A series of missions, designed by military experts, test the participants' physical stamina, mental strength, and cooperation to determine the last team standing.

Following the revival round, the competition switched to a single-elimination style without a Death Match.

In the case of the second elimination stage, the lowest-ranking team was also sent directly to Death Match, bypassing the main mission.

Other notable changes include: (1:2) (2:1) As of the second elimination stage, the competition format remains unchanged.

This season opened with a notably higher calibre team introductions segment, where the customary pull-up friendly contest in a filming studio was upgraded to live firing at sea on a Korean Coast Guard vessel.