Everyone who is new to the “tactical world” is immediately bombarded with a list of items that you “need to have” in order to survive combat. You “need” to have a light on your gun. You “need” to have the latest camo pattern. And, of course, you need to have armor. Body armor is aContinue reading “On Body Armor Part I”
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Mike’s Jäger Kit, 2023 Edition
Last year, I wrote a series of articles on my “Jäger Kit”, the equipment that I carry for light infantry operations and extended patrolling. However, one’s equipment is a constant evolution as you find things that work better for you, and I am no exception. And with the Jäger Course coming up in a month,Continue reading “Mike’s Jäger Kit, 2023 Edition”
The Jäger Course
During my time in the Marine Corps, I spent a lot of long field ops living out of my backpack. This was the case in every unit I served with, from a division COC to an infantry regiment to ANGLICO teams. As an amphibious expeditionary force, Marines never get too attached to our vehicles, andContinue reading “The Jäger Course”
TDG 6: COIN
Originally posted on American Partisan on April 13, 2021 I started this series, TDG (Tactical Decision Game) Tuesdays, to get you more in the mindset of how you could potentially handle a given tactical scenario with a limited amount of resources and manpower. My goal is to get you to read these scenarios and thinkContinue reading “TDG 6: COIN”
TDG 5 Recap and Analysis
“TDG 5: Convoy Ambush” finds us deep in an enemy rear area near their support units. This is perfect for a Guerrilla force, which can bleed the enemy by attacking his vulnerable supply routes. Our intelligence (which we had to gain ourselves through a recon patrol) tells us when and where an enemy supply convoyContinue reading “TDG 5 Recap and Analysis”
TDG 5: Convoy Ambush
Originally posted on American Partisan on April 6, 2021 I started this series, TDG (Tactical Decision Game) Tuesdays, to get you more in the mindset of how you could potentially handle a given tactical scenario with a limited amount of resources and manpower. My goal is to get you to read these scenarios and thinkContinue reading “TDG 5: Convoy Ambush”
NEW CLASS: Team Leader II
If you’ve followed me for any period of time, you’re familiar with the Tactical Decision Games (TDGs) that I put out on Tuesdays. My goal with those games is to get you to practice making tactical decisions and work through some basic mission planning. I now offer the chance to learn and experience the troopContinue reading “NEW CLASS: Team Leader II”
TDG 3 Recap and Analysis
In this week’s TDG, we are greatly outnumbered and outgunned. A company of troops has set up just a few miles from our camp and is most likely looking for us. Fortunately, we still have time to take action. The mission I gave was for you to conduct a security patrol to locate and attackContinue reading “TDG 3 Recap and Analysis”
TDG 3: Security Patrol
Originally posted on American Partisan on March 23, 2021 I started this series, TDG (Tactical Decision Game) Tuesdays, to get you more in the mindset of how you could potentially handle a given tactical scenario with a limited amount of resources and manpower. My goal is to get you to read these scenarios and thinkContinue reading “TDG 3: Security Patrol”
Jäger Loadouts: The Team Leader
The Team Leader is a specialist of sorts. His primary weapon is not his carbine, it is his team; the men to his left and right. His loadout is therefore tailored to support his handling of his primary weapon. Today I will describe what a Jäger Team Leader should carry at all times and whatContinue reading “Jäger Loadouts: The Team Leader”
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