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When I first got the Flowfold Traveler limited trifold and Minimalist limited card holder wallets I immediately noticed how lightweight and compact both wallets were. I had always had bulky leather wallets that held a lot of cards and money, but could be uncomfortable to have in my back pocket. That is not the case whatsoever […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 8.4.2017 Continue to prep for the UBRR and focus on some speed work today with the runs. Speed work will help with your endurance and explosion. Work on perfect form when doing your push up and sit-up exercises. The cadre members at Selection are meticulous at grading form. The time to […]
The criteria for gear that goes into your loadout seems to be constantly changing. In recent years there has been a call to provide the equipment that has the same capabilities and similar characteristics as existing gear only smaller and lighter. Based on the larger Gerber LMF II that I carried on my kit for […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 8.3.2017 We’re going to do a smoker this morning of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches that you can either do at the gym or on the ground and then head back out on the rucking trails. Let’s pump these out as quickly as possible, understanding that there isn’t a time limit but […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 8.2.2017 Back to the gym today, with our Wednesday work out and then practice our shuttle run to build up some explosion and lateral quickness in your legs. It will improve your overall running times.  Try to limit the time between sets to 30 seconds or less. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: […]
5.11 Tactical TMT PenLight Immediately after Gary showed me this piece of my gear, I bought one and it has been with me since. Incredibly convenient to carry due to how thin it is and powered by AAA batteries, it is sure to spend a lot of time in anyones pocket. The features I particularly […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 8.1.2017 How did everyone do on their UBRR Test from yesterday? If you passed but have some weak points, you now know what needs to be worked on. If you failed any portion of it, then you have a lot of work to do. What we’re going to do now is […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.31.2017 Today we’re going to see where our fitness level is at by using a test using the new Special Operations Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) Fitness Test. It measures functional fitness for the Special Operators much better than the traditional PT test. Pushups: (1min)      40 minimum +2 points for each […]
PP-19 Bizon: Scorpion Of The Motherland Submachine guns had been Russia’s forte’ during the Second World War, when several million copies were produced of the PPSH-41 and PPS-43 variants. With millions available, tactician’s found that employment of such weapons spurred creation of a new doctrine of warfare, where firepower was favored over accuracy. This innovation would […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.27.2017 If it is Thursday, then it is a Chest and Triceps workout in the gym. Â Afterward, we then hit the dirt 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. Training: More Preparation for […]
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