Move or Die - Rifleman’s Guide for SHTF

Published on July 7, 2024
Duration: 8:26

This video outlines the 'Find, Fix, Finish' tactical doctrine for engaging threats in a SHTF or home defense scenario. It emphasizes the critical importance of maneuverability over static positions, warning against becoming 'cover cancer.' The guide details establishing a base of fire to fix the enemy, controlling rates of fire to conserve ammunition and maintain pressure, and executing either a frontal assault or a flanking maneuver to achieve the final objective. The concept of 'squirters' – individuals attempting to retreat to cover to ambush – is also addressed.

Quick Summary

The 'Find, Fix, Finish' doctrine is a tactical sequence for engaging threats. 'Find' is locating the enemy, 'Fix' is pinning them with suppressive fire, and 'Finish' is eliminating them. Staying stationary is dangerous; maneuverability and fire superiority are key to winning gunfights.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Introduction: Find Fix Finish
  2. 00:32Meaning of Find Fix Finish
  3. 00:55Example: US Marshals Ambush
  4. 01:22The Importance of Maneuver
  5. 01:55Cover vs. Static Positions
  6. 01:59Phase 1: Finding the Enemy
  7. 02:34Reconnaissance by Fire
  8. 03:00Phase 2: Fixing the Enemy
  9. 03:10Establishing a Base of Fire
  10. 03:46Fire Superiority
  11. 04:13Controlling Rate of Fire
  12. 04:39Talking the Guns
  13. 05:04Phase 3: Finishing the Enemy
  14. 05:09Frontal Assault vs. Flank
  15. 05:53Safety Rounds
  16. 06:26Dealing with 'Squirters'
  17. 07:03Silence Violence Silence
  18. 07:15Conclusion: Move or Die

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Find, Fix, Finish' doctrine in tactical engagements?

The 'Find, Fix, Finish' doctrine is a three-phase approach to engaging threats. 'Find' is locating the enemy, 'Fix' is pinning them in place with suppressive fire, and 'Finish' is eliminating the threat through assault or maneuver. It emphasizes proactive engagement and maneuverability.

Why is staying stationary in a gunfight dangerous?

Staying stationary in a gunfight is dangerous because it makes you predictable and an easy target. Enemies can outmaneuver you, gain fire superiority, and eliminate you. This is often referred to as becoming 'cover cancer' or 'car cancer'.

How can a base of fire help fix an enemy in place?

A base of fire is established by a group of individuals providing suppressive fire on the enemy. This continuous engagement pins the enemy down, preventing them from maneuvering or effectively returning fire, thus 'fixing' them for a subsequent assault or flanking maneuver.

What does 'talking the guns' mean in a tactical context?

'Talking the guns' refers to coordinating and staggering the rates of fire among team members. Instead of everyone firing at once, staggered bursts create the impression of continuous bombardment, conserving ammunition while effectively fixing the enemy in place.

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