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By Kelson Geber, MTI Coach/Researcher Background In mission-focused training, how you carry weight directly impacts your performance, especially in job-specific scenarios with high physical demands. Whether you’re a soldier, a first responder, or a mountain guide, choosing between a rucksack or a weighted vest can significantly influence your endurance, strength, and overall efficiency. Because our […]

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By Meghan Gunther, MTI Contributor Interagency Hotshot Crews respond to Initial Attack fires, or IA, and large, complex incident fires all over the nation. My Hotshot crew fights wildfires the rural and rugged terrain of Northern California. The Preseason and Postseason preparation play critical roles in being fit for duty and finding success both mentally […]

By Rob Shaul, Founder Wildland firefight is one of the most physically demanding jobs on the planet. A recent study published in Comprehensive Physiology in 2023 offers a detailed examination of the extreme physical demands placed on these tactical athletes, including that wildland fire hand crews can burn up to 6,260 calories in a single […]

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Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Fatal Marine Osprey Crash Investigation Points to Pilot Error, Safety Lapses While Revealing Heroic Rescue Effort, military.com Pilots, Family Members Say Crew Is Being Unfairly Blamed for November’s Deadly Air Force Osprey Crash, military.com What’s behind Russia’s ‘soft power’ moves on Israel-Palestine?, Al Jazeera Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, […]

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By Matt Lensing, MTI Contributor The People’s Republic of China (PRC) commercial investments in the Western Hemisphere directly encroach on the United States’ interests and security. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal highlighted one such project in Peru, a deep-water port, which will open new markets to the PRC by reducing transit times […]

The Tactical Agility Program has undergone various changes from its initial version (V1.0) to the latest guidelines outlined in version 3 (V3.0). These updates reflect an evolving understanding of tactical agility needs and the incorporation of new training methodologies. Below is a comparison of the main differences and how our programming guidelines have changed. Purpose […]