Category: JC Dodge

Last year I decided to get with the times and see if I could come up with alternative charging means to recharge not only my AA’s and CR123’s, but also my 9 Volt batteries for my laser range finder and heat (game) detector. My FLIR 24 which has an internal battery and recharges via micro USB also needed a way to get a boost in the field.

“Battle Bars”, A Compact, Energy Packed Ration For The Survivalist

by JC Dodge | Mar 8, 2019 | 7 |

My Wife told me a while back that a Veteran friend of hers was starting a company with his Brother, and that they made protein bars.

An Updated “Jed Eckert” Rifle

by JC Dodge | Feb 27, 2019 | 13 |

As a teenager I remember watching “Red Dawn” the first time and thinking, “WOW, that’s all they had to choose from in a gun shop?”

Heads Up! Upgrading Your PASGT Kevlar Helmet Suspension System

by JC Dodge | Feb 13, 2019 | 3 |

What I can tell you is that this system is as comfortable as the suspension system that came in my ACH helmet.

Common Infantry Tasks Testing-The Level 2/3/4 Requirements Applied To Survivalists

by JC Dodge | Feb 1, 2019 | 0 |

Today we’re gonna discuss some of the tactically, applicable Survivalist skills you need to be at least familiar with, if not show some competence in if you are in any level of leadership in your group.

Common Infantry Tasks Testing-The Basic Requirements Applied To Survivalists

by JC Dodge | Jan 27, 2019 | 2 |

I have selected what I believe are the realistic tasks that a Survivalist who mean to go into harms way should have a basic understanding of, if not at least a basic proficiency in.

Common Tasks Testing, The Army’s “Everybody” Requirement

by JC Dodge | Jan 24, 2019 | 2 |

For a number of years now, I have concentrated most of my class time on the Rural Buddy Team Essentials Course (RBTEC), because the Buddy Team is not only the core building block of any martial/defensive group, but is also what I believe is the most realistic, when it comes to how many people you will have to work with.