Wixom, MI, (September 4, 2018) – Trijicon®, Inc., global provider of innovative aiming solutions for the hunting, shooting, military and law enforcement markets is pleased to announce the selection of the Trijicon RMR (Ruggedized Miniature Reflex) Type 2 by NSWC Crane Division for the USSOCOM Miniature Aiming System – Day Optics Program. The contract is for […]
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Life In Special Operations Is in the Shadows, Not the Limelight
For the current crop of aspiring Special Operations Forces candidates that want to be part of the legacy of the different units under the SOCOM umbrella, being part of the command comes with not only great sacrifice but a great responsibility as well. The special operators have to sacrifice much of themselves in training to […]
Rucking 22 Miles in a Snap, The Green Beret Way
Here at SpecialOperations.com, we try to give our younger readers who desire to be members of the Special Operations brotherhood the tools to be able to navigate the rigors of the Selection courses and then follow on with their qualification courses. In our articles, we tell our prospective candidates to do everything the right way and […]
Survival Knife, Gear Review: Looking for a Versatile Tool
A survival knife is a tool and not a fashion statement but for any guys out there that have been in a survival situation or a school environment as in a training course, you’d know that. So it becomes a case of practicality over all else While I’m admittedly no expert on knives, I know […]
Danner Reckoning boots | Final Review
Boots can be an interesting thing to review: we think of them in such simple terms (protect my feet) but in day-to-day use there are a number of metrics they are measured by. Failure to keep up in any department means the whole package doesn’t work. Does the heel cup chafe your Achilles? Too much […]
Watch: What does it take to become a Delta operator?
While covering a story recently, I had the opportunity to tour some facilities with a number of current and former elite operators hailing from various military branches and government agencies. Although these men may have different abbreviations on their identification cards, the community of people with their unique skill set and level of expertise is […]
Richard Gatling Applies for a Patent on His Gatling Gun, December, 1862
The Gatling gun is one of the most iconic early rapid-firing guns, a forerunner to the machine gun that revolutionized warfare. Gatling’s spring loaded, hand-cranked weapon was first used by Union forces during the American Civil War in the early 1860s, but it didn’t see widespread use by US forces until after the war. Dr. […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.6.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.6.2017 Monday morning means a mini-UBRR test to judge where our fitness level is at. Start off with pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, Pull-ups, and dips before a 5-mile run. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress in your workout log book. Training: […]
SureFire Wins USSOCOM Contract for Muzzle Brakes & Suppressors
Originally published on Tactical Life Photo by Surefire SureFire has won a contract worth $10 million for muzzle brakes and suppressors to be used on the “MK13 MOD 7 sniper rifle, 10.3 and 14.5 M4A1 upper receiver group (URG),” according to Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane‘s posting notice for the award. The presser, which was issued by SureFire, […]
Endeavor Robotics “FirstLook” Throwable Robot Set to Debut Among SOF
If you’ve ever either been involved in or watched an operation on television involving the use of robots in IED or bomb detection operations, the chances are you’ve seen some of Endeavor Robotics products in action. Endeavor is the largest independent supplier of battle-tested UGVs (unmanned ground vehicle) to the U.S. military with over 6000 […]