How to Evade A Professional Military (Tracking, Countertracking)

Published on October 22, 2023
Duration: 57:03

This video provides a beginner's course on evading professional military forces, focusing on breaking contact, finding hide sites, and moving stealthily. Host Mike Jones, a former SERE instructor, details techniques like using water to break scent trails, effective camouflage, and the SLLS (Stop, Look, Listen, Smell) method for stealth movement. The content emphasizes minimizing 'sign' to defeat trackers and conserving energy for survival.

Quick Summary

The first priority in evasion is 'Get The F*** Out' (GTFO), maximizing distance and using terrain. Water helps break scent trails by traveling upstream. Stealth movement uses the 'scout walk' and SLLS (Stop, Look, Listen, Smell). Minimize 'sign' by avoiding obvious tracks and doubling back.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Evasion
  2. 03:02Speaker Credentials: Mike Jones (Garand Thumb)
  3. 04:18Initial Break Contact (GTFO)
  4. 08:45Using Water to Break Scent
  5. 10:07Hide Sites and Concealment
  6. 12:42Camouflage Techniques
  7. 17:56Stealth Movement and SLLS
  8. 24:49Counter-Tracking Principles
  9. 31:15Hydration and Survival Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the first priority when evading a military force?

The immediate priority is to 'Get The F*** Out' (GTFO). This involves putting maximum distance and terrain between yourself and the enemy, controlling your heart rate, and using the environment to break line of sight.

How can water be used effectively in evasion?

Water is crucial for breaking scent trails. Traveling upstream in a rocky creek for several hundred meters can confuse tracking dogs and minimize visual sign before moving back into cover.

What are the key principles of stealth movement?

Stealth movement involves using the 'scout walk' (heel-to-toe roll) to minimize noise and impact. It also requires frequent use of the SLLS method: Stop, Look, Listen, Smell, moving cover-to-cover.

How can one minimize 'sign' to defeat trackers?

Minimize sign by avoiding breaking fresh branches, stepping on rocks instead of soft soil, and utilizing vegetation that springs back. Doubling back on your tracks can also confuse pursuers.

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