Without Rule of Law - 2025 Edition

Published on June 13, 2025
Duration: 16:58

This video provides a last-minute preparation guide and tactical advice for potential civil unrest, drawing from military doctrine (ATP 3-21.8). It covers essential pre-event preparations such as charging electronics, securing water and food, fueling vehicles, and preparing firearms. The guide also details tactical principles for withdrawal under pressure, fire and movement, and developing an engagement area or 'killbox' for self-defense, emphasizing adherence to local laws.

Quick Summary

Prepare for potential civil unrest by charging electronics, securing water and food, fueling vehicles, and readying firearms. Tactically, practice withdrawal under pressure using fire and movement, and develop an engagement area or 'killbox' by analyzing terrain and enemy approach routes for effective self-defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:01:00Introduction & Purpose
  2. 00:30:00Last Minute Preparation Guide
  3. 01:33:00Electronics & Water Prep
  4. 02:03:00Chow Plan & Go Bags
  5. 02:30:00Vehicle & Fuel Readiness
  6. 02:55:00Ammunition & Weapon Prep
  7. 03:36:00Weapon Lubrication & Batteries
  8. 04:07:00Family & Communication Plan
  9. 05:10:00Avoiding High-Risk Areas
  10. 06:05:00Odds of Things Getting Bad
  11. 06:39:00Tactical Side: Withdrawal Under Pressure
  12. 07:00:00ATP 3-21.8: Withdrawal Principles
  13. 08:50:00Fire and Movement to the Rear
  14. 10:14:00Plans for Disengagement
  15. 11:17:00Engagement Area Development
  16. 12:02:00Engagement Area Development Steps
  17. 13:00:00Identifying the Killbox
  18. 14:34:00Determining Where to Kill the Enemy
  19. 15:57:00Target Reference Points (TRPs)
  20. 16:21:00Final Safety & Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the immediate preparation steps recommended before potential civil unrest?

Charge all electronic devices, top off emergency water supplies, ensure your food plan is accessible, fill vehicle fuel tanks, and prepare ammunition for your firearms. Establish communication plans with family and community members for rendezvous points.

What tactical principles are advised for withdrawing under pressure?

If not in direct contact, units withdraw simultaneously. If engaged, the leader dictates withdrawal order, with non-engaged elements providing suppressive fire. Utilize fire and movement, bounding overwatch, and maximize terrain for cover and concealment.

How is an engagement area or 'killbox' developed for self-defense?

Develop a killbox by identifying enemy approach routes, determining where to kill the enemy, positioning forces and weapons, and integrating obstacles. Analyze terrain to mass fires effectively at choke points or advantageous locations.

What are the key considerations for self-defense in a civilian context?

Focus on self-defense, emphasizing adherence to state and local laws. The goal is to defend family, life, and liberty, not to initiate harm. Identify a legal killbox where defense is permissible and necessary.

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