How I earned my long tab? I don’t think I’ve got a clear answer. I know that if you’re fit and mentally focused – it’s likely you can accomplish the task of making to the other end in these selection processes. There’s less luck involved than other things, but it also comes down to you. More »
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Don’t rely on gear to get you selected or succeed on a team.
Wars and battles were fought and won before the cool gloves that can work a smartphone. Special Operators are gear junkies. For that niche product line of tactical gear and clothing, SOF personnel are the ultimate consumers. It’s a kind of fashion for operators. Even the kind of gloves you buy and wear can distinguish More »
SpecialOperations / SOFREP weekly ruck announcement
What would have been as early as this Sunday is postponed because of the short notice posting. However, a ruck march hosted by yours truly – will occur every week and all readers are welcome. If you’re interested please, leave your email and express interest in the comments below. When: SUNDAY 2/5/2017 @ 1 P.M. More »
The First Few Days at Selection
The first few fearful days at Selection are nerve-racking but eventually subside. The first few days at selection are disorienting and scary because you have no idea what’s coming and how you can prepare. You’ll become a number over night. You’ll be addressed as candidate followed by whatever number you get. God help you if you More »
SOF Selection PT Preparation Training: New weekly ruck and Today’s workout (1/26/2017)
On this site: there will be a daily workout intended for those preparing for selection. You can follow daily or use it as a filler for when you’re in between training plans. We prefer daily because the intention is for these workouts to progress in sophistication and intensity. But it will be sport specific most More »
How to deal with your team if you’re a political outcast
Politics are always a hot button issue and it is unavoidable in the team. Political leaders will send you abroad and change who is in your sight picture Earn and keep their respect. Stand up for yourself. Learn to articulate your point of view in a reasonable way and become a true pragmatic thinker. Take the More »
Inauguration Day and the ‘Q’ course.
You won’t be too busy to miss out on real life while you’re training to become a Green Beret. You’ll spend more time not training than you know. The Special Forces Qualification Course is a marathon, not a sprint. There’s time between trainings and, naturally, plenty of time out in the field, too. Don’t get More »
Special Operations Forces Fitness: Train your body for the mission
In the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community you’re given all of the best equipment available. There’s a tool for every problem set. But, you can’t take everything on every operation. Along with a basic load common to 99% of missions you’ll also choose from a wide array of special equipment based on mission requirements and More »