SEAL Teams are getting a new and improved delivery vehicle

SEAL Teams are getting a new and improved delivery vehicle

Naval Special Warfare is in the process of taking delivery of the new Mark 11 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. According to SOCOM’s maritime program executive officer, Captain Kate Dolloff, two of these Mark 11s have already arrived, allowing SEAL SDV operators to begin the familiarization process. The Mark 11 will replace […]

Pentagon finally releases Marine Special Operations document that reveals leadership cover ups

Pentagon finally releases Marine Special Operations document that reveals leadership cover ups

Senior Pentagon leaders have been involved in flagrant scandals for decades. Despite several reform efforts, including the Freedom Of Information Act of 1967 and pressure from Congress to allow the public access to records of any federal agency, the Pentagon is repeatedly ignoring requests for unclassified information in order to protect senior military leaders from […]

The top unwritten rules of close-quarters combat

The top unwritten rules of close-quarters combat

Welcome back to the second part of Close Quarters Battle (CQB) series. In the previous part, we talked about sight fixation and flashlights. Let’s continue to our next two rules. But before, we would like to remind you that these “rules” are more of a reminder of things that many forget or not aware of. […]

A Special Operator’s top unwritten rules of close-quarters combat

A Special Operator’s top unwritten rules of close-quarters combat

This series of articles isn’t meant to offer concrete, hard-and-fast rules about close-quarters combat (CQB). Like anything in life, there are dozens of paths to a destination, and efficiency and safety make the difference. This article series will just present some things that many forget or are simply not aware of. The reality of today […]

Which Veterans’ organizations deserve your support? 

Which Veterans’ organizations deserve your support? 

There is no shortage of veterans organizations that are doing tremendous work for our veterans, military members, and their families. And today, the needs of the vets and their families are more keenly felt than ever before. The question then is “which ones deserve your support?” The short answer is: the vast majority of them […]

The Video of the Week: Special Operations Marines

The Video of the Week: Special Operations Marines

Activated in 2006, the Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) is the latest addition to the formidable Special Operations arsenal of the United States. Operating in small teams (12-14 operators), Marine Raiders are the tip of the spear of the Marine Corps.

Special Operations close air support aircaft questioned by Congress

Special Operations close air support aircaft questioned by Congress

The plan for a Special Operations aircraft that would provide close air and overwatch support to American commandos is under question by Congress. The idea for the Armed Overwatch program spawned from the need to provide sufficient platforms to support Special Operations troops and their partner forces in low-intensity conflict scenarios. The inability of the […]

22 a day, we have to work together to end Veteran suicides

22 a day, we have to work together to end Veteran suicides

It seems that scarcely a week goes by without hearing of another Special Operations soldier that has committed suicide. This week was no different and as always it follows an all-too-familiar pattern.  A SOF soldier that has seen too many combat deployments and has resultantly suffered both physical and mental injuries, commits suicide after seemingly […]

US troops will keep deploying to Iraq

US troops will keep deploying to Iraq

After conducting meetings with the Iraqi government, Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, the commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), is confident that the United States will continue to have an enduring presence in Iraq for the foreseeable future. General McKenzie was in Baghdad on Tuesday for a meeting with the new Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al Kadhimi. […]

UF Pro Striker X: Pants for the Special operations, military, and tactical communities

UF Pro Striker X: Pants for the Special operations, military, and tactical communities

Not “Tacticool” But Functionally Outstanding For military members and contractors, law-enforcement professionals, avid outdoorsmen/hunters, and many others, the perfect pants to wear in the environment you’re working in are an absolute must.  For military, law enforcement/SWAT, or EMT first responders, good tactical pants must have certain design elements that will make them best suited to […]

Right-wing extremists in German SOF? Here’s how individual extremism looks in the US

Right-wing extremists in German SOF? Here’s how individual extremism looks in the US

In light of recent reporting addressing the prevalence of right-wing extremism in Germany’s top special operations unit, the Kommando Spezialkrafte (KSK), it is useful to examine the radicalization profiles of individuals in the United States. While not framed for comparison here, the discussion of individual extremism in the U.S. does offer value as various online-derived […]

Beyond the Green Line: From British civilian to Israeli paratrooper

Beyond the Green Line: From British civilian to Israeli paratrooper

One of the great perks of this job is that sometimes things, which you had missed or had never heard of before, get tossed into your lap and you wind up with something special. Kind of like Christmas in July. So, when the SOFREP editors asked me if I would be interested in reviewing Marc […]