Videos tagged with Combat Operations

This video demonstrates the assembly and armament of the 5-inch (127mm) ZUNI rocket system, likely for use on Mi-24 Hind helicopters. It details the initial assembly, fin deployment, and the critical safety and firing mode selection procedures for the rocket launcher pod. The footage culminates in a combat scenario showing the rockets being fired from helicopters in Ukraine.

Instruction from former Scout Ranger School instructor Harold Cabunoc emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining the trigger finger outside the trigger guard during patrolling. This standard military practice, rooted in basic training and International Humanitarian Law (IHL), ensures soldiers can distinguish between civilians and threats, preventing accidental shootings and violations. Quick-fire procedures are only initiated after positive target identification.

This video from Spiritus Systems explores various methods and devices for signaling during nighttime combat operations. It covers both battery-powered and battery-free options, including LumiMod Washers, chemlights, flares, and strobes. While not an exhaustive guide, it serves as a foundational resource for developing a personal signaling plan for night operations, emphasizing practical applications for tactical scenarios.

This expert guide details the operational use of the M2 Flamethrower in combat, drawing from the experience of a 5th Marine Division veteran and Iwo Jima survivor. It covers fuel capacity, the importance of a sidearm, firing techniques for fuel conservation, and critical tank vulnerabilities. The information emphasizes the specialized nature and inherent risks of flamethrower deployment.

This entry details the critical security observations and operational challenges faced by Marines during the Kabul airlift, focusing on the events leading up to and including the Abby Gate suicide bombing. It highlights the presence of threats like ISIS-K, observed Taliban brutality, and the complexities of engagement authority in a non-combatant withdrawal scenario. The information is presented from the perspective of a Marine Corps Sergeant who testified before Congress.

This video showcases the remarkable resilience of Bruce, a veteran who lost both legs to an IED in Afghanistan. Despite his injuries, he has become a highly accomplished firearms and tactics instructor, currently serving as Director of Training for Haley Strategic Partners. The description details his extensive training in various defense disciplines, his journey into skydiving, and his new venture into powered paragliding. Bruce aims to use his story to educate, motivate, and empower veterans and trauma survivors, encouraging them to adopt a proactive mindset. The project is supported by Resurgence PPG, Team Fly Halo, and Scout Paramotors.

Nutnfancy's video "A Damn Good Joe: Qualities That Make Men Great" delves into character traits and values derived from military service and personal experience, emphasizing honesty, loyalty, selflessness, and integrity. The content draws parallels to historical figures and combat operations, particularly WWII, referencing Stephan Ambrose's books. It aims to inspire younger generations by highlighting the rarity and importance of these admirable qualities, encouraging viewers to cultivate them within themselves to earn the title of a "Damn Good Joe." This is presented as a life philosophy video.