Modern Minuteman Loadout: The Fighting Load

[@BlueJeanOperator]

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[@pyeitme508]

Cool!

[@copperworks]

Good video. Many of us prefer a AR-10 for the added range

[@boksingpopmen3189]

If you want to really play with survival weapons, go to Ukraine

[@konnerkearns6377]

What glasses are those

[@robertmoore2885]

I’m more like a 30 sec man

[@johnjacobjinglehimer4568]

Fangs of the Lone Wolf is a good guerilla warfare book about the Chechen tactics in the 90's for anyone wanting to nerd out on that stuff.

[@codyi7102]

Gonna check it out forsure! Good looking out bigdog!

[@cameronlagrappe6630]

Thanks for the recommendation, I’ve read of a lot different ones but never heard of this one!

[@trollwaffenunit1garrison784]

not sure if this was already mentioned, but War of the Flea is also really good to read

[@gfrosty5728]

Thank you good sir 🤝

[@arandomguest0089]

Jack Hinson's One Man War. I heard someone recommend that book once, particularly useful for single/lone operators (when no other friends can be found), or small battle buddy teams

[@KwyattCreations]

The Modern Minuteman: Fighting to Hold My Load

[@noboy345]

🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@stonefox9124]

I need support!!! *Vibrator noise approaching*

[@CitadelDefense1]

Very happy that’s the chest rig you’d go with if things get bad.

[@woodsghost9088]

Good product. Glad to see it getting use and attention.

[@CitadelDefense1]

@@woodsghost9088 thank you kindly

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

I'm 65 years old. I have both ALICE and a chest rig in my possession. Which would work better? (I'm an old Air Force veteran)

[@CitadelDefense1]

@@ronaldrobertson2332 work better for what? Minuteman stuff?

[@DeathMond.]

Understand that your enemy both foreign or domestic, is counting on you to have electronics to find you.

[@stonefox9124]

🤨 yeah cuz... Jungle warfare is still a thing... 🙄

[@MrCobb-rq8iv]

@@stonefox9124 Yea he is fucking dreaming that he is still in the Army, the local farmers will take him out in a NY minute. But he's after the U-tubie clicks, nothing to see here with his multiple mags and wal-mart camo. Joke.

[@Rokaize]

@@stonefox9124Huh? He’s saying that using radios is basically suicide and even drones need specialized software tampering to make them not give away your position

[@terrybailey4600]

@@Rokaize Dang, I thought he was referring to cell phone carry.

[@eliat72]

I like the casual attire underneath the camo. However, blue jeans stick out like a sore thumb in the woods. When I'm out fishing, that's the first thing I see when other guys are wearing them. Blue is just an oddball color in the woods. I'd suggest green, brown, or black jeans or a pair of khakis or brown hiking pants. You'd blend in better in the woods and still fine blending in with civilians. However, I fully understand that the channel is not called "Khaki Operator", so carry on!

[@Forgedfighter48]

I have work pants that are basically OD green

[@1robertcourtney]

Gray is an excellent jean color not previously mentioned and would not be as stand out as black in the woods or green in town…

[@Paulie771]

Maybe I'm old school since I was in from 2002-2008, but if I'm on a multi-day patrol, I'm using a belt kit like a Jay Jay's PLCE or a Crossfire DZ Rig, hell, even a similarly set up ALICE kit. Much more sustainment, less fatiguing since weight runs through the hips, more core cooling, etc. Love these types of videos. Please keep doing them!

[@xc8487]

The military is bringing back the belt kit and harness because of the future possibility of lack of FOBs.

[@coryhoggatt7691]

“Old school.” 😂

[@ThomasThePanzerTank]

I bought the Gerber Suspension multi-tool 10+ years ago and it's never failed me. Solid choice.

[@slappy8941]

I'm a big fan of the Leatherman Rebar.

[@TexasJack1886]

I'm something of a Minuteman myself because I struggle not to bust my fighting load in under a minute

[@woodsghost9088]

It's called a "speed run."

[@offthecouch1999]

L.fao😂

[@WeenieHutJr69]

Underrated comment

[@EROR14]

Diabolical! 😮

[@Creamteam69420-s]

Tactical backshots

[@uwesca6263]

What qould really interest me (for a part 3 video) would be an rundown of mission planning, conducting them and the debrief. How to patrol certain areas efficently, planning the patrols, and preparing defensive positions as well as ressource bunkers etc. Bonus points if you can manage to give plans how to coordinate different groups into the plan and how to make sure thst people dont shoot their friends, which would especialy important when all sides having the same language, gear and uniforms. So kinda force planning and how to integrate newbies or similar groups into existing structures.

[@circlebird8765]

The channel "ViktoriousDead" may interest you then.

[@judojeffro]

Never seen this guy before. 1st impression: "whatever, you f*cking PO... he's carrying canteens? Please continue." Now that's a legit grunt. No water = no shooting, no moving, no communicating. New sub for you, lad.

[@monkeeatsbanana7397]

he was a former ranger so hes pretty legit

[@stonefox9124]

😂 the new stores and discounts got me

[@MrCobb-rq8iv]

He was, he's living the past, Utubie genius.

[@Snow-Foot]

Sounds like you have a hard time taking in any new information.

[@edbecka233]

New sub. Retired LEO and USA/TXARNG NCO. SWAT background. Small arms instructor/range opr. Went through NG OCS where we lived by the Ranger Handbook. LEO and MIL sniper/countersniper courses and much competition shooting with LEO, brown- and black-gun disciplines. Glad to see your content as it is refreshingly common-sense vs hooahhooahmucketooah. My SHTF/WORL loadout would be woodland BDUs, my comfy old ventilated vest rig that I used for MIL competition after replacing the (all canvas, no nylon) ALICE rig, an M5 build with IR LPVO and XD45.

[@juanitoincognito5048]

Maybe the real minute man loadout was the friends we made along the way

[@jmmartin7766]

I appreciate that you share what you know with us. Some of us were only US Army aviators, most of which doesn't translate as well to this "Minuteman" stuff... Love your channel!

[@A-Defender-]

Of all the gun tubers out there, you're the one I relate with most. Preciate what ya do brother.

[@bryanfaulkenburg462]

Absolutely agree on your kit, good video and explanation of the why.

[@pyeitme508]

Alright like the loadout of the Minuteman! Better than the Fallout 4 one. XD

[@squodel1051]

Nah he’s still using Kinetic Weapons He’s decades behind

[@noboy345]

ANOTHER SETTLEMENT NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!!

[@jby24601]

I love your wording. Modern minutemen.

[@vincegonzales6196]

Enjoy your content and what you have to say ...I am /was an 11Bravo as well..I still maintain my weapon and kit but don't train as much anymore, I'm 62 years haha..Vince g 11b Infantry

[@TacticalKeene]

I use a Gearmax chest rig I got from the Philippine Police since it’s lightweight, comfortable and has the ability to hold a front plate and six AR mags. 👍

[@jonathankayser3194]

Link to the chest rig?

[@protectpersevere2030]

Gonna need that lil dark age edit

[@coltwasneverhere5239]

This guy is the big brother we all wish we had

[@QuinciAdams]

Someone please what are those gloves????

[@SnakePliskin86]

“All my friends are dead” jokes on you, I don’t have friends! 😢

[@elgoogsucks9005]

Snake Pliskin? I heard you were dead....

[@stonefox9124]

😂 that's why ya got brothers my man! In arms, in values, morals!

[@militantfarmerconcept569]

Can we expect a review on that chest rig?

[@CitadelDefense1]

2nd

[@MrMcGuy]

+1

[@BigJazzHands]

Do you keep foamies/earplugs on under your Peltors at all times?

[@charlesl5226]

Man I haven’t seen those gloves in a minute. A lot of guys in my old unit bought those.

[@dragonmandan1]

what gloves are they?

[@1980Baldeagle]

Home Depot rubber dipped work gloves

[@ultimatetrex1999]

What gloves are those?

[@RedDawnReadiness]

Started the video in Woodland ! Definitely the staple of the modern minute man

[@HobnailJohn]

What chest rig is that?

[@scannie5278]

It’s from citadel defense

[@HobnailJohn]

@@scannie5278 thanks!

[@CitadelDefense1]

Take a look, I think you’ll like it

[@FrattinZ]

Modern minute man load out: I just hope both sides have fun ❤

[@bertellijustin6376]

I’d go with the standard h-strap and cartridge belt. When you pull mags from a cartridge belt pouch you don’t have to move your arms into awkward positions or expose you entire arm over low cover like you did reloading behind the downed tree. And you have the added bonus of mounting as many mag pouches as you want. 8 is not enough. 12 is not enough. 15 is probably ok.

[@hailtothe_rooster1572]

13 on your person was sop when I was deployed 03-09 It’s a lot to have at the ready and takes up a lot of space BUT I sure as hell didn’t complain about not having a mag

[@Dougarony]

Seems way too Heavy IMHO, heavy is slow, heavy in the woods is Noisy. Slow is death...

[@ameircanrebel]

I went and checked out Badlands ammo, and those people have lost their minds on the pricing of ammunition.

[@q-man762]

Velcro sure makes a distinct sound when you might need to keep quiet.

[@vicerichter1163]

paracord ties or bungees, tacos and flaps exist. I dont suggest button snaps. They suck.

[@JK47tf]

Why carry a D60 when you could have a KCI 100rd drum? @1:55 Appreciate your sense of reality here. 👍👍

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

Weight. Ounces equals pounds, pounds equals pain.

[@rigid73able]

​@@ronaldrobertson2332 while that's true I don't know that it would always be the deciding factor when determining magazine selection.

[@JK47tf]

@@ronaldrobertson2332 first off, I love Hogans heroes. So there’s that. Secondly the weight thing makes sense. I just imagine having 100 rounds for an initial assault would be better than 60. But either drum is a pain to haul around.

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

@rigid73able How many stanag (30-round) magazines do you carry? Six would equal 180-rounds, plus one in the gun makes it 210. Plus, 3-6 mags in your ruck would be quite a bit weight in addition to rations and water.

[@rj12w]

How reliable is the KCI drum? i was looking at getting one

[@wwbrisc8813]

Anyone know who makes those gloves

[@Shatnerpossum]

The one thing I long to know: what are those gloves man? They're sick.

[@NobleSavage44]

They look like driving gloves. As in cars not golf.😊

[@MrCobb-rq8iv]

@@NobleSavage44 LOL, yea, joke

[@tonymickens8803]

Now do an Urban Loadout for Us Patriots that are Stuck in the City. @Blue Jean Operator

[@ethanfast6329]

Nah you're fucked that's all there is to it

[@MrCobb-rq8iv]

He can't, clueless

[@guydepalma6920]

What are the gloves he is using?

[@handroids1981]

Chem lights in cigar tubes? Dirty Civilian did a good, recent, video on things that get you spotted with night vision.

[@AIRGUNZ_MILITIA]

yeah, but a long metal tube poking through brush covered in mud and puffed from cover will just bring out the flashes of your targets would it not, as they hit nothing but a scarecrow made for the purpose. smiles it works both ways, every disadvantage can be an advantage.

[@handroids1981]

@@AIRGUNZ_MILITIA My God man, are you dyslexic? Scared and or confused of punctuation? In that rambling, barely coherent paragraph, you have suggested that you have a _BAD_ crack dealer.

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

The one thing that you need to be doing is to have a few pards along with you on these videos to show how to do these things in a TEAM environment. I.T.M.'s, team/squad formations, battle drills, that kind of thing. I think a lot of people who watch these videos showing one guy, and they get the idea to be a "lone wolf" and not try to be in a team.

[@nmhornd]

Interesting choice to go with achest rig. I know a lot of people go with plate carriers and armor. Why did you choose a chest rig over a plate carrier? Might be good to do a video as to explain why you made that choice, or if it was because of your local area and situation and you may change to a plate carrier if circumstances were different.

[@CodyKraft-sk8tu]

You have that hat bill and feel the need to explain that you were an infantryman haha

[@DISTBD]

What brand is the waistpack? I like that its clean on the front. I used to use the old Eagle khaki one and cut the front pouch off to make it a bit more streamlined.

[@mattbaker9836]

What BDU jacket is that? Loving the woodland

[@pleaseadoptus]

Show how you set up your helmet to wear it over the headset rather than attached to it please.

[@JohnSmith-oo7ig]

Why not just use an alice type rig?

[@Nach0s187]

Outdated and doesn’t connect to modern gear as easily

[@wildcat8598]

Wait, an AR, no AK? Who are you and what have you done with Blue Jean Operator?!!!!

[@iamguardian9099]

Thoughts on plate carriers?

[@t.l.2080]

Lovely gloves, where abouts can I get some?

[@ultimatetrex1999]

Did you find out?

[@radarpinge]

What's the story behind the DBS hats? I saw one of the guys in 2nd platoon at Kharkiv had one as well.

[@Bean-tp7bw]

I saw them at Orenberg too

[@flyoverkid55]

Curious. No battle belt? I swear by mine. Also, no back ups on your DD rifle?

[@lockedon8953]

I think as civil unrest and violent political groups get worse, this type of stuff may be more relevant than any of us may think. With that being said, in case of the worse coming to reality. I believe most should/would focus on their families and communities. But i truly believe the threat we think is unlikely is becoming more likely. Just my 2 cents

[@1robertcourtney]

Great video! Blue Jean Operator, where is the best place to pick up canteen pouches like the ones you are using that have the elastic retention on the sides?

[@Tactical_reload]

Chest rig over plates? Interesting choice

[@Nach0s187]

How so? It’s a very common setup and has way more versatility than plates with a standard placard

[@Tactical_reload]

@Nach0s187 bc SHTF I'm bringing plates. First aid is good to have but I'd rather not have to use it with every encounter

[@Nach0s187]

@@Tactical_reloadyou should always have it one you even if it’s just on your belt or attached to your PC

[@IsaiahDeGrasse]

@22webs you misunderstood I think. Pretty sure he meant wearing a rig OVER THE TOP of a slick plate carrier beats a regular full vest kit, not that a rig is better than plates by itself.

[@dbrady1966]

Glad it’s painted

[@brunoabbuhl8626]

And witch chest right is it?

[@CitadelDefense1]

It's called "The Spectre" - by me

[@brunoabbuhl8626]

@@CitadelDefense1thanks

[@CitadelDefense1]

@@brunoabbuhl8626 for sure

[@brunoabbuhl8626]

@@CitadelDefense1 do you shipp international?

[@Dencoan]

In a situation like this would more Mags be better? If you needed to do much of anything past an ambush ammo might go fast

[@roberthernandez7360]

Fantastic vedio well explained to the T!

[@cptbubbles]

i just wanna know what gloves those are. They look WAY more confortable and durable then the old mechanix gloves we used to have 6 pairs of because theyd tear apart every week

[@JoshsGameClub]

Why is the sky blue?

[@JamesBlount-mz8fc]

What kind of gloves are you running?

[@johnpaulthessen9402]

What is you opinion of the old-fashioned MOLLE best? If i donn armor over my head, I can knock my glasses off. For now, I run old-fashioned IBA that comes on like a vest. Is that just as good? If not, is there a over-the-head body armor that won't knock my glasses off when coming on?

[@mattmorrison9379]

Have you ever done a video about co witness, lower 3rd co witness etc? Sure would be cool to get that clarified lol.

[@tweebthelerker3952]

Drone warfare, like in Ukraine, has changed the game tremendously. Still would take the same load out but small team, and individual, movement SOP's are going to have to change.

[@jodylivengood4061]

Cool video man. Few things I haven't thought of in it. Thanks for your time and effort in making it.

[@Anonymous_joe445]

People think you need vast amounts of multicam walking around like a soldiers when all you need is a chest rig , rifle , jeans , pistol and comms to be effective

[@Dougarony]

Depends on where you are. I don't want Blue jeans in the woods...Camo is Popular here, where Hunters are...

[@Anonymous_joe445]

@ I’m not talking about Recce mission I’m talking about just general patrolling around a property line or running security at a base or even offensive operations with how the world is now jeans and a woodland jacket with a chest rig could be the defining characteristic of a resistance force people more often than not try to camouflage in the current hot military gear but if you fighting say Russia or china they’re sof forces run similar camo to what we run on bdus and stuff

[@brendanrichardsllc8703]

When is the part 2 video coming out?

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

Lots of people don't understand how much work you have to put into this. The most effective infantry know how to work hard, endure privation, and be knowledgeable about how things work. I'm talking about the best of mechanics, construction workers and farm hands, whose brains are better than their jobs would suggest. Smart people tend to provide better solutions to any problems, even those that arise from battle.

[@frank_simpnatra3224]

Anyone know what brand m81 top that is? The green seems lighter than the ones I see

[@MetalActual]

Good stuff bud

[@ComfortsSpecter]

A Decent little Opinion Discussion Video Good Vibe Not much of Proper Total Kit but some Great Individual examples Thanks

[@xc8487]

What brand is that M81 shirt with raid pockets?

[@Billy4theWin11]

What pack are you using in the intro of the vid?

[@ericbergfield6451]

Good stuff

[@wtdconcepts]

Blue Jean, whats your philosphy behind when to run a D60 instead of a standard 30 round mag?

[@kinch613]

Stupid question but how or who modified your M81 top with the sleeve pockets? I miss that pattern

[@mikeiso8963]

This is not the how to quickly and efficiently rub one out in combat video I’ve been hoping for

[@jjcrazylegs7081]

What about the g-shock with the compass. Just a thought. Good either way, that's what I use, and it has worked pretty well.

[@Michiganbreadboyz_bt8919]

Do you find it difficult to go prone when double stacking mags?

[@JustEnterAName]

It never bothers me on a plate carrier. I bet it would suck with a chest rig though.

[@thedoughnutking9514]

where did you get the BDU blouse

[@LongLiveAppalachia]

Raid Mod goes hard asf

[@Rightpedal]

Would you actually use an eotech? One of the last options I would go with just because of battery life

[@matthewbauman130]

What gloves are you wearing?

[@TimGibson-o7g]

WHERE is the the chest rig made? USA?

[@CitadelDefense1]

Yes. US Labor, US Materials.

[@Voodoo51]

@@CitadelDefense1 Tiger stripe….?

[@CitadelDefense1]

@@Voodoo51 yea, I want to do it. I’m gonna have to do a special run of those in the future because it’s a non standard pattern and would need to do a special buy. But I think it’d be fun to do. Sign up for my emails if you are interested because I’ll email that out when/if that happens

[@davidnewton6652]

What canteen pouches are those?

[@01AceAlpha]

What shades are those?

[@thePrussian]

BTW: Anyone know where someone can procure the “SPECOPS” 5.56 loads?

[@0fficer47]

Could someone please tell me what gloves are those?

[@gggfarms3661]

What is the camo blouse he is wearing? Who sells that?

[@frank.preacher]

\m/ great setup, and very well thought out

[@EliteElk221]

What are those gloves?! They look awesome!

[@The_combat_trucker]

get some dynamic fuzz covers for ur headset or the Koffinwurks mods to hold those downleads dude!

[@pmiller7886]

Dynamic fuzz is a complete tool, nice product, arsehole creator. Not bueno.

[@Icecream-edible]

What about the 6 month old load i accumulate on deployment?

[@Wolf-viking]

Cool vid! Why run a rig vs light platesystem?

[@Godwontletmedie]

Did they teach you to convert an AR-15 into a fully automatic weapon in Ranger School?

[@MrWilliewonka69]

I believe a belt kilt is better for a minute man/patrol mission more sustainment in them

[@SalewaEnjoyer_6907]

The Spectre - American Minuteman Chest Rig ☝🏻

[@CitadelDefense1]

My man

[@tstrongarm77]

What kind of top is that?

[@billangell6478]

I like this video because it’s not a plate carrier and 3 mags, like the dropped off at the door guys have. Don’t get me wrong, they’re very important, but it’s not the best set of kit for the average person

[@CitadelDefense1]

Preach