Rucking is one of the biggest discriminators for Special Operations Selection. It, along with Land Navigation are two of the biggest problem areas that candidates face when attempting to enter into one of the units in the military. And now with Special Operations open to women, they face the same issues that men face. In […]
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Learn to Ruck Like a Pro Before You Get to Selection
Our focus here at SpecialOperations.com lately is getting back to the basics. For our readers who are attempting to become part of our Special Operations Forces, of course after volunteering, the first obstacle in your path is passing Selection. And the biggest key to that is being properly prepared to do so. We went back and recently […]
Gatorz Clear Eyewear | Clear Lens During Night Operations
Operations in low visibility environments can be sketchy at best especially in maritime situations. You rely solely on your navigation equipment, NVG’s (if you have them), boat crew members and your knowledge of driving a RHIB. So how do Clear Lens Gatorz Wraptor’s come into play? Let’s say your battery’s in your NVG’s go out […]
GPS Watches – SUUNTO Ambit
The first time I saw a GPS Watch I was in an odd sort of school learning how to take things like GPS Watches and make them do things like track vehicles and the sorts. That was a few years ago (20 in tech years) and things have come a long way since then. I’ve […]
Garmin Fenix 5 | Worldclass Multi-Sport Watch
Summer is in full swing and it’s time to hit the trails, both for hiking and running. For the past two years, I’ve been using the Garmin Forerunner 10 as my GPS watch. This year it’s time to upgrade. After doing some research and asking questions, I’ve settled on the Garmin Fenix 5. Yes, it’s a significantly […]
Technological dependence and the need for primitive skills
This may be a bit presumptuous of me, but our dependence on technology has made us weaker militarily, in my humble opinion. That’s not to say we shouldn’t be incorporating technology where we can to make us more effective, just that if there are more primitive methods available we should not forget them. Sure, there […]
Solkoa S3 Survival Kit | Prepare for the worst
I love the mailman. Wait! No… I love getting a package in the mail. It’s like getting a mini Christmas present. A few days ago I was lucky enough to get a package from Precisionriflesupply.com . They sent out a Solkoa S3 Pro Survival Kit for evaluation and it was burning in my hands for a few days […]
StripLULA AR Magazine Loader: Spend More Time Shooting, Less Time Loading
The StripLULA is a 10 round 5.56/.223 magazine loader. It weigh’s in at a mere 1.5 oz, has a universal fit, and is military grade. The StripLULA is small (pocket-sized) and lightweight. It is tough and durable; made of glass-filled, UV protected, high-strength polymer. Maglula Ltd is an Israeli company owned and operated by Ran […]
A retired Navy SEALs Everyday Carry
I am a retired Navy SEAL. This shapes the way that I think, react and interact with the world around me. This also means that I don’t look at the world in the same way that “normal” people do. I have seen my fair share of dick-dragging gunfights in combat zones of all types: pre-invasion, […]
GDI Launches New Website with Limited Time Discounts!
June 18, 2018 – Global Defense Initiatives (GDI), manufacturers of mount interface devices for use with day optics, red dot sights, laser aiming, illumination, night vision and thermal imaging systems, has announced it has launched a new website. Live now; the new site features a sleek, user-friendly layout, providing easier navigation and searches, as well as detailed product information, videos […]
