WPS FIELD GUIDE

Crash Course in Situational Awareness

Here’s something that might sound crazy coming from a guy who loves guns: if I had to choose between you carrying a firearm every...

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Why I Use a PACE Plan for Almost Everything

When I was in Ranger Battalion, I learned something that never left me. It was called a PACE plan. At the time, it was...

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Two American Heroes: The Medal of Honor at the State of the Union

The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration in the United States. It is awarded only to service members who demonstrate “conspicuous gallantry...

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Preparing for Special Operations Selection: Building the Body, Forging the Mind

If you’re preparing to enter the military—especially Special Operations—you’re probably asking yourself this question: How do I make it through without quitting like everyone...

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War Stories with John: When the Plan Works…Too Well

Some lessons are learned under fire. Others are learned when the dust settles, and you realize you just blew a hole in a perfectly...

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The Day a Spider Took Down a Squad of Rangers

I want to tell you a story. Not a heroic war story. Not a tale of danger or firefights. No. This one was stupid....

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Building the Civilian Comms Mindset

In the military, the formula was simple: shoot, move, communicate. Each piece depended on the others, but without communication, everything can fall apart. Many...

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The Three Phases of Building a Warrior

Today, I’m sharing the process I used to build warriors during my Ranger leadership days. This is important for anyone wanting to build a...

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The Fighter Mindset: What Really Matters When Everything's on the Line

How do you develop a good fighter mindset? It’s important to realize that even if you have the right guns, tactics, and fitness, you...

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Essential Kit for Long-Range Patrol: What You Need (and What to Leave Behind)

I recently geared up to teach our Introduction to Long-Range Patrol class, and I wanted to walk through the essential kit you’ll need in...

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12 Superpowers You Can Actually Buy

What if I told you there are tools out there—gear you can actually buy—that gives you superpowers? Not metaphorical ones. Real-deal, life-enhancing, force-multiplying abilities....

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Finding Your Courage

We talk a lot about training, tactics, and gunfighting, but I want to take a moment to draw a line between skill and courage....

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