence, emotional intelligence, and language skills. These can win battles.
