By Rob Shaul Heard about training at Mountain Athlete/MTI? Now’s your chance to experience the difference first hand. Our 6-week Fall Dryland Ski Cycles begin Monday, Oct. 10. This 4 day/week cycle will prepare athletes for lift-assisted alpine skiing at the local resorts, as well as early season backcountry skiing. The programming deployed during this […]
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Feedback from Firefighters About Work Dominated by EMS Calls
How do Firefighters Feel About Work Dominated by EMS Calls? By Charles Bausman Last week, we asked for the input of our fire/rescue athletes regarding the prominence and implications of EMS requirements within fire departments nationwide. We received some great feedback, and wanted to share with you below. Summary of Responses Most firefighters do not […]
Arete 9.30.16
NATIONAL DEFENSE Russian Propoganda is Pursuasive, US is Behind, Rand Corporation Like it or Not, America needs Saudi Arabia, Lawfare Could We Really Build a Warp Drive Someday?, Ethan Siegal After Attack on Indian Army, U.S. Response to Crisis Must Focus on Pakistani Support of Terror, Heritage Foundation Thinking Beyond the Defeat of the Islamic State, […]
Four Stars in Politics Survey Results: 80% Disapprove
Four Stars in Politics and Presidential Elections – Survey Results By Charles Bausman Two weeks ago, we wrote an article regarding the rising trend of retired General Officers endorsing Presidential candidates and it’s historical precedence. Here is what we found: Of our respondents, 52% are currently active duty, reserve, or national guard military members. 32% […]
Resilience, Hard Work & Fire
I’ve worked with Resi Stiegler nearly 3 years now. One of just 8 women on the US Alpine Ski “A” Team, I’ve worked with Resi in the Summer for her off-season dryland training, and intensely a couple years ago helping her recover from an ACL injury. We’ve all heard of high level athletes so talented […]
MTI’s Project Completion Process
By Rob Shaul Below is the project completion process I deploy with my staff. I’m interested in feedback on this process. What you use with your staff or – use for your superior? Email feedback/comments/your process to rob@mtntactical.com MTI Project Completion Process 1) Research/Professional Reading. Start with a google search and go to Amazon for the latest books on […]
How Do Firefighters Feel About Work Dominated by EMS Calls?
By Charles Bausman Several articles in recent years have attacked the purpose and costs of fire departments in our cities. The basis of the argument is that with improved structural building standards, materials, and fire suppression systems, the number of fires has been significantly reduced. While fire calls have been drastically reduced nationwide, fire departments have […]
Arete 9.23.16
NATIONAL SECURITY USAF General Worried about Drone Strike in US, National Defense Magazine Clinton vs. Trump: Implications for Defense Spending, National Defense Magazine Movie Recommendations for Modern Warefare, Modern War Institute HOMELAND SECURITY/TERRORISM Homeland Security Chair: US Must Fight Domestic Terror Online, fedagent.com Mexican National Sentenced to 3 Life Terms for Kidnapping, Alien Smuggling, […]
Military Athlete T-Shirt Collaborative
Military Athlete T-Shirt Collaborative We wanted to provide a opportunity for the Military Athlete community to submit a story and T-shirt design that captures their experiences while serving. We received great submissions, and it was a tough task to narrow it down to six designs. After the submitters drafted their own designs, we went back […]
Arete 9.17.16
NATIONAL SECURITY US Intelligence Refocus on the Kremlin – Washington Post Russia Preparing for War in Ukraine? – nationalinterest.org Military Victory is Dead, Modern War Institute Countering Terrorism at Home – Real Clear Defense HOMELAND SECURITY/TERROISM U.S. confirms two more freed Guantanamo inmates rejoined militant groups, Reuters The War That is Not: Countering Terrorism at Home, The Bridge […]