Videos tagged with Colombian Military

This guide details the field stripping process for the Cordova Estandar pistol, a domestic service pistol from Colombia manufactured by Indumil. The process involves ensuring the firearm is unloaded, aligning the slide stop, removing the slide stop lever, and then separating the slide, recoil spring, guide rod, and barrel from the frame. This procedure is essential for routine cleaning and maintenance.

This entry details the tactical extraction of hostages, as described by a survivor of 1,967 days in captivity. It highlights the use of an MI-17 helicopter and zip ties for securing individuals during a covert operation. The narrative emphasizes the importance of maintaining cover, even referencing a ruse involving a fake news crew to ensure mission success.

This entry details a harrowing account of political prisoners in Colombia, focusing on a failed rescue attempt and the brutal execution protocols of the FARC. It highlights the critical survival tactic of 'playing dead' and the nuanced perspective of hostages regarding rescue operations, emphasizing a preference for U.S. forces. The content draws from a first-hand survivor account, offering high authority and detailed knowledge of the events.

This guide details the complex process of converting Colombian M1 Garands from .30-06 Springfield to 7.62mm NATO. It involves significant barrel shortening, re-chambering, and modifications to the stock and gas system. The conversion also includes the unique addition of tactile indicator holes in the furniture for caliber identification. This process was undertaken by Colombia's Industria Militar (INDUMIL) to modernize their Garand fleet.