Videos tagged with DARC

This video showcases an advanced live-fire Close-Quarters Battle (CQB) training exercise at the Direct Action Resource Center (DARC), organized by Spiritus Systems. The training involves dynamic entries, the use of suppressors, night vision devices, and various tactical gear. The footage highlights intense drills in both day and low-light conditions, emphasizing practical application of CQB tactics.

This video showcases Spiritus Systems and their involvement with the Direct Action Resource Center (DARC). The description provides links to both Spiritus Systems and DARC's website, suggesting a promotional or informational piece highlighting their brand and potentially their products in a tactical training or operational context at the DARC facility. It encourages viewers to visit their websites and follow them on social media.

This YouTube video features a review of the Brave Castle Chest Rig, with the REDACTED Culture Cast discussing its unique design that bridges the gap between sewn and modular systems. The hosts detail their experience using the rig during a course at DARC, covering its history, selection criteria, testing methodology, and the specific loadout used. The review highlights the rig's out-of-the-box capability and its potential as a foundation for customization. The video is sponsored by Obsidian Arms, a manufacturer of firearms parts and tools.

This video details the realistic Designated Marksman (DM) training at DARC, emphasizing urban sniping tactics and the psychological impact of precision shooters. It covers essential gear, including a specialized 18-inch Proof Research rifle with a Leupold Mark 5HD optic and Huxwrx suppressor, alongside critical night vision and thermal optics. The training stresses observation, urban camouflage, and mobility, often favoring chest rigs over plate carriers for DARC students.

This video showcases the Direct Action Resource Center's (DARC) Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism Course, Level 2 (LECTC2), attended by Spiritus Systems. The LECTC2 is a demanding 6-day program for professional SWAT and Patrol officers, requiring completion of LECTC1 as a prerequisite. The course curriculum heavily features practical, real-world scenarios including extensive explosive breaching, live fire Close Quarters Battle (CQB), live fire sniper support, and contested force-on-force training using simunition. DARC offers training to military, law enforcement, and citizens from their North Little Rock, Arkansas facility.

This video showcases advanced operational breaching techniques at the Direct Action Resource Center (DARC) facility, demonstrating expert-level proficiency in dynamic entry, explosive and mechanical breaching, and specialized cutting tools. The instruction emphasizes tactical movement, precision shooting with suppressed firearms, and proficiency in low-light and night operations, highlighting the high standards of training provided by DARC and the gear utilized by operators, including Spiritus Systems equipment.

This video features Tim Selbrede returning to the REDACTED Culture Cast to discuss the evolution of night vision training. He uses the analogy of a spiral to describe how training methods progress, highlighting lessons learned from Night Vision instructor courses and DARC. The discussion aims to move beyond superficial aspects of CQB and focus on developing effective skills for future generations, ensuring they are better equipped than previous ones. Selbrede's social media handles and support links for the REDACTED Culture Cast and redactedllc.com are also provided.

This video features Tim Selbrede, a Ranger Regiment Medic, discussing the complex topics of terrorism and propaganda. The conversation delves into the credibility of recent threats and attempts to define terrorism itself. Selbrede, a veteran with significant field experience, shares his perspective on his post-military life and the challenges faced by those who have served. The episode also touches on re-evaluating medical skills and maintaining preparedness, with a nod to Selbrede's Catholic faith and his DARC graduation. Social media handles for Selbrede and the "REDACTED Culture Cast" are provided.

This video introduces the CANA Provisions Water Decon Kit, a compact solution for personal water security in various environments. Adam from Spiritus Systems discusses the kit's contents and philosophy of use with Zach from CANA Provisions at the Direct Action Resource Center (DARC). The description provides links to both Spiritus Systems and CANA Provisions websites and social media channels.

This video provides an overview and installation guide for the Spiritus Systems Recovery Handle™ Mk2. It highlights the handle's design for emergency casualty evacuation in non-permissive environments, developed in collaboration with the Direct Action Resource Center. The Mk2 features removable Tegris® stays with directional snaps for reliable deployment. The video details the handle's features, design philosophy, and walks through the installation process, with a full installation starting at the 15:45 mark. Links to purchase the product and learn more about DARC are included.

This video documents the Spiritus Systems team attending the Night Vision Users Course (NVUC) at the Direct Action Resource Center (DARC). The course emphasizes practical application of night vision technology through intensive malfunction drills, daytime zeroing, and night live-fire exercises. A key component is the 'Gladiator' exercise, testing operators under extreme physiological and environmental stress, including the use of CBRN gear.

This video showcases Advanced Operational Breaching Techniques (AOBT) at the Direct Action Resource Center (DARC), in collaboration with Spiritus Systems. It details explosive breaching drills, low-light operations with NVDs, and the use of IR lasers for situational awareness. The training emphasizes professional execution and proficiency with specialized tactical equipment.