United States Marine Corps Force Recon Training | Swift, Silent, Deadly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AdYcgxFNz8 This video is a compilation of US Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance training: Combined-arms raid 00:00 Marksmanship training 02:09 Fast rope and deck clearing drills 03:47 Dive Operation 05:53 Proficiency jump training 08:10 Load and launch combat rubber raiding crafts 10:30 Night infiltration 11:32 […]
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Watch: It’s not about being paranoid, it’s about being prepared
A lot people have been asking “what should I do”? While our action is always going to be driven by the scenario, here are a few things to think about with every environment you go into. While we can’t change what has happened, it’s essential that we continue to gain knowledge to be as safe […]
Watch: Road Rage | How John “Shrek” McPhee would handle it
One of the best pieces of advice on the subject of road rage is to just keep driving, especially if you have your family in the car. Regardless of the situation, if my family is with me my priority becomes getting off the X. This is one of the reasons that I leave 1 car […]
Weapon of choice for embedded human intel assets
Just had one of those midnight conversations with a one of my brother’s. He is a guy that I can’t talk about all that much, but he is very much a part of what the Manifesto is and he is an integral member of our Advanced Development Group. I mention him as Brujo Negro ( […]
Hard lessons about home security (Part 2): Expect the worst, especially when it comes to fire
(Read Part 1 HERE) In a previous article, I explained how I recently had someone (seemingly) attempt to burn my house down using a gas can. My experience that night was humbling – as a guy that puts a fair amount of thought into preparation and safety, I found myself utterly unprepared, and my family utterly […]
Hard lessons about home security: Someone tried to burn my house down
I don’t care how tough a guy you fancy yourself, there comes a time in everyone’s day when you let your guard down, take your boots off, and relax. Whether you live in a two-hundred-square-foot apartment or a sprawling manor, it isn’t a home until you’re able to power down all of those concerns you […]
Improvised throw away edged weapons
Throw away edged weapons or otherwise known as ditch weapons are becoming more and more popular with those that travel. I have been following Ed’s Manifesto on Facebook for some time now and he focuses a lot on knowing the local endemics of your destination. Doing some homework ahead of time on your destination will […]
Run-Flat Tires: What Are They and Should I Use Them?
What is a run flat tire? A run-flat tire is either a pneumatic vehicle tire specifically designed to resist the negative effects of deflation when punctured or the term may also refer to a standard wheel and tire that has a run-flat device affixed, see ‘auxiliary-supported’ below. This enables the vehicle to continue to be driven (at reduced […]
How to operate like MacGyver in the real world
The legendary methodology of MacGyver is fictional but his methods of adapting to any situational scenario with craft is factual. Operating like MacGyver in your daily life, work and travels can make you a sharper observer, situationally tactical and a more advanced version of yourself. The final episode of MacGyver aired more than 20 years […]
Extreme Ownership: Take charge and get shit done
I will start by saying this article is not about any type of sexy gear or firearms, but about the first thing that needs to happen in order to be successful on the battlefield overseas or the battlefield of life. You need to be able to take ownership of everything that happens in your life, […]