VBSS: A Navy SEAL explains how to board enemy ships
VBSS stands for Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure and it's among the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. military.... Read more.
US SpecOps were the vanguard of a revolution in battlefield medicine
TCCC aims to bring the number of preventable deaths in combat down to zero. But it took some time before the U.S. military adopted it.... Read more.
‘Spec Ops:’ Navy SEAL Admiral Bill McRaven’s theory and practice of special operations
Six principles dominated every successful special operations mission that Admiral McRaven analyzed.... Read more.
5 futuristic military technologies that will shape the battlefield
A new age of military technology begins. Once thought futuristic, these five technologies will make the battlefield look like a video game.... Read more.
Peak stubbornness: When Navy SEALs trained with Slovenian mountain warfare troops
The Slovenes warned us but, to the surprise of no one, we ignored their advice.... Read more.
Six tips to mentally prepare for Navy SEAL training
Arguably, the most important training to undergo in order to graduate BUD/S and become a Navy SEAL is mental.... Read more.
How can the US Navy boost its suffering recruitment?
2023 was the worst recruitment year for the Navy since the establishment of the all-volunteer force. But that can change.... Read more.
Tragedy at sea involving Navy SEALs highlights danger of VBSS operations
VBSS operations come with many dangers, especially in rough waters, as the tragic death of two Navy SEALs highlights.... Read more.
The social hierarchy of US special operations units
What does a Navy SEAL think about the different US special operations units? Are Green Berets cooler than Rangers, and what about SEALs?... Read more.
The favorite games of BUD/S instructors that SEAL candidates suffer through
In BUD/S it really pays to be a winner – even if it's just in a game.... Read more.