Videos tagged with ICTF

This expert-level entry details the formidable psychological impact and tactical deployment of the Minigun, drawing on firsthand combat experience in Sadr City. It highlights the weapon's overwhelming firepower, described as a 'garden hose' firing 3000 rounds per minute, and its historical use mounted on Humvees for lead vehicles or protection. While effective at breaking enemy morale and creating a significant visual deterrent, the entry also notes its limitations, such as a lack of penetration against concrete.

This entry details a harrowing rescue mission by Navy SEALs in Sadr City, Iraq, to recover captured and tortured Iraqi Counterterrorist Force (ICTF) members. The mission involved intense combat, utilizing gun trucks and tactical terms like 'Winchester' (out of ammo). It highlights the deep bonds between soldiers and the emotional toll of combat, emphasizing that soldiers fight for each other.

This episode of the FieldCraft Survival Podcast features an interview with Mac, an artist and former Green Beret who owns Prairie Fire Art Company. Mac discusses his journey from corporate life to military service and then to art, emphasizing the authenticity he brings to his military-themed paintings due to his firsthand experience. The conversation highlights the significance of capturing stories of warriors and the historical context of military art, drawing parallels to authors like Jack Carr. A specific painting, 'Strength and Honor,' depicting a joint operation with Iraqi Counter-Terrorism forces (ICTF), is detailed, focusing on the brotherhood forged in combat and the sacrifices made by partner forces. The episode also touches on the artistic process, mentorship from artists like James Dietz and Don Troiani, and the business of art, with a portion of print sales supporting a documentary on the ICTF.