MG Sends: Thoughts on Urban Ops
MG Sends: Max, as you continue to create training packages, here are some thoughts on urban op’s as students go through their planning process. Also, everyone should download and reference ADP 3-90. Handy little 25 page book…… http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR_pubs/dr_a/pdf/adp3_90.pdf
Photos: Evidence of Drop-Leg Heresy!
‘Texas Frederic Bastiat’ sends in some photos, following comments about drop-leg loads and how he wears it in the comments section of the ‘Gear: More Discussion on Load-Out Options‘ post , in particular how he finds it more comfortable and practical than a standard battle belt. Firstly, thanks for sending them in. My comments are […]
May 24-26 Patrol Class – Space Available
Four places just came available on the May 24-26 Patrol Class, due to a reschedule by a group of 4 to a later class. Max
The “Why?” Photo
Several have asked me if all is all right in Max world, due to my post the other day with this photo in: But I simply stole that from a photo at WRSA in THIS POST: Just because I enjoy the sentiment. And the shitty weekend? Nothing to do with MVT, just having […]
GEAR: Profile Considerations
I have written two recent posts on gear: 1) GEAR: Your load-out options: discussion & comments 2) Gear: More Discussion on Load-Out Options These posts have been more slanted to discussing particular styles of rigs and load-out options for gear about your body, rather than rucks and the like. Most of you know that I am a […]
MVT Patches
Below are the patches that students already get after they complete CRCD: Next run I may lighten the green a bit. Its great for DPM, a bit dark for Multi-Cam. The other patches are designed for use on contractor caps, front and back velcro patches, or for on arm velcro as well: […]
Gear: More Discussion on Load-Out Options
I recently posted about ‘GEAR: Your load-out options: discussion & comments.’ As I was surfing the interwebz I saw a post on TSLRF that sparked my interest: ‘Fighting Load Contest #9 Archer Garrett.‘ I’ve been chewing on it for a while. What sparked my interest? It was the fact that Archer uses a military surplus […]
TC3 Ahead of the June/July 5 Day Class
You may be aware that I have scheduled optional TC3 classes on the Friday’s ahead of CRCD classes. Post HERE. Due to demand, I am also scheduling a TC3 day on June 28, ahead of the June 29 – July 3 Combined Class. Same rules apply as per the TC3 post. As of writing, I […]
And now, for something completely different:
Some will recognize the Monty Python reference. While looking for some YouTube on the Pebble Island Airfield Raid in 1982 for the ‘Observations on the GWERU AIRFIELD Planning Task‘ post, I came across the clip that I added with a soundtrack by Sabaton: ‘Back in Control.’ Well, I just had to post that, awesome! Which led […]