The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has developed five core values which define what is important to RAN as a whole and to its people individually, these being: Honour; Integrity; Loyalty; Courage; and Honesty. To help live out these values, Chief of Navy has endorsed 10 signature behaviours (116 KB PDF). These behaviours reflect the Navy’s desired culture,… Read More
Royal Marines: Endurance Course Map (2)
Royal Marines: Endurance Course Map (1)
What Happens to Energy Balance & Body Composition during US Army SF Training?
Research Paper Title Energy Balance and Body Composition during US Army Special Forces Training. Background Small Unit Tactics (SUT) is a 64-day phase of the Special Forces Qualification Course designed to simulate real-world combat operations. Assessing the metabolic and physiological responses of such intense training allows greater insights into nutritional requirements of soldiers during combat.… Read More
Royal Marines: Dunker Drills
Can We Develop Physical Capability Standards that are Predictive of Success on SF Courses?
Research Paper Title Developing Physical Capability Standards that are Predictive of Success on Special Forces Selection Courses. Background This study aimed to develop minimum standards for physical capability assessments (vertical jump, sit and reach, push-ups, seven-stage sit-ups, heaves, agility, 20-m shuttle run, loaded 5-km pack march, and 400-m swim) that candidates must pass before they… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 