Pentagon Looking to Cut SOF in Africa to Focus on China, Russia

Special Operations Forces in Africa could be slashed heavily under sweeping Pentagon proposals to retask and reorganize SOF towards more pressing needs facing the rising threats of Russia and China. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis had ordered a review of all Special Operations Forces missions as Mattis, along with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Joseph […]

A Third of All Injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan Are Non-Battle Variety

More than a third of all injuries sustained by U.S. military troops in Iraq and Afghanistan are sustained in non-battlefield conditions a recent DOD study found. By far, the most prevalent type of non-battle injuries consisted of falls or vehicle crashes. And they also accounted for about 10 percent of the deaths of troops there. […]

US Airstrikes Kill 27 al-Shabab Militants in Somalia

United States military airstrikes in northern Somalia have killed at least 27 members of the militant al-Shabab organization according to military officials. The several drone strikes against the militants are the second strike the U.S. has conducted in the past week. The statement issued Monday by the U.S. Africa Command said it assesses that no […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 11, Day 4

Wednesday is a back and shoulder day at the gym followed by a 6-mile rucksack march. Look to better the time that is the standard which is 90 minutes and remember to hydrate throughout the march. Don’t forget to mark your progress in the workout log book and stay hydrated. Training: More Preparation for the […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Paratroopers inbound

Army paratroopers participate in the 82nd Airborne Division Airborne Review at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 24, 2018, during All American Week, an annual celebration of the division. Army Photo by Pfc. Anthony Todd Watch 82nd Airborne Division Paratroopers execute a mass tactical parachute jump from a C-17 in the video below:

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 11, Day 3

Tuesday is our Leg Day at the gym followed by a 4-mile run. Begin with pull-ups and then hit the squats, lunges and the sled or the Fireman’s Carry followed by a four-mile run in under 32 minutes, which is the standard. As always, make sure you stretch well before and after as well as […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Air Force pilots show what their planes can do

Air Force Maj. Paul “Loco” Lopez, the Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team’s commander, performs during the AirPower Over Hampton Roads air and space expo at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 18, 2018. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell Watch an F-22 Raptor air maneuverability demonstration below:

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 11, Day 2

Monday morning, we kick our week off right. Head to the gym where we’ll do our workout with the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups, and dips before a 4-mile run. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress in your workout log book. Training: More preparation for […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Missiles away

Marines fire an FM-92 stinger missile during a live-fire exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., May 19, 2018. The Marines are assigned to the 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hanna L. Powell See the FM-92 stinger missile in action in the video below:

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 11, Day 1

It is time for our Sunday morning ruck march. We’re going to do an eight-mile course today over varied terrain. Strive to better the standard time of 120 minutes. Do a quick warmup of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Stretch well both before and after the ruck march. Remember to drink plenty of water […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Snipers rely on cover and concealment

A sniper participates in Rock Sokol, an exercise conducted by the Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade and the Slovenian Armed Forces, in Postojna, Slovenia, May 10, 2018. Army photo by Graigg Faggionato See soldiers training in exercise Rock Sokol below: https://youtu.be/-5BCf-yDRXg

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 10, Day 7

Back in the gym this Saturday morning for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pull-ups if you have no access to ropes or climbing ropes if they are available. Followed by a four-mile run in 32 minutes or less. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook and prepare for a long ruck on Sunday […]