The Six Laws of Survival: Strategies For Beating the Worst Case Scenario

For those who can and who have the strength of God’s grace within them...

Rule 1; Defend, feed, clothe and shelter those whom cannot fend for themselves.

Rule 2; Bring the Word of God to those who are lacking.

Rule 3; Be a beacon of hope

Rule 4; Take the right next step

Subset to Rule 1; should you be in a situation where you need to defend...do so without malice in your heart. Kill mercifully and quickly. Show mercy where mercy is asked.

You are seeing things as I am. At this time we have one of the most experienced Armed Forces in our history. I agree completely that Green Berets are specially developed for just what you’re talking about. Developing an irregular force to fight a guerrilla war.

I believe that there are enough men and boys that are sufficiently proficient with small arms to be trained as a fighting force. I also believe that the families of these men and boys would be supportive and provide the necessary intelligence to be a very active guerilla force. Something along the Swiss book called “total resistance”.

You are seeing things as I am. At this time we have one of the most experienced Armed Forces in our history.

Nope. They're getting out, pulling the pin, and turning their backs on the political leadership that betrayed them. Which is not to say that if the American military is rebuilt that many won't come back; many loved their jobs and believed in the purpose for which they were sent. But if they do come back, many will still be very suspicious- and some will remain particularly bitter.

I agree completely that Green Berets are specially developed for just what youâ€™re talking about. Developing an irregular force to fight a guerrilla war.

SF personnel call it *going operational*. Not only doing some routine or make-work Special Operations Command tasking, but doing the particular blend of military training and leadership by example that American Special Forces has honed to a fine working practical edge. And if it has to be utilized against a domestic enemy to the Constitution rather than a foreign foe; no matter. It's all in the oath we swore.

Von Dach's work [on .pdf, *here*] is among those on the required reading list at Ft Bragg. But there are more recent Swiss offerings as well, especially if you are proficient in languages other than English, which was part of the point about Special Forces.

And you might find an earlier FReeppost and response thread *here* to be of interest as well, in particular the second page of responses *here*.

I actually meant by combat experienced armed forces that includes those that are in the civilian populace. You never forget training, it has to be kept up but it’s not like starting over.

Kind of like my dad showing me how to field strip an M-1, M-14 and a .45.

I haven’t stripped down an M-1 but I think in a pinch I could still do it blindfolded. Hahahaha.

I haven't stripped down an M-1 but I think in a pinch I could still do it blindfolded. Hahahaha.

Just the point. A Special Forces A team [Operational Detatchment Alpha, or ODA] includes the light weapons specialists who'll give you the refresher training on how to use that old Garand and keep it running, at least until you can pick up something for which a former enemy has no further use...and which,thereby, you have a never-ending source of ammunition. Or, if things are slow, your SF radio team and S4 can arrange for an airdrop of all sorts of useful toys, along with chow, and a resupply for the medics' M5 medical kits.

If you can't still do it, it might be a good time to refresh your skills. One of these days, you might be the one who has to be the instructor.

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