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Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 4, Day 5 Thursday is another UBRR training day followed by a 4-mile rucksack march. Are you keeping a log of your times on your runs and rucks? You should mark down your workouts and especially your times on the runs and rucks. You should notice a marked […]
The USMC issued sub-belt is bulky, uncomfortable, and will not fit under a ruck. Yes, it will fill the purpose of moving some gear off your plate carrier, and yes it will support missions not requiring armor but it isn’t comfortable. If you’re already in an uncomfortable situation shouldn’t your gear be comfortable? With this […]
The MTM Special Ops Silver Falcon is a watch that I was very excited to review. I generally prefer a more simplistic watch and stay away from ones with extra bells and whistles, but the Falcon manages to offer the extras while maintaining a very classy profile. The primary benefit I see in this watch is with […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 4, Day 4 Wednesday is Shoulder Day in the gym along with some speed work. The sprints here will help with your overall cardio fitness, build some explosion, and will serve you well with your endurance. It is also a functional part of your job in Special Operations. […]
Maybe it’s just me, but the tactical world and tactical industry are starting to trend towards discrete and concealed carry. I’m in no way against this, in fact, I rather enjoy it. It’s fascinating to see the industry change and evolve into one that’s more friendly to concealed carry and civilian carry. Crate Club is […]
Magazine retention balanced with speed is an issue for many people from the experienced operator to the person who enjoys training at the local range. Enter the Blue Force Gear Ten Speed Mag Pouch. I personally was extremely skeptical when I first ordered this piece of kit due to its lack of Velcro flap or […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 4, Day 3 We’ll continue to prep for the UBRR. Tuesday is Leg Day at the gym. We’ll begin with pull-ups, the hit the legs with squats, the sled push, and some other exercises. We’ll finish things off with a three-mile run at a good pace, faster than […]
My grandpappy told me never go into the woods without, at a minimum, a knife somewhere on my person. When I was a young man, He gave me his old fixed blade buck knife and my father gave me a Swiss Army Fisherman for a more discreet and pragmatic day to day option. I still […]
Christopher Ward is no secret amongst watch enthusiasts, but casual watch wearers looking for their next purchase should pay attention. While not quite in the luxury watch market, Christopher Ward is a London-based timepiece maker that is making some of the best quality watches in their price range. Although truthfully, they’re punching above their weight. […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 4, Day 2 We’ll start our Monday doing a mini-UBRR with Pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, with V-ups and dips. Then we’ll focus on some speed work with the shuttle runs rather than a longer duration. Have you been breaking in a second pair of boots for the ruck march from […]
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