QUESTION I recently graduated Army BCT and I am currently an Officer Candidate at Ft Benning. I aspire to branch Infantry and then attend IBOLC, Airborne, Ranger, and any other high speed schools the Army can send their butter bars. Long term aspirations include attending RASP and SFAS / SFQC. Some fitness background: I ran […]
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Arete 7.15.21
Military / Foreign Relations / National Security Enlisted airmen can earn up to $360,000 in retention bonuses in these fields, Air Force Times 5 best states for veterans to retire, Air Force Times China military ‘drove away’ US warship in South China Sea, Al Jazerra Israel’s Drone Swarm Over Gaza Should Worry Everyone, Defense One German election officials exclude communists, […]
Arete 7.8.21
Military / Foreign Relations / National Security Special Operations News Update – Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Small Wars Journal The Enemy Within and Without: Historical Examples of Islamic and Buddhist Fundamentalism, Small Wars Journal Tajikistan bolsters border after Afghan troops flee Taliban offensive, Axios What’s behind the dispute between Saudi Arabia and the UAE?, Al Jazeera The Army is investigating […]
Q&A 7.8.21
QUESTION How many step-ups would sub for 200m run? I’m hoping to have access to a full gym this summer. So far I have done a lot of your limited equipment programs (body weight foundation, sandbag packet, Gym closure, and now into Apache).My plan is to do one strength program and then move back to […]
MARSOC Candidates Lose Fat, Gain Muscle During Tactical Phases of ITC
By Rob Shaul A recent study published in the July, 2021 issue of the Journal of Conditioning Research, “Altered Physical Performance Following Advanced Special Operations Tactical Training,” tracked strength and fitness changes of 73 Marine Corps MARSOC candidates over 9 months while they completed the 5 phases of the Individual Training Course: SERE, ground combat/Amphip […]
MTI’s Most Read Articles For the Past 6 Months (Jan-Jun 2020)
In the last 6 months and our most-read article was one of Rob’s articles about ideal bodyweights for mountain professionals and tactical athletes based on their strength and endurance demands (see below). Ideal Bodyweights for Mountain Athletes, Mountain Professionals and Tactical Athletes What Does It Mean to be a Quiet Professional? 4 Weeks […]
Q&A 7.1.21
QUESTION I am currently active duty name with 18 months left then going to Border patrol academy with plans after another 24 months to apply for BORTAC or is Customs and Border Protection hires me then SRT selection. Looking for a plan to build me up to that level of fitness. Would like advice on […]
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for June 2021
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for June 2021 Athlete’s Subscription ACFT Training Plan Bodyweight Foundation Training Plan FBI Special Agent PFT Training Plan Hypertrophy for Skinny Guys Air Assault Training Plan Big 3 Strength + 2-Mile Run 3-Week Push Up & Pull Up Improvement Training Plan ACFT Limited Equipment Training Plan Mountaineering & […]
Arete 7.1.21
Military / Foreign Relations / National Security AC-130J gunship team honored for saving 88 Americans, Afghans in overseas shootout, Air Force Times An Army brigade posted to Taiwan, and other ways to counter China being floated, Air Force Times Moderate Democrats rebuke defense budget cuts, Defense News Air Force activates first of its kind wing for spectrum, Defense News […]
Q&A 6.24.21
QUESTION I wanted to ask a question regarding Humility V3. I find with the burpee intervals, by the last couple of rounds, I can’t meet the interval anymore. I end up doing burpees until the rep count is over. With all the other assessments and the intervals associated with them, while still very challenging, I’m […]