Spec Ops: Who's Toughest?
"I am not sure which branch of service I would like to join, but I do know I want to do something in the Special Operations....
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The Combat Swim
The CSS is a relaxing and super efficient swim stroke that is an updated version of the traditional sidestroke.
DOG Seeks More Good Coasties
The Deployable Operations Group is seeking at least 100 of the Coast Guard's finest junior officers and enlisted personnel to...
Rescue Swimmer Fitness Standards
According to the Rescue Swimmer course syllabus, rescue swimmers must have flexibility, strength, endurance, and be able to f...
Coast Guard Specialized Forces Overview
These six units, under a single command, create an organized quick reaction force that can be deployed to handle natural disa...
How to Swim the Combat Swimmer Stroke
When people first try the combat swimmer stroke, they can often look silly. Even swimmers have issues with this stroke.
Workout Failure — Motivate or Discourage
Motivation through times of growth is critical. It is no one’s job but yours to motivate yourself to train and put in the tim...
Spec Ops Success Tips
After spending more than a decade helping people become members of Special Operations units in every branch of the military a...
Special Missions and Law Enforcement PFT
Coast Guard men and women who serve on Law Enforcement, Port Security or Maritime Safety and Security Teams, must comply with...
Which SpecOps is Right for Me?
I am debating where to serve? Firefighting EMT, Police SWAT, or Military Special Ops. I know you write about all of them -...
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