A basic question for a technique considered outdated by some....Why learn analog land navigation? After all, almost every cell phone has some level of GPS capability in it, and dedicated GPS units are fairly affordable and common place. I could begin by saying the GPS satellites are owned by military forces (US and Russian) and … Continue reading Why Learn Land Navigation with a Map & Compass??
Outpost 95 is now on YouTube
https://youtu.be/BiuBv9QH4Sk Outpost 95 is now on YouTube! The first video is up, beginning a series on Land Navigation with Topographic Map and Compass. We are going to take a deep dive into this core fieldcraft skill. If you like it, please support the channel and subscribe. Thank you, -Joe
Some Basics of Scouting
1 Samuel 26:4 David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in very deed. The concept of a scout is an old one. In the Bible, scouts are referred to as a spy, but the concept remains the same in forewarning and information gathering without being seen. This time in David's life … Continue reading Some Basics of Scouting
Preventative Medicine in the Field and Camp
The biggest killer on the battlefield has historically been illness. A topic no one wants to discuss, after all tourniquets and tactical medicine are the vogue topics right now and more interesting. People would rather look at plate carriers and armor, when a bar of soap and rag will solve more medical issues. When I … Continue reading Preventative Medicine in the Field and Camp
The Tasks given to the PCMR
Ezekiel 38:7 Be thou prepared, and prepare for thyself, thou, and all thy company that are assembled unto thee, and be thou a guard unto them. Let's take a closer look at the Pacific Coast Militia Rangers (PCMR), and what if was they were tasked with accomplishing. Then break those tasks down into the skill … Continue reading The Tasks given to the PCMR
Home Guard and the PCMR
Pacific Coast Militia Rangers Nehemiah 4:11 And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease. Nehemiah was called to rebuild the city of Jerusalem. The enemies around them conspired to stop the work and kill the people. … Continue reading Home Guard and the PCMR
EDC Skills – How many carry guns do you have?
Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Paul in his letter to the Galatians writes of working faithfully in doing right, for the reward will be reaped if we can remain consistent. Applying consistency to training will also … Continue reading EDC Skills – How many carry guns do you have?
EDC Skills – Reholster Scan Drill
If ever there comes a time where you feel it necessary to unholster your pistol you will ultimately have to put it away again. This seems simple enough, but there should be some consideration to how it happens. If the situation was such that you need your handgun out there was likely some danger. How … Continue reading EDC Skills – Reholster Scan Drill
EDC Skills – Another Qualification Course
A shout out to Daniel, after the last post he shared one of his more favored qualification course of fire: the Idaho POST (police officer) Course. Which is the local course of fire used here in Idaho. This one is a little different than the Border Patrol qual course I shared yesterday. Some of the … Continue reading EDC Skills – Another Qualification Course
EDC Skills – How Good Am I With My Pistol?
Romans 12:3 ESV For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. As we move forward training in our concealed carry skills, … Continue reading EDC Skills – How Good Am I With My Pistol?
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