Unit Training, Leadership & Logistics

[@rudiposthumus7798]

In the South African Boer war (1899 - 1902) 45,000 Boers (Dutch / French / German descendant farmers) were organised into the Kommando system, essentially district based volunteer units with elected leaders. The Boer kommandos (militia companies) kept 450,000 regular British troops occupied for 3 years and won several major conventional battles and later guerilla skirmishes against much larger British formations. The Boers were light cavalry who knew the land and veld and excellent riflemen. Man for man were better than the British regulars. Each Boer, when called up for service had to join the Kommando with horse, rifle (usually a mauser) 200 rounds of ammo and food for 2 weeks.

[@MrMikeV00]

Thats right. Just everyone fck remember that. Regards, From a proud boer.

[@Donner906]

@@MrMikeV00 They lost

[@MrMikeV00]

@Donner906 Wrong. Forced the Brits to sign a treaty. The only other nation to do so was the Maori nation of New Zealand. The Maori were scary units that ate people , and we Boers invented the commando system and gorilla warfare.

[@MrMikeV00]

@Donner906 if revolutionising warfare is loosing to you then yeah okay man. Haha

[@Donner906]

@@MrMikeV00 They lost. Just like these stupid militias will.

[@895austin]

I'm a former Marine Infantry. Another person in the group that was a pain in the neck, was the steroid muscle guy. They lacked endurance and stamina. They were always asking you if you had any food that you were not eating or food to spare. They had to keep their muscles fed or they would get lethargic. They were the biggest babies in the field. It was always best to have lean strong guys, that had the mix of strength but also stamina and endurance.

[@donm2067]

Steroid junkies can't hold their own weight, they also have limited range of motion.

[@Bucky1836]

Get u a few roofers plumbers electricians welders ...any one who works in the elements full time

[@donm2067]

@@Bucky1836 as a carpenter, am I joke? as an electrician I will say I've dug miles of trench. Dual ticketed tradesman

[@CastleHassall]

​@@Bucky1836yeah, i did landscape gardening..a guy who lifted weights a lot came to work with us and had to take a break after ten minutes of us moving 75kg bags of sand from the van through a house to the back yard.. he was not used to moving/walking with weight at all.. and us skinny guys were not finding it a problem at all..i never felt i built up to doing that kind of weight of bag, we just did so much carrying and digging of stuff that our core strength and stamina developed naturally..

[@malcolmsimmons6557]

This is true! I was in the Corps and a lot of Marines are all muscle. Those guys couldn't run and had no endurance. They could life heavy shit for a few seconds. They have energy in bursts then they are cooked.

[@samwhittemore5614]

I'd rather watch this today instead of the damn bread and circuses they are broadcasting to keep us all fat and distracted.

[@44-SWAGNUM-MAGA-X]

Yea I didn't even know the cookie cutter bowl was on today. It's all I see now

[@YTsux24-7]

But, it's the Turncoats vs the Kneelers.

[@milesrost6674]

Amen Brother, Amen!

[@TheRealBigEE]

@@44-SWAGNUM-MAGA-Xit absolutely boggles my mind how any men especially younger men today are watching the NFL

[@growinglifeorganic940]

Oh shit got hearted.

[@FarmerDrew]

Pros of having horses: Get around faster, have a battle buddy you can ride, eats what you don't eat, also can be food if need be

[@stevenhall2408]

But it does require some home grown logistics and knowledge/skill base.

[@Trash_panda_real]

Mules are the suv of horses

[@sergemarlon]

What do you feed them, hay? Lol

[@FarmerDrew]

@@ericgill6992 yep, the better war horses are often the laughing stock at a show

[@FarmerDrew]

@@sergemarlon Some types of hay to avoid for horses include: Johnsongrass Sorghum grasses/Sudangrass Switchgrass Foxtail Millet (aka German Millet) Meadow foxtail But otherwise they eat grass

[@milesrost6674]

"When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty."

[@PurgedDH]

"When tyranny is law, revolution is order." - Pedro Albizu Campos

[@milesrost6674]

@@PurgedDH ohhhh, thanks for the new quote I've not heard. Thomas Jefferson is my aforementioned. Cheers Brother

[@herbertsmith6085]

Yea, that was 2 yrs ago

[@milesrost6674]

What was two years ago?@@herbertsmith6085

[@Nrutherford]

SHut up lOser. You are under military rule and won't do anything about it.

[@McCarthy1776]

Since the military trains you in counter insurgency tactics and the minutemen were insurgents then it makes perfect sense for minutemen to learn the counter insurgency tactics that the enemy will use. Just like the Swamp Fox Francis Marion. He served in the british army but then was a guerrilla fighter leading a militia unit during the Revolution. It was well documented how bad the militia guys were in the Revolution but Francis Marion was a notable exception. He knew british tactics already and was familiar with native american tactics and used his knowledge against the british. And that was my Nasty Guard unit 200+ years ago lol

[@Leifler]

​@@thesixpkamerican1everyone has drones now though. Also, if something happens and it isn't involving part of the government then it's over. Meaning if there isn't some military on the minute side, you're done. Let's say the pro side has 500 tanks, if you don't have 200 or so at least, you're screwed. Personally, I hope nothing happens, I like ordering delicious food from the restaurant and we have a political apparatus that has the potential to diffuse the odd building tensions. It's also going to be a very complicated thing. As a vet, I know plenty of vets and currents who are sympathetic to the minute concept, but, if the minute concept doesn't have legitimacy or pops off the wrong way, no one is siding with them. Plus the paychecks the VA paychecks etc, if they are all tied to "pro" the only people on minute side will be Billy Bob. Without an infrastructure to maintain some of the pay even if slightly cut, it'll be over before it starts.

[@weaselwolf8425]

​@@thesixpkamerican1There's more of us then them. 1% of America's population, even with all of its tech ain't shit.

[@weaselwolf8425]

@@thesixpkamerican1 "silly men are no different than weak men, both are a parasite"

[@PurgedDH]

​@@thesixpkamerican1As the other guy said, everyone has drones. The Ukrainians have proven that drone versus drone encounters can be effective.

[@scorpionjaxxer339]

@@thesixpkamerican1shoulder fired anti aircraft artillery and hiding in the forest. If the drones can’t find you, then ur probably not going to die

[@TheColorofQuantum]

One of the big holes in modern militia, is folks don’t have village/towns people have had roots in for years

[@Swordbite]

This is a good point, people are much more estranged from their neighbors than before. Everyone is kind of isolated, everyone without their tribe anyway

[@abettermind]

That's not true everywhere. Small rural communities often have that very dynamic working in their favor. I'm a new transplant to my rural area, and everyone knows everyone. I introduced myself to everyone after about a month, and we all trade goods and services. The cities are the ones that will tear eachother apart. I'll be trading transportation (we keep horses) and basic home security (I'm no soldier, but I know my way around a weapon, have food, and have simple perimeter training) for whatever is available.

[@brianc6379]

By design.

[@TheMassacreOfTheBanuQurayzahQu]

"by design" lmao. ​@@brianc6379

[@pedrorodriguez2914]

Big city slickers will mug and steal militiamen,that's their nature.😎🌴🐊

[@manuelgchapajr2000]

During my service in Nicaragua and El Salvador I organize two man teams that devastated the enemy. I proved to LTC North that the smaller the team the more mayhem and chaos we could inflict on the enemy not to mention the massive mind f#%K that we inflicted. Even the Hulk hates being bit by an ant. CSM Chapa

[@sanction7627]

The guys in MAAG were on it back in the day....

[@alnov91]

Today brother in this war, its l o n e W o l f that the enemy are worried about.

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

Yes!

[@nonserviam9673]

Go guerilla. 💀

[@jonathanschadenfreude9603]

have a question manuel........whats the biggest toxic living thing to avoid in the bush down there?

[@samueljackson6188]

Light foot print means you move fast. As Mao said, Let the enemy be your quartermaster. Never steal always pay for provisions. Mao’ book in guerrilla warfare is a must read.

[@Wildbert]

Cool

[@charliee5970]

What's the title?

[@agjld7]

The art of Guerrilla warfare

[@charliee5970]

@@agjld7 I don't see that. Only book I see by Mao is "on guerrilla warfare"

[@agjld7]

You're correct I was confused. It's been a long time. The book I named is from the US War office.

[@recondo886]

I'm 60 and have injuries that would limit my abilities these days. I am well aware I can no longer be an asset to a patrol. I can instruct and pass on knowledge and be a positive asset on a perimeter. Logistics is the basis.

[@The_Red_Off_Road]

Gotta have cooks and mechanics and smiths. Everyone has their own skills that they can contribute. I would recommend practicing and perfecting your first aid skills. You may not be fighting but you can help the wounded and sick.

[@paxdiftor519]

Some of us young bucks still truly respect the wisdom you, and men and women of the same mindset, are capable of putting out. Ive learned to sit down and just shut up haha

[@chrisbirch2002]

you'd probably make a good sniper. i think you have alot to offer beyond just knowledge.

[@SuperEightball1]

Militia 63 myself FAFO

[@3MTA3-]

@@SuperEightball1 I'm 61 can run farther and faster than my 25 Yr old son- FAFO for sure.

[@WTP1776-2A]

Living in Central Florida, it's hard to start a community watch group, when the community is split between Red & Blue.

[@alnov91]

This is a L O N E W O L F war according to the feds.

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

Just work with the red then. Talk to people and feel them out.

[@mikesmoth-v4w]

Its pretty easy. the next civil war would be predominetly a race war. If somone is white ans not a purple haird tranny then they are a potential friend. Minor exceptions for some hispanics who identify as white

[@melodymcminn4107]

That is exactly why we need to demand we get to vote for a third party ( if we choose to ) instead of just the red and blue clown show. Even Trump tends to divide instead of uniting us. Why will they never let us have a independent/ libertan president? Can we please just stop with the same old song and dance folks?

[@alnov91]

@@melodymcminn4107 nope! To the gulags with you!

[@DroopyWorm]

Guys, if you don't own land & can't run drills, you can use public land to ruck & learn survival skills. Wars are not just won by gunfighting they are also won by producing & acquiring enough food as well as knowing what is needed to stay warm & dry. Lots of stuff involved. Work on your bags. It shouldn't just be filled with fighting gear; in our case we need to be able to survive without a huge infrastructure backing our every move.

[@auribusteneolupum2977]

Excellent suggestion on using public land! I live adjacent to the affluent Bethesda area outside of DC, and I frequently go to the woods in the very affluent Potomac area. Lots of wooded land, rocky (granite) terrain, prehistoric flora, interesting fauna and the Ohio river courses through it, and it borders Maryland/DC/Virginia. Most rich folks are largely liberal, vote Democrat, are pro-big government and love authoritarianism. This includes the “Oath takers”, military, politicians, law enforcement types living there, along with lawyers, judges, media personalities, celebrities, lobbyists and big industry heads. Suffice it to say that I typically bring along my PDW in my ruck when doing runs in the more advanced goat trails. I know I’d get into trouble if caught, but, hell… I call it the “Freedom Run”! Did mine yesterday, while most prepped for the Super Bowl. :D

[@DroopyWorm]

@@auribusteneolupum2977 You do what you gotta. All their unconstitutional laws are null & void as far as I'm concerned. They don't follow the laws of the land then neither should we be subject to their bs.

[@chriswaller6859]

As am O-3, I can tell you there is a big difference between stateside and combat situations. NOT being a ring knocker got me some respect, but I quickly learned to listen to what I was being told by the specialists. It saved our bacon more than once, and helped build a team. Now that I'm old, I use that in the corporate world. You're right, I know I won't be on patrol anymore, but I can get along with people, help work logistics, and still hit my target at around 700 yards.

[@bushnut8305]

As a minute man, you are your own resupply.

[@SOS-School_Of_Survival]

and strategic command

[@ifell3]

Just to clarify, a minute man isn't one who lasts a minute in bed right 😅

[@pennsyltuckyreb9800]

True...to a degree. Even the minuteman/guerrilla needs some fashion of logistical support too, though. You're just not going to get very far unless you have locals support for hiding, food, ammo cache resupplies, forms of transport besides on foot, communications with others Intel on enemy, etc. The whole lone wolf thing needs to die. That's pure video game/movie fantasy. Even as a minuteman/guerrilla, if you don't have your own logistical support systems.... you don't fight. Well, you could, but then that's suicide mission territory.

[@KeikoFXDesigns]

@@pennsyltuckyreb9800 lol

[@brotherbrovet1881]

Only at intial deployment. Minutemen were required to always have their pack packed, and have at least 60 rounds of ball and powder, and a gun, tomahawk and knife. That's a combat load. However, once deployed, Minutemen often received resupply from the folks back home via various means

[@bewbew0016]

I definitely agree, but I think I can add a little bit to this from a little bit of a different perspective. When I did what I'll just refer to as unconventional work for the gov't, we didn't have the same rules regarding hands in pockets. We were also able to set up our kit and use certain things they had, request certain items, as long as "it's reasonable" (whatever that meant). The difference I noticed as far as discipline, was we all had self discipline. That's not to say the conventional military doesn't at all. Some guys certainly do. We all had to have self discipline and meet performance standards, or you were out. I mention this to help put (I'm sorry, but I don't remember his name right now) GP's point into perspective from the unconventional SOF side. While I recognize I have a bias toward that side, due to that being my experience, I would still make the argument there are a lot of lessons, standards, and TTP's that can apply to a modern minuteman group. One of them being self discipline. If you can only appear to have discipline while you have a babysitter, you don't have discipline and shouldn't be rewarded with trust. Personally, I would rather have a squad (which for us was 12) of guys with self discipline, than a platoon of guys who need a babysitter to act right. I know, I know, I can already hear someone saying "Well, we aren't SOF". Bro, I'm not anymore, either. However, you can still have that self discipline and trustworthiness. Throw in the ability to have insight (so you can lose your ego, and accurately evaluate yourself) and you become a very trainable, valuable asset. I hope the points I intended on making were clear, and most people weren't too lazy to read a few short paragraphs. As I think this is an important subject.

[@gator7082]

You are correct. It’s easy to learn the wrong lessons from discussions like this. I have a sneaking suspicion that many envision themselves on long range recon or CQB, but never consider long hours spent in an OP in pouring down freezing rain. There is a method to the madness when it comes to self discipline. Attention to detail creates good habits when shit goes down at 2 A.M.

[@PatriotsArk]

Crazy how much I'm on the same page,We call it community and tribe. My tribe is getting capable operate above 3k in the mountains, Every month in Georgia. Keep speaking the American spirit,My active duty buddy said it best ,The civilians groups are important as PSD , Personal security detachments. I'm big on mixing hiking,Bush craft and military doctrine with our terrain when we get out there.

[@letsgobrandon7297]

@PatriotsArk: Be careful, every single group they attempt to infiltrate and if they can’t find anything illegal they cause so much turmoil within the groups that they usually fracture. They split up around 500-600 groups since Obama.

[@MrRAGE-md5rj]

Shut up, glowie.

[@Dennisrader-ff9gv]

Homing pigeons can be an old world effective tool for communications also. We gotta think outside the box.

[@AmericanRebel.Crusader]

Your completely right in a world full of technology the traditional ways will still be used. My great grandfather donated 200 homing pigeons during ww2 and some of the pigeons where so good they gave my great grandfather medals for the pigeons

[@Dennisrader-ff9gv]

Hard nosed grit will beat their technological terrors every time.

[@SmokinGoons]

Dude yes

[@jackbrightside]

Was just thinking this last week

[@TacticoolVIKINGBeard]

​@@AmericanRebel.Crusaderso how does one acquire and train? Asking for a friend for educational purposes

[@canvetwarrior1137]

As a Canadian Navy Veteran, presently living under a quasi communist dictator, we need our citizens to become patriots freeing our country..

[@KeikoFXDesigns]

Good idea! I'm 52 but, I still move faster than the younger guys literally... But, still I'm at that age where soon everything in my body will hurt lol.

[@Anon83462]

My grandfather use to emphasize 1000-1400 yd shots at a young age up until his passing. My father emphasized on movement, stalking, tracking, and weapon manipulation in various situations.

[@dus777]

perfect example of warfare evolution.

[@joshlower1]

These will be skills far more useful then anything 😊

[@Mozethe]

@@joshlower1more useful than purifying water, building shelter, or procuring food?

[@chawnslopoke2619]

Im 50 im a trucker. And im still fat. But im down 145 lbs ive been busy. But i know im not going to keep up with the young guys, but im not gonna be useless either

[@graybeardsage]

Hell yeah you'll have a role! Transportation and logistics will always fill a critical role. For example; If the "high speed team" "takes" a Home Depot who's gonna be called in to haul off "the loot"? If a base camp has to be torn down and moved it will probably be very handy to have a tractor trailer and an experienced driver ready to go. Most people probably wouldn't even know they gotta hook up the air lines let alone be able to maneuver around obstacles or back it up. As far as combat skills, you just have to defend the area around that truck which could at any time become "The Alamo". Im an older vet, now a trailer mechanic, but in the military was involved in some convoy road ops. We won't have air support but hopefully we'll still have trucks and trailers!

[@CastleHassall]

ignore these guys who think you have to run everywhere.. that's a sure way to run into trouble or raise so much noise that they won't last long

[@MakeItUpAsIGo]

​@@CastleHassallno one is expecting constant running lol. Rather, can you walk 20miles without needing to take a break. Very few can say they can.

[@JA-nq7xf]

Your ability to do something is 100x better than doing nothing.

[@distastedefense]

Congrats on the weight loss dude that’s fuckin awesome!

[@sofvanko5381]

Thank you for the honesty and being direct in your message!

[@h_adventures_]

Outstanding !!!! I totally agree if a soldier can’t perform he goes to the back .

[@Npc1488-wc1kf]

Thats just the disposable heroes you use for decoys or walking point The slowest guys in the zombie attack are there to save YOU by being sacrificed as pawns

[@allanhitchmoth3099]

Outstanding! (and this is coming from a sorry-assed over-the-hill lowly peace-time Army vet) LOTS of great points! First and foremost; "...you can't let evil in. We have to be the good-guys." DAMN SKIPPY! Not only is it a matter of avoiding what's morally reprehensible, but it's also a matter of getting people to WANT to have you around rather than fearing your presence! At 67 (closer to 68) I'm pretty physically eff'ed up.... My days of "assault" are LONG gone, and I don't "storm" much of anything other than the bathroom in the middle of the night! ...but... I'm good at comms, pretty fair at logistics, been complemented on intel-gathering, not too shabby in psy-ops, got a pretty good handle on perimeter security, and if it really gets dicey, I can still low-crawl through a swamp and watch some mother-effer through an optic. I'm not a bad-ass. Never been a bad-ass. Don't even aspire to BE a bad-ass. I know what I can't do! ...and I REFUSE to become more of a liability than an asset! This ain't holly-weird. Shit could suddenly get real..... Time to quit fantasizing and start actually thinking things through. Stay well.

[@miketrrtx471]

Amen Brother. Without God, we have nothing, nor are we then any different from the enemies we face.

[@Dennisrader-ff9gv]

A man needs to know his place in it all for sure. Even if its blocking roads running security or watch, even just plain clothes recon "noticing things". Even relaying hand written messages to thwart technology gotta look at the long game.

[@TennGrizz]

Many of the leadership of the Son's of Liberty where former British soldiers with combat experience in the French and Indian War.

[@Jupiterxice]

Its awesome to run into a former 38B, in CA we operated in SOF mindset to having tactical mindset of SMC. Also, everyone brought something to 4-man team and rank got put aside as well pride. I see E4s with Doctorates or SME in an area.

[@Eggomania86]

Truth. Being older does have its limitations. However, if you are a skilled tradesman, you definitely can bring your craft to the fight. A lot of people don't realize there's a big support and logistical structure to support one 11 bang bang. 4 or 5 people doing different jobs keeps one man in the field.

[@Kris-qn4bn]

To be real, you can't run a "camp"/"base" on younger guys, sometimes, 20 young dudes are worth less than 5 older guys. Expirience has its toll and just as fighting is important so is knowage and driving experience and crafting experience and so on.

[@LarryGraham7]

Well put. One of the most important things to understand is what we are defending; The U.S. Constitution, and real History. It's vital for us to become constitutionally literate and historically literate. Most Americans don't even know what form of Government we are-they've been brainwashed into believing that we're a Democracy, WTF! We are a Federal Republic & We have a Republican form of Government. And G.P. I agree, meritocracy over bureaucracy, great channel, keep it up, cheers.

[@alnov91]

Lincoln knew that those who fought for freedom would be the only ones to appreciate it.

[@Bucky1836]

Know your state constitutions and local laws better ....lotta times state constitutions are better written than US constitution 🧐

[@alnov91]

Except the nazis in charge are hiding behind the law using it to wrongfully and selectively imprison and murder your brethren. What they fear is l o n e w o l f e justice.

[@toadstompingoodguy4619]

Our biggest mistake was going to Germany in the first place like Patton said we fought the wrong enemy

[@Shoots-A-Stick79]

There's always a need for someone to cook and clean in any organization. If you're willing to step up, own it, and take accountability for your decisions.

[@gooshy8312]

As one of those old guys, let me just say Amen! You nailed it 100%. And if you're a somewhat nerdy radio guy, check out S2 Underground, if you haven't already. Plenty of stuff to think about, prep for. Find your niche, find your strength, work towards that.

[@asthinea]

Thank you for posting. The knowledge of difference in situations you mention are extremely important. Especially building rapport with the community you live in, and not being a drunken pirate.

[@malcolmsimmons6557]

I was talking about the same things you touched on a few days ago. The main idea is that we all have our strengths and weaknesses, what we do well and not do well. We need mechanics, electricians, logistics guys, technology/drone guys, people who can organize and coordinate. EVERYONE IS NOT AND CANNOT BE a grunt.

[@McCarthy1776]

My senior thesis in political science was about why the federalists stood for Lockean Natural Law more so than the anti-federalists and purist libertarians today. And the biggest argument I had was the necessity for a professional army to secure freedom and security. And I mainly focused on Washington and others criticisms of the militia guys and their cowardice and lack of discipline compared to the continental army and the british army, then Rome creating a professional army to defend from ruthless Gaul attacks while the Gaul warriors were genetically larger and stronger and trained from childhood to fight and then finally I showed how the American military dominated the Viet Cong and the Taliban even though many of them were tougher and had more combat experience. I also threw in my own experience with the National Guard and how the regular army would dominate us easily yet we would dominate civilians easily. Point is I think you're right from a historical standpoint about the necessity for regular training and discipline in a militia.

[@BrianMichaelP]

John Lovell over at WPS made a succinct point that the Afghanis deterred Alexander the Great, the British, the Soviets and the Americans. And the difference is that they subsist on very little. No training required, because they are survivalists daily. No amount of military training can impart self sufficiency. That is something we need to implement in our daily lives.

[@dus777]

will not, big army tactics always fall behind the curve and resort to what previously worked? What it means to dominate may be in question as warfare evolves. Thus, our analysis from a historical standpoint is likely to become less useful. In no way does that change the importance of training and discipline, rather: what the training is, and what discipline is useful.

[@nevadabadger7925]

I don’t know how I got here but I’m glad I did. This is some serious reality.

[@brandonlueschen6770]

Revolution 2.0 is starting

[@chawnslopoke2619]

Already did, were just moving slower than them

[@Dennisrader-ff9gv]

Pretty much, as far as I can tell 2027 is where it's at.

[@PierreMontgomery]

Tell that to the people hooked on sports and other distractions.

[@hansblitz7770]

No. Fully docile. 1700s people were a different breed of human. Another decade of internet chest puffing.

[@Dennisrader-ff9gv]

@@hansblitz7770 you clearly are not of the founding DNA. Your family probably came over after all the fighting was done. Tell me I'm wrong.

[@leveraction3]

you are correct about leaving someone behind, every man must know his limits, at 61 years of I know I'm not capable of running through the jungles of Central America like I did in my 20s but you're correct I also do know I have other skills, I do know how to coordinate in a gorilla fashion drops, I do know how to teach map terrain reading, I also know combat first aid so correct I know how to prepare pns self, and if need be ready to defend when it comes to me

[@kurtbaier6122]

I’ve been in the military and have been a F&I, and Rev, reenactor for decades. The Militia were mostly a defensive force. Minute men were the QRF of the town or County militia for either defense or offense. While Rangers ranged as Scouts, gathered intel and conducted ambushes. and warned of enemy activity. Even the older folks were fit. Common defense is everyone’s responsibility but serving as a Minuteman or Ranger was the elite.

[@Tooky-tookyka-cawka-caw]

Psychological preparedness..... They need to read and understand concepts described in books like , "On Killing" , as they have no professional training or experience on the battle field. There will be many P.T. studs that won't actually pull the trigger.

[@corydailey1486]

This sounds like a group that has the potential to actually be effective and survive. Great insight and reality. Managed projects nationally for years on the civilian side. Coordinating and putting the correct people in place to be effective is the only way to achieve objectives successfully with minimum issues.

[@davefromfresno]

I am really enjoying your channel. I am too old to keep up, but I'm glad you say there is a place for everyone. Some of us old guys have the skills to reach out from a distance. Lol Great channel!

[@scoutdynamics3272]

Back in 1941, the "Professional Army"Surrendered like dogs to an Army half its size dressed in their Doughboy uniforms. Web gear over dress shirt and trousers, leggings over dress shoes with a Smokey Bear hat or M1918 helmet topped off with an M1903 rifle. It was the grungy rock wool clad citizen Soldier who answered the call and won the war! What has made the American fighting man what he was is the fact that he brought his civilian lifestyle to the fight. Those who grew up shooting dinner could hit better than the best professional soldier. They brought their civilian trades to the fight keeping things running when it should have been out of action. He would not blindly follow orders. Instead, he would think freely and carry out orders instead of simply obeying orders

[@GrantDWilliams82]

Uh, no. The Germans surrendered on the Western Front in WWI because the presence of the Dough Boys showed that America was finally serious. They weren't afraid of the Dough Boys. The Krauts could've easily dealt with them. The Germans were afraid of what was potentially behind them. Artillery, and airplanes, and mechanized warfare on a scale the world had never seen.

[@The_Red_Off_Road]

A good marine has been to the brig at least once. You know, for “insubordination.” 😂

[@josephtobin3347]

Logistics, organization, and technology are on the side of the professionals. Resistance to that will be sporadic and weak with hit and runs where the enemy is weakest. You’re looking at a long, bloody conflict, probably akin to the Irish and Britain.

[@batjuan6670]

If you saw my initial post I apologize, KZbin did not let me see most of your comment till now so I deleted it as I based it off of only one sentence from you. ​@@josephtobin3347

[@batjuan6670]

​@@josephtobin3347what do you think is the most effective way to combat that considering they do have those advantages? I am genuinely curious and just wanting to start a conversation.

[@citizeninfantry]

"Discipline is discipline" might be the most underrated statement of that entire video. So crucial yet most of the time whenever I see a "militia" group training, it is complete disorganization and beer bellies.

[@echo5delta]

Stateside kills are so much different especially when you get into a gunfight and a few hours later you find yourself at home changing your kids diapers. It freaked me out

[@julianm5333]

when the heck did u get experience?

[@MesaOracle]

The John Wayne film McClintock was a decent enough depiction of how a local leader interacted with Native Americans and the government being the government.

[@austinjones5681]

As an obese 28 year old man, I completely agree. The fear of being left behind/alone is an incredible motivator and I'd feel horrible if someone else, especially someone I care about was at risk just because of my physical inability to keep up; it would be even worse if I got off scottfree and they paid the price for my inabilities. This has been, in conjunction with the current state of affairs in the nation/world, the primary motivator for me to get this fat off.

[@oldsoldier181]

Going back to my days as a grunt (88-2004, with a break in service in the 1990s), we used to have a standard that was set, in each of our units. Minimum score of 225 on the PT tests, with a MINIMUM of 75% in each category. Our unit routinely had to meet the "fit to fight" standards at the time, which, as I recall, was 70% minimum in each PT category. If you didnt meet the standard, you had fat camp at the end of the day. We also did weekly ruck marches every friday, up to 8 miles, with a monthly 15 miler. Being short of stature, I HATED those, as I was constantly jogging. Our PT sessions were pretty good though. Our CO was ex SF, and our 1SG was ex ranger batt, so our PT was pretty varied and interesting. We did things like HMMWV pulls, cart races, man down drills, gun range runs, etc. These days, I am old, with bad knees, bad attitude, and partly deaf. I kinda miss those younger days.... Except monday morning drunk runs. Those sucked.

[@trip6527]

You are 100% correct on the fitness aspect, who is in charge on different points of knowledge, setting morals, and discipline, who belongs in the field and who doesn’t. About everybody has a job or position that they can do to accomplish the mission.

[@boss302nard]

If you watched this video, you’re already on a number of watchlists.

[@texascelt8363]

I'm pretty sure I was already on that list

[@jimmylowe1233]

I got something they can watch.Two middle fingers sticking straight up

[@texascelt8363]

@@jimmylowe1233 hell yes I agree 💯 percent

[@capitalexpenditures21]

@@jimmylowe1233😂

[@richardmartinek3467]

Saw that in the late '80s, with the 82nd, I was a 12B, we had an E6 get a DWI, and 3 weeks later, he was an E7. I also see it in law enforcement as an instructor. When training firearms and tactics, all the old ready to retire know everything. We had combat vets telling their experiences. The top dog instructor would keep everything the same. It's like they know it all or are too hard to relearn. It was very frustrating. And we were one of the first departments to have a plan for Active murderers in our area. Thanks for your input. Be safe

[@manuelgchapajr2000]

During my time in 7th SFG there was NEVER any rank during any operational deployment. The Officers were our administrators but they NEVER made any decisions about anything without our input. CSM Chapa

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

You are spot on with the meritocracy plan. I tried to do that as a squad leader when I was active army as much as I could get by with. That didn't go over too good with most of the brass. In my later years in the national guard I was able to do it as a squad leader and then as a platoon Sgt. Most of the brass in my guard unit were on board with it. I believe that's the best way to go.

[@AllenBlankenship-bw9iv]

Another thing to think about is probably no surgeon i don't think to many people take that into account your probably screwed if you get wounded

[@peted2770]

GSWs and other wounds are reported now. It would be even worse in a situation where you are trying to play militiamen.

[@AllenBlankenship-bw9iv]

@@peted2770 exactly what im saying. Say You get shot in the artery You put on a Tourniquet, but what after that. Surgical knowledge is pretty important and rare in a situation like that. I would think anyways.

[@Bucky1836]

My number one thought

[@741podnammoc]

Great video. 👍 Ego will kill. Coming from somebody who will probably be logistics, we still gotta start being the best Now. Keep up the vids. New listener, but the way in which you firmly but politely explain reality works for me.

[@Dennisrader-ff9gv]

Chaos is a powerful tool, unpredictable.

I felt that man! I spent 20 years in the Army and have dealt with all that BS. I’m 45 now, but I still keep myself in shape by running 6 days per week. Usually around 35 miles per week. I definitely don’t have the same energy levels that I had in my younger years, but I’m disciplined.

[@jaysweeney2032]

I just want to stay home and protect my family and my community as the best I can for as long as I can. I do logistic, warehousing,

[@alaskancub7124]

Outstanding. Marine grunt 03 here. This is better than watching most any other of the garbage on Netflix. Thanks dude.

[@895austin]

Also you have to think about you're gear as a minute man vs military. When I first got to the Marine school of Infantry we were still using the old ALICE pack and LBV etc. Then they started giving us the new gear and with the new gear a repair kit. The ALICE gear I was using was very old and beat up, but was still serviceable. The new gear was designed to be light weight and the material was thinner to accomplish this. There was a lot of plastic used in the new gear. We started seeing a lot of failures. A lot of times after one deployment you had a lot of gear you had to get swapped out. That leads me to my point. Don't buy the Gucci gear just because it's cool. You need to make sure you get gear that will last years, because eventually you will not have eBay, Amazon, etc. to order from. You also need to learn to sew, by hand and machine.

[@joejones3885]

Well you definitely got that so right brother !!! Thank you sir..!

[@GruntProof]

Modern Minuteman's Guide: kzbin.info/aero/PLY_LDVvBRvjQyTVbvFKdZjFTkv1SsAFhx&si=vqnkfgb1t7nR_Zd-

[@pyeitme508]

RAD!

[@corruptbanjo27]

Should put your X link in your video bios too.

[@wtsharpproductions]

Oh! S h t ... This has everything !! Nice ! 👍

[@DRAGONSLAYER1220]

I'm 65, not exactly that lean, mean fightin machine I used to be. I can still keep up for a while, but only for a while. This shit's a young man's game. I don't need to be out there dragging the team down, being a liability rather than an asset. But what I can do is exactly what you were talking about: support activity. I can help train younger troops, handle supply & transportation, organize, go take a look around town, communications, security around base/camp....somebody's gotta do the cooking, right? I can still do those things that insure the team's success. And as you know, it takes a shit-ton of support to keep people operating in the field. Just because you're not fit for active combat, doesn't mean you're not fit to serve. But like the man said: " I may not be as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was." I'll do what I gotta do.

[@davidwright5580]

Some of the modern minuteman who were veterans wrote books on this were people could understand it better than trying to reading the military fields manual

[@christopherkey3488]

Thank you for this brother, we desperately need guidance and training for what’s coming

[@edgaralanbetanzos4555]

You’re on point 💯 No bullshit or sugar coating

[@scoutdynamics3272]

Back in 1941, the "Professional Navy" Sank to the bottom of the of Pearl Harbor standing at parade rest in their whites dressed for a dinner dance. It was the grungy coverall clad citizen Sailor who won the war at sea. The one branch of "Professional Sailors" Who helped win were the visionaries whose thinking was outside the box. Grungy pig boat sailors of the Submarine force and leather jacket clad and grungy coverall clad Airdales who perfected carrier air war.

[@bigsoap186]

this is a rediculous take, no shit, they got fucking ambushed and the same would have happened no matter who was there, proves absolutely nothing

[@The_Red_Off_Road]

Our leadership at that time was the best. Churchill and Roosevelt were navy guys and understood what the sailor had to deal with. I wish we had some leadership like that today.

[@scoutdynamics3272]

@@The_Red_Off_Road Churchill entered an unessaey war and bankrupted the British empire. FDR was a Stalinist who sought to remake the nation in the spirit of of the Soviet Union. His reason for entering the war was to bail out his beloved "Uncle Joe. Unable to sucker the nation into war in Europe, he started one in the Pacific

[@jimmyjameswu6474]

Found this channel randomly. Everything you said made sense. Hard truth with 100 percent humility. Im in great shape but I’d be a liability and danger to a team because I’m diabetic type 1. Finally someone is being honest . Thank you.

[@markpellerito-su1bm]

Not sure you will have enough young people who step up to discard the old guys.

[@adamstevenson2485]

Now I’m finally hearing someone making some damn sense for once! Thank you sir.👍

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Haha great intro, on point vid brother!!!

[@GruntProof]

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[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

@@GruntProof 🍻

[@billparks7368]

Great video's man! Just found you, and im binge watching. No ego, but real world straight talk.

[@stevenhall2408]

I used to routinely run a private cadet corps/JROTC as opfor against NG, reserve units, DEA going overseas and even SF and we made them better by being aggressive and innovative. We were the spirit of the militia. Our honorary colonel in chief was Col. Aaron Bank (look it up if you don't know your military history). I even have a certificate making me an honorary member of 2/5th SF. I grant you all that was said but ultimately victory comes from motivation.

[@rogermabry2816]

My friend I love this video you are so right about all of this watching this for the second time can't get over how great this is

[@typorad]

How would you suggest to balance ability to do things like combat patrols with your need for numbers? Say hypothetically you have 40 people but only 10 of them are physically capable of a 9 minute mile and only 5 of them are capable of an 8 minute mile. What do you do if you have a need for more people but they don't quite measure up to the ideal fitness standards?

[@DesertRat.45]

Think like a civilian. Utilize individual strengths to maximum potential. Change you understanding of " potential "

[@jjyan2877]

The patrols happen a littl slower is all lol..

[@rogermabry2816]

Your spot on all about that if you don't have the skills or the physical ability you will be sent to a lesser position. I personally am 56 now not the best physical shape that once was I too will have to take a lesser position God bless great video

[@jacksnyder7318]

The strength of America was always in our civilian working population until 'they' moved industrial production out of country. The American military since after Vietnam, has been a place to keep a roof over your head, meals in your belly and money for college. No average young man could afford rent from the mid to late 1970's forward, (me) There were no decent union paying jobs except for select government employees in civil service jobs, like today. Any grassroots counter revolution against the current communist globalist insurgency today, is going to have a deadly learning curve because there's no hard men left with a lifetime of hard family, hard work, lean food and daily discipline of study, chores and hard play. The military training is no substitute for a lifetime of hardwork, hard play, hard study and proper nutrition of lean food in modest amounts. Any attempt to stop the current communist insurrection is going to be very costly. The positive side is they're no better off, facing the same human frailties but they've already conquered the propaganda part of the war by owning most of the news.

[@off6848]

Only thing that worries me is if the enemy starts offering young guys a plot a wife and children then suddenly a lot "patriots" turn to tangos

[@firefly9838]

I am glad you pointed out there is a role for everyone. Even if its not on your super secret special ops team. Everyone thinks they want to be on the front lines but any sizable force will need other units primarily focused on intel, tech/comms, logistics, medical, public relations, etc.

[@TravisJ-je6ub]

I concur with this entire video. I did not fight my medical retirement from Iraq because i didn't want to be that broke-dick SSG holding a spot up for a perfectly fit soldier. I can still think like a 12B, but i can't perform like one should. In a MM situation, I am more than happy to do Logistics or Commo. I would rather give my best supporting those that can, than holding them up.

[@gfbentley2003]

I just want to say thank you. I've been sitting here trying to come up with ideas on getting fit so I could go out and do the cool guy shit again because, hey, I used to do the cool guy shit but I'm old and broken now and not in good shape. So I have to use my strengths. I'm a comms guy, I'm a local leader, I have other strengths other than rucking through the woods with my gear on. I have to put my ego down and do what's best for my team.

[@Trash_panda_real]

Deployed back to back with the guard in 03-05 to bagdad we never had support but we were used to it we had enough civilian backgrounds we could accomplish anything as a unit unlike the professional military. I don't care if you think less of my service because I saw what we did day in and day out with nothing, in a fob the 82nd took over and lost control of the area we had in sadar city that the guard controlled through the first election.

[@peted2770]

I contracted in Iraq and could easily see the difference between the Guard and the regular army. The Guard was usually way more down to earth and much more competent at problem-solving.

[@Bucky1836]

Ill take Guard over Fed Army any day all day twice on sunday

[@MeechGotGuns]

I think I just found my new favorite KZbinr

[@joenemeth9606]

Kekistani Republican Guard Corps will keep the tree of liberty properly watered.

[@scribebot9021]

Agree, everyone has a specialty or direct knowledge. You put the collective knowledge together and that's when you become a force to be reckoned with. No one man plans as good as four or five or ten.

[@leveraction3]

yeah my uncle told me once when he was in the Army in Vietnam, you can say fuck you to the captain, but you just don't have to say it to his face, the navy didn't play as I found out, " the hard way"

[@rafasimancas9903]

Great video and explanation. A lifelong resident of the City of Elizabeth NJ, our city’s history is engrained in the fabric of the foundation of our great country. Much so that our High School football team’s name (we’ve been state champs before btw) is the Elizabeth Minutemen. Thank you for your service sir. Informative video and one that any true American Patriot should watch.

[@danielalamo2075]

How good of shape should I be in?? I'm 56 years old, 5'8" and about 205 pounds. Last July my my 10k time was 1 hour and 5 minutes. I load hay in my 4x4 truck every day to feed cattle. I also run through the corral carrying two 5 gallon buckets of grain to feed almost 30 1500 pound linebackers trying to get their grain. I get bumped, hit, kicked, stepped on, etc. almost daily.

[@GruntProof]

Sounds pretty solid

[@felipetejeda7545]

You’re way too heavy, you’re going to be left behind if you’re over 200lbs at 5’8”

[@johannesstephanusroos4969]

This man is a tank, respect

[@bustinnutsinslutsbutts]

Pounds dont matter if ur a tank, that dude will still be moving while ur falling out@@felipetejeda7545

[@markduffield1147]

Very important topics. I agree. I'm a veteran Marine who is disabled and wheelchair bound and I know that I wouldn't be able to do field combat. However, I do think that there are lots of things that I can do In the rear. So, don't count me and others like me as useless.

[@ClodiusP]

I've actually thought about this quite a bit. You're right, meritocracy wins. We have to face reality. We are what we are, not what we were. But it's not as linear as you make it sound. Does Randal want someone that doesn't know shit next to him just because he can keep up? Or does he want someone a little slower and older who can give a sitrep, a target indication, whose personal admin in the field doesn't leave a breadcrumb trail to the location, or whose personal skills allow him to avoid becoming a weather casualty? I know what I'd prefer. Ultimately, it's mission-dependent. But in most cases, we'll need as many guns in the fight as possible because we'll always be the underdog.

[@jdwar11]

This brought back a flood of memories on the FOBs and base camps. Remember those POGs by name and can still remember everything about their face.

[@bpsitrep]

Supply and logistics...Russians didn't learn and it cost them in Ukraine in the early months of their invasion of Ukraine. Old adage is true, an army marches on its stomach. In the coming SHTF war, meritocracy will be the key to victories and survival. Our Nation is crashing now due to the bureaucracy method of leadership. Good video !!!!

[@off6848]

What Russia did was genius you're not zooming out enough. Send 120,000 to the capitol Ukraine renegs on the deal after Boris Johnson visit Ukraine swells in the capitol / west Russia withdraws takes the PR hit and in the process secures the entire Donbas. No one who understands strategy thought for a second that Russia planned on beating a half million army with 120,000 men Now imagine if they had just jumped right into the Donbas region from the start they'd still be fighting for Bakhmut no doubt.

[@alnov91]

Disagree on Russia. Costs were 100:1 in Russias favor. For every billion Ukraine spent Russia spent 10 million. Most of that money was revenue from petroleum sales to usa

[@off6848]

@@alnov91 “the f22 destroys the SU 57!” Yeah what about 7 SU 57s? Because that’s the cost of one f22

[@alnov91]

@@off6848 the enemy of my enemy is my friend.

[@EricSBleicher]

Thank you for serving, and being real and not holding back with your 1A

[@markperrault5678]

Youse and Ray epps

[@KrisSays]

Thank you for your service! Semper Fi!

[@markperrault5678]

Your a fed

[@NTATchannelNickTaylor]

I can transport, deploy and operate M109/M198/M102/M119/M777 Howitzers and the M992 FAASV and M548 ammo buggies. Went to Unit Armorer School and was the Unit Armorer at two different times (2nd was temp until a new dude got there, then I went back to the gunline...) and I still fix my buddies stuff to this day. So if a group get access to some Arty that we can "repurpose" and Relo to the Camp I can train others from top to bottom how to use them. Resupplying projo's, powder and primers are the next hurdle once you got the howitzers.

[@brotherbrovet1881]

We haven't won a war in almost 80yrs. And even then -- The Soviets did most of the killing of nazis. Professional soldiers follow training and doctrine. As a result, the US Army is always following what failed in the last war. They're still running units through mock Iraqi villages at 29 Palms today!!! While in Ukraine, we see drones being used even down at the platoon and squad element, mk 19 -type weapons mounted on ATVs, etc., etc. A strongly motivated, irregular, indigenous force will ALWAYS defeat the US military. At home, or abroad. Note: Von Steuben was a CHOMO. That's why he was in America. The Prusssians couldn't stand him. I'm an old grunt. Almost 60. I can still outhump most guys 1/3 my age. I dryfire daily, train to MEUSOC timed and scored standards for carbine and pistol weekly. Now, I can't go balls to the wall more than a few days before I need my recovery time. I'vehad three spinal surgeries. But I can still outperform 98% of guys 1/3 my age. That's pretty disgusting, really. I mean, I'm literally 100% physically disabled, can walk but can't feel my feet and legs... but am still more of a warrior than these young guys. WTH?

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

The Soviets did most of the killing because that is where all the Germans were. On the western end there was just a skeleton crew. The Soviets just used human wave attacks because they so greatly outnumbered the Germans. The Germans inflicted insane casualties on them, the ratio is ridiculous they killed over 20 million Soviets. I wouldn't give the Soviets too much credit for that. Commies don't care about their people or their troops. They are also lucky that the west convinced Japan not to attack Russia. If the Japs had attacked Russia at the same time as the Germans, it would have been over for the Soviets, no doubt.

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

Also, we weren't trying to win any wars in the past 80 years, except for the gulf war which we definitely won, because the goal was not to win. As Orwell said the war was not meant to be won, but to be continuous. They did it to enrich the MIC and reduce the human population.

[@dus777]

Your point is vital: Nobody is going toe to toe with big armies. Stop training for that and train for the next generation guerilla tactics, that we haven't even realized are happening.

[@diaperjoeisaped1723]

What are you, 13 years old? Fn commie L0S3R. Move back to Russia.

[@neekaelliott6513]

Some of us Canadian are trying to come down south to get some training and make some friends. Goodluck in what may come.

[@skipdreadman8765]

Nice marketing. You say what these guys want to hear about something that will never happen, and get ad revenue. Three ads in 18 minutes. If you were doing this for love, there'd be no ads. This is a side hustle. Beats ubering, though, huh? Yeah, I'm a veteran, too. I worked with indigenous forces in Afghanistan, including militia-type groups. One thing you misunderstand about the strength of militia is that they _won't_ leave a man behind. That was for a number of reasons, one of which which is OPSEC. That guy knows where your shit is. There's also the trust factor; a guy will do anything for you when he knows you'll do anything for him. Do a better job of screening and work distribution. That little hardass bit there about _your_ team was completely unnecessary and just an ego rant. It was poor leadership, too. You want to improve somebody? Show them and work with them. Or don't associate with them if you don't have the leadership skills to make him or her better. Yeah, the extrajudicial killing stuff mixed in with talk of rule of law was a bit goofy; self-awareness fail. That radio is a SIGSEC fail, dude. But, that's what you used before, and you don't know how to communicate otherwise. Why you think it's anyplace close to secure is beyond me. It is _now_ because you're on private land, not attacking the local government. But if your fantasy comes real, they'll make a project out of you. We hit guys with JDAMs for that kind of stupidity and underestimation. You're either not training how you'd actually fight, or you're a smoking hole looking for a place to happen while you encourage others to be near you when it happens. I also have a problem with you referring to current American professional soldiers as "the enemy." If some guy who did a few years and got out before retirement but couldn't get enough carrying a rifle said that about you when you were a Staff Sergeant, he'd have become _your_ enemy. You need that guy to not want to harm you. But, you've declared against him. He'll shoot now. Good job, mouth. No Americans are your enemies right now. Anyway, it's not time for that yet. We probably never get there. You apparently look forward to it, _want_ to kill your own countrymen. Being willing to kill, for normal, healthy people, requires _much_ more than a bad economy where you seem to be doing fine overall (nice rifle, nice kit, nice radio... there's enough money for that stuff, and you don't look like you miss a lot of meals). The larping and hyperbole will make you money for a little while, though. At least you're getting your money through ad revenue and not scamming these poor bastards directly, so you've got that going for you.

[@RageCreati0n]

Marine Corps here. Not reading all that. Don’t give less of a shit about ads and you sound like an absolute whiney butter bar fobbit. Can it, kid.

[@calebtegtmeier947]

@yolsos9618honestly? I think it’s a mix of anger but with a few good points

[@TheChimneyash]

Well Stated skipdreadman.

[@BullsMahunny]

This "thank me for my service" mf right here lmao.

[@urielmartinez2161]

Uh thank you for your Cervix?

[@gregdewey7135]

I'm retired 66 yr old firefighter, I fully get your message and you're 100 percent correct. We had some of the same issues. Thank you.