Videos tagged with Convoy Operations

This entry details a combat engagement using the Mark 19 Grenade Launcher, as described by a combat veteran on the Shawn Ryan Show. It covers identifying threats during a convoy ambush in Afghanistan, engaging insurgents with 40mm rounds, and post-engagement procedures. The insights highlight the weapon's effectiveness in neutralizing threats under intense fire.

This training session, led by an expert instructor from GBRS Group, covers critical tactical skills including firearm handling, barricade shooting, and advanced vehicle dynamics. Participants learn about proper grip, trigger press, and shooting from various positions. A significant portion focuses on vehicle rollover egress procedures, emphasizing safe and efficient exit strategies from a compromised vehicle. The instruction also touches upon convoy operations and defensive driving maneuvers.

This video showcases the M240 Machine Gun in a tactical scenario, highlighting its use from a military vehicle turret during a convoy patrol in Afghanistan. The content includes a brief, unexpected interaction where a civilian throws a rock at the vehicle, demonstrating a real-world challenge faced by military personnel. The speaker's first-hand experience and use of military acronyms lend authority to the depiction of the environment and equipment.

This guide details a rigorous convoy dust test procedure for an AR-15 platform rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of InRangeTV. The test methodically assesses the rifle's reliability under extreme dust conditions, comparing performance with the dust cover open versus closed, and concludes that a dry firearm is superior to an oiled one in such environments. The expert-level instruction emphasizes objective, experimental testing to understand real-world firearm performance.