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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Training: Tigerswan Inc. Plans Shooting Ranges

Filed under: North Carolina,Training — Tags: , , , , — Matt @ 8:08 AM

   This is great news if they can get this going.  That would be awesome to see these guys expand their training facilities so they can offer more classes.  Although I wouldn’t mind seeing them put up a facility out west. I realize thought that it pays to be near the action.

   Also, I don’t work for these guys or instruct for them, and this article is totally being posted for information’s sake. I promote all sorts of training companies. I like it all. –Matt

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Tigerswan Inc. plans shooting ranges

By Francis X. Gilpin

Fri Dec 04, 2009

An Apex-based military training contractor plans five shooting ranges on 50 acres of rural Cumberland County farmland. Some neighborhood landowners have expressed concern about the proximity to their property.

The bullets could start flying as soon as next month, TigerSwan Inc. President Brian J. Searcy told Cedar Creek area landowners this week.

The proposed site is part of an 1,800-acre agricultural spread that Southern Produce Distributors Inc. nearly sold two years ago for more than $5 million to the military contractor formerly known as Blackwater Worldwide.

The sale was derailed after Moyock-based Blackwater, now called Xe Services LLC, came under criticism for defense-related work in Iraq and Afghanistan, TigerSwan Chief Executive James P. Reese told the property owners.

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Sunday, November 1, 2009

Training: The Scott-Donelan Tracking School

This is awesome. I think this kind of training would highly beneficial.
The ability to pick up on a man track in your AO, read that track and have some kind of idea of what is going on with that individual, would certainly help in the defense. I remember one tactic I used to use on one of my sites I worked on, was to smooth out the sand in several potential traffic areas, and continue to monitor those areas in my patrols.  If animals or humans were walking on that sand, I would be able to pick up on it, and go after the tracks.
This is just a basic idea of what I am talking about.  Tracking humans, much like tracking animals, takes training and experience.  Most of all, it takes a hunter’s mindset.  So are you a hunter?  If not, maybe it is time to do a little ‘live tissue’ training out in your woods, or to attend a school like this one to apply some Kaizen to your hunting skill set. Also, for some more study on man tracking, you can check out the Selous Scouts, the Greys Scouts, or the Koevoet. Don’t forget any Native American/Scouting books that talk about tracking humans. I am sure the readership has their special collection of man tracking books, training, and units, and please feel free to share in the comments section. –Matt

Company website here.

The Scott-Donelan Tracking School is committed to providing the highest level of professional tracking services to our clients.  We have successfully provided training to the military, various levels of law enforcement, and search & recovery for over 40 years.  Most recently, given the increasing interest in tracking skills, we have begun to share our techniques and training with the general public.  Whether you require a robust and thorough program of instruction or simply the basics of tracking, TSDTS has the time-tested ability, proven competence and unparalleled professionalism to address your training needs.

Additionally, The Scott-Donelan Tracking School offers a full variety of consulting services.  These services include tracking related expertise, perimeter/base or business security measures and intelligence fusion.  Our services richly combine our tracking experience and knowledge with our in-depth understanding of current requirements.  We sincerely believe that “Every Problem has a Solution” and we stand ready to leverage our skills to assist you.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Weapons Stuff: Rhodesian Cover Shooting or ‘Drake Shooting’

   This is a great read, and I highly recommend checking it out.  Ian has basically broken down the operations of his unit, and the use of this efficient and lethal shooting technique. –Matt

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Rhodesian Army

RHODESIAN COVER SHOOTING

By “Ian Rhodes”, 2 Commando, Rhodesian Light Infantry

Prelude

Also known as Drake Shooting, Rhodesian Cover Shooting may be defined as the shooting technique employed to quickly kill concealed insurgents through the various phases of close quarter combat in the African savanna and jesse bush. The method did not replace “fire and movement” procedures, but was rather the primary activity of them. Cover shooting has also been described as a “flushing” action, but this is not strictly accurate. While flushing terrorists from their concealment has obvious advantages, particularly when working with close helicopter support, the first objective of cover shooting was to kill the enemy without the need to see him or locate his exact position first. Likewise the method should not be confused with other foreign practises such as walking suppression fire directed “at the jungle.” Cover shooting was not a random spraying of bullets, but a deliberate and methodical routine designed to elicit maximum effect for the least expenditure of ammunition. After the declaration of U.D.I. in 1965, the Rhodesian war continued for another 15 years and tactics changed greatly as lessons were learned during that time. For this reason experiences may well disagree on opinion and detail. This discussion is also somewhat biased towards the practises of the Rhodesian Light Infantry (RLI) and the combat patrols of the Police Anti-Terrorist Unit (PATU). As such, it cannot be held up as either definitive, or complete. In 1964 the Rhodesian Light Infantry changed roles to that of a Commando Battalion. Deployed in rapid reaction “Fire Force” operations designed to vertically envelop insurgent groups, the cover shooting technique played a significant part in the Battalions overall success. In it`s 19 years of existence, most of those fighting at the very forefront of a bush war, the Rhodesian Light Infantry never lost a battle.

PDF for Rhodesian Cover Shooting or Drake Shooting here.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Weapons Stuff: Filipino NPA (New Peoples Army) Hitman Teddy Medina, Circa 1980s

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Somalia: CSS Global Inc. Wins Contract to Protect Somali Government From Terrorism, Pirates

   I do not have anything to say about CSS Global Inc., and maybe a reader or two can chime in about this company?  I think it is great they got the contract, and hopefully guys will get a few jobs out of this.  I will not endorse them though, because I have never heard anything good or bad.

   One other thing. I have no idea if they are hiring either, so please do not send me resumes for this.  Go through their website that I posted below, to find out more.

   On an initial search in the career section, I did not see anything posted, and the hiring could be all going on through back channels.  My guess is they have everyone they need, but you never know and it wouldn’t hurt to send them a resume for this anyway. –Matt

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Ada company wins contract to protect Somali government from terrorism, pirates

By Ted Roelofs

The Grand Rapids Press

October 15, 2009

A Grand Rapids-based security firm is taking on a job few would envy: Protect the transitional government of Somalia, a failed state and breeding ground for terrorism and international piracy.

According to the Somali government, CSS Global Inc. has been contracted to provide security consulting services and training for government forces.

In a statement released Wednesday, Somali special envoy H.E. Ali Hassan Gulaid said he is “confident the expertise of the CSS Global senior staff will prove to be a valuable asset to us in our efforts to establish a safe and secure Somalia for our citizens.”

CSS Global, an affiliate of Ada-based CSS Alliance, has furnished counterterrorism services in other African nations and provided security and logistics in Iraq. Its operations team comprises former military and law enforcement personnel, including Special Forces.“It is going to be a huge challenge,” said Chris Frain, chief executive officer and co-owner of CSS Alliance. “This is a brand-new government being stood up with the help of the international community.”

Frain said he is optimistic CSS can get the job done.

“Our protective operations team has the experience and focus to provide strategic security services and support operations in any situation,” he said.

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