Q&A 9.10.20

QUESTION I am getting set to tryout for HRT in March, so I have time. Unfortunately, I just had surgery yesterday so I am out of anything /everything for six weeks. So, I am taking this time to plan/get ahead in other ways. I have the prescribed training plans provided by my organization, which are […]

Arete 9.3.20

Military / National Security / Foreign Policy America’s oldest living WWII veteran is turning 111, War is Boring Russian submarine surfaces near Alaska during war exercise, Defense News China Is Ahead in Ship, Missile & Air Defense Tech: DoD Report, Breaking Defense US Troops May Have Role in Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Effort, Homeland Security A Fort Hood Serial Killer […]

Q&A 9.3.20

QUESTION I am a Cadet at West Point. I am sending you this email because I would like your help/opinion on what plan is best for me. I am 20 years old, 6’2″, and 180 lbs. I’m pretty lean and I want to put on some muscle and bulk up a little bit. I was thinking of doing […]

MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for August 2020

MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for August 2020   Athlete’s Subscription  Bodyweight Foundation Training Plan FBI Special Agent Training Plan Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Training Plan Running Improvement Training Plan 2-Mile Run Improvement Training Plan Gym Closure Training Plan APFT Training Plan 3-Week Push Up & Pull Up Improvement Training Plan Humility 5-Mile Run […]

Arete 8.27.20

Military / National Security / Foreign Policy Federal judge rules DoD’s policy unlawfully slows immigrant troops’ path to citizenship, Marine Corps Times US nuclear weapons budget could skyrocket if Russia treaty ends, Defense News Here’s What Might Not Survive COVID Budget Cuts, Defense One CBO: Letting nuclear treaty expire could cost billions, The Hill For US Air Force pilots, the […]

Q&A 8.27.20

QUESTION I recently purchased the USAF PFT plan; loving it so far. My training focus is to meet & exceed USAF PFT standards so I can put myself forward as a good candidate for my state air national guard unit. Since everything is on pause thanks to COVID, I have much longer than 6 weeks […]

Things I’ve Learned

by Joseph Hogan   The cliche is not lost on me, but it is true nonetheless. The longer I live, the less I actually know. It seems as if I’m farther from unlocking life’s secrets than ever. I’d guess that many who’ve reached middle age recognize this sentiment. At the same time, there is a […]

Toxic Leadership May Be the Most Lethal Weapon our Military Wields

By Anonymous In January 2020, the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) released the results of its months-long internal investigation into its ethical culture following multiple high profile scandals that rocked the small, elite organization. Beyond the disgusting nature of the acts themselves, these scandals tarnished long-built organizational reputations and created a costly distraction from […]

Arete 8.20.20

Military / National Security / Foreign Policy IBCS: Army Missile Defense Passes Most Complex Test Yet, Breaking Defense Federal appeals court: Male-only draft is constitutional, Navy Times US Air Force may have accidentally revealed interest in hypersonic nuke, Air Force Times ‘Desert One’ documentary chronicles challenges, lessons of Operation Eagle Claw, Marine Corps Times The Pentagon can now buy US-made […]

Q&A 8.20.20

QUESTION I am Active Duty Air Force and have started the USAF PT test program on your site, however I have more than 6 weeks until my test.  I have between 4 and 6 months to prepare.  My current 1.5 mile run time is 14 minutes 6 seconds and I am 24 years old.  I […]