Training training training…… how does your training compare? https://mwi.usma.edu/guerrilla-maneuver-warfare-look-talibans-growing-combat-capability/ “What does successful insurgent training entail? Building on the same basic principles of many Western militaries, my research, focusing on organizations in Iraq (2003–present) and Vietnam (1940–1975), finds that successful insurgent training is (1) consistent, (2) realistic, and (3) focused on generating capable small-unit leaders. Consistent training means that at leastContinue reading “FROM GUERRILLA TO MANEUVER WARFARE: A LOOK AT THE TALIBAN’S GROWING COMBAT CAPABILITY”
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Insurgent Tactics in Southern Afghanistan 2005-2008 PDF
It always good to read about insurgents tactics. “Afghan insurgents can be brave and tenacious, with a gift for small unit tactics. They have frequently engaged US and NATO forces directly, often for long periods, and made effective use of fire and maneuver, including flanking and encirclement. At times, they have pinned down patrols andContinue reading “Insurgent Tactics in Southern Afghanistan 2005-2008 PDF”
More Than Missiles: China Previews its New Way of War
What are your enemies capabilities? https://www.csis.org/analysis/more-missiles-china-previews-its-new-way-war “Consistent with its goal of degrading U.S. ISR, the PLA exhibited a large variety of electronic warfare systems.vi These included numerous ground-based jammers.vii The PLA also revealed two varieties of aerial jamming drones, including an electronic-warfare variant of its ASN-207 UAV, which previously only performed reconnaissance missions. According toContinue reading “More Than Missiles: China Previews its New Way of War”
Winter Classes
Anyone who lives in Wyoming knows that classes pretty much stop here during the winter time. No one wants to train in -20 to -30 degrees. I know I don’t. I want to sit in the warm house and drink an adult beverage. So I am thinking about teaching non-shooting classes somewhere between Grand JunctionContinue reading “Winter Classes”
Guerrillas Don’t Do This!
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/33401/this-is-what-ground-forces-look-like-to-an-electronic-warfare-system-and-why-its-a-big-deal “This Is What Ground Forces Look Like To An Electronic Warfare System And Why It’s A Big Deal Modern units generate a large electromagnetic signature from their radios, sensors, and other systems that opponents can spot, track, and attack” Look at the picture above and read the article. You must as a G keepContinue reading “Guerrillas Don’t Do This!”
BTECH APRS-K1 Cable
I was doing some testing using an analog radio, a tablet with a BtechAPRS-K1 cable, and a yagi antenna against the Uniden BCD436HP connector to my Tram 1410 discone antenna at 15ft in elevation. The Uniden BCD436HP close call feature picks up analog very quickly. Usually within a second or so. My goal was toContinue reading “BTECH APRS-K1 Cable”
Guerrilla Comms Class
What do you get when you combine TacComms class with HF Operations? You get the Guerrilla Comms class. This is a two day tactical comms class covering HF/VHF/UHF operations. This is a hands-on class that will have alot of field exercises. You will learn to use OTS equipment for SIGINT and get experience as aContinue reading “Guerrilla Comms Class”
Private Classes and Hosting Info
I’ve had some questions about prices for private classes. All my classes have the prices next to them on the class page. That’s still the price for private classes unless I quoted you otherwise. I’m willing to travel about 5 hrs away from Rock Springs Wy without charging extra for fuel and a room butContinue reading “Private Classes and Hosting Info”
Do You Own The Night?
Alot of people with night vision will answer yes to that question but would the same people answer yes if they didn’t have NODS? Being able to operate at night W/O NODS is mandatory for a small group. You could easily loose or break your delicate electronic night vision devices and then what? Do youContinue reading “Do You Own The Night?”
Meshtastic Mesh Network
I’m always looking for different, new to me, usable technology. Somewhere along the line I stumbled into Meshtastic Mesh Networks. This is basically the same as Gotenna but not running on the MURS bands and not near as expensive. What is Meshtastic? From their website: “Meshtastic lets you use inexpensive (~$30/board) GPS radios as extensibleContinue reading “Meshtastic Mesh Network”