04-05-2009, 16:14
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Guerrilla Chief
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New book
Almost finished with Endgame, 1945: The missing final chapter of World War Two.
Very interesting. Shows that the occupation of Europe after the war wasn't all wine and roses
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04-08-2009, 20:30
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currently i'm reading:
Right now I'm reading the Bureau and the mole. It has it's ups and downs, but over all pretty good read about the biggest double agent in FBI history.
Does anybody have any good recommendations on readings regarding interacting politically with all the different Iraqi factions in a mass group?
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04-08-2009, 20:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by first&foreward
Right now I'm reading the Bureau and the mole. It has it's ups and downs, but over all pretty good read about the biggest double agent in FBI history.
Does anybody have any good recommendations on readings regarding interacting politically with all the different Iraqi factions in a mass group?
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First search, then ask.
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"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." - President Theodore Roosevelt, 1910
De Oppresso Liber 01/20/2025
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04-09-2009, 10:48
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Re-reading
I am currently re-reading "Leadership and Training for the Fight" by Paul Howe.
Cric recommended this one to me last year while I was at IBOLC and its a hell of a read. Just good practical everyday things that can be applied. Its amazing how "profound" common sense can be at times.
I am having my SMP cadet read it as well for discussion and application next drill period. PSG might be next on the list for a copy.
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For Americans war is almost all of the time a nuisance, and military skill is a luxury like Mah-Jongg. But when the issue is brought home to them, war becomes as important, for the necessary period, as business or sport. And it is hard to decide which is likely to be the more ominous for the [terrorists] -- an American decision that this is sport, or that it is business.
-D. W. Brogan, The American Character
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04-10-2009, 19:09
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I'm reading...
..."Let Every Breath: Secrets of the Russian Breath Masters" by Vladimir Vasiliev
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"Military Fitness: A Manual of Special Physicial Training" by Nathanael J. Morrison
both excellent and I highly recommend them. 
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04-11-2009, 04:12
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Reading
Roughneck 91 and Jawbreaker, finished them on a campout a couple weeks ago.
Finally saw the name of folks I know, one in each book. Really enjoyed R91.
Atlas Shrugged on deck.
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04-13-2009, 13:44
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Apprentices of War,by Gary L. Tornes.............
This book was given to me on Dec 13th 2004. My friend and besides my Father, the only true "Heros" that I personally know, Jim "Doc" Clopton, who is mentioned in the book time and time again is a recovering alcoholic with many years of sobriety now. When I get feelings of being sorry for myself,I refer back to what Jim has gone thru, and than whatever my issues are they seem so very small. Jim was a Corpsmen, HM2,USN who gave it his all trying to save so many in Vietnam..................... 
GB TFS
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SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
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SFA M-2527, Chapter XXXVII
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04-14-2009, 14:58
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good thread
-the minuteman, gary hart
interesting pre-911 take on military reform/history
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04-15-2009, 09:14
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Quote:
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..."Let Every Breath: Secrets of the Russian Breath Masters" by Vladimir Vasiliev
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That guy has some good handgun disarms. I also like his video on fighting in confined spaces. I have been in that situation. An arsenal for closed in confined spaces is good to have. Wrist locks may not always be enough.
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04-22-2009, 14:06
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I don't normally post (besides the intro), but I felt compelled to so that someone else might enjoy this book.
American Patriot: The Life and Wars of Colonel Bud Day by Robert Coram
very inspirational book!
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04-22-2009, 15:00
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Unintended Consequences by John Ross.
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04-22-2009, 15:11
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Unintended Consequences by John Ross.
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Very interesting choice.
TR
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"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." - President Theodore Roosevelt, 1910
De Oppresso Liber 01/20/2025
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04-24-2009, 21:13
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truth be told
Quote:
Originally Posted by zuluzerosix
That guy has some good handgun disarms. I also like his video on fighting in confined spaces. I have been in that situation. An arsenal for closed in confined spaces is good to have. Wrist locks may not always be enough.
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very true. and if an individual is very flexible, its easier to get out of wrist locks.
Systema is very relaxed, very efficient.
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04-25-2009, 12:19
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I'm reading...
Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky - (to be honest, for the second time). Great book!, a must read.
I also finished, (again), Guns, Germs and Steel / The Rise and Fall of Civilization, by, Jared Diamond. I like Mr. Diamonds writing style, although I tend to disagree with some of his theories. But it does make for great conversation, dialogue and debate.
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04-26-2009, 16:23
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While on vacation I finished up 98.6 Degrees: The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive by Cody Lundin (I thought it was a great book on survival/the importance of keeping your core temp regulated). I also read Spy by Ted Bell (I usually don't read much fiction, but like too when relaxing on vacation. I found this one to be worth reading). I'm now reading The Road to Serfdom by F. A. Hayek (This is not the easiest read for me, but definitely worth the lesson in today's political landscape).
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