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Step inside Jordan's special forces training center - which is carved out of a mountain and has everything the most elite soldiers in the world need

KASOTC offers courses to teach soldiers how to use vehicles in special operations.

Step inside Jordan's special forces training center - which is carved out of a mountain and has everything the most elite soldiers in the world need

Dirt bikes are also common at KASOTC.

Dirt bikes are also common at KASOTC.

KASOTC has hosted international military exercises like Eager Lion.

KASOTC has hosted international military exercises like Eager Lion.

Its facilities and equipment make it one of the best places to hold these exercises.

Its facilities and equipment make it one of the best places to hold these exercises.

As does the crown prince.

As does the crown prince.

 

KASOTC also hosts the Annual Warrior Competition, where special forces teams and elite police units from around the world compete to be recognized as the best.

KASOTC also hosts the Annual Warrior Competition, where special forces teams and elite police units from around the world compete to be recognized as the best.

While a regular week of training can cost as much as $200,000 the competition is free to whoever can make it.

While a regular week of training can cost as much as $200,000 the competition is free to whoever can make it.

The teams compete by running various drills like hostage rescue, urban battles, VIP protection, and marksman competitions.

The teams compete by running various drills like hostage rescue, urban battles, VIP protection, and marksman competitions.

Obstacle courses are timed to find out which team is fastest. Speed is a very important part of the competition.

Obstacle courses are timed to find out which team is fastest. Speed is a very important part of the competition.

The teams learn valuable lessons that help them on the battlefield, like these Iraqi soldiers who fight against ISIS.

The teams learn valuable lessons that help them on the battlefield, like these Iraqi soldiers who fight against ISIS.

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