Question And Answer

QUESTION I read your responses regarding women in combat. You have sound logic and a completely legitimate opinion, although I disagree. I will be going to OCC for the Marine Corps in about a year, and I would like to volunteer for IOC after I complete TBS. I realize that I am at an inherent […]

*************************************** QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS *************************************** QUESTION Sir, I am a Soldier deployed to Afghanistan and I’ve been asking around for the best training program for the selection that I plan to attend next spring. Everyone tells me that you guys are who I need to talk to. I’m sure you’ve received emails like this before, […]

Women in Combat Jobs? Food for thought….. In recent weeks I’ve discussed the move to open up combat arms jobs to women with a couple career Army guys, one senior enlisted, and the other, a mid-level officer. Here are some quick ideas on the subject you can use as food for thought: 1) Women are […]

QUESTION Rob,   I have a quick question mate. Are the programs I purchased digital downloads? If so how do I get the downloads? I appreciate you taking time out to answer my question.   Best Regards   – K. ANSWER The training plans are password-protected .pdf’s. After you purchase the plan, you’ll be given […]

QUESTION A few years back, I purchased the APFT plan from you, and it worked. However when I did it, that is all I focused on, and did not supplement it with additional weight training. I train in the gym now, haven’t really ventured into Crossfit type stuff, but mostly sticking to the norm (Chest/Mon;Back/Tues;Arms/Weds;Shoulders/Thurs;Legs/Fri). […]

 ********************************* QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ********************************* QUESTION Rob, I am seriously considering a GoRuck selection in the near future (middle of September) and have heard great things about your programs – I know that the Ruck-based SFAS selection program has been used successfully by GR Selection finishers in the past, but I do have some concerns […]

 QUESTION Hi Rob,      I’m a research scientist training for selection under 18X. I picked up the ruck based training program, but as you suggest am putting it on hold until 8 weeks out from SFAS. I’ve been following the operator sessions for a few months now with pretty good results but I’ve been struggling […]

*********************************** QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS *********************************** QUESTION Hi Rob, I have a question about your strength standards; I’m nowhere near your bench or push press standards and am not gaining in these areas. I’m a tall, lanky guy, eat a disturbing amount of calories/protein, with background in endurance sports, trying this whole strength and power training […]

****************** QUESTION Rob, I am currently a DA selected Army recruiter looking to improve our workouts to better prepare our 18x and option 40 guys before they ship off to basic. I was previously stationed with C co 3/509 out of Alaska and we used the Afghan program before our last deployment and it did […]

QUESTION Coach, Quick question for you I’ve been following the Operator Sessions for a year now. I am 5’8" 175lbs. My SRM’s are as follows; 1 mile run 5:05 Bench Press: 225 Back Squat: 245 Power Clean: 170 Military Press: 125 Deadlift: 325 As an Operator what should my ideal weight be? What are the […]