Videos tagged with IED

This episode of the Shawn Ryan Show features Eddie Penney discussing a harrowing incident in Baghdad where children were used as spotters for IED attacks. Penney recounts the ethical dilemma of confronting a child operative, highlighting the complex realities of modern warfare and the difficult decisions faced by special operations personnel.

This entry details the tactical insights and selfless actions of Green Beret Matt Pucino, as discussed by former Special Forces Company Commander Shawn Ryan. It covers enemy adaptation to electronic jammers, the use of tripwire IEDs in Afghanistan, and Pucino's high-risk scouting missions on ATVs to protect his unit.

This video tests the lethality of a 12-gauge birdshot round fired from a trip alarm into ballistic gelatin. While the high-brass casing split and ejected forcefully, the projectile did not penetrate the gelatin head and caused superficial damage. The instructor notes that while not lethal, it poses a significant eye hazard.

This entry details the experiences of Green Beret Ryan Hendrickson, focusing on his military service, resilience after a severe injury, and post-service achievements. It highlights the tactical gear used, including the M4 Carbine with EOTech optics, and the importance of specialized equipment in combat zones like Afghanistan. Hendrickson's story underscores extreme dedication and overcoming adversity in Special Forces operations.

This entry details a combat veteran's harrowing account of a VBIED attack, emphasizing the critical importance of immediate medical response and the psychological resilience required in combat. The veteran's first-hand description of severe injuries and the chaotic aftermath highlights the brutal realities of modern warfare.

Clint Morgan reviews the movie 'Warfare,' focusing on its realism in depicting military operations, gear, and the psychological aspects of combat. He highlights the immersive audio-visual experience and the accurate portrayal of weapon systems like the SR25, Mark 18, and Mark 48. The review also touches upon the authenticity of uniforms and the emotional impact of combat on both soldiers and civilians.

This video explores historical grenade booby trap methods, including the 'Afghan Tulip' and pressure-activated traps. It highlights the psychological and area-denial effects of such devices, emphasizing their significant destructive potential. The content is presented as educational, not instructional, and details various historical implementations used by forces in Afghanistan, Vietnam, and modern conflicts.

This video details a sniper's first combat engagement, involving the neutralization of an enemy combatant attempting to place an IED. The engagement occurred at approximately 600 meters, with the target initially on a motorcycle. The sniper utilized a SCAR Heavy rifle for the final, close-quarters headshot after the initial engagement. The narrative highlights the tactical considerations and the emotional impact of such an event.

This video from Tática Civil demonstrates three methods for creating grenade booby traps: The Cup Method, The Tripwire Method, and The Loot/Weight Method. The speaker, exhibiting high authority and tactical expertise, explains how to use common objects to retain the grenade's safety lever until triggered. These techniques are presented for informational purposes, highlighting the mechanics of improvised explosive devices.

This guide details the experimental technique of firing a custom-modified M67 fragmentation grenade, fitted with external spikes and a pressure-activated fuse, from a bow at a target. The video demonstrates the successful application of this modification, highlighting the destructive potential and tactical considerations for preventing ricochet. The process involves careful preparation of the modified ordnance and precise execution of the shot.

This YouTube video features Drew Estell, a former member of 5th Group (Green Berets), recounting an experience where his signal intelligence team discovered they had driven over seven Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) during a deployment. The description also promotes the full episode available on their channel and includes several relevant hashtags.

This video details a Green Beret's harrowing experience encountering a pressure plate IED in Afghanistan. It highlights the critical importance of interpreter safety, rapid medical response under fire, and the extreme measures taken to evacuate a severely wounded soldier. The narrative underscores the unpredictable dangers of combat zones and the life-saving actions of fellow soldiers.