Video: CQB: Methods of Entry: Diminishing Sectors

This is a segment from the Max Velocity Tactical CQBC (Close Quarter Battle Course). The three day class covers Tactical Clearance methods. This specific period of instruction concerns the number one man entering an open doorway via the Diminishing Sectors method of entry. The CQBC class is a three day event, day 1 on the […]

Team Coyote: Background and Moving Forward

This is a version of a post I put up in the Team Coyote Forum. This is to help those not in that forum understand what is going on: Some students, over time, have been given a Team Coyote patch with very little explanation. There are a number of initiatives over the years that MVT […]

Combat Leader Course 6-13 October

We are 3 weeks out from the annual Combat Leader Course (CLC). It’s hard for me to describe just how beneficial this class is. Bottom line, it is 7 full days of simulated combat operations, two missions per day, with a squad of 13 students against a force of volunteer OPFOR. This is probably the […]

MVT: Positioning, class scheduling and looking to 2020.

It is a source of immense pride to me the level of excellence we have achieved both with the course curriculum at MVT, and also with the development of the VTC. We offer the best tactical training available. No one does it better. But, as with any commodity demand drives supply. I am always assessing […]

SOG Mission ‘Brass Monkey Weather’ – by ‘BlackJack’ – Lynne M. Black Jr.

I recently read ‘Whisky Tango Foxtrot‘ by Lynne M. Black Jr. I read it after Scott had regaled me with the tale of the amazing battle that RT Alabama had in ‘Oscar Eight’ in Laos as part of SOG recon operations. I had to buy the book and it is excellent. I was able to […]

Video: Patrol Immediate Action Drills (IAD): Break Contact – Front

This video teaches, with the help of army men on a sand table model, Patrol Immediate Actions Drills (IAD) for Break Contact Front. This series of instructional videos illustrate tactical concepts described in the Tactical Manual: Small Unit Tactics (link below) available on Amazon or via any reputable book retailer. MVT Tactical Manual Max Velocity […]

SOG ‘Bright Light’ Mission – an unpublished account from ‘BlackJack’ – Lynne M. Black Jr.

I recently read ‘Whisky Tango Foxtrot‘ by Lynne M. Black Jr. I read it after Scott had regaled me with the tale of the amazing battle that RT Alabama had in ‘Oscar Eight’ in Laos as part of SOG recon operations. I had to buy the book and it is excellent. I was able to […]

ShotStop Body Armor: Price Reductions Through 2019 Year End!

ShotStop have implemented a large reduction in PA model pricing to help get the thinnest and lightest offering in the hands of of those of you seeking this performance without the budget to cover the regular PA price. A great year-end offer to take advantage of! Also, ShotStop are now offering offering the shooter and SAPI cuts […]

HEAT Reconnaissance Nov 22-24 Available for Booking!

I have created an event for Nov 22-24 for the first HEAT Reconnaissance class. It is showing in the training calendar. It is not yet showing top right of the HEAT Reconnaissance class page itself, because I lack the IT widgetry to make that happen, and will get that fixed next week. This is what […]

*NEW* HEAT Reconnaissance Class.

We have created a new class, the HEAT Reconnaissance Class. This is a specialized recce / recon class with focus on the skills required to conduct reconnaissance. This class will be featured in the 2020 schedule. However, I have begun a discussion on the MVT Forum, and if we can generate between 6 and maximum […]