Videos tagged with Patrolling

This guide details the tactical application of thermal optics and drones in extreme winter conditions, as explained by the FalconClaw Host. The content emphasizes how thermal technology excels in sub-zero temperatures, offering high contrast for detecting human heat signatures and residual heat from footprints. It highlights the 'brutal' effectiveness of thermal drones for tracking movement and patrolling key areas, leveraging the clarity of thermal imaging in cold environments.

This video provides a tactical guide for crossing or bypassing small open danger areas within a Minecraft server context, emphasizing squad-level tactics. It details formations like the squad column fire team wedge and introduces the SEALs (Stop, Look, Listen, Smell) procedure. The instructor outlines three methods for crossing: blowing through (discouraged), contouring (staying near the edge), and the detour/box method (most preferred and safest), stressing the importance of reconnaissance, rally points, and maintaining situational awareness.

This video details the SEALS (Stop, Look, Listen, Smell) patrolling technique, a crucial but often forgotten method for detecting enemy, friendly, or civilian presence during dismounted or mounted maneuvers. The instructor emphasizes the importance of halting movement to effectively utilize all senses for observation, identifying specific indicators for each sense, and concludes with the hand signal for completing the technique. The instruction is presented with practical examples and a focus on infantry-based tactics.

This video explores the Geissele 10.3 URGI, positioning it as a potential successor to the Mk18. The instructor, demonstrating high authority and practical experience, highlights its ergonomic advantages for maneuverability, especially when slung. While versatile for home defense and patrolling, the trade-off for its compact size is reduced muzzle velocity compared to longer barrels.

This video, featuring insights from a speaker with military deployment experience, highlights the critical role of thermal optics in tactical situations. It emphasizes thermal's superiority for scanning and detection, especially against camouflaged threats, and its contribution to a feeling of safety during 360-degree defensive operations. The speaker advocates for thermal over night vision when a team must choose between the two for enhanced detection capabilities.

This video details the 'SEALS' (Stop, Look, Listen, Smell, Smell) technique for tactical patrols, emphasizing sensory awareness to detect enemy presence. It outlines specific hand and arm signals for initiating and ending the observation period, and provides actionable steps for identifying threats through sight, sound, and smell. The instruction highlights the importance of stopping movement, seeking cover, and meticulously scanning the environment for enemy indicators.

This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on establishing and occupying a patrol base, framed within a Minecraft context but drawing heavily on real-world military tactics. The instructor, with 11 years of infantry experience, emphasizes the five principles of patrolling: planning, reconnaissance, security, control, and common sense. Key takeaways include the importance of establishing interlocking fields of fire at 35 meters, conducting thorough 'SEALS' (Stop, Look, Listen, Smell) checks, and prioritizing tasks like security, weapons maintenance, hygiene, chow, and sleep. The instruction covers movement techniques, leader reconnaissance, site selection considerations (avoiding natural lines of drift and ensuring overhead cover), and phased entry into the patrol base to maintain security.

This video provides a foundational understanding of basic patrolling techniques, focusing on essential hand and arm signals like 'Halt' and 'SEALs' (Stop, Look, Listen, Smell). It details movement techniques such as traveling, traveling overwatch, and bounding overwatch, along with common formations like wedge, file, and staggered column. The instructor emphasizes the importance of set-piece/move-piece tactics, maintaining support distances, and proper kit management for effective patrolling.

This video provides an in-depth look at Operation Valkyrie, a rigorous winter training course offered by Tactical Rifleman. It showcases the demanding logistics and practical exercises involved, including precision rifle skills, survival training, tactical movement, and unconventional warfare scenarios. The course emphasizes realism, challenging participants physically and mentally in harsh conditions like sleet and snow. It highlights the program's suitability for those seeking advanced tactical application of rifle skills and practical survival experience, preparing them for scenarios akin to Special Forces operations.

This guide compares chest rigs and micro rigs, highlighting that while micro rigs offer maneuverability, they can become bulky and expensive when expanded. Full-sized chest rigs like the Onward Research Recce Rig are often more cost-effective and provide better weight distribution for patrolling and prone use. The key is to match the rig type to the specific operational needs and personal ergonomics.

This video argues that while CQB (Close Quarters Battle) is a 'sexy' and popular concept, it is largely impractical for the average person in a SHTF (Shit Hits The Fan) scenario. Drawing on lessons from the Ukraine War, the speaker emphasizes that real-world conflicts and societal collapse scenarios involve large-scale engagements, patrolling, and situational awareness rather than small-unit room clearing. The focus should be on understanding the broader operational environment, avoiding detection, and surviving ambushes, not on emulating tier-one operator CQB.

Alan Cooper, a former Marine Reconnaissance, Green Beret, and CIA contractor, recounts his experiences in Operation Desert Storm. He details his early life, motivations for joining the Marines, and his progression through specialized training, including scout swimming and amphibious landings. Cooper vividly describes the chaos and challenges of the Battle of Khafji, where his small team was trapped behind enemy lines for 48 hours, and a critical mission to find a route through Iraqi minefields that helped end the war. The narrative highlights the realities of combat, the importance of reconnaissance, and the personal toll of warfare.