By Rob Shaul After several request I’ve decided to share a sample 4-week meal plan largely based on MTI’s Nutritional Guidelines. A couple caveats here … First – I’m a dumb strength coach, which means I’m no foodie and I’m no cook. If you follow this meal plan lower your expectations significantly in terms […]
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Arete 6.2.22
Military How — and why — the 11th Airborne Division is being resurrected in Alaska, Army Times Space race for an identity: Why the Space Force needs beards, Army Times The quiet artistry of bringing the dead home from war, Army Times With food crisis looming, Milley says using military to end Russian blockade would be ‘high risk’, Defense […]
Arete 5.26.22
Military The toughest US Army Special Forces course takes place underwater. Here’s why it has to be brutal., Business Insider The Marines Want to Arm Their Infantry With Suicide Drones, Popular Mechanics Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 88, Al Jazerra SERE school commander debunks myths, wants more volunteers, Army Times Man indicted in fentanyl overdoses of West Point […]
Chasing Solace
By Rob Shaul For years I’ve pondered the question, “What is a good life?” The statics on happiness (and a good life) are clear and consistent. The happiest old people are married, have had long careers in the same field, have lived in one place for a long time, and have children. Perhaps the typcial […]
Arete 5.19.22
Military Genetic study confirms sarin nerve gas as cause of Gulf War illness, Science Daily Harrowing Footage Of Sailboat Rescue Proves How Badass The US Coast Guard Is, Unofficial Networks SSD Exclusive! 5 Questions on Next Generation Squad Weapons with SIG CEO Ron Cohen, Soldier Systems Why Marines love short shorts, Air Force Times Air Force punishes Hurricane Hunters for […]
Arete 5.12.22
Military Arctic Angels? The 11th Airborne Division may replace Army Alaska, Army Times Graphic novel brings to life the story of a Korean War hero, Army Times In new directive, US Army reins in Army Futures Command, Army Times Marines’ Force Design 2030 update refocuses on reconnaissance, Defense News Marine Infantry Battalion Experiment Needs More Time, General Says, Defense One […]
Arete 5.5.22
Military US National Guard’s aging battle taxis find new use in Ukraine fight, Army times Army Futures Command learning from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Army Times Florida Guardsmen heading to Germany to continue training Ukrainian troops, Defense News Naval Group opens new counter-mine warfare, cyber labs in Brussels, Defense News What’s Next for Marines in the Middle East?, Defense One […]
Arete 4.26.22
Military Air Force general sentenced to reprimand, pay forfeiture for sexual assault, AF Times Can soldiers consume CBD energy drinks?, AF Times Army to launch light robotic combat vehicle competition in FY23, Army Times Germany sending ‘Gepard’ air-defense tanks to support Ukraine defense, Defense News It Will Be Years Before Raytheon Can Build New Stinger Missiles, Defense One US Looks to […]
Mini Study: Effect of Loading on SCBA Duration
By Brice Long, MTI Fellow Background In previous Mission-Direct Research, MTI has looked at several different elements of loaded movement including: Impact of heavier shoes on hiking pace, Development of an MTI Route Card for estimating hiking and rucking times Study design Test subjects: Six full time firefighters, 5 male and one female Uniform: PT […]
Q&A 7.23.20
QUESTION I am training to be a USAF Operator. I have come a long way, but my fitness level is still average. I recently took a PAST test and was able to hit a little above the mins for push ups and situps, but I failed the pull ups by four, and the 1.5 mile run by […]