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Czech soldier wearing OM-95 gas mask during CBRN training

Why You Can’t Wear a Gas Mask with a Beard

In recent years, the image of a bearded operator in full tactical gear has become something of a cultural icon. It’s rugged, commanding, and

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Delta Force 1st SFOD-D operators in Afghanistan — Delta Force operators in Afghanistan, their faces censored to protect their privacy. (Photo: Dalton Fury)

Why it is common for soldiers to fire without aiming during the battle?

I recall watching a documentary about the US military’s reluctance to go from single shot main weapons to full/semi auto. Their thinking was that soldiers were taking carefully aimed shots. Research suggested

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How to know if someone is lying?

To recognize when someone is lying isn’t an easy task, but there are some military tricks that could help you find out. Forget what you’ve seen in the Hollywood movies so far,

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U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret firing from M4 in Afghanistan — U.S. Army Special Forces operator firing his gun (Photo: Pinterest/Green Berets)

The Purpose of Wearing a Wrist Watch Inward

One of the most common questions about special operations forces (SOF) operators is why they wear their wristwatches with their faces turned inward. This practice is not exclusive to SOF operators and

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Becoming an Army Sniper

According to figures released by the Department of Defense, the average number of rounds expended in Vietnam to kill one enemy soldier with the M-16 was 50,000. The average number of rounds

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Why is the American flag reversed on uniforms?

Soldiers wear the American flag reversed on uniforms and most of the people wondering why is that? Wanted to know why American flags are reversed on U.S. military uniforms? It is really

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Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Training lasts for the course of 24 weeks and it is divided into 3 phases (Photo: XY)

How to become a Navy SEAL?

Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training is the first step to becoming a Navy SEAL. Accessing the BUD/S is the first step and probably the most difficult on the way to becoming a

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101st airborne division the screaming eagles in afghanistan — U.S. Army soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division return fire during a firefight with Taliban forces in Barawala Kalay Valley in Kunar province, Afghanistan, 31 March 2011. (Photo: Wikipedia)

How Much Do Soldiers Carry on Deployment?

It isn’t easy to provide a definitive answer to how much weight soldiers carry on deployment. However, it is estimated that soldiers and Marines deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan routinely carried between

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Operators with an M4A1 SOPMOD Block II in Afghanistan in 2012 (Photo: XY)

6 Things You Should Know About US Special Operations Forces

From the Army’s Green Berets to Navy SEALs, Air Force Air Commandos, Marine Corps Raiders, and beyond, Special Ops forces are the elite of the U.S. military. 1. The origin of America’s

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Special Reaction Group (SRG) of the Civilian Police of the State of São Paulo (Photo: Joao Paulo Moralez)

Police tactical units trained to deal with dangerous situations

SWAT, ERT, REACT, Special Services – all police teams operating as specialized or highly trained units fall into the category we refer to as MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain). Though many

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Operator from French Foreign Legion during the deployment in Mali (Photo: French Foreign Legion)

Understanding the Differences Between Ranks in the French Foreign Legion and the Regular French Army

The ranks in the French Foreign Legion are similar to those in the regular French Army. All recruits are volunteers and are known as basic legionnaires. Over time, about 25% will become

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Field Guide For Beginners: The Essential Extras

This guide is intended for those that are about to join the military of their choice. If you are currently an active or former service member, feel free to sound off with

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What are the selection and training requirements for the French Foreign Legion? (Photo: XY)

French Foreign Legion Basic salary, Allowance, Incentive, Bonus & Special Pay

The salary of a member of the French Foreign Legion (FFL) is determined by their rank and length of service. Like other military units, pay for FFL members may increase if they

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