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Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim

41 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Tactical Tuesday is the podcast where we discuss in detail the application of a broad spectrum of actual military (and in some cases law enforcement) tactics to Military Simulation (MILSIM) operations. Our goal is to assist players in formulating more efficient tactics, techniques and procedures that will make them more effective on the MILSIM battlefield.

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Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty-Eight - Deliberate Room Entry: Clearing the Immediate Danger Area Before Breaching the Room

March 22, 2024 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the Deliberate Room Entry Method.  Specifically, we discuss: Characteristics of Deliberate Room Entry (1:34) Individual Entry Team Movement into Center Fed Room (5:14) Individual Entry Team Movement into Corner Fed Room   (15:40) Negative and Positive Corner Fed Rooms (15:58) Individual Entry Team Member Sectors/Areas of Responsibility (17:13) and more. A new episode of Tactical Tuesdays is typically uploaded on the fi...

Dynamic Room Entry - Surprise, Speed and Violence of Action: Part Two

January 31, 2024 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we continue our discussion regarding  Dynamic Room Entry Method.  Specifically, we discuss: Eight Essential Steps of Dynamic Room Entry (2:07) Individual Entry Team Movement into Center Fed Room (6:46) TTPs tp Avoid Common Mistakes While Performing Dynamic Room Entry  (16:04) Squaring Off (16:12) Stay off Walls (16:38) Avoid Casting Shadows Across Entry Point (17:22) Near Simultaneous Room Entry (10:15) Avoid Corner Fixation (17...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty-Seven - Dynamic Room Entry: Surprise, Speed and Violence of Action: Part Two

January 31, 2024 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we continue our discussion regarding  Dynamic Room Entry Method.  Specifically, we discuss: Eight Essential Steps of Dynamic Room Entry (2:07) Individual Entry Team Movement into Center Fed Room (6:46) TTPs tp Avoid Common Mistakes While Performing Dynamic Room Entry  (16:04) Squaring Off (16:12) Stay off Walls (16:38) Avoid Casting Shadows Across Entry Point (17:22) Near Simultaneous Room Entry (10:15) Avoid Corner Fixation (17...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty-Seven - Dynamic Room Entry - Surprise, Speed and Violence of Action: Part Two

January 31, 2024 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we continue our discussion regarding  Dynamic Room Entry Method.  Specifically, we discuss: Eight Essential Steps of Dynamic Room Entry (2:07) Individual Entry Team Movement into Center Fed Room (6:46) TTPs tp Avoid Common Mistakes While Performing Dynamic Room Entry  (16:04) Squaring Off (16:12) Stay off Walls (16:38) Avoid Casting Shadows Across Entry Point (17:22) Near Simultaneous Room Entry (10:15) Avoid Corner Fixation (17...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty-Six - Dynamic Room Entry: Surprise, Speed and Violence of Action - Part One

October 02, 2023 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we begin our discussion regarding  Dynamic Room Entry Method.  Specifically, we discuss: Least Resistance/Crossover Technique (1:40) Buttonhook Technique (3:09) Step Center Technique (4:23) Criss-Cross Technique (6:47) Principles of Dynamic Room Entry (7:25) Entry Team Member Movement  (9:20) No Read Method (10:15) Read Method (10:40) Free Flow Method (11:25) Basic Dynamic Entry Principles (13:04) Individual Entry Team Member...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty-Five - You Must Crawl Before You Walk then Walk Before You Run: Principles, Tenants and Techniques Common to CQB

August 20, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss Principles, Tenants and Techniques Common  to CQB.  Specifically, we discuss: Crawl-Walk-Run (1:13) Basic Room Clearing Decision Making (3:00) Priority of Work (8:18) Mental Flexibility (9:30) CQB TTPs Common to Room Clearing Methods (10:30) CQB Communications  (19:44) Target Room Danger Classification (29:00) and more. A new episode of Tactical Tuesdays is typically uploaded on the first and third Tuesdays of each m...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty-Four - Stacking Up: Making Ready to Breach the Room

August 01, 2023 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss CQB Entry Team Stacking and related Tactics, Techniques and Procedures.  Specifically, we discuss: Room Entry Methods (1:20) Entry Team Member Roles  (3:33) Entry Team Stack Formations (5:31) Linear Stack (5:37) Mobile/Stackless Formation (7:17) Offset Stack  (9:53) Dispersed Stack (11:46) Coverman (12:20) Sectors/Areas of Responsibility (14:36)  Breaching (16:45) Low Ready v. High Ready (19:23) Ready Signal (28:5...

Tactical Tuesday Bonus Episode Two - Vehicular Tactics as Part of a Combined Arms Assault

July 24, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

n this bonys episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss vehicular tactics in the context of a combined arms assault.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Technicals (1:46)  Types of Technicals (2:59) Technical Crew Roles (3:46) Advantage of Maneuverability (5:00) Technical Standard Operating Procedures (5:07) Hull Down  (8:22) Working Technicals in Pairs  (8:58) Applicability of Battle Drills to Technicals (9:34) Example of Battle Drill Utilizing Technicals (10:3...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty-Three - Room and Hallway Anatomy: The Language of CQB

April 23, 2023 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss CQB Room and Hallway Anatomy.  Specifically, we discuss: Definitions of Center and Corner Fed Rooms (1:59) Room Shape Characteristics  (4:29) Describing Interior of Rooms (6:28) Fatal Funnel (9:50) Partial View Zone (11:53) Blind Zones/Dead Space  (12:20) Immediate Danger Area (12:46) Hallway Types (13:07) Diminishing Sectors/Slicing the Pie (14:44)  Moving/Floating Angle (20:43) and more. A new episode of Tactica...

Tactical Tuesday Episode 23 - Room and Hallway Anatomy: The Language of CQB

April 23, 2023 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss CQB Room and Hallway Anatomy.  Specifically, we discuss: Definitions of Center and Corner Fed Rooms (1:59) Room Shape Characteristics  (4:29) Describing Interior of Rooms (6:28) Fatal Funnel (9:50) Partial View Zone (11:53) Blind Zones/Dead Space  (12:20) Immediate Danger Area (12:46) Hallway Types (13:07) Diminishing Sectors/Slicing the Pie (14:44)  Moving/Floating Angle (20:43) and more. A new episode of Tactica...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty Two - CQB: Line Up a Row of Portapotties and Someone Will Clear Them (Overview)

May 31, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

In this first episode of Season Two of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss various preliminary aspects of Close Quarters Combat (CQB)on the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Close Quarters Battle (1:36) Angles of Attack/Angles of Exposure (3:55) Assault, Support and Security Elements (5:26) Definition of Dynamic Room Entry Method  (8:24) Definition of Deliberate Room Entry Method (11:28) Definition of Limited Penetration (LIMPIN) Room Entry Method...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty Two - CQB - Line Up a Row of Portapotties and Someone Will Clear Them (Overview)

May 31, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

In this first episode of Season Two of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss various preliminary aspects of Close Quarters Combat (CQB)on the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Close Quarters Battle (1:36) Angles of Attack/Angles of Exposure (3:55) Assault, Support and Security Elements (5:26) Definition of Dynamic Room Entry Method  (8:24) Definition of Deliberate Room Entry Method (11:28) Definition of Limited Penetration (LIMPIN) Room Entry Method...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty-One - MOUT Operations: The Deadly Ground of Urban Terrain

May 04, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss MOUT/Urban Combat  in on the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) (0:52) Characteristics of MOUT (2:00) Seven Phases of Small Unit Offensive Operations in MOUT (4:20) Ten Rules of Urban Movement (5:41) URBAN  (8:50) Sectors/Areas of Responsibility While Moving in Urban Terrain (10:46) Forward Peel Technique (11:55) Cordon and Isolate (13:33)  Breachi...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Twenty - Force Multipliers: Being Able to Achieve More with Less Manpower

April 18, 2022 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the use of force multipliers on the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Force Multipliers (1:42) Making Yourself a Force Multiplier (2:13) Vehicles/Technicals (4:01) Fires (7:45) Close Air Support (CAS)  (12:45) and more. A new episode of Tactical Tuesdays is typically uploaded on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.    SHOW LINKS/RESOURCES To learn more about Craig White click HERE. T...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Nineteen - Defensive Operations: Defending Objectives and Critical Terrain

February 10, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss defensive operations including defending objectives and critical terrain on the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Defensive Operations (1:01) Characteristics of Defensive Operations (3:27) Types of Defensive Operations (8:52) Area Defense (9:00 Mobile Defense (13:29) Retrograde Defense (19:05) Small Unit Tactics Considerations (22:07) Battle Positions (22:16)  Transition to Offensive Operat...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Eighteen - Offensive Operations: Seizing Objectives Through Smart Use of Your Forces

January 19, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss offensive operations including seizing objectives through smart use of your forces on the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Offensive Operations (1:15) Characteristics of Offensive Operations (4:08) Forms of Maneuver (9:30) Envelopment (10:02) Turning Movement (11:46) Infiltration (12:12) Penetration (13:07) Frontal Attack (14:04)  Forms of Offensive Tasks (15:14) Movement to Contact (16:1...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Seventeen - Smoke Em if You Got Em: How to Effectively Use Smoke on the Battlefield

December 06, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the effective use of smoke and other obscurants on the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Obscurants and Smoke (1:05) Natural Obscurants (1:45) By-Product Obscurant (2:10) Visual Smoke (2:23) Use of Smoke in Offensive Operations (4:29) Rules for Using Smoke in Offensive Operations (8:30) Hasty Smoke Operations (10:56) Deliberate Smoke Operations (11:16)  Effects of Smoke on Defenders (11:45)...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Sixteen - Reconnaissance: Finding the Enemy Before He Finds You

November 24, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss reconnaissance, security and how they shape the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Reconnaissance (2:07) Reconnaissance Objective (3:35) Fundamentals of Reconnaissance (5:37) Types of Reconnaissance (12:48) Route Reconnaissance (13:00) Zone Reconnaissance (15:27) Area Reconnaissance (18:14)  Reconnaissance in Force (19:08) Methods of Reconnaissance Execution (21:48) Additional Guidance of O...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Fifteen - Breaking Contact: Escaping the Far Ambush Through Combat and Australian Peels

October 23, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss breaking contact through the use of Combat and Australian Peels.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Breaking Contact (1:11) Avoiding Being Pinned by the Enemy (1:46) Breaking Contact under Battle Drill Three (5:41) :Combat/Lateral Peel (7:50) Australian Peel (11:57) Variations on Australian Peel (17:38) and more. A new episode of Tactical Tuesdays is uploaded on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.    SHO...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Fourteen - Tactical Mindset: Using the Most Important Six Inches Between Your Ears

October 09, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the Tactical Mindset including situational awareness, Jeff Cooper's Color Situational Awareness Scale, John Boyd's OODA Loop, Slow is Smooth - Smooth is Fast and tactical patience .  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Tactical Mindset (1:00) What If? game (2:04) Jeff Cooper's Color Coded Situational Awareness Scale  (3:36): John Boyd's OODA Loop (6:02) Observation (7:27) Orientation (8:20) Decision (10:31) Action...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Fourteen: Tactical Mindset - Using the Most Important Six Inches Between Your Ears

October 09, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the Tactical Mindset including situational awareness, Jeff Cooper's Color Situational Awareness Scale, John Boyd's OODA Loop, Slow is Smooth - Smooth is Fast and tactical patience .  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Tactical Mindset (1:00) What If? game (2:04) Jeff Cooper's Color Coded Situational Awareness Scale  (3:36): John Boyd's OODA Loop (6:02) Observation (7:27) Orientation (8:20) Decision (10:31) Action...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Thirteen - Danger Areas: How to Avoid and Cross Them

September 27, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss danger areas and how to handle them on the the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Danger Areas (1:29) Types of Danger Areas (2:36) Detour/Contour Around Open Area Method (4:54): Box/Detour Bypass Method (5:35) Patch to the Road Technique (7:13) Heart Shaped Technique (10:37) Examples of Danger Areas (14:43) Crossing Danger Areas by Platoons (16:18) Reacting to Enemy Contact While Crossing Da...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Twelve - Raids: Hitting Them Where it Hurts

September 07, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss raids and their use on the the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Raids (0:53) Fundamentals of a Successful Raid (1:21) Elements of a Raid Patrol (3:14): Planning and Preparation for a Raid (7:14) Conducting a Raid (8:50) Actions on the Target Objective (12:03) Defending Against a Raid (14:44) and more. A new episode of Tactical Tuesdays is uploaded on the first and third Tuesdays of each mo...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Twelve: Raids - Hitting Them Where it Hurts

September 07, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss raids and their use on the the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Raids (0:53) Fundamentals of a Successful Raid (1:21) Elements of a Raid Patrol (3:14): Planning and Preparation for a Raid (7:14) Conducting a Raid (8:50) Actions on the Target Objective (12:03) Defending Against a Raid (14:44) and more. A new episode of Tactical Tuesdays is uploaded on the first and third Tuesdays of each mo...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Eleven - Patrolling: Combat, Recon and Everything in Between

August 21, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss patrolling and its use on the the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Patrol (1:00) Principles of Patrolling (3:11) Combat Patrols (4:13) Types of Combat Patrols (5:00) Elements of Combat Patrols (7:14) Reconnaissance Patrols (12:19) Types of Reconnaissance Patrols (14.26) Seven Fundamentals of Reconnaissance (20:52) Elements of Reconnaissance Patrols (23:35) Patrol Movement to Objective(s) ...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Ten - Terrain Analysis: Using Terrain to Your Advantage

August 04, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss terrain analysis and intelligence preparation of the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Terrain Analysis (1:12) OCOKA  Methodology (1:35) Observation (2:10) Fields of Fire (3:06) Cover and Concealment (4:20) Obstacles (5:33) Key Terrain (7:35) Avenues of Approach (8:40) Classification of Terrain (10:31) Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (11:06) and more. A new episode of Tactica...

Tactical Tuesday Bonus Episode One - "Tactical" Acronyms and Checklists

July 29, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

In this bonys episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss "tactical" acronyms and their impact on the MILSIM Battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: SALUTE report  (1:198) SLLS Check  (3:37) GOTWA  (5:14) LACE report  (6:54) URBAN  (8:04) SPARC  (10:26) PINPOINT  (12:13) BLAST  (13:29) METT-TC  (14:47) SOSRA  (16:24) A new episode of Tactical Tuesdays is uploaded on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.    SHOW LINKS/RESOURCES To learn more about Craig White ...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Nine - Reacting to Ambushes: Escaping the Trap

July 20, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss tactics, techniques and procedures for reacting to and defeating enemy ambushes on the MILSIM Battlefield including application of U.S. Army Battle Drills 3 & 4 as well as possible methods of detecting an ambush before your unit enters the enemy’s kill zone.  Specifically, we discuss: Battle Drill 4  (1:28) Reacting to Near Ambush (2:58) Reacting to Anti-Tank Ambush (Near) (8:39) Reacting to Far Ambush (9:09) Breaking Co...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Eight - Effective Ambushes: Hitting Them Hard and How to do it

July 06, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the effective use of ambushes on the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of an Ambush  (0:54) Reasons to Conduct Ambushes (1:20) Ambush Terminology (3:22) Tactical Elements that Conduct Ambushes (6:46) Six Essential Steps in Conducting an Ambush  (9:14) Ambush Formations (10:34) Linear Ambush (11:26) L-Shaped Ambush (12:15) V-Shaped Ambush (14:05) Organization of the Ambush (15:13) Security El...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Eight - Effective Ambushes: Hitting Them Hard and How to do it.ow to Use Them Effectively

July 06, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the effective use of ambushes on the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of an Ambush  (0:54) Reasons to Conduct Ambushes (1:20) Ambush Terminology (3:22) Tactical Elements that Conduct Ambushes (6:46) Six Essential Steps in Conducting an Ambush  (9:14) Ambush Formations (10:34) Linear Ambush (11:26) L-Shaped Ambush (12:15) V-Shaped Ambush (14:05) Organization of the Ambush (15:13) Security El...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Seven - Squad Automatic Weapons (SAWs) and Light Machine Guns (LMGs): How to Use Them Effectively

June 15, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the effective use of squad automatic weapons and light machine guns during offensive and defensive operations.  Specifically, we discuss: The Differences in SAWs and LMGs (1:02) What Makes Someone an Effective Support Gunner (5:03) Accurate Versus Precision Fire (5:52) Overmatch (7:02) Characteristics of Automatic Fire (8:47) Beaten Zone (10:51) Classification of Automatic Weapons Fire (13:15) Grazing...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Six: Reacting to Contact and Assaulting Objectives - The Train with No Brakes

June 01, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the use of MILSIM player roles,  MILSIM force structure and chain of command including how these three concepts work together.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Battle Drill (1:08) Characteristics of Battle Drill (1:35) Initiate Contact vs. React to Contact (2:46) Squad Column Formation (3:33) Decision to Make Contact (5:07) React to Contact (6:43) Decision to  Attack or Break Contact (8:44) Ba...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Six - Reacting to Contact and Assaulting Objectives: The Train with No Brakes

June 01, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the use of  Battle Drills and their employment in the MILSIM battlefield including Battle Drills 1 and 2A.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Battle Drill (1:08) Characteristics of Battle Drill (1:35) Initiate Contact vs. React to Contact (2:46) Squad Column Formation (3:33) Decision to Make Contact (5:07) React to Contact (6:43) Decision to  Attack or Break Contact (8:44) Battle Drill 2A (10:39...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Five - Force Organization and Chain of Command: Sharpening the Spear

May 18, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the use of MILSIM player roles,  MILSIM force structure and chain of command including how these three concepts work together.  Specifically, we discuss: Fire Team, Squad and Platoon Member Roles (0:58) Rifleman (1:10) Fire Team Leader (2:11) Support Gunner (3:45) Sniper/Designated Marksman (5:48) Submachine Gunner (7:31) Radiotelephone Operator (8:14) Forward Observer (8:56) Medic (9:22) Squad Lead...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Four - Radio and Other Communications: Make Them Work for You

May 04, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the use of hand and radio communications including the importance of communication on the MILSIM battlefield, hand signals, radio communications, proper radio etiquette, radio prowords, phonetic alphabet, brevity codes, SALT/SALUTE reports, LACE reports and equipment.  Specifically, we discuss: Shoot, Move and Communicate (0:51) Definition of Communications (2:15) Hand Signals (3:24) Radio Communications ...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Four: Radio and Other Communications – Make Them Work for You

May 04, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the use of hand and radio communications including the importance of communication on the MILSIM battlefield, hand signals, radio communications, proper radio etiquette, radio prowords, phonetic alphabet, brevity codes, SALT/SALUTE reports, LACE reports and equipment.  Specifically, we discuss: Shoot, Move and Communicate (0:51) Definition of Communications (2:15) Hand Signals (3:24) Radio Communications ...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Three - Fire and Maneuver: Bounding Under Fire

April 20, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the use of tactical movement and fire & maneuver at the fire team level.  In this episode, not only do we touch on the topics of tactical movement and fire and maneuver but we also discuss the structure and composition of fire teams as part of a squad, the most commonly used fire team formations, the difference between tactical movement and fire & maneuver and examples of successive and alternating bounding o...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Three - Fire and Maneuver: Bounding Under Fire

April 20, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the use of tactical movement and fire & maneuver at the fire team level.  In this episode, not only do we touch on the topics of tactical movement and fire and maneuver but we also discuss the structure and composition of fire teams as part of a squad, the most commonly used fire team formations, the difference between tactical movement and fire & maneuver and examples of successive and alternating bounding o...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Zero - It's Time to Make Ready

April 11, 2021 02:00 - 4 minutes - 3.13 MB

 EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, we introduce our podcast host, Craig White, and lay out a roadmap of military tactics, techniques and procedures that will be discussed in detail over the next several months, including but not limited to: Basic land warfare Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) Close Quarters Battle Fieldcraft Battle-Buddies Cover and concealment Fire and movement Hand, verbal and radio communications Patrolling Squad and platoon formations Squad and plato...

Tactical Tuesday Episode One - MILSIM Fieldcraft: How Things Get Done

April 11, 2021 02:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we begin our discussion regarding tactics, techniques and procedures with individual fieldcraft.  Fieldcraft is a general term to describe the individual skills each MILSIM player needs to master in order to complete his mission or tasking in the field.  They are the basic skills that make a MILSIM player effective.  In this episode, we will discuss: Combat Marksmanship (2:10) Situational Awareness (5:42) Dead Space ...

Tactical Tuesday Episode Two - MILSIM Fieldcraft: When Fieldcraft Leads to Battlecraft

April 11, 2021 02:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we finish our discussion regarding basic individual fieldcraft.  Not only do we touch on topics such as camouflage, crossing obstacles, finding and using good firing positions, stacking trees, displacement, types of direct fire and working cover but we also delve more deeply into Individual Movement Techniques (IMT).  Specifically, we discuss: Camouflage (2:16) Accurate Point  Fire (4:30) Suppressive Fire  (4:55) Ar...