Contact II – Table of Contents
As suggested by a blog reader, I have posted below the table of contents for Contact II.
Here is the comment (thank you MM1):
AnonymousOctober 29, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Fellow MVT, Mosby, and WRSA readers,
I’m trying to avoid coming across as a shill or a boot licker here, but for anyone who is one the fence about updating to the 2nd revision of Contact… Do it. Just friggin do it.
And buy a spare, so when you loan it out (and you will), you can still count on having your primary copy in your possession to read and re-read.
I have zero financial interest in the project, but we as a community needed this, and Max has delivered already with Mosby up on deck.
FYI, I had previously picked up both the Kindle and the paper version of the 1st edition, and like Max has warned, you are doing yourself a great disservice if you buy the Kindle version or either edition (at this time, at least). Still, I simply can’t emphasize enough the overall improvements made in the 2nd paper edition over the first.
I am not trying to knock the 1st ed., but it was written and organized with a lot more “Rawlesian wake up” kind material up front, causing me to scan, flip, and skip more of the first hundred+ pages than I care to admit. Plenty of good stuff in there, but it was slow going before getting into the sweet spot of Max’s personal expertise… small unit tactics. Think more “Patriot Dawn” how-to, rather than “Patriots”.
Understand, this revision contains much of the same material, but it has been completely reorganized to flow neatly in with all of the hugely relevant and recently added blog posts. Max has evolved his understanding of what we face, much like most of us have over the last few years, and the second edition really and truly puts it together.
Believe me, regardless of whether you have seen much of this stuff before (in the book or the blog), seeing it in a logically arranged, standalone package was worth twice the price he is asking, regardless of whether you have the first edition or not.
Hey, If you buy it and feel I’m wrong, curse my name a hundred times over, but you’re still only out twenty bucks. I am highly confident you will not.
Max,
I would strongly suggest that you post on your blog a copy of the table of contents. It would drive home the points I’m trying to make without you saying a single word of self-promotion.
Very respectfully,
MM1
I just received a box of the new books, ordered from the publisher to sell personally at my classes. I pulled one out of the box and no BS, impressed myself. The thing is about twice as thick as Contact I and the new cover (credit to Tony Mauro) is excellent. Here is the table of contents:
CONTENTS
Dedication
Contents
Disclaimers
INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………. 1
The Anticipated Situation…………………………………. 1
Why……………….……………………………………….. 5
About the Author………………………………………….. 7
Blog Article: ‘Max V: Training Qualifications’…………… 8
Chapter One: Starting Points
The Threat…..……………………………………………… 13
A Little More on Threat……………………………………. 22
The Mission………………………………………………………………. 26
Family/Group/Team…. ……………………………………. 26
Mental Preparation & the Use of Force……………..…….. 31
Blog Article: There Will Be No Theme Music……………… 40
Blog Article: On Fighting ………………………………… 45
Physical Preparation for Tactical Operations………………. 48
Blog Article: Keep Low, Move Fast – PT for Survival……. 52
Blog Article: Realistic Rucking…………………………… 56
Weapons……………………………………………………. 61
Leadership…………………………………………………… 67
Chapter Two: To Stay or To Go
Stay in Place……………………………………………….. 71
Blog Extract: Long Term Security of Retreat Locations….. 75
Vs. Bugging Out…………………………………………… 84
Timing……………………………………………………… 84
Route Selection……………………………………………… 85
Location……………………………………………………. 85
Access & Concealment……………………………………… 86
Numbers……………………………………………………. 87
Vehicles……………………………………………………. 88
Equipment………………………………………………….. 89
Blog Article: Gear, Rucks & Living in the Field…………… 91
Blog Article: Camping after the SHTF……………………… 102
Blog Article:
Rainstorms & Associated Tactical Thoughts………………… 106
Blog Article: Field Sleeping Options: A Discussion……….. 110
Surveillance Equipment……………………………………. 114
Profile………………………………………………………. 116
Blog Article: Body Armor…………………………………. 120
Blog Article: Gear Set-Up……………………………………. 123
Law Enforcement Issues…………………………………… 129
Situational Awareness………………………….…………… 133
Mitigation……………………………………….………….. 134
Blog Article: Canteen vs. Hydration Bladder……………… 137
Blog Article: Gear Philosophy Update……………………. 141
CHAPTER Three: Decision Making
Introduction………………………………………………… 147
The OODA Loop………………………………………… 149
The Military Decision Making Process……………….…… 150
The Combat Estimate……………………………..……….. 155
Combat Estimate…………………………………………… 156
Blog Article: The Tactical Use of Terrain/Ground………… 164
Chapter Four: Training
Training Processes…………………………………………. 175
Blog Article: Good Solid Training………………………… 180
Weapons Safety……………………………………………. 182
Blog Article: Tactical Tip: Slings & Muzzle Flagging……. 184
Shooting & Weapons Training………………….…………. 189
Blog Article: The Fundamentals of Shooting……………… 199
Blog Article:
Combat Rifle: Solid Basics to Keep you Alive…………….. 205
Navigation / Route Selection……………………………….. 211
Blog Article: Max on how to Ruck like the SAS…………… 215
Max Velocity Tactical: Training Services…………………. 224
Blog Article: The Great Tactical Training Con…………… 227
Blog Article:
Rationalizing Training Drills with Combat Reality………… 229
Blog Article: Reality Check: All the Gear, No Idea……… 237
Chapter Five: Basic Principles
Introduction……………………………………….……….. 243
Basic Fieldcraft…………………………..………………… 244
Battle Preparation……………………….…………………. 246
Observation………………………………………………… 246
Camouflage…………………………………..…………….. 247
Countering Aerial Thermal Surveillance………………….. 250
Basic Movement…………………………………………… 254
Taking Cover………………………………………………. 255
Blog Post:
React to Contact – Solid Drills to Keep You Alive………….. 257
Basic Tactical Principles & Techniques…………………… 267
Maneuver Techniques……………………………………… 272
Angles of Fire & Flanking……………………….………… 275
Tactical Terrain Terms……………………………………. 276
Momentum…………………………………..…………….. 280
Operational Tempo………………………………………… 282
Blog Article:
If Your Force is Unable to Gain Fire Superiority…………. 283
Chapter Six: Casualties
Introduction……………………………..………………….. 289
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TC3)…………………….. 292
Care Under Fire……………………….…………………… 294
Tactical Field Care………………………..……………….. 295
Casualty Movement……………………….……………….. 299
Blog Post:
SHTF Combat Casualty- Considerations & Realities…….. 300
Chapter Seven: Post Event Vehicle Movement.
Introduction……………………………………….………… 307
General Movement Considerations………………………… 309
Vehicle Movement Basics…………………………………. 315
Specific Threats & TTPs…………………………………… 322
Reaction to Contact Drills………………………………….. 328
Actions on Halts…………………………………………… 337
Chapter Eight: Dismounted Tactics
Introduction………………………………………………… 339
The Squad…………………………………………..……… 342
Satellite Patrolling……………………………..…………… 344
Communication & Movement……………….…………….. 348
Squad Battle Drills & The Hasty Attack………..………… 351
Blog Article: Using the Flank………………………………… 366
Casualties & Prisoners………………………….………….. 376
Grenades…………………………………………………… 377
Bunker Drills………………………..……………………… 378
Secondary Positions………………………………………… 381
Chapter Nine: Defense
Introduction………………………………………………… 383
The Principles of Defense……………………………..…… 383
Static (Point) Defense……………………………………… 396
Mobile (Area) Defense……………………………….……. 397
Static/Mobile Combinations……………………………….. 398
Defensive Operations in Built Up Areas (OBUA)………… 398
Urban Anti-Armor Ambush……………………………….. 403
Entry Control Points (ECP)……………………………….. 406
Traffic Control Points……………………………………… 409
Platoon Defensive Positions………………………………. 413
Range Cards……………………………………………….. 416
Key Point Defense Orders…………………………………. 417
Blog Post:
The Ingredients of your Victory – Tactics & Gear………….. 421
Chapter Ten: Patrols
Types of Patrol………………………………….…………. 433
Patrol Planning……………………………….…………….. 434
Patrol Execution…………………….……………………… 434
Blog Post: An Unconventional Patrolling Option…………. 444
Post Patrol Actions………………………………………… 449
Patrol Equipment…………………………………………… 450
‘Actions on’ …………………………………….………… 456
Actions on Contact………………….……………………… 458
Offensive Drills……………….……..…………………….. 458
Break Contact Drills…………………………..…………… 461
Small Team Break Contact Drills (4 Man)………………… 465
Patrol Bases………………………………..……………… 476
Infiltration………………………………………………….. 484
Patrol Orders…………………………..…………………… 485
Blog Article: Tactical Considerations for the ‘Lone Wolf… 493
Chapter Eleven: Tactical Use of Vehicles………………….…… 501
Blog Article: Tactical Mobility: How it may affect you….. 507
Blog Article: Tactical Use of ATV ‘Four-Wheelers’……….. 516
Chapter Twelve: Offensive Operations
Introduction………………………………………………… 523
Principles of Offensive Operations…………………………. 525
Advance to Contact/Hasty Attack…………………………. 526
Deliberate Attack………………………………………….. 531
Fratricide…………………………………………………… 533
Factors……………………………………………………… 534
Cold Steel………………………………………….………. 537
Raid………………………………………………………… 538
Ambush…………………………………….………………. 541
Fighting in Woods and Forests (FIWAF) …………………. 551
Offensive Operations in Built Up Areas…………………… 555
Squad Level OBUA……………………………..…………. 559
Platoon Level OBUA……………………….……………… 567
Company Level OBUA: An Introduction………….………. 569
Chapter Thirteen: Withdrawal
Introduction……………………………………………..….. 571
Withdrawal Out of Contact………………………………… 571
Withdrawal In Contact……………………………….…….. 572
Exfiltration………………………………………………….. 573
Vehicles…………………………….………………………. 574
Break Out………………………………………………….. 574
Chapter Fourteen: Conclusion………………………………….. 577
Glossary of Abbreviations…………………………………………. 579
Live Hard.
Die Free.
MV