This was my 3rd class at MVT and my second Combat Team Tactics (CTT). I won’t go into great detail about what was taught by Max and First Sergeant. I will instead focus on the “take-aways” I learned. Having only taken this course a few months ago, the class itself did not differ much but what […]

MVT RIFLEMAN CHALLENGE PAGE LINK We are one month out from the MVT Rifleman Challenge. I know of a number of people that have told me that they are doing the Challenge, but have not confirmed. Please do so, so that I can get an idea of final numbers. You can also use the online […]

Thanks to K and all who reviewed the gear: LINK HERE   Looks like a great and productive time was had by all! MVT GEAR: HERE

  Above: photo sample of the new additional Rifleman / Vanguard Patch Ok, I know, let’s not mention PT. And the MVT Rifleman Challenge involves PT. Why? Because it’s important. The better your levels of tactical fitness, the better you will be able to face any survival situation, even day to day life. Yeah, well, […]

The purpose of this post is to discuss the use of ballistic plates as part of your loadout gear. This tends to be a polarizing topic but it really shouldn’t be – it is more aptly about assessing threat / benefit alongside the balance of firepower / protection / mobility. Also, we are discussing this primarily for […]

TEXAS CLASSES February 2016: There are two classes running back to back in Texas in February 2016: Combat Team Tactics / Mobility 5 Day Class – 17 – 21 February 2016 – Brady, Texas – SPACE AVAILABLE. Combat Team Tactics / Combat Patrol 6 Day Class – 23 – 28 February 2016 – Brady, Texas – […]

  Above: Virginia CTT Class this weekend. Day 1 on the Square Range. After running a Combat Team Tactics (CTT) class this weekend, I wanted to put this information out there. The reason being that there is plenty of talk out there about ‘training,’ but unless you are incorporating professional live fire training into your overall training plan, you […]

DETAILS HERE Because there is no way you would get lost for hours when trying to get to the objective only 350 meters away down the valley, right? Can you actually navigate? Learn it the right way at MVT.

We have spaces on the upcoming Citizen Close Combat (C3) class on August 8/9 (Saturday/Sunday). This is a 2 day square range class, cost $400. Link to Class Description HERE. You will cover in outline: Weapon Manipulation / stoppages / malfunctions Shooting positions / barricades React to Contact Buddy fire and movement Support side shooting Rifle […]

At the most recent Combat Team Tactics (CTT) Class  there were a couple of Alumni medical doctors. During discussion in breaks we got to chatting about retreats and communities. It turns out that each of these guys have nascent communities where they live, with land, farming, other medical personnel, access to medical treatment facilities for SHTF […]