Down Time on Deployment with "Coch", Dave, and Dorr

Published on September 18, 2023
Duration: 19:05

This video discusses how military personnel utilize downtime during combat deployments for unconventional training and activities. The speakers share anecdotes about using surplus ordnance for demolition practice, experimenting with explosives on structures, and engaging in recreational activities like ATV patrols and hunting. They highlight the unique access to materials and the need for creative ways to maintain skills and morale in a deployed environment.

Quick Summary

Military personnel often use deployment downtime for unconventional training, including practicing demolition with surplus ordnance, experimenting with weapons like the Mark 19, and engaging in recreational activities like ATV patrols and hunting. These activities, while potentially risky if not properly managed, help maintain morale and skills in a deployed environment.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Deployment Downtime
  2. 00:36Sponsor: CCW Safe
  3. 01:01The Reality of Deployment Downtime
  4. 01:45Access to Ordnance and 'Boom' Activities
  5. 01:57Lesson Learned: Unauthorized Demolition
  6. 03:20Setting Off Bombs Without Permission
  7. 03:41Unlimited Access to Ordnance
  8. 04:40Mark 19 Practice and Missed Shots
  9. 05:34Pounding Buildings with Rockets and Grenades
  10. 05:54Concocting Charges and Spec Demo
  11. 06:29Exploratory Demolition: 'Overload When in Doubt'
  12. 06:41Wrapping Flashbangs in Det Cord
  13. 07:14Using Thermal Barrack Grenades
  14. 07:50Safety Tips for Grenade Use
  15. 08:56Dave's Downtime Training
  16. 09:14Creative Training: Ranger Jeopardy
  17. 10:04Painting Guns and Making Moonshine
  18. 10:16Deployment Tattoos: The Ultimate Jailhouse Ink
  19. 11:19Unconventional Activities: RC Car Paper Mache
  20. 12:25Quad Bike Shenanigans
  21. 13:45Side-by-Side ATVs and Jackal Hunting
  22. 15:40Jackal Pelts as Trophies
  23. 16:11Det Cord and Water: A Big Blast
  24. 17:18Explosive Embossing on Metal
  25. 18:49Sourcing Materials for Embossing

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of unconventional training do soldiers do during deployment downtime?

Soldiers often use downtime for unconventional training, such as practicing demolition with surplus ordnance on abandoned structures, experimenting with the destructive power of weapons like the Mark 19 and RPGs, and even using explosives for creative purposes like 'explosive embossing' on metal.

What are the risks associated with unauthorized demolition activities during deployment?

Unauthorized demolition, like detonating improvised explosive devices without command notification, can cause significant alarm, lead to misunderstandings, and disrupt operational tempo. It's crucial to follow proper procedures and inform leadership before conducting such activities.

How do soldiers utilize vehicles during downtime in deployed environments?

During downtime, soldiers might use vehicles like ATVs and side-by-side UTVs for recreational patrols, hunting pests like jackals, or simply for exploration. These activities, often conducted with night vision, help maintain morale and provide a sense of normalcy.

What safety considerations are important when using explosives or heavy ordnance?

Key safety considerations include proper notification of command, maintaining safe distances from detonations, avoiding being under collapsing structures, and understanding the trajectory of projectiles. For grenades, it's advised to move away from the blast area after throwing.

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