As the PAX of F3 Spring Hill continue to accelerate their 1st F, more and more HIMs are taking the initiative to organize workouts outside of our Regular Schedule. This is outstanding! These are referred to as “Black Ops” workouts, and they can be led by anyone who wants to step up and take the Q.
As a Black Ops Q, you have the freedom to choose the time, location, and workout regimen. Whether you’re training for an upcoming event, looking to make up for a fartsack, or just looking for more punishment than our official F3SH workouts can dish out, you are empowered to make the workouts your own. Freed to lead!
In order to provide some structure to anyone wanting to lead in this way, the SLT has created the following Black Ops Guidelines.
- Follow F3’s five principles:
- Free of charge
- Open to all men
- Held outdoors, rain or shine, heat or cold
- Peer led in a rotating fashion
- Ends in a Circle of Trust
- Follow all ceremonies of official F3 workouts. This includes:
- Promote the workout with a pre-blast in the #black_ops channel at least 24 hours in advance
- Plant a shovel flag if at all possible
- Start with F3’s disclaimer, principles, and credo
- Conduct a workout that meets the timing and effort standards of F3SH, with Black Ops being a minimum of 45 minutes
- Name any FNGs after the workout
- Post a backblast in the #black_ops channel
- Avoid setting up Black Ops workouts that conflict with official F3 workouts.
- This includes F3SH’s regular weekly Sites, nearby CSAUPs, nearby Convergences, and other special events such as the Memorial Day Murph.
- Activities that are generally considered to be pre or post for an official Site, or within a 2-hour window around the Site, should not be Black Ops.
Why do we need these guidelines?
The SLT wants to ensure that all workouts associated with F3 meet our standards. It is also important to preserve the Sites and events as the primary 1st F activities.
What should I do if I want to pursue my own fitness goals, but the timing conflicts with an official F3 workout.
You are free to pursue your own training, but please refrain from promoting it as a Black Ops if there is a conflict.
Will posting to a Black Ops workout count towards my annual posts?
YES!
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