By Charles Bausman In Part 1 of our research into military fear inoculation, we covered some of the basic aspects of U.S. Military training which are meant to enable the soldier to overcome fear. These methods were not specifically designed for fear inoculation, but have closely tied second-order effects of military training specific to […]
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Uniform Comparison Study: Army Combat Uniform
By Charles Bausman This week, we review the Army Combat Uniform, issued to soldiers deploying worldwide. This uniform is the baseline for the purpose of the study in comparison with the Arc’teryx LEAF and Crye Precision combat uniforms. We will test along the following criteria under identical conditions as the Crye and Arc’teryx uniforms: Fit/comfort […]
New Fire/Rescue, SWAT/SRT Plans Released
By Rob Shaul The second plans in our most recent series of base fitness for Fire/Rescue and SWAT/SRT have been build and are available this week for subscribers and for individual purchase. “Jaguar” is the second in our Big Cat series of plans for Fire/Rescue Athletes. Jaguar deploys our most recent evolution of Fluid Periodization […]
Heuristic Traps are a major factor in avalanche fatalities. Can we improve the way they are being taught?
by Lindsay Mann & Rob Shaul Background For the past five winter seasons, there has been an average of 27 avalanche fatalities in the U.S. each year. According to Ethan Greene director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) “humans trigger more than 90% of avalanche accidents, which suggests that even in the face […]
Ultimate Gear: Suunto Altimeter Watch
This week Professional Skier and Exum Lead Guide Jessica Baker talks about her ultimate gear: The Suunto Altimeter Watch. Video explains why. Key features: – Time keeping function -Altimeter – Helps to monitor Pace. Ultimate Gear: Suunto Core Watch
The Best Things Come from Commitment
By Rob Shaul I end up doing quite a bit of life counseling in my job, for whatever reason. Part of the issue is the make-believe world of this resort town I live in. Many know Jackson as the “black hole of ambition” – new college graduates move here right after college to spend […]
11 Must Reads
by Rob Shaul I’m a pretty voracious reader of non-fiction, and try to read or listen to 1-2 books/week. My topic areas are wide and getting wider – everything from strength and conditioning, to business/leadership, public policy, national defense, biography, etc. Most books leave no impression. Below are 11 I’ve read over the past […]
5 Exercises for Training in an Austere Environment
by Charles Bausman To us, limited or no equipment is never an excuse, so here are couple of exercises you can do with nothing but a heavy rock or short log. Equipment Needed: A heavy rock or short log 1. Side or Front Rock Load and Wall Scale With a wall/obstacle in front of you or […]
U.S. Military Methods for Fear Inoculation
By Charles Bausman Developing a soldier who is capable of overcoming fear is a problem that has presented itself to military organizations since the dawn of warfare. Fear is an inherently natural reaction to a life-threatening situation (combat), causing at best a less capable and decisive soldier. At worst, the soldier may endure a […]
Uniform Comparison Study: Evaluating Fit
by Liza Sarychev Since July, MTI has been studying Crye, Arc’teryx, and Standard issue military combat uniforms. On the micro level we are aiming to answer the question, is the investment in an Arc’teryx Leaf or Crye Uniform worth the cost for the individual soldier. On the macro-level, we’re using this study to begin to […]