FN Unveils New 6.5mm Creedmoor Machinegun at SOFIC 2019

FN Unveils New 6.5mm Creedmoor Machinegun at SOFIC 2019

About a year ago, SOCOM announced that the Special Operations Forces would be upgrading their range capabilities by switching to the 6.5 mm Creedmoor caliber. This decision, the command stated, came after extensive testing. SOCOM adopted a Barrett Sniper system that would replace their 7.62 mm sniper rifles with the 6.5 mm Creedmoor. The 6.5mm […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Prep Week 12, Day 5

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Prep Week 12, Day 5

Back to the gym on Thursday morning for a Chest and Triceps workout before heading out for a 4-mile run. Look to better the standard of 32 minutes. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. UBRR Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: […]

Marine Raider graduates from elite French Commando course

Marine Raider graduates from elite French Commando course

A Marine Raider with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC) graduated from the arduous French Commando “Moniteur” Training Course. The Marine Critical Skills Operator (CSO)—a gunnery sergeant—was the first Marine Raider to attend the course, and also became the first American to receive the highest distinction of the course for his stellar […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 12, Day 4

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 12, Day 4

Wednesday is a back and shoulder day at the gym followed by a 6-mile rucksack march, 90-minute minimum. Look to better the time that is the standard 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 UBRR: 3 […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 12, Day 3

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 12, Day 3

Tuesday is our Leg Day at the gym followed by a 4-mile run. Begin with pull-ups, then squats, lunges and the sled push followed by a four-mile run in under 32 minutes. These exercises will build up leg power, strength, and endurance that will serve you well in SOF. These muscles all help in carrying […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 12, Day 2

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 12, Day 2

A Monday morning pre-test of the Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) with many of the exercises that will be tested. A few years ago, I spoke with a veteran NFL player about passing their conditioning test prior to starting the annual summer training camps. He said, “the only way to pass it, is to prepare […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 12, Day 1

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 12, Day 1

It is time for our Sunday morning Rucksack march. Do a quick warmup of pushups and sit-ups before heading out for 8 miles. Head out over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can without running. The standard is 120 minutes, maximum. Your goal should be to come in much quicker. Stretch […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 11, Day 7

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 11, Day 7

Back in the gym this Saturday morning for a shoulder and back workout. Pull-ups, Deadlifts, Side Raises, and Shoulder Presses. Followed by a four-mile run in 32 minutes or less. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook and stretch well. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 Lat Pulldowns, rear 3 x […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 11, Day 6

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 11, Day 6

It is Friday so that must mean that it is Leg Day at the gym. Starting with Squats – (front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell), then some lunges and the weighted sled push. If your gym doesn’t have a sled, you can substitute a Fireman’s carry.  And then finish the workout with a five-mile run. Mark […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 11, Day 5

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 11, Day 5

Thursday morning is a Chest and Triceps workout at the gym before heading out for a 5-mile run. Flat and Incline Bench Presses as well as Flies, Pushups, Pushdowns, and Dips ought to have your triceps feeling the pump. Then a 5-mile run over varied terrain in 40 minutes or less. UBRR Preparation Training: More […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 11, Day 4

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 11, Day 4

It is Wednesday so, in our preparation, we’re going to conduct not only a Shoulders and back day in the gym but then head off to do the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Triathlon. A run, a rucksack march, and a swim with fatigues and boots. If you can do all three of these things well, […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 11, Day 3

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 […]