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How does body-type affect training protocols?

July 24, 2017

Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, Mission Health

QUESTION FROM SOCIAL MEDIA: How does body-type affect training protocols? Some guys are more natural runners/endurance types, and some are more lifting/heavyweight types. Does this affect training, and if so ho... Read More...

Special Operation Combat Medic School Survival Guide

Michael Kurcina

July 17, 2017

Mission Health, Planning, Prepping & Survival

We are writing this as a guide to help future students prepare and know what to expect when attending the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center (JSOMTC) Special Operations Combat Medic School (SOCM).... Read More...

Military Medical Records and the VA

David Devaney

June 26, 2017

Mission Health, The Team Room

Diatribes of a Knucklehead 151213 Working with the VA upon discharge from active duty can be a royal pain in the butt. Many people just give up because they feel it is not worth their time. I learned a few t... Read More...

Standards: The Tourniquet Discussion

Guest Writer

June 20, 2017

EDC, Intel & Opinion, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Mission Health, Product Reviews

The information we posted below comes from our friends at CAGMAIN and is a reposting of their original article. A good web search will turn up additional info and aspects of what they put forth as a basis for t... Read More...

The DOD Needs “Tactical Athlete Culture”

Nate Morrison

June 10, 2017

Fitness Movements, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, Mission Health

There are many things I have learned over the past few years. As a military human performance expert, it is my responsibility to explore the issues that affect the military physical fitness of soldiers and oper... Read More...

The Source of Human Energy

Rick Burrell

June 9, 2017

Food/Drink, Mission Critical, Mission Health

Energy Systems The human body has three primary or major energy systems that produce the necessary ATP/CP (adenosine triphosphate/phosphocreatine: the body’s energy source) to enable the muscles to perf... Read More...

Qore Performance, more than just a Canteen

Jon Dufresne

June 6, 2017

Accessories, Bags, Body Armor, Firearms, Food/Drink, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Mission Health, Prepping & Survival, Product Reviews, Tech/Science

MOS Tactical SPAV-W (Reviewed) PWS Mod 2 Rail scales Deadair Sandman-S Steiner D-bal A3 Intro In the military I was issued a multitude of water containers. From the standard G.I. Cante... Read More...

Blue Force Gear Micro Trauma Kit NOW

Steve Rabinovich

June 3, 2017

Accessories, EDC, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Mission Health, Prepping & Survival, Product Reviews, Style

Blue Force Gear has long established themselves as an innovating company with a focus on lighter, yet durable kit. Their Helium Whisper technology is a proprietary laminate blend and a unique 10 Speed MOLLE ty... Read More...

When Do We Apply the TQ “High and Tight?”

Guest Writer

May 28, 2017

Accessories, EDC, Gadgets, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Mission Health, Planning, Prepping & Survival

There is a lot of discussion on whether to place a tourniquet (TQ) "high and tight" on an arm or leg, or place 2-3 inches above the wound, even if on the forearm or lower leg, sometimes called a "double bone ... Read More...

How to Avoid Getting Your Face Smashed In, Or Worse

Aggro 84

May 16, 2017

Combatives, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, Mission Health, Prepping & Survival, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences

by Aggro84 I was asked to write an article about punching; however, I don't think I will get around to it at this time. Punching is a simple concept but not simple when approached from the point of view of a... Read More...