Navy Special Operations

Preparing for any Special Operations training program can be challenging and often lead to questioning yourself if you are...

A reader asks Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, what he did to handle the soreness from Basic Underwater...

When I was attending SEAL training, the water off San Diego was brutal to new recruits.

I often receive emails concerning guys who are "too lean", "too short", "too tall" or "too big" to attend SEAL training.

I have found that the out-of-shape beginner and the advanced Special Operations candidate develop their goals through the...

My former SEAL buddy, Alden Mills, has created awesome fitness products that capture the most beloved and most hated...

Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, answers an email about incorporating women into Special Operations units.

The question received this week concerns how to get faster at the 500-yard swim for the Navy BUD/S, EOD and diver test.

While it is true the Navy recommends you have an above-average swimming ability, it does not require you to be a world-class...

When people first try the combat swimmer stroke, they often can look silly. Even swimmers have issues with this stroke.