If you get pissed off at this post, it means I'm pushing you out of your happy-go-lucky comfort zone. I'm not trying to make enemies or have a drama-fest.
I'm trying to wake people up.
So you read the Constitution and the Bible. You probably can debate the Constitution and the Founding Fathers' intent with the best of them.
You can provide the appropriate quote for any situation from the Bible and your soul is "right" with God.
That's nice. But what GOOD does it do you?
Obviously, the Bible provides spiritual comfort and guidance. With the exception of the Book of Numbers, the Bible is kind of lean on military theory.
Knowing the Constitution gives you more appreciation of the genius shown by our Founding Fathers. You know which laws are truly Constitution and those that aren't.
That's nice.
Keep on reading those, but expand your reading list significantly.
The "militia" of today is smaller, less open and more secretive than it was "back in the day." This is because government fears the possibility it could be deemed non-essential and replaced with people who actually give a damn about the USA.
Reality check: On the battlefield, you don't give one rats ass about what's in the Bible or the Constitution. You'll be too busy staying alive and delivering high-velocity death to tyrants to thank God for His love or the Founding Fathers for giving you the right to purchase the weapon of your choice to defend your God and freedom.
Shoot, move and communicate become your mantra.
Military tactics and techniques change constantly.
In 1914, "going over the top" to charge machineguns was considered a viable tactic.
In 1939, "blitzkrieg" was the "ultimate" in warfare.
In 1945, the Soviet "echelon" tactics (based on blitzkrieg) were the threat to face.
Now the emphasis is on small-unit, URBAN tactics (not surprising, given our involvement in Afghanistan/Iraq).
What have YOU done to keep up intellectually?
Reading the Bible will help keep your soul "in right" with God, but it won't help you on a battlefield. Knowing the Constitution isn't going to save you either.
Being knowledgable of CURRENT tactics and techniques is a part of staying alive.
Back in the day, we studied the echelon tactics as best we could, pored through magazines to learn weaknesses we could exploit.
Here is a link to various field manuals. Army Field Manuals
What should you study?
Most "groups" I'm familiar with envision themselves filling a "hit and run" role. Some see grandiosely envision themselves as "nucleus" groups. That is, when TSHTF, they feel patriots will rush to them, join up, eager to follow orders.
Either way, review what you percieve your mission to be, and then refresh your knowledge on what you THINK you know. Some of the "new recruits" will be veterans. Given this day and age, you might find yourselves being looked at by some 19-year old who did a tour in Afghanistan. If you're using 19--something training, he's going to spot it and walk the hell away. Nobody wants to hang with incompetents.
After you've reviewed and relearned the MODERN way of making war (or coupled new techniques to old ideas), you need to expand your thinking.
Defensive doesn't work. Hiding doesn't help. To be effective when tyranny comes out to play, you have to be in their faces. You have to be OFFENSIVE.
If you've trained/prepared/considered hit and run raids like Victor Charlie did in Vietnam, that's a good start. When you go offensive, you will need more than basic skills.
Most groups figure to live in the woods.
But the fight is in the cities. Imagine the outcome if you've trained exclusively for woodland fighting and all of a sudden find yourself thinking you're going to take a town.
Casualties galore.
LEARN from the manuals. Apply new knowledge. While training, don't be ashamed to experiment. Use what works and discard what doesn't. DO NOT take manuals as "holy writ," for techniques and tactics change rapidly. Manuals only give you a basic idea. They are NOT a replacement for experience.
Once you've mastered/remastered the skills needed for your outfit to win, learn more. Start thinking offensively and learn how to fight better.
As inspirational as the Bible and Constitution are, you won't find the answers HOW to restore tyranny in them.
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