Videos tagged with Ruck March

This video features Nikko Ortiz reacting to a prank during a ruck march where one person trips another. While humorous, it highlights the importance of situational awareness even during informal activities. The background display of AR-15 style rifles and shotguns, along with Ortiz's informal commentary, suggests a focus on tactical gear and community within the veteran social media space.

This guide outlines key training drills and procedures observed in Army Ranger School, as presented by Nikko Ortiz. It covers tactical exercises like squad attacks and breaking contact, essential land navigation, and the rigorous physical demands of the 9-mile ruck march. The content emphasizes leadership development and the 'violence of action' required in elite military operations, drawing on the instructor's high authority level regarding military culture and training expectations.

This short highlights the universal experience of exhaustion and questioning career choices during demanding military marches. It humorously points out that even seasoned soldiers face moments of regret, often wishing they had chosen a different, perhaps less strenuous, path. The content resonates with military personnel by acknowledging these shared hardships.

This video details the experience of taking a Daniel Defense DD5V4 rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor to a Tactical Games Sniper Challenge. It covers extensive preparation, including equipment selection and physical training, as well as performance evaluation during the match and post-match accuracy testing. The content highlights the rifle's reliability, accuracy potential, and areas for potential upgrades, offering insights for competitive shooters and those interested in DMR platforms.

This short humorously depicts the extreme exhaustion experienced after a first ruck march, highlighting the relatable struggle of pushing physical limits. It features Nikko Ortiz in an OCP uniform with an M4-style carbine and rucksack, emphasizing the physical toll of such training.

This video compilation, hosted by Nikko Ortiz, humorously highlights various military fails and cultural quirks. It features mishaps with mortars, MCMAP training, improperly worn gear like ballistic helmets, and struggles with ruck marches. The content also touches on military life, including gate security and barracks culture, presented with a satirical and veteran-centric tone.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of testing existing preps, particularly bug-out bags and gear, rather than solely focusing on acquiring new items, especially during times of economic hardship. The speaker, a prepper, highlights that using gear in real-world scenarios, like ruck marches, reveals its strengths and weaknesses before an SHTF event. This practical application allows preppers to identify what works, what doesn't, and what needs modification or replacement, even with budget constraints. The advice is geared towards making informed decisions about gear investment and ensuring readiness through practical experience.

This video covers the 13th Annual Marine Recon Challenge, an event where 28 teams navigated a 27-mile course with 50-pound rucksacks. The challenge serves as a tribute to fallen Recon Marines. The description highlights the demanding nature of the event and its commemorative purpose.

This guide outlines the rigorous progression through the U.S. Army Air Assault School, as detailed by Nikko Ortiz. The course emphasizes extreme discipline, attention to detail, and peak physical conditioning across multiple phases, including combat assault, sling load operations, and rappelling, culminating in a demanding ruck march. Instruction is provided by a veteran with personal experience in the course, offering credible context.

This video delves into the origins and evolution of 3 Gun competition, with a particular focus on the Trooper division, conceptualized by Russell Fagan. Trooper division emphasizes a logistical challenge, requiring competitors to carry all their ammunition and gear for the entire match on their person, simulating a more realistic patrol or deployment scenario. The discussion highlights how this division encourages a different mindset and gear selection compared to traditional or open divisions, focusing on self-sufficiency and the physical demands of carrying equipment over extended periods and distances.