Naval Education and Training Command: Warrior Toughness

Every U.S. Navy Sailor, enlisted or officer, could face life-threatening situations from combat or casualty. Each and every one needs to have the ability to persevere and perform under both immediate danger and long-term stress, both on the job and at home.

Warrior Toughness (WT) is a holistic human performance skillset that enhances the toughness of our Sailors with a focus on the pursuit of peak performance. The system emphasizes coequal development of toughness in the mind, body, and soul. WT combines performance psychology skills with character development, and teaches the Warrior Mindset, whose concepts were initially developed by members of the Naval Special Warfare community.

Designed to increase the Navy’s warfighting capabilities, WT is an enabler of the Culture of Excellence as part of the first line of effort – Developing a Lethal Warfighting Force. In place at Recruit Training Command since October 2018, the curriculum is now incorporated across all Navy accessions at Officer Training Command Newport, the United States Naval Academy and the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps. WT will improve the performance of Sailors under stress and throughout their everyday lives, building lethal warfighters ready for the next mission.

Video by Travis Burcham, Joshua DuFrane, Airman 1st Class Phil Edwards, James Kever

BLUE: Combat-Ready Guardians

Defense Media Activity - Air Force

March 11, 2025 | 5:54

In today's rapidly evolving security landscape, space is more contested than ever. As Guardians, you're called upon to not only maintain space superiority, but also to be ready for the evolving warfighting domain of space. This means balancing the daily demands of your mission with the need to train and prepare for the threats of tomorrow. That's where SPAFORGEN comes in. This video will delve into the Space Force Generation model, exploring its three phases – Prepare, Ready, and Commit – and how it ensures we remain the dominant force in space. Hear from Space Force leaders and Guardians on the front lines about how SPAFORGEN is shaping culture, driving readiness, and opening up new opportunities for professional growth.