How to Evade A Professional Military (Tracking, Countertracking)

Published on October 22, 2023
Duration: 57:03

This comprehensive guide details evasion and counter-tracking techniques, drawing on the expertise of former SERE instructor Mike Jones (Garand Thumb). It covers initial break contact, utilizing water for concealment, selecting and preparing hide sites, effective camouflage, stealthy movement using the SLLS method, minimizing tracking sign, and essential survival tips like hydration and sweat rationing. The instruction emphasizes practical application over gear obsession.

Quick Summary

Learn expert evasion and counter-tracking techniques from former SERE instructor Mike Jones (Garand Thumb). Master initial break contact, utilizing water for concealment, selecting hide sites, effective camouflage, stealthy movement using SLLS, minimizing tracking sign, and essential survival tips like hydration and sweat rationing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Evasion
  2. 03:02Speaker Credentials & Authority
  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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key principles of breaking contact when evading a professional military force?

The primary goal is to 'Get The F*** Out' by maximizing distance and using terrain to break line of sight. Controlling heart rate is crucial to avoid panic. Utilizing features like mountains and traveling upstream in water bodies can help confuse pursuers and minimize detection.

How can one effectively use camouflage and hide sites for evasion?

Effective camouflage breaks up the human silhouette and masks features like the face and hands. Hide sites must offer visual obscurity and overhead cover against aerial surveillance, using materials that resist thermal detection if possible. Hide sites are temporary rest points, not permanent shelters.

What is the SLLS technique for stealthy movement, and how does it apply to counter-tracking?

SLLS stands for Stop, Look, Listen, Smell. It involves moving cover-to-cover, pausing frequently to assess the environment. Minimizing 'sign' by avoiding broken branches and using rocks over soft soil, along with techniques like 'doubling back,' are crucial for defeating human trackers.

What are essential survival tips for evasion, particularly regarding hydration?

Rationing sweat by staying cool and avoiding exertion is vital. Water must be purified, often with iodine tablets. A critical technique is 'burping' the bottle to ensure purified water reaches contaminated cap threads, preventing recontamination.

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