Special operations forces attract a special breed of soldier. The true SOF hopeful is precisely focused, tirelessly motivated, and fully committed to their goal. Whether trying to secure Navy SEAL Hell Week, make it through Army Q Course, or push through the lengthy Air Force “Superman School,” the SOF candidate is defined by an urge More »
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SOFREP’s Navy Highlight: The Path of Special Warfare Combatant Crewman Nick O’Sullivan
In the fast and flashy world of bustling America, we sometimes forget how our homegrown heroes live their lives. Today, we’ll show you the inspiring dedication of Navy’s Nick O’Sullivan. “I always push myself to try and learn something new every day.” This is how Nick wakes up every morning – with purpose and passion. When More »
How to Jump Out of a Perfectly Good Airplane the Navy SEAL Way – This Could Save your Life!
Several years ago I filmed a video for Business Insider about my experience with civilian skydiving. It turned out to be a controversial one. At the time I was taking my military parachute qualification and transferring it to a civilian skydive license at a drop zone in San Diego, California. The skydiving community was outraged More »
So You Wanna Be a Frog Man? 3 Steps to Prepare for Navy SEAL Training
There are no tips or tricks to Navy SEAL training. Everyone has to do the push-ups that make your fingers bleed and the 100-foot rope climbs that tear callouses off hands. Everyone has to endure the brutality of a cold, dark, and unforgiving Pacific ocean. I started class 215 of BUD/S training (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) More »
Top 5 Jobs Navy SEALs Take After Service
The career of a Navy SEAL after the military is more exciting than you may think. These are the top five jobs Navy SEALs take after service. 1. Paramilitary Contractor Most guys I know who did over 10 years in the Teams are on this gig. I think most like it because of two More »
NSW Prep: The First Hurdle in Becoming a Navy SEAL or SWCC
It is a long and thorough process to earn a contract to attend BUD/S or SWCC school. Those that do receive a contract go to Navy Boot Camp and are assigned to 800 divisions. These 800 divisions are comprised of SEAL, SWCC, EOD, Navy Diver, and Air Rescue candidates. The purpose of these divisions is More »
Injuries Without Scars: How Special Operations Medics Treat Brain Injuries
Since the start of the United States’ armed engagement in Iraq and Afghanistan, many military members have fallen victim to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and other explosive blasts. As most people know, IEDs have been a major contributing factor to the death toll of Americans in the Middle East. A lot of servicemembers have survived More »
So, You Want to Be a Part-Time Navy SEAL? There’s a Way
Believe it or not, being in special operations can be a part-time endeavor. The Army, Navy, and Air Force all have reserve and/or national guard special operations units at their disposal. These “part-time” units give people the unique opportunity to serve in America’s elite forces while still being able to maintain their civilian careers and More »
My Woobie, My Best Friend
It’s undisputed that if a soldier would go in the wilderness for an extended period of time, one of the few things he’d take along would be the woobie. The beautiful polyester camo encased in two layers of joyous quilted nylon is a universal staple for the infantryman. If you search online for the term More »
The Intriguing History of the Term Special Operator
Operator – someone who operates. In the civilian world, that could be someone operating an excavator, a wheeled tractor, and other similar heavy equipment. Historically, the term applied to people who worked in the old-school telephone centers and operated the manual telephone switchboards that were necessary in order for someone to call another number. In More »
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