Operator Syndicate Series

09/30/2026

09/24/2026

Marine Corps 8 count body builders will be a staple exercise in future OSS competitions.

Start standing.
1. Squat down and place hands on the ground.
2. Kick feet back into a plank position.
3. Spead feat double shoulder width apart.
4. Bring feet back together into a plank position.
5. Lower body until chest/body armor touches the ground.
6. Push body back up into a plank position.
7. Bring feet forward into a deep squat position.
8. Stand upright.

Feet spreader and push up sequence does not matter, as long as both are completed.

Marksmanship Training Center

09/22/2026

We have to teach Steve krentz how to use bone support in the kneeling position.

09/21/2026

Cheers to a wonderful OSS training season.

Now for the hard part, training for 2027!

09/20/2026

The 1st check point of the September OSS ruck offered a wonderful view of northern Michigan.

09/19/2026

Standing, unsupported.

09/19/2026

Everyone really enjoyed doing T Push Ups today and hoped for more next time.

09/19/2026

Range is hot!

09/18/2026

That's going to be a small target after a few reps of wrist rollers.

See you tomorrow at

09/16/2026

Operators!

The 2026 Operator Syndicate Season Finale is this Saturday, rain or shine at Marksmanship Training Center

Registration deadline is tomorrow because we’re going grocery shopping tomorrow for the post-match steak dinner.

A few quick notes, about minor changes to our normal Operator Syndicate Series program, for this weekend's season finale.

1) Shorter WOD time. Each of the 4 ranges will run for 45 minutes instead of 60 to reduce the overall WOD time due to the extended run and ruck distances.
2) Steak dinner! Well, we have chicken and salmon options too, but everyone wants steak so far.
3) Different/longer ranges on some carbine targets. We will be using range 10 for the finale which will afford us more distance for carbine targets from 50-200 yards.
4) On one carbine only range (Range 10), we are introducing a performance bonus option. The rule is, once you earn 5 rep points on the range 10 stations, you will earn a chance to shoot at a 1 lbs. Tannerite target. If you detonate a target, you will automatically get 1 bonus rep point. This is a completely optional bonus challenge.
5) Season finale scoring. Because this was the inaugural year and we had to cancel a qualifier match, instead of doing best 3 out of 4 matches, we are simply using your best monthly score + Sept finale score = Season score. The kicker is, the Sept finale score is worth double the normal monthly qualifier score which means there are plenty of opportunity for comebacks during the finale to win the overall 2026 Season.
6) Rain. We’ve been lucky all summer (with exception of Canadian wildfire smoke) and have avoided the rain, but this weekend looks cold and wet. Dress accordingly.