More on Rifles When we train, regardless if it is with tools (firearms, knives, sticks) or not, our training should reveal our flaws; either in actual technique, our mentality or our gear. Revealing flaws in our gear and how we “load out” with our rigs to fight is something I can tell you from…
Category: Fieldcraft
Over-Thinking and Under-Training
I have noticed a developing trend in tactical training blogs and forums: Trainers and Students “Over-Thinking” situations and by default of that mentality, putting forth energy toward the WRONG training goals and under-training on the skill’s needed. Let me give you an example: At a recent “Active Shooter” class, the topic came up of shooting…
Embrace the Suck
H/T WRSA
Small Unit Tactics Review
Reference Manuals: SH21-75 The Ranger Handbook, 1992 Edition or 2006 ed. FM 7-8 The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad, 1992 ed. USMC Scouting and Patrolling Training Recommendation: NC Scout’s (Brushbeater) Scouting, RECCE and Fighting Carbine Courses are Top Notch and the Best Around. Brushbeater Training Course Calendar Time is Short….
DTG’s 2021 Updated 10 Week (If You’re Lucky) Plan to Prepare for the Worst-Case Scenario
H/T WRSA DTG’s 2021 Updated 10 Week (If You’re Lucky) Plan to Prepare for the Worst-Case Scenario This is an excellent Get Your Shit Together and Your Head out of Your Ass article! To reiterate the most important point: TIME is of the essence and everything mentioned is going to be harder to obtain…
Land Navigation
Green Beret Tips on Land Navigation Drill Time. We just got an EMP dumped on our heads so your precious cell phone and GPS are nothing but expensive paperweights. All is not lost however, because you DO have a compass and a good set of maps including a Randall Road Atlas (remember those?) Time…
Survival Cooking: The Tuna Can Stove
Survival Cooking: The Tuna Can Stove Although this won’t replace your Jetboil, it’s a good alternative to have in your toolbox.
Basic First Aid
The Simplest Things can Save Your Life. Don’t Neglect the Simple Things. Learn. Equip. Prepare Accordingly.
Knots 101
How many of these knots do you already know how to tie? Regardless, there is always room to learn more knots! Prepare Accordingly.
Bushcraft: Vikings Used a Gross Survival Firestarter: Here’s How to Make It
Vikings Used a Gross Survival Firestarter. Here’s How to Make It You have to admire the practicality and ruggedness of our European ancestors: All they needed was some fungus and some boiled piss and they had FIRE! Don’t discount this article! When you understand the chemistry involved it is ingenius!