Military Stealth Survival Shelter - "The Ranger Grave!"

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[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Bad ass!

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Got that CS shovel in my vehicle right now! Awesome tool.

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

What knife did you carry on this adventure?

[@AlexanderPowell-yc8pe]

Just discovered your channel. You were an infantry pl, anti tank pl, and mi pl? You rebranched multiple times? And spent how much time as a pl?

[@mikeemmons1079]

I feel like selecting less straight branches for your support poles would go a long way. Esp. if you leave some smaller branches on. Rather than whittling it smooth. Maybe digging up a patch of longer grass from a different spot, disguising that scar anyway, of course, and planting it like a sod plug in front of the entrance? The eye is less likely to find those straight lines you cant escape.

[@johnnyj222]

I used a poncho as a tarp tent for years after learning the technique as an infantryman. Since I wasn’t worried about a defensible position I could use some bungee cords and have it set up in a few minutes. My son and I could rest comfortably without too much work and have a multiple use item for shelter and rain.

[@martinbeagley4481]

Yes bungees are awesome and really allow you some speed and flexibility. Nice thing is you can use them in a linear fashion full length or you can double them over and tie a knot so you can anchor two eyelets with one bungee and one peg. I do this on my Hungarian Lavvu poncho halves. Useful as you can have one side of the tarp or poncho dead level with ground to keep out the wind but the other side can be adjusted to give some ground level ventilation

[@maxpinson5002]

Yes Many people overthink their cover for an overnighter

[@hlriiiviiiv]

My entire 4 yr enlistment as an infantryman, my issuedtent never left my barracks closet. We never needed more than the poncho.

[@nickmartino2839]

Fantastic sir!!!! Thank you for your service 🙏!!!God bless America 🇺🇸

[@borrago]

Same for my 8 year hitch ​@@hlriiiviiiv

[@chrislisle3101]

In Ranger School, we were required to dig them long enough for our body plus our rucksack at our feet. Carry two sandbags for frontal bullet protection and fill with dirt from hole you dig

[@johnjanuary2958]

Thank you for your added tips.

[@jasoncarson369]

Great Information 👍

[@mikeemmons1079]

Well, he wanted to dig as little as possible. Still, it needed to be said. Any suggestions for an improvised sandbag? Cloth grocery bags work you figure? Zip ties to close the bag/compress the sand?

[@chrislisle3101]

@ good question and probably a cloth grocery bag would work just fine, even a pillow case, though not as durable as a sandbag. Ranger graves not only get one below ground and harder to hit, they help hide your heat signature from an enemy at ground level using thermals.

[@johnovanic9560]

I have a ranger handbook but it's cool to see the information inside that book come to life. Please keep doing these types of videos

[@Cryptictoker]

Yeah, it's a lot different when the cadre is projecting their voices as they called, it... I call it yelling REALLY FKN loud,😂😂😂😂

[@johnharris3335]

That blue laminated handbook *

[@johnovanic9560]

@@johnharris3335 no mine is a little 4 x 4x 3/4 field handbook. June of 1988

[@ClayHarris-g4r]

Thank you so very much for your selfless service 🙏 ❤️ with the deepest respect with love from Australia.Clay.....

[@ra8640]

Leave no trace.... Awesome Sir!

[@jamescrowe7892]

250k subscribers. Well done. I don’t understand how you don’t have more. You have some of the best content on YT.

[@mrwdpkr5851]

A quarter mil ! Congrats , Andrew !

[@traveltectours6561]

Yes ! Truely you are a master in the woods. Amazing tricks and tips in survival in the woods ❤🎉

[@slappy8941]

Bruh, is just "truly". Have you never read a book in your life?

[@patrickcooley6849]

Been studying survival most all my adult life. Every video I learn something from you. Thank you sir.

[@gregdonner1378]

Glad no-one has seen fit to make that shelter permanent. Keep on posting, major! Always appreciated.

[@MarcMallary]

Drones with thermal detection seem like a coming thing. Thermal camouflage might be a help. Maybe some space blankets.

[@N.A.H.S.Camping]

Space blankets would only increase your thermal signature wouldn’t they?

[@MrVegasTube]

​@@N.A.H.S.Camping No it will serve as concealment against thermal where the poncho alone will not.

[@scottallen7484]

This is a Legit thing in Ukraine at the moment

[@CzechSixTv]

@@MrVegasTube In an identical shelter using a thermal blanket all the exiting air warmed by your body would be concentrated at the front opening and pretty easy to spot. Raising the sides and back a few inches off the ground allowing airflow in all directions would reduce that to a degree. Topping it with some form of leafy camo netting that drapes to the ground would slow the warmed air down, giving it more time to mix with ambient air and further scatter the heat/IR signature.

[@Joinordie718]

Major Andrew excellent explanation of the ranger grave sir 👍🇺🇸

[@richardkibler3870]

Excellent for concealment purposes for an LP, of course you'll have a few 118's deployed 50m forward.Spetsnaz shovel is Very handy indeed,Many Thanx Andrew,Cheers!

[@robertwillis4061]

Not been in the forces. But I saw a different way of this. They stacked in an irregular pattern the blocks of turf at the sides of the trench. So too act as a shrapnel block in case of enemy fire. They also showed that it as quicker to tidy up afterwards. Both are just as good and in the right conditions neither is incorrect

[@waynehonea4592]

Brother you are the best thank you again for the videos and I'm not sure if I said it but thank you for serving our country I'm coming back home with great knowledge to share with us you're the best there's not many of you out here may God bless you and your family

[@ourblessedmess5815]

Always learn something and pick up tips watching you. Thank you kindly good sir.

[@AStrangernightApache0864]

Thank you for all the teachings you do for us all I'm always willing to learn anything new . Like all your videos this one too was outstanding , Thank you Sir 👍.

[@DanielBelliveau-y5x]

Digging In The Dirt Like Peter Gabriel To Make A Little Ranger Hidey-Whole , Thanks Major ! ! !

[@thedude883]

Peter has gone off the deep end lately.

[@adamsecret9912]

Ranger Survival and Field Craft...I put that sh*! on everything! I love this channel! Great video!

[@butchie2752]

Another interesting vid. For me it’s not about how do this but to keep thinking about different uses for the stuff you have with you. And-don’t forget your tarp!

[@texasjoe3261]

Thank You For Sharing Your Knowledge !!

[@TheGingerBreadMan1987]

Lead the way Ranger!! 💪🇺🇲🦅

[@MarilynStangl]

I learned this a little differently. Where/how do you hide your loaded spare poncho as that shape would stick out a little bit and anyone approaching from your rear (your audible blind spot) that spotted it would possibly sound an alarm (silent?) and initiate a search for you! The main difference that i was taught is to use a long pole about 1 1/2 times your body length with crossed sticks at about the 1/3, 2/3 and about a foot from the open end using slip knots to tie them together. Instead of removing the excavated dirt, you start in the length-wise center, sweeping the ground clutter off to both sides, cutting and peeling back the top layer of vegetation/roots/soil outward from the center like you're cutting grass sod! Dig the hole a little wider at the open end to give you easier access and a place to put your extra gear (BOB). Dig your hole a little lower at the open end and add a small trench along one side to allow for ground water/rain to drain out. Any extra loose dirt should be scattered over a good amount of area! Cover the wooden framework with your poncho/tarp, rolling the strips of sod back over the poncho/tarp, then sprinkle the ground clutter over the entire structure keeping a small pile near the open end to use to quickly visionally close off that end if necessary. A small net with local debris imbedded in it makes this much easier and if you're using binoculars with reduce the ability for someone else to see into your shelter! Place that spare poncho/tarp on the floor of the shelter to stay dry and more comfortable! To restore/take down the structure just roll back the sod again, remove your poncho/tarp, release the slip knots allowing the pole and cross piece to fall into the hole, roll the sod back in and use the ground clutter to make it match the surrounding area! There will probably be a slight depression left but not enough for it to be easily spotted! Thanks for the video, brings back lots of memories!

[@peterbogart4531]

T Y for this one!

[@stephengarrett8076]

Outstanding!!!!

[@roguerader]

Truly outstanding mate. I'd like to say this is the best stealth I've ever seen.

[@MRSomethin1]

I usually build one when I know my mother in law is coming

[@Umbrella.Corporation-R.A.D.]

😂

[@gunner8226]

😂😂😂

[@randmcnally6442]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing. 😂

[@ArfooHuroo]

make sure the foliage we are using to put on top of our shelter is not poison ivy LOL

[@calimbaemir8084]

I love it! It's pretty simple with a decent amount of work

[@dw.bushcraft2780]

seriously you cease to amaze me brother keep up the good work

[@jimhale3879]

Thank you! Very cool!

[@TracieHunter-v5p]

Wow ! Great demonstration' Although im in my mid Fifties with health issues, I could manage this senerio but I'd have to start early. Thanks for the video

[@billdicioccio3485]

Really like the style of fox hole ,,great cover & concealment , much different then the fox holes I dug back in the early 80s 👍

[@samanthatheriot8879]

This looks so interesting. Unfortunately, i live in Australia, if i did this I'd be dead by morning (deadly spiders/snakes) 😁 im going to give this a go with an inner mesh lining and some extra space

[@claudeoverstreet8791]

Been wanting to get out and do this. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@johnvargas8841]

Hell yea brother. The only thing i would add is cammie netting before the veg-up. Leaves will stick to it better, breaks up those lines and makes a door for the shelter

[@peterbogart4531]

T Y

[@theotheralan5511]

I bought something at the surplus i didn't know what it was, but it was a spider hole cover kit. Pretty cool.

[@veliborrodic5803]

Great,you do a lot for now,can you put a video for stealth movement in survival?

[@badger31738]

Love this video. Keep them coming. God Bless 🙏🏼

[@MaineGuide34]

Thank you Sir love the info. Stay safe an god bless

[@21stcenturycaveman33]

Without exception, you're the best tutor out there.

[@N.A.H.S.Camping]

Thank’s for this man. I’m starting up a school camp club, and my main worry is human threats, so being able to conceal our tents (we are using single person, low profile tents designed for stealth camping), and with all the new threats this is extremely helpful.

[@Uhnonuhmous]

Wow! A lot of work but if it saves your life and or provides a defendable position or concealed rack ops then this is what you do. A lot of lessons in this.

[@peterbogart4531]

Marilyn the Termite for 1st Shirt!

[@stuartniven2401]

Thanks, Andrew! This was awesome!!

[@xseph]

Thanks for the excellent content. Cheers!✌

[@paulzimmerman3895]

Excellent stuff! Thanks for sharing that one.

[@penjelajahsumatera]

Wow.. great. I will make a video like this also in the forests of Sumatra - Indonesia. Thank you for inspiring.

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

Spectacular job Brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise A while back, you said you can use AM RE spoon for a trap trigger. Can you demonstrate that please

[@Old-man-of-the-forrest]

Don't forget noise discipline when placing tent stakes.

[@farmerwayne1404]

Great stuff! Id watch that church bell hammer you have calling the enemy in for service though! And maybe paint the nice blade😊

[@bugoutbrad8395]

Great video Andrew. Thank you. Cheers 🍻

[@TheVespap200e]

Excellent!

[@viciousKev]

Looked like alot of poison ivy you were ripping out of the ground

[@bhappy5510]

DAMN, THAT WAS EXCELLENT !!

[@CHARGERDON55]

Super thorough, awesome.

[@user-xd4jh5nx5t]

Nice how you showed the takedown and clean up. Good video.

[@Countryboy071]

Thanks again Andrew, good advice as allways 👍

[@johnwyman5939]

Hell Yeah!!! Nicely done!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

[@michaelmorais6206]

Good video. You cover important details.

[@mikeoxley6303]

Again amazing andrew keep em coming buddy

[@thomasschafer7268]

😅😅😅in germany 1m deep. Nice job in the 80s .istc forces!🇩🇪👍👍

[@thomasbrandon5111]

Thx for another vid Col.

[@matthewferreira2176]

Awesome.

[@benterwellen]

Always the best

[@Meme-qd2oj]

Awesome awesome!!!

[@DouglasMaven]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your channel! You're the real deal, Sir. One of your best videos. #Infantry #QueenOfBattle

[@shempshempleton4746]

Thank you! God bless :)

[@SurvivalSkills93]

The knowledge is very useful for people when camping 🎉

[@BeardedChieftain]

People ask me why I have so a casual view on death. My reply is simple. I slept in my first grave at 17. I dug it myself. I then slept in graves I had dug myself on a regular basis...so regular that I have no idea how many I slept in over the years. Of course, the Australian Army does not call them "graves", rather, they are "Shell Scrapes", but they are designed to not only provide protection, but to act as a temporary grave when things goes south. I had my Last Will and testament done, my first grave dug and had accepted death as a companion before I was old enough to drink or vote at 18. I am one of God's Children, a member of the Fraternity of Infantry. Facta Probant.

[@rayjay848]

I think the shiny knife blade will give you away. 😊

[@DONTTREADONMEAR]

Love the video! I am getting into Ground Search and Rescue with Civil Air Patrol and I was wondering what you would suggest for a 24hr back pack brand. Also would you suggest a life straw. Can you make a video on how to make a ghillie suit? Thank you for the very informative videos! Great job!

[@OldMountaineer]

Another good video. Looks like a lot of poison ivy there. This ditch will collect a lot of water. In a heavy rain you’ll be bathing in mud.

[@MarilynStangl]

Especially with his feet lower than his head! And with no plastic ground cover, he's going to be very uncomfortable if if rinse or there's a lot of ground moisture!

[@OldMountaineer]

@@MarilynStangl I guess if you’re trying to avoid enemy detection and getting shot at the rain, mud, wetness is of lesser concern?

[@peterbogart4531]

Hi!

[@j.robertsergertson4513]

Good video ! Couple questions . 1st, how good is this for hiding from IR and Thermal imaging ? 2nd, Do you live on or near a mansged forest? Because that is the nicest soil ever , I didn't see one rock bigger than a grape . If the site for digging was because, your careful selection ,please do a video on selecting a site for digging.

[@johnjanuary2958]

great clip. Great stealth tips, thank you sir.

[@jinxjones5497]

Oh yeah. Here we go

[@pnowikow]

Man that was impressive 😎

[@Jerry10939]

That’s a hasty fighting position. I had to dig those every night during Desert Storm. I didn’t sleep in it though. But when I was in the infantry. We didn’t waste time on digging all the time. We usually slept under the stars, set up a tarp to sleep under or made a hootch out of our ponchos. Sometimes we even used our shelter half’s by itself or made a tent. We also never had a problem with not being seen. I wouldn’t dig in to build a shelter. If it rains you’re going to be low where the water is going to be basically in a bathtub.

[@erwinvanherle469]

Awesome video again . Thanks Sir

[@mikeriley4824]

Thanks that was pretty cool and good

[@paulmarren7970]

I have announced your arrival in the u.k. we have a few problems for you to sort out. but they heard you were coming and i think they have now calmed down👊😁😆🤣🤣🤣

[@mrkultra1655]

Thank Andrew

[@charliejones7574]

NICE LOAM!!! you don't find that in Missouri/Arkansas. You get ROCKS

[@Ben-qm9zq]

My very first thought... you're making one hell of a footprint!

[@hiramhaji7813]

Outstanding video and value. #KeepLeading

[@daviddravesr5038]

Awesome!!!

[@user-jc9uu1dn4k]

Wife.”what the hell are you doing in the backyard again?”

[@mgsharnhorst]

As usual, a well-done presentation. Do you prefer that type of shovel to the folding type.

[@randalljohnson8293]

Great Job Ranger! 101st

[@scottjohnson8401]

Looks like mosquitoe season, thanks for these videos.

[@a45456565]

Thank you😺

[@nathanadams7020]

Keep up the good work brother Semper fidelis

[@jack_handsome2393]

Great video

[@christophercavemanforChrist]

Thanks for your service my brother . Subscribed from this video, not because I learned anything but because how you explain things . No offense ment on not learning just happens I was blessed to be raised by retired special forces vet that spent time on far off 2man units 😶🙈🙉🙊 looking forward to the rest of your videos in sure you'll end up teaching me a new way to do a few things . Stay blessed when the balloon goes up IGY6

[@stevemilcoffmilcoff4655]

We may need to know these skills soon

[@snakebite4891]

THANKS FOR SHARING-WHEN YOU BUILD IN SILENCE PEOPLE DON'T KNOW WHAT TO ATTACK

[@guadalupeskitchen3734]

Nice shelter!

[@maxpinson5002]

Thanks for the video

[@essayess3]

Oh I need one of those ponchos! What a champion!

[@richardnichols1392]

Great video !

[@nickmartino2839]

Another FANTASTIC video sir!!!! I've been faithfully watching along time!!! No fuss no muss!!!! Just bare bones real world knowledge!!!!and I'm on the fence about getting a DYNEEMA tarp !!! Do you have anything dyneema??? If so what are your thoughts about them?