Join us in Virginia Beach for SOCOM Athlete's 87th Hell Day event! America's #1 Special Operations Prep Course.
"The Hell Day was exactly what I needed to establish a solid foundation for Navy SEAL training. 2 years later, I'm now graduated as a Navy SEAL, and give a lot of credit to Jason's teaching and mentorship." -John, U.S. Navy SEAL, SEAL Team 8
Attention: Upon registration, students receive an email containing all pertinent event information. Ensure to read the email thoroughly, as it contains required steps to take prior to attending the event.
Event instructors: Click Here to read about your potential event instructors; Navy SEALs, Green Berets, Air Force PJs, Army Rangers, Special Tactics Officers, USMC Force Recon, and more:
Hell Day Timeline:
- Check-in, Equipment issued, & Introductions: 6:00AM-8:00 AM
- Hell Day Fitness Test: 8:00-10:00 AM
- Pool Evolutions: 10:00-12:00 PM
- Land Evolutions: 12:00-7:00 PM
- Cleanup, Debrief, Closing Speeches: 7:00-8:00 PM
Required Paperwork: [ Attached via email upon registration ]
Note: A Medical Waiver/Assumption of risk form is disseminated upon registration. Must be at least 16 y/o to participate.
Note: A parental consent waiver is required for minors, and is disseminated upon registration.
Personal Equipment List:
Please read the equipment list carefully:
The following items are MANDATORY:
- Rucksack or Large Backpack (Rucksacks are available to borrow)
2 All-Black Athletic T-Shirt or SOCOM Athlete T-Shirts (Small logos are authorized)
2 All-Black Athletic Shorts (Small logos are authorized)
Official ID (Driver’s License, Passport, CAC, Learner’s Permit, etc.)
600-900 calories of Snacks (Quest Bar, Fruit, Beef Jerky, etc.)
2 Gallon H20
½ Gallon Gatorade/Powerade or Electrolyte Drink
1 Pair Running shoes
1 Pair Extra Shoes (Will Get Dirty)
May Bring Boots instead
1 Towel
Cell Phone App for Note-taking
The following items are RECOMMENDED, but not mandatory:
Dive Mask
Swim Shorts
Athletic Watch w/ Timer Mode
Red Light Headlamp
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Extra Towel
Full Weekend Hell Day Mentorship Package:
Go beyond the Saturday Hell Day and join us for the full weekend of hands-on instruction and mentorship at the Friday and Sunday Development courses. Develop techniques, fundamentals, and conceptual learning from leading subject matter experts in the U.S. Special Operations community. For only $399, the Premium Hell Day Weekend Package provides over $700 in value to include the Friday & Sunday Development Courses, Meal Plan eBook, Workout Prep Program eBook, and SOCOM Athlete T-Shirt!
- Link to Full Weekend Premium Package: Click Here
Hotel/Lodging (Not included): Lodging is optional, and is not included in the cost; Rooms are pre-purchased by SOCOM Athlete, allowing candidates to register for lodging on our website at a lower rate.
- Link to lodging: Click Here
What is Hell Day?
Got what it takes for a career in U.S. Special Operations? Over 500 Hell Day students have gone on to accomplish their dreams of becoming Navy SEALs, USAF PJ, Army Rangers, Green Berets, CCT, TACP, USMC Recon, and more. Will YOU be next? SOCOM Athlete Hell Day events are open to ages 16+, providing a safe and challenging day of immersive training in locations across the United States since 2018.
SOCOM Athlete instructors include active duty Navy SEALs, Air Force PJs, Army Green Berets, and more. Instructors provide invaluable mentorship to students, teaching critical fundamentals, proper techniques, and providing expert training tips.
Events take place at world-class training facilities, taking students onto the finest U.S. military bases in America. The event includes a Fitness Test, Pool Training, Challenging Physical Evolutions, Rucking, Log PT, Team Problem Solving, and more.
Hell Day students are taught to work together as a team, where leadership & effective communication are paramount for success. Hell Day events aim to develop warrior-mindset and a "never-quit" attitude, all while building new friendships and memories of a lifetime with like-minded individuals. Your journey starts here. "Send Me!"