You would do daytime iterations to prepare for that evenings nighttime iterations. DJ: Stop playing paintball. DJ: I think a bunch of that is generational. If you live like that, chances all of your friends are going to live like that. Hawaii and Washington state when surf was flat and the snow was sh*t. I got a honu (sea turtle) on my lower calf when I was 16. My dad, because he could beat the brakes off your dad. You can teach anybody to go through a door, but theyre not going to understand fully why theyre going through that door and what it took to get them to go through that door the way theyre doing it. When you look at it, its all the little small things, and we looked at training that way. Weird things happen at night and I need to know how to diagnose and fix all of my equipment. Theres no down side to being able to make a well-placed shot at night, on NODs effectively and quickly without putting out a light signature, even an IR laser. It opens up a whole new possibility. GBRS Group: When we would set up training, who was in charge of it? The guys who wanted nothing but to be a Green Beret, Ranger, SEAL, name it, and had it taken from them in an injury or they got to an organization who let them down. Principles remain the same, tactics evolve. Survival Magazine is a site for people interested in Survival & Prepper Information. We had to strip away everything else that didnt matter and do things that make you good at CQB and one of those skillsets is shooting. If his side of the story is even remotely accurate, GBRS can get fucked. That beret, pin, or hat doesnt make you anything. Find a coach who has the experience base you wish you had, and then validate him by asking other people who know him personally. Thats all we did. Digging into the history of combat footwear, for years those engaged in combat looked outside traditional military supply lines for anything that would give them an advantage. We want to help the people who are still in the fight, in order to save as many lives as we can. In the dark, you dont get to look at your hands, so a reload has to be the same every time. I noticed the GBRS guys posted a new video on YouTube yesterday and Slade Cutrer was missing. Theyre the ones who could say what would be really cool with night vision is you could stop with the green stuff and make it white because it doesnt give me eye strain and shows better contrast.. The repetitions matter. The world has watched how the United States has done business for the last 20 years, and we dont want to fall into complacency. As the saying goes, learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist. Lets be honest, Night Vision feels like a superpower. If one of your tubes gets knocked out of focus, you should be able to fix it in one swipe. If the ambient light is just a few degrees brighter than inside a building, someone standing outside is going to be backlit. The last thing the teams need is another 89% all-in-dude. They thought they made it, and got lazy, then 9/11 happened and we saw the military tighten up again. But now were seeing that operational shift again. I feel like his story would be dope. Fusion (NV + thermal)Ear pro mounted to helmet or under? If you have to stop and get a white light out to do anything, then you dont know how to use them. Instead, we observe before we make any suggestions. Four-Tube White Phosphor If you dont train, you arent anything. The Art of War, that entire book can be summed up in one phrase: you must train. I thought I was going to be a Navy SEAL forever, but I had to leave eventually. As the war progressed, more senior veterans brought real knowledge to tactical gear companies. For someone who has never been in the military, what does that look like? Single tube night vision isn't part of the conversation because of the total lack of situational awareness. Under, officers and army dudes wear them on their helmets. When youre with other people, your head has to be able to spin and see where theyre at. GBRS Group: When someone does not understand the true light-ing conditions around themselves. Not everyone in the military does this. At any moment we could have been called upon to pull off a difficult mission, and if asked, should be able to respond with a yes. They dont have that expertise. If those were actual 5.56 rounds hitting the wall, would they be dead? DJ: Stop playing paintball. I dont want to see another ticker on the news. When youre with other people, your head has to be able to spin and see where theyre at. Shark on my right calf, which has been covered up. Luckily for me, all the shit that I went through, all of my friends have been through it too. Digging into the history of combat footwear, for years those engaged in combat looked outside traditional military supply lines for anything that would give them an advantage. But now were seeing that operational shift again. Principles remain the same, tactics evolve. Favorite Quote: How far are you willing to go? If theres condensation on Night Vision, and you walk into a dust cloud, it can quickly turn into mud. WP 4 tubes (GPNVG-18)Ear pro mounted to helmet or under? What skills that you train during the daytime can you translate into night vision? If theres condensation on Night Vision, and you walk into a dust cloud, it can quickly turn into mud. An old maxim of creativity is to take two things that arent normally seen together and combine them in a way that brings out new qualities in both. And the training is definitely experiential since its so new to so many. Where did you learn to skate? We didnt do anything else, no real hobbies, except what made us better. Shooting doesnt. Weve seen it time and time again. Thats all we did. Why would you want to look through one tube, and line it up with a smaller tube while shooting at night with people moving around you? We do stuff that people dont normally do with night vision. Yeah they were the guys pushing the whole "Loyalty over Integrity" shit. For some people Night Vision is a novelty, for others, its for their job. If one of your tubes gets knocked out of focus, you should be able to fix it in one swipe. We can consult on procurement. If you dont know that, youre going to walk into that room blind. Youll see guys with paint up and down their legs. If you live like that, chances all of your friends are going to live like that. Typical dual tubes have 40 degrees, where 4-tube night vision has 97 degrees. What I see from that shot on the inside of your thigh is nine months of physical therapy if you ever make it back. For all the times weve heard someone talk the talk on fundamentals, its refreshing to see that GBRS Group can pull them off, without a hitch, only to explore new options once the foundation is secure. Theyll think that they are in the dark, but they are not. Farther than you.Recommended reading list: The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle, Legacy by James KerrFavorite skate shop: Tribe Sk8zWhere did you learn to skate? In the SEAL teams, the guys that wanted to be there were the ones giving it their all. Shark on my right calf, which has been covered up. Choice night vision? For those concerned about Civil Unrest, if you were planning on buying night vision to save your life, Id say save your money and your time. of extreme sports and practicing a skill until it becomes performance on demand. What are the differences between using night vision solo versus in a group? We can consult on procurement. The person wearing NODs has to be very good at going from looking through the tubes, to looking underneath and around them. Stop playing paintball, because you can tell when someone is treating every run like it is real. For all the times weve heard someone talk the talk on fundamentals, its refreshing to see that GBRS Group can pull them off, without a hitch, only to explore new options once the foundation is secure. So its no longer a short list of two or three really good instructors. We flew to a target, or drove there, or walked in, and did CQB once we got there. We look at ourselves as facilitators, not dictators. Why wouldnt you want to own it. Age: 36 Their silhouette is going to show. My dad, because he could beat the brakes off your dad. If those were actual 5.56 rounds hitting the wall, would they be dead? When we do live firearm training under night vision, we do a 1 to 2 ratio of instructors to students on the firing line. We like to show what we believe to be the most efficient and best practices. When have you seen Night Vision become a Hindrance? I see 20 minutes of emergency medical treatment that could have been avoided if you had not exposed that thigh. GBRS Group: For Veterans, I have to say thank you. We flew to a target, or drove there, or walked in, and did CQB once we got there. If one of your tubes gets knocked out of focus, you should be able to fix it in one swipe. A basic Special Operations veteran knows so much more than what was common a few years ago. If a Police or SWAT team was looking at getting Night Vision Capable, how would you recommend they do it? If you have to stop and get a white light out to do anything, then you dont know how to use them. Why are we playing paintball? We started GBRS Group because the vast majority of experience got washed away too early when too many guys got killed or got hurt and had to step down. It gets really dangerous when do- ing things like breaching or skydiving, or riding a dirt bike under night vision. It gives me more options. We provide insight and development assistance to companies who serve end-user equipment needs, in addition to marketing strategy, entertainment consulting, and content production. When alone, you see all the angles you wish you had a buddy to cover. If you could just get everyone in this country who owns a weapon to know the condition of that weapon is 24 hours a day, wed be better. Even after the sun goes down you can still go out and enjoy the outdoors. Ear pro mounted to helmet or under? Now theres a large pool of experience, and it creates the opportunity for end-users, but not many experts. What lesson have you learned that you would want to pass on to those using night vision? The world is exploring what EDC means, especially in the wake of Civil Unrest and changes in policing. So its no longer a short list of two or three really good instructors. When my wife first put on night vision and looked up at the stars, she cried. Theres always someone better than you, whos working harder than you, who more naturally gifted than you are, whos smarter than you are, whos faster, whos younger, who doesnt get hurt as easily as you do anymore, whos more serious about this than you are, who will not have that drink, who will not eat that whatever. In other words, GBRS teaches everything but open water scuba. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. Slade was one of their founders. My dad, because he could beat the brakes off your dad. There is one chemicalthat can be thanked entirely for life on Earth; Water. Powerful must-watch video from the BBC looking at Russian propaganda about the Azov Regiment are they Nazis? Favorite skate shop: Tribe Sk8z . Can you tell us more? Even if you have the right gear it doesnt matter if command will not let you do it anyway. Weird things happen at night and I need to know how to diagnose and fix all of my equipment. By breaking down complex maneuvers into parts, each one can be individually assessed and optimized for when it counts. We had to strip away everything else that didnt matter and do things that make you good at CQB and one of those skillsets is shooting. On the other side, you can see really well through a Woodline with thermals. How did you approach training in the SEAL teams? 240k Followers, 491 Following, 413 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from GBRS GROUP (@gbrsgroup) gbrsgroup. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. . We like to show what we believe to be the most efficient and best practices. But now were seeing that operational shift again. Favorite skate shop: Tribe Sk8z If the ambient light is just a few degrees brighter than inside a building, someone standing outside is going to be backlit. Has your methodology of training changed since leaving the Military? If your battery goes out you need to be able to do a one-handed battery swap. Why wouldnt you want to own it. Why would you want to look through one tube, and line it up with a smaller tube while shooting at night with people moving around you? They thought they made it, and got lazy, then 9/11 happened and we saw the military tighten up again. Skate shoes brought something otherwise overlooked to the table: dexterity and silence, both of which are sought after by those who operate mostly at night. Also on Instagram as specops_archive. Another soldier killed overseas or another police officer shot. You have to surround yourself with people whos goals are aligned and are either struggling with the same stuff or have been before. You always need ear pro and comms, and its nice to take your helmet off when able.EDC: Custom TXC Holsters X1:Pro GBRS Variant, Agency Arms Sig P320 X-Carry, Name: B. Cole FacklerIG: @therealphattyAge: 36Favorite quotes: Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston ChurchillFavorite skate shop: Tribe Sk8zWhere did you learn to skate? What are things that you can do with night vision that you cannot do with Thermals? DJ: I think a bunch of that is generational. Product/service. Custom TXC Holsters X1:Pro GBRS Variant, Agency Arms Sig P320 X-Carry, Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill, O2 Tactical TR2 Tactical Mask Respirator Review, Reconnaissance: Training with Guerrilla Mentor, The Final Weapon The Importance of Survival Training, Insider Look at Ukrainian workshop where they are working on some of the Captured Russian Vehicles, Ukraine Is Salvaging Russian Tank Machine Guns, Must See Video One of the most Shocking How War Videos weve seen from the Invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine seeks security guarantees stronger than NATOs, outlines other terms for peace deal with Russia. You would do daytime iterations to prepare for that evenings nighttime iterations. On the law enforcement side, unless your ROEs will let you do CQB under Night Vision, its better to spend the money other places. Its better to be excellent with white light, than be okay with night vision. There are a lot of people out there that can teach hard skills. None in particular; Jeremy McGrath and Vietnam-era SEALs would be the closest thing. Often we get a request for training, and when they show us the equipment they just bought, we have to tell them that they are not going to be able to do what theyre asking for with what they have. There needs to be a connection to reality. Why would you want to look through one tube, and line it up with a smaller tube while shooting at night with people moving around you? The mastery level is not just teaching tactics or techniques, but truly understanding why we teach that technique. SEALs are either chill as fuck and absolute bros, or the most toxic pieces of shit imaginable. If you dont train, you arent anything. What I see from that shot on the inside of your thigh is nine months of physical therapy if you ever make it back. The repetitions matter. We didnt do anything else, no real hobbies, except what made us better. The mastery level is not just teaching tactics or techniques, but truly understanding why we teach that technique. PLEASE go Subscribe to there content at@GBRS Group & @Slade P.S even tho SLADE isn't apart of GBRS he's still in the video & has helped make GBRS so he deser. Follow. In contrast, theyre masters of the fundamentals, especially those that relate to night vision and close-quarters combat. GBRS Group: We are a Tier 1 tactical training and brand consulting company focused on providing training and equipment to end-users in military, federal, state, and local special operations units. Press J to jump to the feed. GBRS Group: The only additional thing you should be dealing with is the night vision itself. The idea of combining these things didnt start with engi- neers alone but included end-users. What are the differences between using night vision solo versus in a group? We had to strip away everything else that didnt matter and do things that make you good at CQB and one of those skillsets is shooting. 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