FieldCraft Survival Southern Border Run

Published on March 16, 2019
Duration: 40:59

This video documents a FieldCraft Survival mission focused on observing the US-Mexican border situation and conducting a charity toy drive. It details convoy procedures, including communication checks and vehicle spacing, and showcases various tactical gear and firearms, such as Glocks with Trijicon RMRs and high-end rifles from McMillan and Surgeon. The narrative also touches upon the challenges of border reconnaissance, the establishment of a veteran support non-profit by Tim Foley, and community outreach efforts like toy drives.

Quick Summary

The FieldCraft Survival Southern Border Run aims to report on border security and conduct a charity toy drive. Key convoy procedures include simple communication, regular comms checks, and maintaining at least 100-meter vehicle intervals for safety. The mission also features tactical gear like Glock 19s with Trijicon RMRs and high-end rifles from McMillan and Surgeon.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Mission Brief: Border Run & Toy Drive
  2. 01:54Vehicle Loadout & Gear Preparation
  3. 04:36Winch Operation and Synthetic Rope
  4. 06:30Glock 19 with Trijicon RMR
  5. 07:11Convoy Communications & Procedures
  6. 10:48Trail Run & Hand Signals
  7. 11:16McMillan & Surgeon Rifles Explained
  8. 13:08Suppressor Manufacturing Process
  9. 14:09Surgeon CSR Sniper Rifle
  10. 16:26Border Reconnaissance Insights
  11. 17:05Border Terrain & Migration Challenges
  12. 18:40Observation of Border Activity
  13. 19:16Off-Road Vehicle Capabilities
  14. 20:16Mapping Border Routes & RES Areas
  15. 22:29Border Activity Tracking & Challenges
  16. 23:21Veteran Support Non-Profit Formation
  17. 27:18Black Rifle Coffee Resupply
  18. 29:00Five-Shot Firearms Yuma AZ
  19. 31:03Charity Toy Drive at Walmart
  20. 33:45Toy Collection & Donor Recognition
  21. 34:33Community & Charity Reflections
  22. 37:36Inner City Violence Comparison
  23. 39:41Meeting Tim Foley
  24. 40:10Tim Foley's Border Reconnaissance Methods

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the primary objectives of the FieldCraft Survival Southern Border Run?

The main objectives are to observe and report on the ground truth of the current security situation along the US-Mexican border and to conduct a charity toy drive for impoverished children in Anaheim, California.

What communication protocols are emphasized for convoy operations?

Convoy communication relies on simple, clear language for commands like 'stop' or 'go.' Regular comms checks are performed before departing and after stops to ensure radios are functional and all participants are ready.

What types of firearms and gear are featured in the video?

The video showcases Glock 19 pistols with Trijicon RMR optics, high-end bolt-action rifles from McMillan and Surgeon (including the Surgeon CSR), and various tactical gear for overland and reconnaissance missions.

How does FieldCraft Survival approach border reconnaissance?

They utilize tools like trail cameras and RF frequency tracking to monitor activity, noting terrain challenges and migration patterns. The goal is to provide factual reporting on the border situation.

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