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Post by kodiak on Aug 27, 2016 11:35:18 GMT -7
Just a curiosity if any of the groups focus their set up in a combat group and support group.I agree that anyone can be an asset but not having that focus seems delusional. Take firearms and tactics training. Yes, sometimes all should train together for some basics and uniformity but by not separating the two two, you are hindering the more combat able group. It seems firearms proficiency, tactical awareness and fitness level should play into the designation. Thoughts?
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Post by crazy138492000 on Aug 27, 2016 13:12:05 GMT -7
I would like to learn different styles
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Post by kodiak on Aug 27, 2016 13:46:32 GMT -7
What do you mean different styles?
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Post by crazy138492000 on Aug 29, 2016 6:31:19 GMT -7
Hand to hand martial arts field medic support covert recon anything I'm studying flight manuals right now for f 16 f14 Apache
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Post by crazy138492000 on Aug 29, 2016 6:33:39 GMT -7
Also right now I'm trying to develop a self sustaining generator to power a building while running off its own power it's tricky to get wiring just right
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Post by kodiak on Aug 29, 2016 7:56:06 GMT -7
That's awesome and I think necessary. I'm not suggesting not learning these things. My point is more that not everyone is fit to fight. Yes, everyone can defend and participate to an extent, but a group can only operate, tactically to the extent of it's weakest link. In that sense, it is logical to have a cut off.
There is a reason the military has standards. It's not to be mean, it's in the understanding that not everyone is cut out for the warrior's life.
Take training as a group for example. If the whole group trains together all the time and there are less physically capable people in the group, the level of training will reach its peak much too early. Now, if after you've reached the basic level, you separate the more fit and tactically capable, you can do advanced training.
Should times ever arise that actual tactical action is needed, involving everyone regardless of ability in the name of fairness would be dangerous to the unit. Some people are meant for a support role, not a combat one.
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Post by kodiak on Aug 29, 2016 9:57:13 GMT -7
I'm curious about the flight manuals. Are you military, studying to be a pilot?
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Post by garand69 on Aug 30, 2016 5:39:58 GMT -7
Just a curiosity if any of the groups focus their set up in a combat group and support group.I agree that anyone can be an asset but not having that focus seems delusional. Take firearms and tactics training. Yes, sometimes all should train together for some basics and uniformity but by not separating the two two, you are hindering the more combat able group. It seems firearms proficiency, tactical awareness and fitness level should play into the designation. Thoughts? Hello Kodiak, For me Everybody should be able to do everything... ISH. But yes, you are right, time to train is limited for 99.9% of us so you need prioritize things. Everybody needs to be an accurate shooter, but everybody doesn't need to spend a day at a Tactical Carbine Course. That can be applied across the board of needed skillsets. The people who attend the day long course can bring back those skills back to the group. |
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Post by kodiak on Aug 30, 2016 9:33:13 GMT -7
So where do you stand on it? One group in the rear with the gear or everyone, regardless of ability offensively in the fight? I guess one thing I see in groups like this is the typical everyone gets a trophy mentality. The fact is, not everyone is fit to fight. Some are to old, some have legitimate medical issues and some just haven't taken care of themselves.
I wanna be clear that I'm not suggesting that those people can't be valued assets, I just think their value is held in a support capacity.
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Post by garand69 on Aug 30, 2016 18:48:25 GMT -7
Everybody trains... but yes, you shuffle those who can and those that cannot into their best role. This is not the time to hand out participation awards, this is when some good freinds, regardless how dedicated, may be the last one picked for the team.. They have to be mature enough to understand that, and You have to display the leadership needed to smooove it over and not lose somebody.
I'm getting older, and while I am a hell of a lot better than a couple years ago, I am on the natural decline. My focus then shifts from being the door kicker to teaching the door kicker.
For me, Marksmanship is EVERYTHING. You get that across the board and then you start tweeking the other aspects of combat/tactics/survival. At the same time, It is certainly NOT all about combat. In a POST SHTF situation, you need all walks of life to keep it together. Quality Leadership will bring it together
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Post by kodiak on Aug 30, 2016 21:28:00 GMT -7
We seem to be on the same page. When it comes to fighting, I put fitness on the same level. I don't care how well you can shoot if you can't bound to the next piece of cover without having a heart attack.
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Post by Hedgehog on Aug 31, 2016 13:48:15 GMT -7
Also right now I'm trying to develop a self sustaining generator to power a building while running off its own power it's tricky to get wiring just right You mean free energy?? Sorry, not a thing. Cannot be had without defying the laws of physics as we currently understand them. Now, if you can develop cold fusion in a portable container, that'd be another story... |
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Post by Hedgehog on Aug 31, 2016 14:00:36 GMT -7
We seem to be on the same page. When it comes to fighting, I put fitness on the same level. I don't care how well you can shoot if you can't bound to the next piece of cover without having a heart attack. It's very dependent on the situation.... If I'm holed up with half a dozen other patriots and we're just trying to survive a seige until reinforcements arrive, I'd rather have a 400-lb Chris Kyle than a spasmatic Usain Bolt. Some situations call for precise fire, some call for movement and speed, some call for both. Other situations require skill with electronics or tactical driving. This is why the military uses ratings & MOS to train specific people for specific jobs. But everyone still learns the basics of how to be a soldier/sailor/airman etc. Am I a sniper? No, but I can shoot straight. Am I a paratrooper? No, but I can skydive. Am I a SEAL? No, but I can swim and navigate at sea. Am I a NASCAR driver? No, but I can operate a vehicle at speed. We unfortunately do not have the luxury of mastering every art that may benefit us. But learn all you can, and focus more on the things that you intend to do the most. Had a CO back in the Navy that had a great philosophy on prioritizing things (training, repairs, etc). He said "things can be either important or urgent, sometimes both, sometimes neither, but urgency trumps importance" Laid out in order of priorty URGENT and IMPORTANT...... Do these things first URGENT, not IMPORTANT...... Do these things second IMPORTANT, not URGENT....... Do these things third Not IMPORTANT or URGENT.... Do these things last I apply this to training, finances, chores, projects at work, etc. |
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Post by crazy138492000 on Aug 31, 2016 14:22:51 GMT -7
I'm curious about the flight manuals. Are you military, studying to be a pilot? I'm studying trying to save to get pilots license so I can be useful in many different areas so if I'm not good in one I can be used in another |
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Post by crazy138492000 on Aug 31, 2016 14:25:04 GMT -7
I got the design down for the generator but have to learn how to wire it correctly plus adapt the power box n voltage regulator so it won't burn up or short or anything while running
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