Monthly Archives: April 2012

My Local Fusion Center: The Waffle House

Posted on 30/04/2012 by Treaded

Sounds silly as hell, right?  Let me explain.  Every small town has some kind of rinky-dink little coffee shop or restaurant where folks gather.  In the area I’m living in now just north about ten miles is a small city … Continue reading →

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The Ground Where I Stand: Determining the AO

Posted on 28/04/2012 by Treaded

The Operational Area (AO) for our purposes is going to be the area we primarily defend PLUS areas of interest connected to it.  An Area defense is a defense that encompasses just that – an area.  A point defense for … Continue reading →

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Start Here.

Posted on 25/04/2012 by Treaded

Practical and Tactical SHTF Thinking and Planning For Rural Communities. No clue where to start?  Well, everyone starts somewhere.  And it’s not as important as where you start as the fact you start – NOW.   The first thing I want … Continue reading →

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Defending Static Positions in a Survival Setting

Posted on 20/04/2012 by Treaded

From Rawles Survivalblog.  Defending Static Positions in a Survival Setting JWR asks the question: In a world without advanced medical care or even antibiotics available, who in their right minds would risk repeated attacks on a resilient target? I would … Continue reading →

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