Tag: Special Operations

America’s special operations units have seen a dramatic uptick in the missions sets they’ve been tasked with throughout nearly two straight decades of the War on Terror, but despite some overlap in combat operations, each specialized unit has a specific area of expertise to draw from. The Navy SEALs, as most could assume from their […]

All of America’s elite special operations units are accustomed to operating under a veil of secrecy, but few units are more adept at secret keeping that the U.S. Army’s 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, or Delta Force, as they’re often called. Since its very inception, Delta was intended to be a force like no other […]

Army Ranger school is recognized force-wide as perhaps the best leadership school in the United States military. The 61-day course focuses on small unit tactics, building combat leaders under intense mental and physical stresses. Graduates of the intensive program are awarded the Ranger Tab, which is worn on the upper shoulder of the left sleeve […]

During this exclusive interview, former Navy SEAL Eric Davis recalls one of his most memorable moments while conducting SEAL BUD/S training. Watch the video below to hear about the moment that Eric said he felt like he was going to die.

U.S. Air Force pararescueman Staff Sgt. Aaron Metzger was awarded the Bronze Star with valor last week for his actions during combat operations in Afghanistan last year. The special operations Airman assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron (RQS) withstood significant injuries from both small arms fire and grenade shrapnel during an hours-long firefight that Metzger […]

One of the things movies always get wrong about firearms is how water will affect the way a bullet travels. Even in the otherwise-almost-too-real “Saving Private Ryan,” bullets are shown flying through water almost exactly as they do in the air: on a straight trajectory and with a lethal amount of kinetic energy. The truth […]

Eric Davis, a former Navy SEAL sniper instructor, states that his favorite sniper rifle is the one that he used the most and felt the most comfortable with. Out of the rifles he was issued, he narrowed his favorite down to one. Watch and find out which rifle he prefers.

For many of us from the conventional side of the military (or who never served at all) the FN Scar tends to carry with it a certain appeal. As a rifle designed specifically for Special Operations troops (SCAR actually stands for Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle), it’s hard not to look at the jagged angles […]

Eric Davis served alongside Brandon Webb as an instructor at the Naval Special Warfare Sniper Course and was the personal sniper instructor and mentor of the late Chris Kyle. During this exclusive interview, Eric describes what it takes to be a good sniper. Find out what it takes to go beyond basic sniper training to […]

Phil Campion is a veteran of military operations in just about every conflict-prone corner of the world. He served with the Royal Hampshires, passed through Commando and Parachute Regiment selection, before being badged with 22 SAS. He left the British Army in his early thirties, with the rank of Staff Sergeant, and started working on […]

Throughout nearly two full decades of combat, the special operations community has seen a dramatic shift in employment and operational tempo. Unlike in traditional wars, where special operations troops might be reserved for very specific mission parameters, the War on Terror has brought with it unique challenges that America’s Special Operations war fighters are uniquely […]

Former Navy SEAL Eric Davis sat down with his long-time friend Brandon Webb for an interview. Eric is the author of the book titled “Raising Men: Lessons Navy SEALs Learned from Their Training and Taught to Their Sons.” As a young military parent, he was frustrated with the selection of parenting books, as many told him what to […]