Tactical

If you’ve ever been around any setting or in a profession that uses lots of jargon and lingo before, even if English is being spoken it can still sound like a different language. The military is a great example, peppered with tons of pronounceable acronyms and terms that are virtually indecipherable to outsiders. One term […]

Reading topographical maps and understanding the actual terrain of any area you live or travel through is essential. If you want to navigate efficiently using landmarks and find the most efficient and easiest route through any terrain, you’ll need to understand major terrain features. Understanding these features is also crucial for tactical proficiency in the

Understanding terrain features is vital, both for the purposes of overland navigation and route planning, and also for tactical proficiency when operating in the field. Disregarding terrain and trying to blunder your way through is going to make your life miserable, difficult, and potentially deadly depending on the circumstances. We covered the five major terrain

If there’s one thing the U.S. military is dependable for, aside from projecting American power around the globe, it is producing a never-ending, bottomless supply of military acronyms. It’s no exaggeration to say that acronyms literally make the military function. But, intentionally or not, the military has turned out some acronyms that are pretty daggone

You’ve probably heard of a hasty fighting position if you’ve spent any time in the military, especially combat arms, or if you’ve been deep into guns and tactics. But how does a hasty fighting position differ from other traditional fortifications and cover points? What exactly is a hasty fighting position, and why does it matter?

Have you ever heard the term mikes used in a military context? Did you ever wonder what it means? You know, concerning the US military there is so much vernacular, jargon, slang, and acronyms being thrown about I swear they’re talking another language, even though it sounds like English. But, that’s the nature of the

Have you ever heard the term soup sandwich before? Ever wondered where it came from? It came, of course, from the US military. Aside from being the world’s preeminent fighting force, the military has also furnished us with countless hilarious acronyms, aphorisms and idioms to describe all manner of irritation and chaos. From the unbelievably

One of the most fascinating things about militaries the world over, and the United States military in particular, is the patches. Unit patches, rank patches, patches denoting special status or training, the list goes on. This has sort of overflowed into the morale patch craze that has been going on strong for most of the

Sometimes, remaining out of sight is the best course of action. Maybe you’re out hunting in the woods. Maybe you’re trying to lay low and avoid notice by marauding gangs of looters or rioters. Or, maybe, you just prefer to avoid drawing attention to yourself as a matter of course. Whatever situation you’re in and

You don’t think about it at the time, but we tend to carry much, much more than anyone would expect. Obviously, our pockets are only so big and there isn’t a whole lot of real estate to work with – this is especially true if you’re a lady and you have tiny pockets (side note: