The Green Beret Pocket Sized Survival Guide is free today through the 21st of August: Download the kindle version and have it on your phone.
We don’t think of these two things unless something goes wrong. And that’s the worst time to figure them out. The first is where your
When I consult with clients about the Area Study and preparation for disastrous events, I often run into those who favor a fixed position for
For many of us, a ‘team’ is a no-brainer’. Our family is our survival team. For others, though, this is a decision: whether to try
When discussing preparation, a key element that is overlooked is knowledge. Knowledge is invaluable. We simply can’t be experts on everything from first aid to
We can get lost in a variety of ways. I work under Daniel Boone’s precept: “I’ve never been lost, but I will admit to being
I wrote this post after there was a snowstorm on the east coast and thousands of drivers were trapped in freezing temperatures on I-95 in
Hot Weather Preparation and Survival Heat can kill directly via heatstroke. It can also increase your chances of succumbing to a heart condition, stroke or
Someone on twitter asked me about this, referencing several recent disasters, where people experienced flash floods. So here goes. Flash floods are sudden and powerful
Every situation is different and this is a guideline. Always make sure your priority is safety for yourself first, then others. You can’t help others
WHAT TO DO IN A CROWD CRUSH – it happens fast and in varied venues. Even if you think this will never apply to you,
Because understanding the possible threats and dangers where you live is so critical, as evidenced by recent events, I’m giving away my Green Beret Area
We recently had a tornado touch down here. We were not in the path and only had a tree broken, but were without power for
If an evacuation has been called, such as for a hurricane, you evacuate as soon as possible. For some situations, smart people evacuate before the
The Area Study focuses your preparation efforts and saves time & money. An Area Study will not only help you prepare, it will also
At the very least, it will save you some expenses and repairs. We have one under every sink in our house and near the sump
Excerpted from: First, there are several terms stamped on the food. This is what they mean: SELL BY: How long a store should display the
Most survival books focus on the survival aspect. The Green Beret Preparation and Survival Guide has that, but first, it focuses on preparation. What to
We recently had a tornado touch down here in Knoxville. We were not in the path and only had a tree broken, but were without
The day pack you use for hikes or outings should be made into a simple GnG bag. A GnG bag is the #1 thing a
If you need one piece of preparation gear, get the one that has a lot of pieces. Frankly, after researching, there’s nothing wrong with buying
Popular media is full of post-Apocalyptic shows. Walking Dead, The Last of Us, Earth Abides, etc. The same with movies showing Apocalyptic events where a
Seems forever ago we wrote this, starting with just the premise of a female film director and a Special Forces guy. Don’t Look Down is
You need this book. I say that in all seriousness. The first half of it walks you through basic preparation in a step by step
I “what if” for a living. What makes Special Forces elite is our planning before the actual mission. Planning for all possible contingencies, on top of the
From today through the 24th. It’s a good resource to download to your cell phone and have on hand in case of emergency or disaster.
Our super-fantastic-wonderful book Rest In Pink is only .99 today. or Kindle Unlimited here. There are other free books today, too. One could possibly save
I served in the Special Forces Group oriented to mountain and cold weather operations. In my first six months commanding an A-Team I went to
I think Very Nice Funerals is my 90th book published give or take a few. Given the success of the first book in this series,
Yes, it is finally here. We’re doing a short fuse on this pre-order since the book publishes on 25 October on all ebook platforms and
First off, what’s happened in western North Caroline and Eastern Tennessee in the mountains and adjacent areas is horrific. This will not be a quick
We rely on cell phones and the point has been made that they might be not be reliable. One thing to remember is that a
This meme makes the rounds on social media every few years for some weird reason; about putting your information in your voicemail if you are
Keep on you a list of all medications, allergies, special equipment, along with the names and contact information of doctors, pharmacists and family members. Keep
This is particularly key in moderate emergencies. During natural disasters such as hurricane, flood, extreme weather, wild fire, etc. an organized neighborhood can be essential
For many of us, a ‘team’ is a no-brainer’. Our family is our survival team. For others, though, this is a decision: whether to try
This is basically studying the environment around you in more detail, but with an eye to what it would be like to traverse it (whether
Before we discuss the ERP, we need to consider when you would use it. The most likely scenario is if there is an event where
How to Prevent Getting Lost We can get lost in a variety of ways. I work under Daniel Boone’s precept: “I’ve never been lost, but
GPS AND MAPS A key step in conducting an Area Study is to have maps. Actual, physical maps. We are a society that is overly
Purpose. Delineate the area being studied—this applies to your home, your work, and any other locations you will likely be. We’ll start with you, your
We’re besieged by advice, information and equipment to help us prepare and survive. How do you sort through it all? What is the most efficient
If a disaster struck, who would you want at your side, helping you? A doctor? Lawyer? Policeman? Teacher? While they all have special skills, I
There are many variables when we consider the possible disasters, emergencies, accidents, etcetera that we could face both on a day-to-day basis and long term.
Because we know we need to do something, but we’re not sure what, and there’s just so much other stuff to do in day-to-day living
Shelter from the Storm, the 6th book in the Green Beret series (Will Kane) is out today. Set in late 1978, Will Kane becomes embroiled
2023 was one for the record books, although which records are up for debate. Personally, it was one of adjustment after going from never having
One of the best movies of the year. Okay, got that out of the way. And the reason for that is I read the NY
Understanding Wet Bulb Temperature and Its Dangerous Implications I saw Wet Bulb temperature used in a science fiction short film and decided to investigate further
Someone on twitter asked me about this, referencing several recent disasters, where people experienced flash floods. So here goes. Flash floods are sudden and powerful
Every disaster requires seven things to go wrong. Six Cascade events leading to the 7th event, the disaster. At least one of the Cascade events
April Fools Book Blowout from Bob Mayer. For Real. Lots of good deals today. This is not a prank. So many, I just have to
For today, 1 March, both these books are free for the first time on my Freebies page. I’m making the Area Study Guide free because
Let me start by saying this is an entertaining movie. And it was very successful given its budget of 3 million. And kudos to the
A quick note to wish everyone a joyful holiday season. Some thoughts on unusual and thoughtful gift ideas. The Green Beret Pocket Survival Guide makes
The recent attack on the power grid in North Carolina raises a lot of questions and also signals how fragile our infrastructure is. The area
Unless you’ve actually done it, starting a fire seems easy. I see so many movies and shows where people get a fire going with no
In addition to the usual permanently free titles. The Green Beret Preparation and Survival Guide is discounted to .99 or Kindle Unlimited. Today, Psychic Warrior
Since people have been asking, I’m going to start posting quick notes on various survival, camping, and boondocking gear. It’s taken me a while to
A few years ago, I was wandering around southeast Utah, which happens to be the last place in the lower 48 states that was mapped.
At the very least, it will save you some expenses and repairs. We have one under every sink in our house and near the sump
I’m a big fan of Gaia GPS software. I have it on my computer, my phone and my iPad. I use the latter two in
During World War II, researchers examined planes that were damaged on missions but managed to return. In essence, they counted bullet holes. The thought was
The first book in a new non-fiction series of Little Black Books comes out today. Each of these books offer over 100 bite-sized snippets of
I put shorts on for the first time yesterday so it is officially spring. Maggie and Scout agree. To celebrate I’ve prepared a number of
I predicted a pandemic when I wrote the first draft of my Survival Guide in 2001. That doesn’t make me a genius. Anyone who spent
It’s doubtful that 2022 will be better. I keep getting asked what are the priorities for preparation that someone should do. Of course, it would
Despite the massive buildup of Russian forces on their border, and the fact they’ve been in conflict with Russia for years from a previous invasion,
We’ve all seen it. Whether in person or in film. Something bad is happening or going to happen and people rush to the stores and
Dawn comes this day with thousands of drivers trapped in freezing temperatures on I-95 in Virginia. A number of circumstances collided to produce this; one
I hope the New Year finds you well and safe. To welcome in 2022, I’ve put together some new deals and also have new timely,
Killer tornadoes. Killer Heat Dome. Unprecedented Drought. Texas Freeze. Killer hurricanes. Floods. Record heat waves. The poles melting. And, oh yeah, two years into a
This is one of the basics of preparation, yet many of us fail to do this. Scan and securely store in cloud and on thumb
This is excerpted from The Green Beret Guide to Seven Great Disasters “There was no organised response there at all… There was nobody in charge,
A recent tragic event at a concern in Houston bring home the danger of being in a crowd. People want to blame those who were
There’s a meme going around that says if you are lost, car broken down, etc. and your phone is low on juice, you should change
When discussing preparation, a key element that is overlooked is knowledge. Knowledge is invaluable. We simply can’t be experts on everything from first aid to
It Focuses your effort and saves time & money. Everyone’s situation is different. We’re different individuals. We have different households/situations. We live in different places
Think how big a gallon jug is? Consider hundreds of thousands of those jugs, each weighing over 8 pounds, moving. That’s power. Add in the
If disaster struck, whom would you want at your side, helping you? A doctor? Lawyer? Policeman? Teacher? While they all have special skills, I submit
Today we remember fallen comrades. I think of two team-mates, Jim and Dave, who were KIA on deployments but didn’t know it until years later
Of all natural disasters, wildfires are among the most dangerous. They can spring up quickly and spread very fast. The United States averages over 73,000
We can get lost in a variety of ways. I work under Daniel Boone’s precept. While I’ve done a lot of land navigation, both day
Major Robert Rogers in 1759 wrote Standing Orders, Rogers Rangers, from lessons learned in the first 3 years the Rangers were formed. These are at
Propane doesn’t smell. It’s odorless in its natural state. But if there is a leak, you smell a nasty odor. Ever wonder why? It wasn’t
We can get lost in a variety of ways. I work under Daniel Boone’s precept: “I’ve never been lost, but I will admit to being
A gas leak in Bhopal India is considered the worst industrial accident with a death toll that has never been fixed, but was definitely over
Cold can kill. Without a regulated body temperature, a person can survive only 3 hours. Cold and wet is an even more deadly combination. There
I haven’t written about the pandemic in a while; perhaps I’ve been numbed out like many of us. But first, note its day 324 since
The NY Times ran an article yesterday about the vulnerabilities of GPS. It’s here if you desire to read it. It mostly reiterates what I’ve
I wrote this post before the recent coup attempt in Washington, but it’s all still true. Even more so. Time to be blunt. The official
Task Twenty-One Mild: Rotation and Inspection Checklist Monthly: Test fire alarms Quarterly: (1 Jan, 1 April, 1 July, 1 Oct): Rotate gas in spare cans
Water is most often our survival priority as we can only last three days without it. So tasks 19 and 20 are basic and then
This is one of the four basics items needed: Task Eighteen Mild: If you don’t have one, get an emergency radio for your home. Example:
Tennessee is #1. Yay! 1 out of every 100 people are infected with active COVID. Here in Knoxville, where we live, we have a bunch
It is unlikely your team will all be in the same place when a disaster strikes. We are overly reliant on cell phone communication. In
A WORD ON USING APPS! Don’t just download an App and ignore. Open it. Most require some form of sign in which could be awkward
Do you have a physical road map in your car? A key step in conducting an Area Study is to have maps. Actual, physical maps.
Let’s resume our preparation Tasks. To recap, you already have your emergency supply of water and you’ve made your home safer. This makes sense since
A free slideshow. Information and actions that are critical to survival. Water, snakes, hiking, first aid and more. Tidbits of information that can save your
