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Special Operation Combat Medic School Survival Guide

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...

Collection with a Handshake – Demystifying Human Intelligence

Guest Writer

July 3, 2017

Concealment, Escape and Evasion, Home Security, Intel & Opinion, Mission Security, Planning, Prepping & Survival, PSYCHE, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences

Before a decision maker can be handed the information they need to make a choice, the information they need must be collected, processed, and analyzed. All of these tasks are pieces of the intelligence pr... Read More...

Potty Packs: Field And Travel Bathroom Kits

David Donchess

July 1, 2017

Camping, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Prepping & Survival, Product Reviews

When out in the field, or on the road, it can be difficult to answer the call of nature in a sanitary manner. I experienced this difficult situation first hand when I was in the military. Usually we would go ou... Read More...

JTAC Fire Mission Equipment Loadout Part 1

Guest Writer

June 27, 2017

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

To start the 3-part series, it’s only logical to start with my 1st Line! All lines are used to complete certain tasks. Task My first line is used to survive, escape & evade and fight. The “figh... Read More...

When it Comes to Skills Leave the Acting to the Actors

Michael Kurcina

June 20, 2017

Intel & Opinion, Life and Family, Planning, Prepping & Survival, The Team Room, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences, Wisdom

Today one of my favorite actors announced his retirement from film. Daniel Day-Lewis is done. Sad for the film world and for fans like me. The actor was nominated for two additional Oscars for his ro... Read More...

How to Brew a Good Cup Of Joe

Michael Kurcina

June 17, 2017

Food/Drink, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Prepping & Survival, Style, The Team Room

There are a lot of different ways to make coffee. There are some very good brewing guides out there. Should you do a pour-over. drip or aeropress? I recommend that you get the fundamentals down and then tailor ... Read More...

Dry Fire Practice with Jon ‘Mochabear’ Dufresne

Michael Kurcina

June 14, 2017

Ammunition & Reloading, Firearms, Fitness Movements, Mission Fitness, Planning, Prepping & Survival, Shooting Tips & How To

In this video from Sage Dynamics, Jon discusses his philosophy and techniques for dry fire. Jon Dufresne is a former US Army Ranger. He deployed multiple times with the 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment to the... Read More...

Ultra Athlete at The Toughest Mudder

jordan mcdougal

June 11, 2017

Games & Gadgets, Inspirational, LIFE, Mission Fitness, Prepping & Survival, PSYCHE, The Team Room, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences

Toughest Mudder is a new competitive series by Tough Mudder. It is a series of 8 hour races taking place on a 5 mile obstacle course, beginning at midnight on Saturday night and ending at 8am on Sunday. Money... 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...