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Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.25.2017 Shoulders and back 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. If you can do all three of these things well, you will have the inside track for most of […]
Many of us live some fairly ordinary lives. Others live in an arena where hyper-vigilance is an absolute and necessary part of daily life. No matter whether you fit left, right, or in the middle between these two spectrums, knowing skills to get you out a sticky situation can be invaluable. You may live a […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.24.2017 Tuesdays are always our Leg Day at the gym followed by a 5-mile run. Begin with pullups and towel pullups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges, and the sled or Fireman’s carry followed by a 5-mile run Training: Continue to prep for […]
CRAWFORDSVILLE, AR, UNITED STATES Staff Sgt. Brian Pittaway, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit force reconnaissance platoon team one team leader and native of Annapolis, Md., places a door breach while Staff Sgt. Andreas Owens, team one assistant team leader and native of Hendersonville, N.C., provides security during an assault on a live-fire house during close quarters […]
What exactly is a Bantam? Good question. I’ve heard used for a few different things in the gun and gear industry and finally decided to look into it. It turns out its a small chicken breed known for its aggression. Seriously, Google it. It turns out that was a wise descriptor for Tactical Tailor’s compact […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.23.2017 A quick workout to start the day and week off right. Start off with the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups and dips before a 5-mile run (40 minutes or less) in a mini UBRR test. Remember to stay hydrated and […]
THESSALONIKI, GREECE Greek special forces and U.S. Navy Seals assault across a beach during Sarisa 16, an annual Greek exercise, near Thessaloniki, Greece, Sept. 19, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Fichtl) Courtesy of DVIDS
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.22.2017 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. Going to try to make it a little different by heading out in one direction for an […]
AFGHANISTAN U.S. Army Spc. Edward Exzabe, a sniper attached to Headquarters Platoon, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), scans the village of Sarwapan Tuy in the Sabari district, Nov. 7, 2012. Sniper teams are an important weapon in an infantry battalion’s arsenal as they can […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.21.2017 Saturday morning and heading back to the gym for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pull-ups if you have no access to ropes. Climb a 20-foot rope if they are available. Followed by a four-mile run in less than 32 minutes. Log your numbers down in the workout […]
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