GERMAN ARMY IN RUSSIA- 1941/45. TRIUMPH OF ILLUSION German film units focused almost exclusively on Panzer and Panzer Grenadier/motorized units. . This gives a very false impression of irresistible power and military efficiency.  The facts are different. The Panzer and Panzer Grenadier divisions were a small, but critical, part of the German Army in the East (the Ostheer). Most […]

I get many questions about my gear setup. It is also a perennial topic on the MVT Forum, and of course across the internet. It’s an important subject. Many people ask me specific questions about my gear setup and make/brand of equipment items, and so here I will attempt to give some guidance not in […]

In comments on the forum version of ‘Tactical Notes: Force on Force Team Tactics‘ Diz and Robert make some pertinent comments. Diz: You know, this is the irony of the internet. This is probably one of the most important posts on this subject ever to be published on line. Yet I would wager that the […]

Following the Force on Force Team Tactics weekend in March, a number of student reviews have been written, which can be found HERE. These reviews contain excellent tactical notes and should be read in conjunction with this post. I could not be more pleased with how the FoF training has turned out, and I view […]

After advertising the two spaces available in the April 8-10 Combat Team Tactics Class, due to the usual fluctuation in bookings and family emergencies, we have now ended up two spaces still available! Rifle Skills is still available on the Thursday 7 April for those booked on to the class, and it cannot be emphasized enough how […]

I just responded to a customer inquiry concerning the  VERSA Chest Rig and the attachment of a hydration pack. It seemed important enough to put a post up about it. This stems from THIS POST that I recently put up about a prototype 5.56 Single Caliber Rig (‘Teaser: MVT Single Caliber Rig (5.56) Photos.‘) A customer […]

From last night: listen HERE.

I have space available on classes in April: April 8-10 Combat Team Tactics (CTT): 2 spaces available. (Note: I have space on the precursor Rifle Skills cl;ass on the Thursday 7th as well. This class is highly worth it if you are going into the CTT class. ) April 9-10 Combat Rifle Skills (CRS): 4 spaces available. […]

Force on Force 3-19-16 Student Review: Yet another great weekend at Max’s VTC in the hills of West-by-God-Virginia! I cannot overstate how much fun I had in this class. This experience was a huge eye opener for me. I thought I was comfortable with the skills and knowledge I have gained over the past 18 […]

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