What Happens Next at the Special Warfare Center at Ft. Bragg?

What Happens Next at the Special Warfare Center at Ft. Bragg?

Opinion: The Special Warfare Center, specifically the JFKSWC at Ft. Bragg, NC, which trains the Green Berets, Psyops and Civil Affairs soldiers has been in a state of flux for the past two years. And the news that broke late last week won’t lessen it at all in the coming months. Breitbart News’ Kristina Wong […]

US Special Operations Command reveals new helmet for operators

US Special Operations Command reveals new helmet for operators

American commandos will soon be going into combat protected by a new, high-tech helmet. According to a statement by the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Gentex Corporation has been awarded a contract worth $95 million to supply SOCOM with its Ops-Core FAST SF Super High Cut Helmet. Gentex manufactures a number of different models of […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 10, Day 2

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 10, Day 2

A quick workout to start the day early and head off to the rest of our day. Remember, no days off here. With the sweat you break here every day, you’ll be better for it once the course starts. Hitting the gym early, then off to start the week, so let’s do it right. Start […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 10, Day 1

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 10, Day 1

The best way to start our Sunday before the sun comes up is our Sunday Rucksack March.  Grab your training partner (or my case my bulldog) and hit the trail. A little warm-up and a good long (8-mile) rucksack march. As always be sure to stay hydrated during the ruck march. It should be a […]

The Pic of the Day: Special operations Marines and their K9s

The Pic of the Day: Special operations Marines and their K9s

KEY WEST, Fla. (Nov. 29, 2018) — Marine Raiders from a Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) K9 unit conduct over-the-beach-bag (OTB) training in Naval Air Station Key West’s Truman Harbor during MARSOC’s multi-purpose canine handler training. Naval Air Station Key West is a state-of-the-art facility for combat fighter aircraft of all military services, […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 9, Day 7

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 9, 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. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 Lat Pulldowns, rear 3 […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 9, Day 6

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 9, Day 6

Friday morning gym day and what better way to kick the weekend off than with Leg Day. Starting with Squats – front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell, then some lunges and after the weighted sled push. This will build up the strength and endurance to carry the rucksack.  And we’ll finish the workout off with a […]

Special Reconnaissance: The Air Force releases information on its new Special Operations job

Special Reconnaissance: The Air Force releases information on its new Special Operations job

A few months ago, the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) announced its intent to establish a new Special Operations career field. Special Reconnaissance (SR) would replace the existing Special Operations Weather Technician (SOWT) military occupation specialty. The rationale behind the decision to renovate the SOWT career field stemmed from the advanced meteorological systems the […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 9, Day 5

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 9, Day 5

Chest and Triceps workout at the gym today before a 5-mile run. Shoot for a time below the standard of 40 minutes. Therefore remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. And be sure to mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 9, Day 4

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 9, Day 4

Time to head over to the gym for some shoulder and back work. As we mentioned in another post, these shoulder workouts help in rucking, especially once in Selection. Be sure to log the progress down in your workout log book. And because Wednesday is one of our rucking days, strap on a 45-pound minimum […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 9, Day 3

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 9, Day 3

Tuesday is Leg Day at the gym, and a perfect way to shake off those rainy day doldrums. Begin with pull-ups and towel pull-ups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats with lighter weights with more reps, lunges and the sled followed by a three-mile run Training: Continue to prep for […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 9, Day 2

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 9, Day 2

We’ll kick off our Monday and work week and crush those weekend cobwebs with a mini-UBRR test. Start off with the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups, and dips before a 5-mile run. The standard says 40-minutes but shoot for something better than that. Remember to stay hydrated […]