Surviving the Cut (2010)
S02E05 US Army Special Operations Aviation Regiment Enlisted Green Platoon
Episode Overview
When the top Special Operations Forces in America need helicopter support for their missions, they turn to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR). This elite unit is equipped with advanced technology and specialized tactics essential for executing operations in the most challenging and dangerous environments. They take on high-stakes missions with significant risks involved, and every member must demonstrate they are fit for Special Operations. In Green Platoon, candidates undergo six weeks of intense mental and physical challenges, including escape and evasion, extensive land navigation, hand-to-hand combat, specialized weapon training, and emergency medical skills. Only those who can master these skills under relentless pressure will make the cut, with one in three failing to qualify.
