Op-Ed

Cyber Security First Steps | Protect yourself against you

You may be a BAO (bad-ass operator) or a bad-ass cyber warfare technician but the single most leveraged point of failure is the human element. The con artist has changed their approach in the digital world, by using modern techniques like “phishing”, “spear phishing” or “whaling” to get you to release something of value (e.g. […]

Pre-Operation Routine in Kandahar

Everyone who has been deployed has some sort of pre-operation routine. As for myself I followed a strict guideline to ensure I had all the possible gear I would need. As a TCCC operator, I also needed to have enough medical equipment to take care of my guys in case something would happen until the […]

How To: The Modern Grey Man Philosophy

There are several explanations of the Grey Man Philosophy out there but I’ve found most of them to be a bit over the top and “tin foil hat” for my tastes. But, since I’ve mentioned it a few times on this site and in past posts on various forums, I thought I should share my […]

What You Need To Consider Before Hiking

A few things to consider before heading out: Where are you are headed? The Bull Run Conservancy is located a few miles from my house. The trails are well-marked, the park is not overly large in which to get lost and it is close to emergency services such as Rangers, the police and the city hospital. […]

Passing SFAS – Know Your Pace Count

So, you’ve volunteered to be in Special Forces and you’re getting ready to go to SFAS. This is the time to prepare yourself for the grind that is to come. There are certain tips, such as the PT program which will help you attain the level of physical fitness that you’ll need to not just […]

SFAS Getting Yourself Ready Pt. 3 Land Nav Primer

Best Bag to take on an Amusement Park Vacation

I spent the last week at Disney World in Orlando, FL and… since I’m me… the trip afforded the opportunity to pause and reflect on what would be the best bag to take on an amusement park vacation. First off, some background. I’ve had plenty of park experience from which to pull from. This was […]

SFAS Getting Yourself Ready (Part 2)

Read Part One HERE So, you’ve volunteered to be in Special Forces and you’re getting ready to go to SFAS. This is the time to prepare yourself for the grind that is to come. There are certain tips, such as the PT program which will help you attain the level of physical fitness that you’ll […]

SFAS Getting Yourself Ready Pt. 1

Language Lessons Twofer: Accuracy & Precision

(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Language Lessons Twofer: Accuracy & Precision Today we’re taking a slight deviation from our normal format of Language Lessons and covering two different words. They’re so closely related that it’s very difficult to talk about one without bringing up the other–which is one of the reasons they’re so often […]