Combat Forces

Combat Forces

12 Episodes

Combat Forces is a documentary television series that profiles what young NATO & Coalition soldiers, sailors and airmen go through to be among the best in the world. From intense combat training to highly competitive physical fitness challenges, we follow the military as it prepares for possible deployment to hotspots throughout the world. You will see urban warfare training, fighter jets in air-to-air combat, soldiers making their first parachute jump, divers learning how to disarm a bomb, and heavy armor tanks slugging it out in accuracy and tactics competitions. Their fear, pain, and anxiety are real. So is their passionate pride. Come see these young military personnel as they train and compete to be the best of the best.

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Combat Forces

12 Episodes

  • Combat Forces - Infantry Fighting Vehicles
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    Combat Forces - Infantry Fighting Vehicles
    Episode 1

    Combat Forces - Infantry Fighting Vehicles

    Episode 1

    Bullets, shrapnel, and IEDs threaten infantry. For protection, modern militaries developed the Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). This progression of technology since WWII has resulted in the versatile, lethal, and highly protected IFVs used by today’s soldiers to survive and dominate the battlefield.

  • Combat Forces - Combat Medics
    23:03
    Combat Forces - Combat Medics
    Episode 2

    Combat Forces - Combat Medics

    Episode 2

    Combat medics stand apart on the field of honor. They rush to aid wounded soldiers, even under heavy fire. We joined their intense training exercises to see what it takes to save lives. Their unwavering commitment to their comrades truly makes the ultimate difference.

  • Combat Forces - Basic Training
    23:03
    Combat Forces - Basic Training
    Episode 3

    Combat Forces - Basic Training

    Episode 3

    Before becoming a soldier, sailor, or airman, all must pass the ultimate hurdle: basic training. This episode examines the intense physical and psychological tests that transform civilians into the disciplined, capable warriors of tomorrow.

  • Combat Forces - Paratroopers
    23:03
    Combat Forces - Paratroopers
    Episode 4

    Combat Forces - Paratroopers

    Episode 4

    Airborne soldiers are elite force multipliers. Dropped behind enemy lines, they secure key objectives and conduct devastating ambushes. Discover the intense training required to become a paratrooper at two of the world's premier airborne schools, where soldiers learn these unique and critical cap...

  • Combat Forces - Stealth Submarines
    23:03
    Combat Forces - Stealth Submarines
    Episode 5

    Combat Forces - Stealth Submarines

    Episode 5

    Nuclear subs rule the seas, yet their greatest foe is a modern diesel submarine. Renowned for incredible stealth, these diesel boats are uniquely lethal. We dive into the dark depths of the Norwegian Fjords on a NATO exercise to discover why they are such a formidable and deadly threat.

  • Combat Forces - Best Ranger Competition
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    Combat Forces - Best Ranger Competition
    Episode 6

    Combat Forces - Best Ranger Competition

    Episode 6

    Rangers are elite light infantry. Each year, Army Ranger School holds a fierce competition to find the best Ranger team. Dubbed the ultimate Army Olympics, this intense 3-day event tests the world's best soldiers to crown the ultimate warrior.

  • Combat Forces - Combat Fitness
    23:03
    Combat Forces - Combat Fitness
    Episode 7

    Combat Forces - Combat Fitness

    Episode 7

    Combat fitness is essential soldier training. It builds the strength and endurance required to survive in battle. This specialized regimen is not just for the military; its principles are now effectively adapted for high-intensity civilian workouts, proving vital in any high-stress scenario.

  • Combat Forces - Urban Warfare
    23:03
    Combat Forces - Urban Warfare
    Episode 8

    Combat Forces - Urban Warfare

    Episode 8

    Urban combat is brutal. Recent wars in Bosnia, Somalia, and Iraq prove specialized training is essential. At urban warfare facilities worldwide, soldiers learn the critical skills needed to survive and fight in this intense, house-to-house environment.

  • Combat Forces - Snipers
    23:03
    Combat Forces - Snipers
    Episode 9

    Combat Forces - Snipers

    Episode 9

    Silent, covert, deadly. Snipers are a commander's ultimate secret weapon and the battlefield's long-range killers. We go inside elite sniper schools to witness their intense training. Discover their advanced weaponry and the unique field craft that makes them so effective.

  • Combat Forces - Army Combatives
    23:03
    Combat Forces - Army Combatives
    Episode 10

    Combat Forces - Army Combatives

    Episode 10

    At the Army Combatives School in Fort Benning, soldiers confront their greatest fear: hand-to-hand combat. They learn to fight for survival, not sport. The skills taught here go beyond the UFC. These are the brutal, unforgiving skills that can kill.

  • Combat Forces - First Ten Combat Missions
    23:03
    Combat Forces - First Ten Combat Missions
    Episode 11

    Combat Forces - First Ten Combat Missions

    Episode 11

    In Vietnam, the USAF found 90% of pilot losses happened in their first 10 missions. To counter this, they created a specialized training program replicating those critical initial combat missions. The results were dramatic, drastically increasing survival rates.

  • Combat Forces - Fighter Pilots
    23:03
    Combat Forces - Fighter Pilots
    Episode 12

    Combat Forces - Fighter Pilots

    Episode 12

    New pilots master air combat at a massive international exercise. We join multinational crews learning essential survival skills in the sky. The mission: understand the fundamentals of aerial dogfighting. We also get an inside look at the advanced technology powering today's cutting-edge fighter ...

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