MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans This Month 1. Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Training Plan 2. FBI Special Agent PFT Training Plan 3. Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim Training Plan 4. Service Academy Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) Training Plan 5. Military On-Ramp Training Plan 6. Bodyweight Beginner 7. Bodyweight Foundation 8. SFOD-D […]
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Does China’s Construction of a Deep-Sea Port in Peru Violate the Monroe Doctrine, and How Should the U.S. Respond?
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 Evolution of MTI’s Tactical Agility Program Design: From V1.0 to V3.0
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 […]
Arete 8.3.24
Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Israel is in no place to talk about ‘red lines’, All Jazeera US hands $500m military aid boost to Philippines amid China tensions, Al Jazeera Fort Novosel Sergeant Major Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges, military.com Effective US government strategies to address China’s information influence, Atlantic Council Unpacking the UN […]
Wargame Insights: Taiwan’s Defense and the Cost of Conflict
By John Rusnock, MTI Contributor For many years now China has been named the pacing threat to the United States and our allies. The most dangerous catalyst for full scale war between the two would be a Chinese invasion of the island of Taiwan. Out of the twenty four scenarios run in a wargame by […]
Arete 7.27.24
Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Would vaping help more veterans quit smoking? One group thinks so, Task & Purpose $450 Million B-1B Lancer Crash Attributed to Crew Failures and ‘Degradation of Airman Skills’, Military.com Is America Ready for the New Cold War?, The Diplomat The Puzzle of Chinese Escalation vs Restraint in the South China […]
Arete 7.20.24
Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Half of Ukrainians believe time has come for Kyiv to start peace talks with Moscow, Pravda Report Family Who Lost Son in Deadly KC-130 Crash in 2017 ‘Blindsided’ by New Arrest of Former Engineer, military.com More bumps on China’s road to 5% economic growth in 2024: 7 data takeaways, S. […]
Should Enlisted Soldiers Need a Bachelors to Commission?
The current military commissioning pathways require a bachelor’s degree, limiting opportunities for many capable enlisted personnel to advance to officer ranks. This requirement, though rooted in a desire to ensure professional and intellectual standards, overlooks the practical experience and leadership skills that many enlisted members bring to the table. The Current Landscape In the U.S. […]
MTI’s Proposed Combat Diver Competition
By Kelson Geber, MTI Coach & Researcher The recent USASOC’s Best Combat Diver competition placed too much emphasis on physical fitness and not nearly enough on mission-direct combat diving skills. Of the eight events, four were physical fitness challenges (one including an 800m straight leg dive), one was academic, one involved pool skills and two […]
Arete 7.6.24
Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Pattern of Brain Damage Is Pervasive in Navy SEALs Who Died by Suicide, NY Times‘The Art of Military Innovation: Lessons from the IDF’, JPost.comAir Force Veteran Accused of Disclosing Classified Data on Aircraft, Weapons in Latest Military Leak Case, military.comNorway Orders Advanced NASAMS Air Defence Missile Systems., World Defense NewsIran […]