How do I become a Force Recon Marine?
Joining the U.S. Marine Corps Force Recon (Marines Force Recon or FORECON) is incredibly difficult but it’s also…
How to join the U.S. Marshals Special Operations Group (SOG)?
I often discuss Special Operation Forces (SOF), but let’s switch gears this time. Unknown to many, there is…
How To join The U.S. ATF Special Response Team?
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) was established in 1972 within the U.S. Treasury Department….
How to Join the U.S. Secret Service Counter Assault Team (CAT)
Joining the U.S. Secret Service Counter Assault Team (CAT) is no small feat. It’s a challenge reserved for…
US Border Patrol BORTAC: Joining Requirements, Selection Process, and Training
The Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) was established in 1984 as part of the US Customs and Border…
How to Join the FBI Hostage Rescue Team
The Hostage Rescue Team is an elite tactical unit in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It is a…
Does the CIA have special forces? How to apply, prepare, and qualify?
Many of you have emailed me asking about the “special forces” within the CIA and how one could…
5 Training Takeaways from Special Forces Candidates
I capture detailed feedback from every athlete I work with who attends selection – What went well? Where…
50% of Air Force Special Warfare Candidates Make It?
According to data from this 2023 study, 50% of Air Force Special Warfare Candidates were selected. Yes, it’s…
How HARD Is Air Force Assessment & Selection
If you want to be PJ, Combat Controller, or Special Reconnaissance Airmen, you’ll need to endure four grueling…