QUESTION My goal is to whip myself into a little better shape in advance of some backcountry ski treks which I expect to take place late February and into March & April. We’re running very lean on snow here in New England so far this year. I’ve had a look at the preseason b/c ski training […]
Mintra Mattison
Q&A 2.4.21
QUESTION I recently purchased the year long PJ/CCT packet while on deployment and have completed the on ramp portion and loved it and am a huge fan of your chassis integrity theory and style of training! I want to take a break from it though since I’m having hand surgery to remove some scar tissue […]
Arete 2.4.21
Military / National Security / Foreign Policy Space Force is looking for a few good soldiers, sailors, Air Force Times Foreign training programs could become a priority in Biden administration, experts say, Defense News US Army Europe Wants New Hub for Artillery Fire, Defense One Marine Corps looks at building 3 new Pacific regiments to counter China, Marine […]
Arete 1.28.21
Military / National Security / Foreign Policy Anticipating demonstrations and disturbances, DC Guard deployment to continue through end of March, Air Force Times The Forgotten People Fighting the Forever War, Defense One Commander Lists 5 Tasks to Ensuring Continued Space Superiority, Defense.gov Why America Should Keep An All-Volunteer Military Force, The National Interest CIA tells retired personnel to refrain […]
Q&A 1.28.21
QUESTION When I played college football about 5 years ago I tore both my ACLs in a span of 3 years. Ever since then it has been a struggle to squat heavy. I just recently purchased the patrol workouts and have started them. I’m still on the whiskey plan. Would you suggest sticking with squats […]
Arete 1.21.12
Military / National Security / Foreign Policy The Faultline Between Futurists and Traditionalists in National Security, War on the Rocks Fear of insider attack prompts additional FBI screening of National Guard troops: AP, The Hill: Defense Policy Can the Pentagon prosecute military retirees under the UCMJ? Maybe — it depends. Air Force Times Why America needs a layered homeland […]
Q&A 1.21.12
QUESTION BLUF: I want to know which of the plans is best suited for my needs and if it can be tailored to incorporate equipment I have available. Background and context: I have been a Combat Diver with the Canadian Armed Forces since 1998. My 25-year contract is coming to an end and I’m preparing […]
Arete 1.14.21
Military / National Security / Foreign Policy Machine Learning and Life-and-Death Decisions on the Battlefield, War on the Rocks This Army Ranger-turned-Congressman was last out of the House chamber during the Capitol riots, Task & Purpose New in 2021: Going to the field may look different for Marines, Defense News Navy Secretary: US Plans Patrols Near Russian […]
Q&A 1.14.21
QUESTION I need a hand choosing a plan. I have come to a conclusion in life that I have 2 primal jobs protecting and providing for my family. I think there is a really important physical aspect to that. I think you catch my drift here. I’m pretty new to training but know I need […]
Q&A 1.7.21
QUESTION I have a long-term goal of getting back to mountaineering in a year or more, and I am looking for a general base-fitness program to get started. I don’t have a gym membership but have some equipment at home such as barbells and a step up platform. I haven’t worked out in 9 months […]