Understanding the reasons why things are seen in the field will not only help us to remain undetected, but will help us detect and observe the enemy. This lesson will use some realistic examples to […]
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This one is for the plane spotters among us (of which I am one!). A quick fire just-for-fun quiz with 25 picture questions and only 2 minutes to correctly identify as many of the aircraft as you can. The clock is ticking!
Clear communication, especially when passing information regarding military operations, is vitally important at all levels. No more so than when communicating over wireless communications, where poor clarity of the information being spoken may result in […]
When firing any weapon, we need to find the most stable position that is suitable for the task. In most circumstances, this is the prone position. Offering a small target for any enemy, the prone […]
Pacing is an essential navigation technique, especially in difficult terrain or in low visibility. In this video, you will learn about the importance of pacing, as well as how to work out your own pace count and keep track while navigating.
We don’t receive much training about ammunition, but in this lesson we will revise some of the basic facts about ammunition that we know, and expand on those to look at how it actually works.
In this lesson, we will revise Grid Magnetic Angle (GMA). This allows us to adjust our bearings when converting between grid bearings and magnetic bearings, and back again.
Maps are essential when it comes to navigating in unfamiliar or dangerous terrain, and if we don’t look after them we can put ourselves and others at great risk. This lesson will briefly introduce the […]
This video will cover the first sections of Rifle Lesson 1; the characteristics and naming the parts of the L98A2 Cadet GP rifle. This should serve as a good introduction to those who have not […]
