Introduction

Surviving the Cut was a military documentary/reality television series produced by 2 Roosters Media for the Discovery Channel.

It portrays the rigorous training programmes of various elite forces of the United States armed forces.

Outline

With extraordinary, and unprecedented access, Surviving the Cut takes viewers into the intense world of military elite forces training.

From divers and snipers to para-rescue men and bomb specialists, the elite and how they earn a place in the coveted units are the focus in this compelling all new series.

From aspirant Marine Snipers to Army Rangers, this series takes a personal look inside candidates’ emotional journeys as they navigate the minefields of physical and psychological hurdles to make it into the military’s most coveted and elite units.

Surviving the Cut Series

• Series 01:
  • Episode 01: Ranger School.
  • Episode 02: US Air Force Pararescue.
  • Episode 03: US Marine Recon.
  • Episode 04: Special Forces Divers.
  • Episode 05: Navy EOD Final Certification.
  • Episode 06: Marine Snipers.

• Series 02:
  • Episode 01: Naval Special Warfare Combatant Craft Crewman.
  • Episode 02: US Army Sniper School.
  • Episode 03: US Air Force Special Operations Dive School.
  • Episode 04: US Army Sapper School.
  • Episode 05: US Army 160th SOAR (A).
  • Episode 06: Naval Special Warfare Combatant Craft Crewman (CQT).

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Bobby Williams.
• Producer(s): Kaitlin McIntyre, Glenn Stickley, Al Edgington, Frank Longo, Bobby Williams, Christo Doyle, Oren Castro, Jeffrey Frey, Tim Sullivan, and Bob Parr.
• Writer(s): Lynn Dougherty and Bobby Williams.
• Narrator(s): William Sadler.
• Music: Michael Baiardi.
• Editor(s): Frank Longo, Oren Castro, Jeffrey Frey, Tim Sullivan, and Kevin Finn.
• Production: 2 Roosters Media.
• Distributor(s): Discovery Channel.
• Release Date: 18 August 2010 to 26 August 2011.
• Running Time: 40-45 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.