VIDEO: Modern Warfare Institute’s John Spencer on Urban Warfare

This is a great video I stumbled across and is well worth your time. If you are interested in contemporary urban conflict, I suggest “Out of the Mountains” by David Kilcullen and “Gangster Warlords” by Ioan Grillo. These books overlap and were incredibly informative.

By PatriotmanPublished On: December 12, 2020Categories: Patriotman, Tactical15 Comments

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Patriotman currently ekes out a survivalist lifestyle in a suburban northeastern state as best as he can. He has varied experience in political science, public policy, biological sciences, and higher education. Proudly Catholic and an Eagle Scout, he has no military experience and thus offers a relatable perspective for the average suburban prepper who is preparing for troubled times on the horizon with less than ideal teams and in less than ideal locations. Brushbeater Store Page: http://bit.ly/BrushbeaterStore

15 Comments

Johnny Paratrooper December 12, 2020 at 08:35

Before I watch this, I wanted to comment, there is a great video by a Green Beret(Foxtrot Probably) and he gives an hour long speech on urban warfare analysis, google, and the introduction of “off the shelf” technologies to the battlefield in Syria, and how it’s used.
The speech is from like 2014-15 or so. Right before ISIS because I don’t think he mentions ISIS in the video.
- John December 12, 2020 at 14:28
  
  I don’t suppose you have a link to that video you could share with us?
  - Johnny Paratrooper December 13, 2020 at 11:40
    
    Sorry about that.
    I meant to add that I really enjoyed that video, But cannot find it anywhere.
    It was about all kinds of stuff. Like narrow armored technicals that can drive down ancient roman streets.
    And using Xbox systems to make Remote weapons.
    And how the Syrian rebels are using google maps as geospatial tools to drop drone bombs on pill boxes and down chimneys.
    - Travis December 14, 2020 at 14:19
      
      Hello, do you remember the name? I’ve found foxtrot alpha, many videos. But I am unsure.
      Thank you
John December 12, 2020 at 11:47

Random observations:
@17:05 the use of the phrase “under governed city” to describe a feral city might be of some concern to those of us who fear the development of over-governed cities as the new normal.
@27:16 “When the time comes I’m going to assume……” is reminiscent of the Patriot/militia mentality of SHTF. The idea is that when the situation presents itself it will subsequently resolve itself in some way. Both suggest that the thing to do now is prepare. Action will come later. I’m not a believer in some future SHTF scenario. My fear is that we will slowly, gradually descend into a comfortable tyranny and no one will ever rise up.
DVM December 12, 2020 at 12:55

Fantastic video brother, probably the best I’ve seen this year. Thank you
- Patriotman December 12, 2020 at 20:11
  
  Glad you enjoyed it brother! Can’t wait to spend some time with you down south again. I hope all is well with you.
Mike December 12, 2020 at 14:48

A link would be helpful
- Patriotman December 12, 2020 at 20:10
  
  Link to what?
- Steven December 14, 2020 at 13:35
  
  A lot of work was put into the presentation. However, I couldn’t finish it. The presenter has constant splurges of word dumps. It is sometimes hard to cipher his words. His mind is ahead of his words… they need to be slowed down and synced better so that the audience doesn’t spend a large portion of what should be easy listening but turns out to be having to backtrack to try to figure out what was said. Very annoying to say the least. Pace, timing, and vocal delivery need to be worked on. Awesome person and I totally respect the military BUT the communication is worthless to me. I have no tolerance to finish the video.
  - NC Scout December 14, 2020 at 13:57
    
    Wow. Complaining about something you put nothing into.
  - wwes December 14, 2020 at 16:06
    
    In regards to your comment about the presentation, when I was little I didn’t like turnips. I knew that if I wanted to get a piece of fried chicken, and maybe a piece of pie afterwards, that I had to eat the turnips anyway. I didn’t tell Mama that I wasn’t going to eat the meal because of the turnips, and I didn’t complain about them, I just ate them along with the foods I liked and was grateful to have a good homecooked meal. I also didn’t tell her that the meal needed work because I didn’t like the turnips.
    
    I was glad to see the video, and it might be very relevant for a lot of people really soon.
Wynn December 14, 2020 at 15:29

MWI has a coup of really good podcasts too….
Anonymous December 17, 2020 at 14:21

5
Anonymous December 17, 2020 at 21:20

0.5