By Trent Gardner, MTI Contributor Introduction In 2015, I started working a position that required 24/7 coverage. To ensure a fair distribution of the downsides of late-night work, my organization implemented a rotating shift pattern, requiring an 8 hours shift in sleep schedule every six weeks. Unsurprisingly, this continuous cycling led to a chronic disruption […]
Knowledge
The Legion Standard: Preparing a Battalion for War
By Brian Reed, MTI Contributor In December 2006, I had the honor of taking command of 1st Battalion 24th Infantry – a Stryker Infantry Battalion of approximately 600+ Soldiers – based in Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Together with my Command Sergeants Major (CSM), Ray F., we led the Battalion for the next 3 years, which included […]
Arete 10.20.2020
Military 4 Reasons Putin Won’t Start a Nuclear War over Ukraine, 1945 Putin Is Angry: Russia Is Abandoning Elite T-90 Tanks in Ukraine, 1945 6.7 Billion People Could Die in a Russia vs. U.S. Nuclear War, 1945 Belarus joining the war in Ukraine could be risky, even for Putin, Al Jazeera Germany says air defence […]
Q&A 10.13.22
QUESTION I see your 7 week plan to prepare for SWAT testing, but do you offer a long term plan to prepare for SWAT testing? Say, 6 months or longer? Please advise. ANSWER I’d recommend the SWAT Selection Training Plan now, then take a week’s full rest and drop into the plans/order in the Gun Maker Packet, beginning with Ruger. […]
Wanted: Mountain Professionals, Pro Mountain Athletes, Fitness Professionals, Nutritionists and Tactical Athletes to be Paid Contributors for MTI
By Rob Shaul We’re looking for insightful, thought-provoking, Mountain Professionals, Tactical Athletes, Fitness Professionals and Nutrition Professionals to be paid writers/contributors to MTI. Your writing will be published on the MTI website and be featured in our weekly email newsletter, “Beta.” Mountain Professionals This includes both mountain professionals and professional mountain athletes. Mountain Professionals include […]
Arete 10.13.22
Military Army Punishes General for Being a Leftist Troll, Daily Mail Canadian Military Chief: Canada is Not Ready for War, National Post Two Brigade Commanders Fired at Fort Hood for Loss of Confidence, Stars & Stripes GOP Vow intense China Focus if they Flip House, Politico On Killing Remotely, Strategy Bridge The Space Force isn’t […]
Q&A 10.6.22
QUESTION I am just about to deploy to a location with very limited training infrastructure. I will be taking body armour and ruck and have packed a decent sized sandbag as there will be plenty to fill it with locally! I will be following as closely as able the ruck-based selection plan whilst away in […]
Arete 10.6.2
Military The Battle of Mogadishu, Soldier Systems Velocity Systems – Ultra-Lite Plate Carrier, Soldier Systems Would Putin Use Nuclear Weapon in Ukraine? The CIA Has No Clue, 1945 What Would Putin Attack if He Started a Nuclear War over Ukraine?, 1945 What Military Options Does Putin Have in Ukraine (Before Nukes)?, 1945 Cheap Tomahawk Missiles: […]
Gear, Clothing, & Nutrition Lessons Learned from a 10-day backcountry bowhunting trip
By Rob Shaul A couple days ago I returned from a 10-day backcountry bowhunt for elk. The trip began the day after a significant, extended rain storm, and another storm hit mid-way through. Temperatures were warm and mild – mid-to-low 30s in the mornings, raising to 70+ degrees in the afternoons. I rented two llamas […]
Lab Rats Needed to Test Hypertrophy Effect of Whole Milk
By Rob Shaul MTI is calling for fit lab rats to test the hypertrophy effects of whole milk. The training will begin October 3, 2022 The deadline to apply is 1700 Mountain Time, Friday, September 30, 2022. Lab rats must be 20-40 years old. Details All lab rats will complete the same, focused 4 week, […]