Military Will Trump’s tariffs lead to an emboldened Beijing in the Taiwan Strait?, S China Morning PostTroops Booted over COVID-19 Vaccine Are Being Offered Back Pay But Not Huge Payouts, DODNavy admiral fired from position as senior NATOplanner, Task & PurposeThe Marine Corps Has Settled the Debate Over the Size of a Rifle Squad, Task & […]
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Poll Results: Most Overlooked, Most Impactful Layer
Half of you agree – the base layer is the unsung hero when it comes to comfort in tough conditions, taking 50% of the vote. Gloves & headwear followed at 25%, with mid-layers (16.7%) and shell layers (14.6%) trailing behind. Thanks to everyone who shared what makes the biggest difference in their kit!
MTI Internship / Mentorship Opportunity, Ogden, UT
Location: Ogden, UtahDuration: 2–6 months (flexible)Compensation: $1,500/month stipend Mountain Tactical Institute (MTI) is launching a new fitness laboratory and programming workshop along the Wasatch Front in Ogden, Utah. We’re offering a limited number of internship/mentorship opportunities for those interested in being immersed in the development, testing, and refinement of cutting-edge strength and conditioning programming for […]
Mountain Athletes — Do You Meet the Professional Standard?
By Rob Shaul, Founder Outside of alpine ski racing, there’s little tradition of gym-based preparation in mountain sports. In fact, for many climbers, skiers, snowboarders, and freeride athletes, training in a gym is seen as “uncool.” The prevailing belief? Just do the sport. Or do a similar mountain sport—run trails, bike, climb—to get ready for […]
MTI Athlete Derrick Kline’s Alpinist Fitness Training Plan Results
By Derrick Kline, MTI Athlete I just wrapped up the 5-week MTI Alpinist Fitness Assessment Program, completing my post-assessment on March 28. The results speak for themselves—a 66.9% overall improvement, taking my score from “Poor” to “Good.” Here’s the breakdown: Assessment Results Post / Pre – % Change Dips: 36 / 30 → +20% 40-min […]
Poll Results: Where do you do most of your fitness training?
The garage reigns supreme – 68.8% of you do most of your training in a personal garage gym. Unit or work facilities came in next at 28.6%, while commercial gyms (6.5%) and boutique gyms (3.9%) trailed behind. “Other” responses (9.1%) included local high school gyms and similar setups. Thanks for weighing in!
Arete 4.5.25
Military Military clash ‘almost inevitable’ if Iran nuclear talks fail, France says, Al JazeeraHamas admits 72% of deaths are combat-aged men as it quietly reduces civilian death toll, Jpost.com‘In No Way Incompatible’: Service Academy Alums Sign Letter Supporting Transgender Cadets, Midshipmen, military.comA soldier desperately needed a bone marrow transplant. Thousands volunteered as donors., Task & […]
Choosing Military Service and the Outdoors: A Career Balanced by Mountain Adventure
Everyone serving in the armed forces reaches a point where they ask themselves:
Do I stay in or do I get out?
Work With Fierce Urgency
By Rob Shaul, Founder Get to it. Be impatient. Push. Push. Push. Fierce urgency drives improvement and forces innovation. It doesn’t tolerate dilly-dallying decision-making. Minor problems can’t grow into big ones. You don’t have time for the unimportant. Urgency coerces improvement, streamlines processes, challenges priorities and refines strategies. It compels a proactive mindset to anticipate […]
Q&A 3.29.25
QUESTION I saw the operator version was under 1st SFOD-D so maybe that with Direct Support right next to it? lol they dont really say much and also im not in the army so hard to find out what takes place until I go. Its in May for me ANSWER Our Ruck-Based Selection Training Plan […]