PATREON SHORTS - Deployment Meals

This video details a 30-day survival food ration challenge undertaken by Drew from Dirty Civilian. He meticulously tracked caloric intake, water usage, and physiological effects of a long-term shelf-stable diet. The experiment highlights the practicalities, palatability issues, and significant health impacts, particularly gastrointestinal distress, associated with relying solely on bulk emergency food supplies. Expert insights are provided on resource consumption, cooking challenges, and recommendations for a more balanced long-term survival food strategy.

This guide details the process of unboxing, preparing, and tasting an MRE (Meal, Ready-to-Eat), specifically Menu 8: Meatballs in Marinara Sauce. It includes explanations of military slang like 'Field Stripping' and 'Rat F***ing,' and provides a civilian perspective on the taste and edibility of the ration components, from the main course to dessert. The review highlights the practical considerations of MREs in field conditions, including accessory pack contents and hydration.

This guide, based on insights from Alaska Prepper, focuses on long-term food storage strategies for emergency preparedness. It details how to store various food items, including freeze-dried meals, canned goods, oils, and pantry staples, to last for years or even indefinitely. The advice emphasizes proper storage conditions and recognizing signs of spoilage, drawing on practical experience and USDA guidelines.

This video from Alaska Prepper provides expert advice on optimizing emergency food storage by focusing on cost-effective DIY packaging over expensive pre-packaged solutions. The speaker, an experienced prepper, details how to save significant money by buying bulk ingredients like beans, rice, and pancake mix, and repackaging them using Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers, contrasting this with the higher costs of brands like Augason Farms and Mountain House. Key takeaways include prioritizing dehydrated over freeze-dried vegetables for density and recommending pressure canning for meats as a more economical alternative to freeze-dried options.

This comprehensive guide details the essential components of a 72-hour emergency kit, drawing on expert advice from SensiblePrepper. It covers critical areas including water, shelter, fire, medical supplies, communication, food, and tools, emphasizing preparedness for various scenarios. The instruction highlights the 'Rule of Threes' survival principle and recommends specific, reliable gear for each category.

This video demonstrates universal shooting standards, emphasizing under one-second engagement times from high and low ready positions. It showcases drills like the Bill Drill and a 3 Body, 2 Head sequence, highlighting efficient weapon manipulation and accuracy with a custom AR-15 build featuring an EOTech optic and GBRS Hydra Mount.

This guide, based on instruction from DJ Shipley of GBRS Group, details the critical importance of proper posture while wearing body armor. It emphasizes standing upright and squaring plates to the threat to maximize ballistic coverage, contrasting this with the dangerous practice of leaning forward, which can expose vital areas. The instruction highlights techniques for effective protection in tactical scenarios.

This GBRS Group video emphasizes mastering carbine reloads by prioritizing proper technique over raw speed. It highlights the critical importance of a firm, forward support grip (like a C-clamp) for weapon control during CQB and high-stress scenarios, warning against sacrificing fundamentals for fast 'par times'. The correct sequence involves sending the bolt, moving the support hand forward, establishing a solid grip, and then re-acquiring the target.

This video showcases an advanced tactical training session led by an expert with former Tier 1 Special Operations experience. The drill integrates live fire range exercises, high-intensity physical conditioning on an Echo Bike, and close-quarters battle scenarios, all while monitoring biometric data to simulate combat stress and optimize performance.