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Czech soldier wearing OM-95 gas mask during CBRN training

Why You Can’t Wear a Gas Mask with a Beard

In recent years, the image of a bearded operator in full tactical gear has become something of a cultural icon. It’s rugged, commanding, and undeniably cool. But when it comes to real-world

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by Eric Sof

A joint special forces team move together out of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey Feb. 26, 2018, at Melrose Training Range, New Mexico. At Emerald Warrior, the largest joint and combined special operations exercise, U.S. Special Operations Command forces train to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict.

Shadow Warriors: A Closer Look at the U.S. Military’s Least Publicized Special Forces Unit

It is not possible to provide a definitive answer to the question of the “Military’s most secret unit,” as such information is classified and not publicly available. In a thread on Quora,

6 years ago

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USMC Reconnaissance Battalions are the eyes and ears of the Marine Divisions

The Unofficial Elite: Understanding the Classification of MARSOC Raiders

There is often confusion regarding the Marine Raiders (MARSOC Raiders) status as a Tier 1 unit. It is important to note that MARSOC Raiders are not officially designated as a Tier 1

6 years ago

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Legionnaire of French Foreign Legion brandishing his FN Minimi machine gun

The Legion’s Legalities: Understanding the Terms of a French Foreign Legion Contract

After successfully completing the selection process, you will be required to sign your first contract at the Musée de la Légion étrangère (the museum of the Foreign Legion) in Aubagne/Marseille. Before you

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Exercito Portugues substitui a espingarda automatica G3

Do soldiers ever keep a bullet for themselves?

I kept not one round but a complete magazine for myself. The purpose of this, however, wasn’t to blow my brains out if the going got too rough, but something different: Usually,

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Why all cops do the same things when they pull you over?

Officers are trained to ask simple questions and do little things hard to notice in order to determine whether you’re telling the truth and to gather evidence against you in the event

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The Illusion of Invisibility: Examining the Limitations of Military Stealth Technology

Military stealth technology, while not entirely useless, may not be as effective as the US military initially believed. During the Gulf War, the debut of US stealth technology came as a surprise

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Osama Bin Laden notorious Al-Qaeda Leader killed during the Operation Neptune Spear

The Invisible Proof: A Review of the Reasons Why Photos of Osama bin Laden’s Corpse Remain Classified

Photos of Osama bin Laden’s corpse were not publicly released for several reasons. At the time of his death, the United States was in a delicate situation, having just completed a multi-year

7 years ago

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The Role of Sniper in Modern Warfare

Sniper in modern warfare is a valuable asset. All sides of the conflict saw the value in a sniper, and no side has ever said that it is immoral or wrong in

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How much ammo does a soldier carry into battle?

Depending on the mission each soldier may carry a couple of hundred rounds of 7.62 mm for the crew-served weapons and maybe a mortar round or disposable rocket launcher. It depends. A

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Do you know why are snipers treated worse than infantry when captured?

Snipers are probably the deadliest enemy soldier out there. That’s a period to the left. From an intelligence perspective, the snipers are so valuable because they have lots of Intel to include:

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US Navy SEALs in hard firefight with ISIS militants

How much you can earn as Navy SEAL?

All members of the United States Navy are paid a monthly introductory pay rate determined by their paygrade/Navy rank. A Navy SEAL salary isn’t a top-secret. We receive a lot of questions,

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Two U.S. Navy Seals navigating through swamp during the training

A Review of the Ranking System Within the Navy SEALs

The rank structure of Navy SEALs and SEAL teams is similar to that of other military units worldwide. Like other US military branches, the US Navy uses a standardized rank system for

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