Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 6, Day 2

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 6, Day 2

Happy New Year, but in our Selection preparation, a good rule to follow is “No Days Off”, Okay, I’m stealing that from Bill Belichick, but it is apt. So, if your head is feeling a bit fuzzy after welcoming in the New Year, we have the perfect cure. Some good pretest work for the Upper […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 6, Day 1

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 6, Day 1

Sunday Morning Ruck March. Rucking is on the agenda for today after a quick warmup of pushups and sit-ups. Stretch well both before and after the ruck march. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out there, despite the bitter cold weather. And ensure that you have at least two pairs of boots […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5 Day 7

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5 Day 7

Saturday morning work in the gym hitting your shoulders and back. Followed by a 4-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 Lat Pulldowns, rear 3 x 10 Barbell Dead Lift 3 x 10 Wide Grip Pull-ups 3 x 10 Dumbbell Side Raises 3 […]

Selection land navigation refresher: Planning your route

Selection land navigation refresher: Planning your route

We’ve been going over some of the basics that candidates should know before taking on the Selection Course, and with a lot of prospective Special Operations guys coming into the pipeline via the 18X program for Special Forces, most don’t have any experience in Land Navigation. So, many of the questions we get are centered […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 6

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 6

It’s Friday, which means our favorite Leg Day at the gym this morning. Let’s get the weekend started off right with some Front, Goblet, Dumbbell, and Rear squats. Mix in some lunges and the Weighted Sled Push and capped off with a 4-mile run. Stretch well and ensure you stay hydrated. If you’re in the […]

CTS Targets | Range-ready steel

CTS Targets | Range-ready steel

A while ago I started penciling in the idea for an article titled “the expectations of accuracy”.  Without diving all the way in, it’s all about defining your acceptable level of accuracy in training to match your required level of accuracy in the real world.  If you need to hit the vitals on a deer […]

Selection Land Navigation Refresher: Planning Your Route

Selection Land Navigation Refresher: Planning Your Route

We’ve been going over some of the basics that candidates should know before taking on the Selection Course, and with a lot of prospective Special Operations guys coming into the pipeline via the 18X program for Special Forces, most don’t have any experience in Land Navigation. So, many of the questions we get are centered […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 5

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 5

Back to the gym on Thursday morning for a Chest and triceps workout to include some pushups, sit-ups, and kip ups. Then a 5-mile ruck march with 45-pounds minimum. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Bench Press 3 […]

Picture of the Day: C-130H Hercules During an Aeromedical Evacuation Training Mission

Picture of the Day: C-130H Hercules During an Aeromedical Evacuation Training Mission

Reserve airman fly a C-130H Hercules during an aeromedical evacuation training mission from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., to Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 15, 2017. The Reserve airmen are assigned to the 757th Airlift Squadron, 910th Airlift Wing. – US Department of Defense Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 4

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 4

Wednesday is Hump Day of the week, so we’ll head to the gym for a back and shoulders workout and then head out for a 5-mile ruck march. Remember to stay hydrated while on the march and mark your progress in the workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Lat […]

I doubt James Bond ever had to deal with this…

I doubt James Bond ever had to deal with this…

Merry Christmas to All, we sincerely hope each and every one of you has a safe and happy day surrounded by family and loved ones. Originally, I was going to write about a Christmas being away from home, but even a good story and a funny one is a bit depressing when you’re far from […]

Coast Guard frees sea turtle from cocaine bales

Coast Guard frees sea turtle from cocaine bales

While much of the nation is focusing on the opioid crisis in the U.S., cocaine smuggling is making a big comeback and that means the Coast Guard must be alert for small boat and even homemade submarines. Often times the crews of the boats carrying the contraband will jettison their illegal cargo overboard if they […]