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Ranking the World’s Most Grueling Special Forces Training

It is without dispute that training programs for special operations forces are universally acknowledged as the most challenging military training available. Such programs are

5 years ago

by Andreas Berg

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

Could You Survive SAS or Delta Force Training?

Joining the ranks of the British SAS or U.S. Delta Force means stepping into the world of the elite — a world where only the most mentally resilient and physically capable survive.

6 years ago

Combat Training

Shoot guns like John Wick (Photo: YouTube/Screen)

Regular people trained to shoot guns like John Wick

All of us probably have heard about John Wick. Despite it being a fictional character featured in the movie, his shooting skills were pretty good. The character was featured by Keanu Reeves,

6 years ago

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Selection and Training: Special Forces (SF) vs Navy SEALs

The difference between U.S. Army Special Forces (SF) vs Navy SEALs selection and training should be observed primarily in the duration of selection and training, as well as the number of topics

7 years ago

Combat Training

Navy SEALs during the BUD/s with a wood — Navy SEALs during the BUD/s (Photo: XY)

How to pass Special Forces Selection?

To pass Special Forces selection course and to became a member of the any Special Forces unit in the world you need to be fit, both mentally and phyisically. The path to

7 years ago

Combat Training

Surviving the Most Intense Special Forces Training Methods

The training methods used by special forces units in Eastern countries, especially the former members of the Soviet Union, were famously intense. Even today, Russian special forces units such as Spetsnaz are

8 years ago

Combat Training

Special Air Service - SAS operators are posing with their weaponry — The Special Air Service (SAS) is a special forces unit of the British Army. (Photo: XY)

What is SAS selection like?

The Special Air Service – SAS selection is pretty much the same as the other Tier 1 unit in the United Kingdom Special Operations Forces. In fact, the selection is pretty much

8 years ago

Expert Analysis

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

9 years ago

Expert Analysis

The Odd Object Ladder is an ideal drill for military or law enforcement tactical operators (Photo: Arlo Gagestain)

Strength, Speed, Endurance: The Odd Object Ladder Trains It All

The Odd Object Ladder is a drill intended for military or law enforcement training especially for tactical operators. During high school sports, one of our least favorite drills were ladders or suicides.

10 years ago

Tactical Fitness

French Foreign Legion 2e REP in Afghanistan

Training in French Foreign Legion (2e REP Paratroopers)

The training of legionnaires (French Foreign Legion soldiers) is long and grueling by modern standards with the French Foreign Legion able to use techniques and levels of violence far outside of those acceptable in

12 years ago

Combat Training

Simunition FX is ideal tool for SWAT training — Simunition FX ammunition for reality-based training (Photo: Simunition)

SIMUNITION FX: A training kit for close-quarter combat

Simunition FX training system is intended for use in law enforcement and military training of close-quarter combat. In global, Simunition FX is training ammunition produced by General Dynamics – Ordnance and Tactical

13 years ago

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