Today is a swim day, so head back to the pool. The swim test is a big part of the initial testing phase and many candidates fail to properly prepare for it by practicing it in uniform. Get used to being comfortable in the water. Warm up first – 3 x 30 seconds Mountain climbers […]
Navy Seal
SOF Selection PT Preparation 3.29.2017
Back to the gym today, working on your shoulders and traps, which all he when either toting the rucksack or climbing the ropes. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Lat Pulldowns, behind the neck (go as heavy as possible) 3 x 12 Lat Pulldowns, front 3 x 10 Dumbbell Side Raises 3 x […]
Passing BUD/S, Interview with Thomas Rosehaley Pt. 3
Thomas Rosehaley is a busy man these days. When he’s not flying across the globe working as a personal security professional, he’s back at home keeping on top of his medical training, which is his bailiwick. He had just arrived back in the states but was not getting much free time. “I’m diving tomorrow in […]
Passing BUD/S, Interview with Thomas Rosehaley Pt. 2
Thomas Rosehaley is a busy man these days. When he’s not flying across the globe working as a personal security professional, he’s back at home keeping on top of his medical training, which is his bailiwick. He had just arrived back in the states but was not getting much free time. “I’m diving tomorrow in […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 3.28.2017
Continue to prep for the UBRR and get some leg work in with a trip to the gym today. Training: 3 x Pullups 10 reps 3 x Front Squat 20-15-12 reps (lighter weight) 3 x Goblet Squats 20-15-12 reps (lighter dumbbell) 3 x 10 Leg Extensions 3 x 10 reps Standing Arnold Press 3 x […]
Passing BUD/S, Interview with Thomas Rosehaley Pt. 1
Thomas Rosehaley is a busy man these days. When he’s not flying across the globe working as a personal security professional, he’s back at home keeping on top of his medical training, which is his bailiwick. He had just arrived back in the states but was not getting much free time. “I’m diving tomorrow in […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 3.21.2017
Today is a swim day, which hasn’t been a big focus on here recently but should be. Remember the swim test is a big part of the initial testing phase and many candidates fail to properly prepare for it. Warm up first – 3 x 30 seconds each of Mountain climbers and Spider-Man planks Swim […]
A T-shirt got me through Navy SEAL training Hell Week (Pt. 1)
I was slouched over a stack of pancakes in the BUD/S chow hall, quietly experiencing the thousands of microabrasions that come with 48 hours of being wet and sandy. It was Tuesday night of Hell Week, and it was the first time the pain of it all had really settled in. It was the burning […]
The Belgian Malinois SEAL Dog
Preferred dog of the SEAL Teams for good reason. Belgian Shepherds like the Malinois are medium-sized dogs that hail from the Sheepdog family. That’s right an actual “Sheep Dog”. Bred primarily to be working dogs these K-9s found their way into service and have been operating at the highest levels within Special Operations commands. Bred for […]
SOLKOA Elite Survival Kit: Quick Review
I received the SUMA Elite Kit (aka SUMA Pro) Large several months ago from Precision Rifle Supply. I finally had a chance to put most of the kit through its paces on a camping trip to Lake Pemaquid campground in Maine. My daughters helped me build a fishing rod, which I took a picture of (or so I […]