Early Thursday morning cell phone service was down in certain parts of the country. Followed quickly by posts from NOAA claiming it was due to solar flares; reading the comments from those who claim to know about such things (I Do Not) the story seems conflicting and indicates the solar flares should not have had … Continue reading Cellphones, Pharmacies, and Balloons
Author: outpost95
World War III
The news lately has many headlines regarding another world war. There is conflict in Ukraine still, Israel and Hamas have no sign of slowing, US military bases across the Middle East are attacked almost daily, commercial shipping in the Red Sea is losing proposition if you're not a Chinese or Russian flagged vessel, South America … Continue reading World War III
Britian to Revive an Old Concept?
I was scrolling through the news and saw an interesting post from the BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68086188 In a speech, General Sir Patrick stated the need to have the foundation laid for a voluntary service. One which could augment their regular forces should a land war break out. This sounds like the Home Guard concept (the one … Continue reading Britian to Revive an Old Concept?
Precombat Rituals
Something not normally discussed else where, but I thought it may be interesting for those unfamiliar with the day to day life in a combat unit. Normally, the guidance given in training for time prior to mission departure centers around precombat checklists: you will find things like gear checks, knowledge of the plan, comms, objectives, … Continue reading Precombat Rituals
Trigger Control: A Pound at a Time
Most of us have been taught that when we pull the trigger, the breaking of the shot should be a surprise. This is sound advice, but what if I told you there is another way which could work even better? What if you became so familiar with your trigger that you know exactly when the … Continue reading Trigger Control: A Pound at a Time
Fine Motor Skills in Combat
Much has been said and written about fine motor skills and the loss of the same in combat. The most common thing repeated being, all fine motor skills are gone and you will only be able to use gross motor skills. While not very scientific, based on my experiences, I have made some observations: 1. … Continue reading Fine Motor Skills in Combat
BRASS to Make you More Accurate
The military uses a lot of acronyms to help with the teaching process, and they seem to be helpful. Perhaps, though, I've been so thoroughly brainwashed that I don't know better anymore. In the fundamentals of marksmanship there are a few things to set up, such as stance, natural point of aim, sling usage, grip, … Continue reading BRASS to Make you More Accurate
New Year’s Resolutions
It’s the New Year, with it many people make resolutions. Today I'm reflecting upon years of success and failure with resolutions, or goals in general, to establish patterns for success. So here are some ideas to increase your success: Make your goal specific and measurable. Without this you will not be able to show progress … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions
The Home Guard Concept a Year Later
About a year ago I began writing about the concept of the Home Guard and Canada's Rangers. These were community groups that came together during the axis threats of World War II in England and Canada, volunteer in nature and designed to assist the authorities in the event of attack on the home front. Other … Continue reading The Home Guard Concept a Year Later
Firearms Safety Rules
Perhaps it seems silly to go all the way back to the basics and cover the four firearms safety rules. Except that they are the basic building blocks we build all firearms training upon, and no level of mastery can be achieved without a thorough understanding and application of the basics. Ultimately too, we this … Continue reading Firearms Safety Rules
Outpost 95 