From the Archives, 2016 In urban environments, the playing field is levelled between the conventional armies and insurgents BE IT ALEPPO or Damascus, Mosul or Ramadi, or even Eastern Ukraine, combatants in today’s conflicts are frequently fighting in and over urban areas. The decision to wage war in cities is driven in part by…
Tag: Urban Warfare
Escaping Riots and Flash Mobs
From the Archives, 2016 Still a very relevant topic! Mob Mentality…Escaping from Riots and Flash Mobs Very relevant topic considering the state of the Nation. Regardless of the politics surrounding it, from a Physical Security standpoint, Riots/Flash mobs, etc. are now part of the world we live in. As a good friend always says…
Driver Avoids Being Carjacked in Mexico
Fact: The Martial Citizen needs to keep his DRIVING skills as SHARP as his empty hand, knife and gun skills simply because he spends the largest amount of time during the day behind the wheel as he does at home or on the job. Be Prepared to recognize potential ambushes and React without hesitation! Stay…
Examining Guerilla Warfare Tactics: Three-Man Urban Hunter Teams
Small Unit Tactics: Three-Man Urban Hunter Teams Excellent primer with some historical background on some variations on what can be accomplished with a dedicated small team of guerilla fighters. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!
Philadelphia Police To Leave Law Unenforced During Extended ‘Crisis’
From my friend NC Scout and the good folks over at American Partisan. I urge all my readers that are having to “hunker down in place” to use your free time wisely and visit sites like American Partisan and start your training now! Some really good information and resources there including podcast. Remember, The Brain…
Hard Lessons: Urban Survival
Hard Lessons: Urban Survival “If I asked how to go become a Hunter-Gatherer, how would you respond? Even if you were one long ago, it would be difficult. We’re talking about nothing short of an utter redefinition of how you live, your identity and role in society, and entrance into a new culture. How…
Urban Warfare: Anatomy of the Room
ANATOMY OF THE ROOM PART 1 ANATOMY OF THE ROOM PART 2 This is great information not just for the civilian squad using Small Unit Tactics but for the individual civilian homeowner who may have to “Clear” his own home or other structure because time is of the essence and you cannot wait 30 minutes…
Learning From Criminal and Terrorist Tactics: Video Breakdown of July 7th Dallas Shooting
A very complete and detailed picture of what exactly happened July 7th in Dallas, TX when Micah Johnson killed 5 Police Officers and wounded 9 others. Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!
Examining GW Tactics: Fire and Maneuver in Urban AO’s
By Hammerhead In a recent Article, Law Enforcement told how they found a very large collection of ‘tactical writings’ in the home of Dallas Police Shooter and Army Panty Bandit Micah Johnson. According to Police, the tactic of “Fire and Maneuver” or “Shoot and Move” was the tactic seen most often in Johnson’s “voluminous” notes. Since…
Examining Terrorist Tactics: The Lethal Geography of Downtown Dallas
Exploiting Urban Geography The shooting of 14 people during a protest march, 12 of them police officers, is without question a terrorist-style assault on the police force of one of America’s largest cities. Five Dallas cops, including a Dallas Area Rapid Transit officer, died from a gunman who declared he acted alone and wanted to…