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Tag Archives: military
New ITS Waxed Canvas Service Covers and Thin Line Lapel Pins
Our ITS Service Covers offer a reminder of the sacrifices made by those defending our freedom and way of life… View Article
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark: A Comprehensive Intro to Night Vision Devices
Night vision devices, or NODs (Night Optical/Observation Devices), were once considered too costly for consumer use. Recently, they’ve not only… View Article
Posted in Night Vision
Tagged Cheapest Night Vision, DBAL, Digital Night Vision, Gen 3+, helmet, Illuminator, Imminent Threat Solutions, IR Illumination, ITS Tactical, Laser Aiming Device, military, Night Optical/Observation Device, Night Vision, Night Vision 101, Night Vision Binocular, Night Vision Counterweight, Night Vision for Beginners, Night Vision Monocular, NOD, NODS, PVS-14, Tactical Night Vision, vietnam
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Ranger School is Dead, but Not for the Reasons You Think
Ranger School as we knew it is dead and the price paid is still to be determined. That’s right, Ranger… View Article
Posted in News
Tagged Army, Army Rangers, Controversy, Female, Female Army Rangers, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, military, Ranger School, Women in Military
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The Language of Espionage: Signs, Countersigns and Recognition
When the moon is full, the tide is high. For me, some of the most memorable signs and countersigns come… View Article
Posted in Tradecraft
Tagged Challenge, Cold War, Countersign, Far Recognition, Get Smart, military, Military Terminology, Near Recognition, Password, Recognition Signal, Reply, Response, Sign, Signals, Spy, Spy Language, Visual Recognition
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Operation Gratitude: Donating Handmade Gifts to Deployed Troops
Back in 2011 I first learned about Operation Gratitude and their year round mission to “to lift spirits and meet… View Article
Posted in News
Tagged giving back, military, Operation Gratitude, soldiers, Support, troops, volunteer
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Squawk Box Broadcast 014: Crazy Military Ideas, The Open Road and Enjoying Nature
The Squawk Box Broadcast aims to highlight a few of the stories that have caught our attention recently. It’s also… View Article
Posted in ITS Information
Tagged adventure, Apollo 11, essay, history, military, motorcycle, mountains, nasa, nature, outdoors, squawk box, squawk box broadcast, story
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Military History: Examining the Elite Axis Waffen SS and Finnish Guerrillas
“If you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles.” – Sun Tzu,… View Article
Posted in History
Tagged battle, history, military, soldiers, World War 2, World War II, WWII
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Thoughts from the Master Chief: Why it’s Never Too Late to Apply for your VA Benefits
Editor-in-Chief’s Note: I’d like to extend a warm welcome to my Uncle, Master Chief Doug Berger, USN, Retired, who with a… View Article
Adapting a Military Comms Plan to Civilian Life for Brevity, Clarity and a Little Fun
Day to day communication in the military differs greatly from that of civilian life. For instance, in the military everything… View Article
Posted in Comms
Tagged Comms, Communication, humor, military, phone, radio, walkie talkie
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How to Use Patrolling Tactics to Move as a Team
It’s always the same story in action movies, the bad guy is walking around his home or the courtyard outside… View Article
Posted in SKILLCOM
Tagged Actions at the objective, Army Field Manual, battlefield, exfil, hunting, infil, military, patrol, patrolling, soldier, stealth, tactic, tactical movement, Tactics, Tracking
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