Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16 Day 6

Friday, that must mean its Leg Day at the gym but instead of a longer run at the finish of that, we’ll substitute the Shuttle run in there, to work on your speed today. Weighted sled push builds up the strength and explosion. Will be excellent prep for carrying a rucksack. Training: Continue to prep […]

SOF Pic of the Day: A Force Recon Marine’s view

A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, rides in an MH-60S Seahawk in Guam, January 31, 2018, during Visit Board Search and Seizure training. VBSS teaches Marines how to take over ships for searches and counter-piracy operations. As the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 5

Thursday is a Chest and Triceps workout in the gym and then hit the road for a 4-mile run. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Bench Press 3 x 10 Dumbbell Flies […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Inside a US Special Operations MC-130H Combat Talon II in Thailand

A U.S. Air Force 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point (FARP) technician prepares for FARP operations from a U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II Feb. 20, 2018 at Chandy Range, Thailand. The 1st Special Operations Squadron and FARP team provided a forward deployed refueling capability to rotary wing […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, 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 (90 minutes) and remember to hydrate throughout the march. Don’t forget to mark your progress in the workout log book Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Lat […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Air Force PJs prepare for free fall operations

A U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron pararescueman signals the execution timeline for military free fall operations from a U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II Feb. 20, 2018, at Chandy Range, Thailand. Throughout Cobra Gold 2018, the 1st Special Operations Squadron provided specialized aviation in support of airborne operations […]

Mattis: Victory in Afghanistan, To Come Politically, Not Necessarily Militarily

In a change of tone for the first time, the U.S. is stating that a military solution to Afghanistan may not be possible. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Tuesday that victory in Afghanistan is still possible, by facilitating a Taliban reconciliation with the Afghan government. Mattis spoke shortly before arriving in Kabul, where security concerns […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 3

Tuesday means Leg Day at the gym followed by sprints to build up speed and explosion. Begin with pull-ups and then squats, lunges and the sled followed by some sprint work. Sprints will help with the times of your distance runs and your rucking. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 […]

SOF Pic of the Day: US Special Forces train Panamanian counterterrorism teams

A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier explains range procedures to Panamanian counterterrorism security forces Jan. 30, 2018, during joint combined marksmanship training in Panama City, Panama. Marksmanship training is necessary before combined forces conduct interoperability training. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Osvaldo Equite/RELEASED Watch U.S. Special Forces soldiers train alongside their allies in the […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 2

Monday starts a new week, and we’ll continue with UBRR preparation. Start off with a mini-UBRR test of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups, and dips before a 5-mile run. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress in your workout log book. Training: More preparation for the UBRR 2 […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Air Force Pararescueman opens fire in Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, fires his weapon during night fire shoot-and-move drills Feb. 28, 2018. Pararescuemen conduct training on all aspects of combat, medical procedures and search and rescue tactics to hone their skills, providing the highest level of tactical capabilities to combatant commanders. […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 1

Sunday morning rucksack march. Do a quick warmup of pushups and sit-ups before heading out for a 10-miler. Ruck over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can without running. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out there. Even with the […]