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It’s not easy to become a U.S. Army Ranger. To be a successful Ranger, you need to have a strong sense of self, be physically fit and mentally strong. You have to be able to push yourself further than you imagined possible, and then you have grit your teeth and low crawl a little further. You are […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.5.2017 Sunday morning rucksack march. Do a quick warmup of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Head out over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can without running. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated […]
The increasingly popularity of EDC sharing has generated a pocketknife resurgence. Look around, chances are great you’ll see the telltale pocket clip of a folding knife on the outside of some tacti-cool jeans. As a combatives instructor, I have several issues with both this mode of carry and the typical type of knife carried. First, […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.4.2017 Let’s kick off this Saturday morning right and head back to the gym for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pull-ups if you have no access to climbing ropes. Followed by a four-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: […]
Early this year the Army announced they had selected the Sig P320 (M17) as their official sidearm. The modular handgun has continued to be a hit among gun enthusiasts, aided by the addition of RX models to the product line. Naval Special Warfare recently added the Glock 19 to their inventory, also capable of a slide-mounted reflex sight. Regardless of your […]
Ugh, I know, this guy is talking about workouts again? But after being totally engrossed in the beret flap with Special Forces, it is good to get back to what we’re all for in the first place …right? So for those of you who are aspiring members of the Special Operations community,  you have to […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.3.2017 Friday is Leg Day at the gym. Start off with our favorite, Squats – (Front, Dumbbell Goblet, and Barbell), then Lunges and the Weighted Sled Push. Follow it all up with a five-mile run. Mark your progress down in your workout log book and stretch well after the […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.02.2017 Back to the gym this morning for a Chest and Triceps workout before heading out 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 the UBRR: 3 x 12 […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.01.2017 Wednesday is a light Shoulders and Back training day in the gym before heading off to do the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Triathlon. A 3-mile run, a rucksack march, and a swim with fatigues and boots. These are three things that you’ll have to be able to do well […]
A couple of weeks ago, we posted a piece on here about the good fellas over at GORUCK who are putting together a fundraiser for the wonderful efforts of the Green Beret Foundation. It is a fun idea that anyone can not only donate to but get out and exercise a bit and feel like you’ve taken […]
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