How to stab someone with your rifle like a Marine

How to stab someone with your rifle like a Marine

The technique of using a bayonet is a somewhat lost art out of military circles, probably for the obvious reason that it’s a bit impractical for civilians. That being said, I’m going to teach you anyway because it’s cool and who knows? There could be some cross relevance to it in relation to close quarters […]

The hunt is on: NATO allies begin training against their own subs near the arctic

The hunt is on: NATO allies begin training against their own subs near the arctic

Anti-submarine warfare is an issue of increasing concern among NATO allies, as the Russian Navy has not only demonstrated a more aggressive stature throughout the Baltic Sea and Atlantic Ocean in recent months, but has made some particularly concerning claims about the training they’ve been conducting. Now, seven surface combatant vessels and three sub-hunting aircraft […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 15, Day 6

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 15, Day 6

Back to the gym this Friday morning. It is Chest and Triceps day and then a 5-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 3 […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Sling load training

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Sling load training

Soldiers conduct sling load training at the Baumholder Military Training Area in Baumholder, Germany, Jan. 26, 2017. The soldiers are assigned to assigned to the 8th Medical Company. Soldiers assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment provided helicopter support. Army photo by Erich Backes Watch how sling load operations are conducted in the […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 15, Day 5

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 15, Day 5

  Chest and Triceps workout in the gym and then hit the trails 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. If you’re living in the Northeast, you may want to start a little bit earlier to beat the […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Hitting the water in your Humvee

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Hitting the water in your Humvee

Soldiers maneuver a Humvee through a water obstacle during training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., March 12, 2017. The soldiers are assigned to Headquarters Company, 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. The city of Tacoma, Washington, receives an average rainfall of 40 inches of rain per year. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Sean F. Harding Watch U.S. […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 15, Day 4

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 15, Day 4

Shoulders and back training day in the gym before heading off to do the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Triathlon. A run, a rucksack march, and a swim with fatigues and boots. Almost all Special Operations training is based on one of these events. If you can do all three well, you will be in good […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Opening fire

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Opening fire

A soldier fires a machine gun from the turret of a tactical vehicle during Saber Junction 17, an exercise with about 4,500 participants from 13 NATO and partner nations at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels, Germany, May 15, 2017. The soldier is assigned to 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment. Army photo by Staff Sgt. […]

Cold Beer on the DZ:  Bulletproof ‘Special Forces’ Cooler is Indestructible

Cold Beer on the DZ:  Bulletproof ‘Special Forces’ Cooler is Indestructible

Whenever anyone is trying to sell anything to the manly men out there, they need only put the words “used by Special Forces” or “Navy SEAL approved” on the advertisement and it is guaranteed to sell better. And for certain applications, especially when dealing with any kind of weapons or tactical type of equipment, those […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 15, Day 3

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 15, Day 3

Tuesday is one of our Leg Days at the gym followed by a 4-mile run. Begin with pull-ups then Deadlifts before moving on to squats, lunges and the sled followed by a four-mile run Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 reps 3 x 10 Deadlifts 3 x Front Squat 20-15-12 […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: USS Ronald Reagan carrier strike group

SOFREP Pic of the Day: USS Ronald Reagan carrier strike group

The USS Ronald Reagan steams in formation with ships from Carrier Strike Group 5 and the South Korean navy during Invincible Spirit, a bilateral exercise in the waters off the Korean Peninsula, Oct. 14, 2016. The Reagan is supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Navy photo by Seaman Jamaal Liddell Watch flight operations […]