The Relentless Learner

The 707th Special Mission Group (707 SMG), under the Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command (ROKA-SWC), is South Korea’s premier counter-terrorism unit. Originally established in 1982 to provide security for the president and the commander of the Special Warfare Command during a politically unstable period, the unit evolved into a full-scale counter-terrorism force as South Korea stabilized and prepared for the 1988 Seoul Olympics. A photo of 707th Special Mission Unit operators in training : Source Missions of the 707th Special Mission Group The primary missions of the 707 SMG include: Counter-terrorism operations: Neutralizing terrorist threats both domestically and internationally. Hostage rescue operations: Conducting deep infiltration missions to safely rescue hostages. VIP protection: Safeguarding high-profile individuals and responding to critical security threats. High-risk infiltration operations: Executing reconnaissance and demolition missions deep behind enemy l...

Which Special Forces Have the Toughest Push-Up Standards?

When it comes to elite military units, physical fitness is a critical component of their selection process. One of the fundamental exercises used to assess upper body endurance and strength is the push-up. Just like pull-ups, different special forces around the world have their own rigorous push-up standards that candidates must meet or exceed to qualify. In this article, we’ll compare the push-up requirements of some of the toughest special forces. Source : US Army Push-Up Requirements of Elite Special Forces Special Forces Country Minimum Reps Features French GIGN France 100 No time limit specified Russian Spetsnaz Russia 60 One set requirement Rangers United States 49 Must be done within 2 minutes British SAS United Kingdom 45 Must be done within 2 minutes United States Navy SEALs United States 42 Must be done within 2 minutes Australian Commando Australia 40 Fixed tempo JTF-2 Canada 40 No rest allowed Para SF India 40 Must be done within 1 minute ROK Special Warfare Command S...

The 75th Ranger Regiment and Its Grueling Selection Process

The 75th Ranger Regiment is one of the most elite special operations forces in the U.S. Army, known for its rapid deployment capabilities and unmatched combat effectiveness. These warriors are trained to execute high-risk direct action missions, including airborne assaults, airfield seizures, and the elimination of high-value targets that threaten national security. The regiment is divided into four battalions: 1st Battalion – Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia 2nd Battalion – Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 3rd Battalion – Fort Benning, Georgia Regimental Special Troops Battalion – Fort Benning, Georgia https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Operation_in_Muhammad_Aghah_district_Image_11_of_16.jpg The Ranger Ethos: The Big Five The backbone of the Ranger Regiment’s philosophy is known as the "Big Five." These five core skills define what it means to be a Ranger: Marksmanship Physical Training Medical Training Small Unit Tactics Mobility Every Ranger is expected to ...