Videos tagged with Milsim West

This video explores the immersive world of Milsim West, a large-scale tactical simulation event that bridges the gap between hobby and serious training. It details the FTX-style operations, emphasizing the importance of physical fitness, tactical acumen, and mental fortitude required to sustain operations over extended periods. The discussion highlights how Milsim West provides a realistic, albeit simulated, combat environment for participants to test and refine their skills in areas like small unit tactics, CQB, and operational logistics, offering valuable lessons applicable to real-world scenarios.

This guide details preparing for a Milsim West event, emphasizing living out of your kit for 40 hours. It covers essential gear selection, including plate carriers, packs, communication, and airsoft replicas, alongside tactical considerations like night operations and CQB. The advice comes from an experienced participant, highlighting the importance of PID and readiness for immersion and sleep deprivation.

This video details a MilSim West event, focusing on the experience of using blank-firing firearms alongside airsoft participants. The speaker highlights the importance of managing ammunition and gear in a simulated combat environment, drawing parallels to real-world light infantry tactics. Key takeaways include the value of immersive training, the psychological impact of blank fire, and the necessity of meticulous loadout organization for sustained operations.

This review of the Agilite K19 plate carrier, presented by Administrative Results, details its performance during a 40-hour Milsim event. Key features like the integrated assault pack, magazine placard, and medical pouch attachment are examined. The review highlights comfort and design influences, while also offering critiques on the proprietary quick-release system and cummerbund adjustability. Magazine compatibility tests with various calibers are also demonstrated.

This guide synthesizes expert insights from a former SERE specialist on using Airsoft for realistic tactical training. It details how immersive Milsim West events can train critical skills like stress management, communications, and night operations, while also highlighting the limitations of BB ballistics and recoil simulation compared to live fire. The content emphasizes gear testing and environmental hardship as key learning components for advanced tactical preparedness.

This T.REX TALK episode features Lucas discussing the utility of airsoft Milsim events for training beyond just firearm manipulation, emphasizing movement, communication, and environmental exposure. He also delves into various gear topics, including budget optics (Vortex PST, Primary Arms), preferred LPVOs (Vortex HD Gen 2, EOTech Voodoo), IR lasers (MAWL, PEQ-15), weapon lights (Surefire, Streamlight), and helmet setups. The discussion highlights practical considerations for gear selection and use in training and real-world scenarios.