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
Category: Faith
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
Doing Difficult Things to Build Resiliency
Sleeping in the snow, a challenge to push your comfort. In the effort to build resiliency, one must do difficult things from time to time. Your boundaries should be pushed, and you should be stressed in a healthy way. Most of our lives in this modern age have been built around the idea of making … Continue reading Doing Difficult Things to Build Resiliency
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