I remember reading Congo Mercenary while deployed many moons back. This guy was the stuff of legend.
Category: Tactics
The Carver Technique
Know Your WW1 Weapon’s History: The Flammenwerfer
Flammenwefer — World War I German Flamethrowers It appears the first flamethrower of modern design was patented in Germany by Richard Fiedler in 1901. During the same year, the German army funded his continued work on flamethrower designs. Fiedler, a private citizen, designed several flamethrowers models and presented a working product to the German…
Best Lightweight Concealable Body Armor
Best Lightweight Concealable Body Armor For me, in this day and age, this is a no-brainer. Don’t forget to have one for every member of the family and one in your VBOB (Vehicle Bug Out Bag) as well. Although not considered a “concealable” vest, I still have two US Palm Defender Level IIIA Soft…
The Evolution of the The QuadCopter in Modern Warfare
The Evolution of the QuadCopter in Modern Warfare The pinnacle of this tactic is a Chinese-made DJI Mavic quadcopter – easy to procure, easy to fly/ navigate, it became absolutely indispensable for ISR, target spotting, artillery correction and combat missions like “kamikaze attacks”, dropping small bombs and grenades.
On the Guerrilla, His Ecology and His Communications
On the Guerrilla, His Ecology and His Communications The Guerrilla must recognize three critical points: He, and his local network, are his own supply line. He fights with what he has, not with what he wishes. He cannot fight as a conventional force. If you have not already, be sure and order your…
Squad Organization
The Guerilla’s Guide to Baofeng Radio
When it comes to Off-Grid/Guerilla/Partisan Comms there is no greater authority in my opinion than NC Scout, aka Brushbeater. “It’s been a long time in the making, but the book is finally out. With chapters on communications planning, improvised antennas, operational considerations for sustainment, tactical and clandestine purposes, digital operations and yes, encryption, this…
Know Your Texas History: Frank Hamer’s Sweetwater Gunfight
Frank Hamer’s Sweetwater Fight: Lessons Learned As a writer and old west “enthusiast” I absolutely love reading about the old Texas warhorses like Frank Hamer. Men who were cut from rawhide and raised in the traditions of the 19th century old west but forced to live in the modern “civilized” 20th century. In short,…
Box Breathing: A Tactical Breathing Technique To Stop Stress
Box Breathing: A Tactical Breathing Technique To Stop Stress Breathing is one of the most basic but neglected things people can do to not only reduce stress but also improve your martial and firearm skills! For those interested, I highly recommend you look into the Russian Martial Art of Systema and a book called…