Interesting video. I carried out OPs as part of my job in the military for over 20 years. A few points (not criticisms) based on my experience for info; 1. If you're there to provide early warning, it's a Standing Patrol rather than an OP. 2. An OP is there to observe a target, gather information and pass it back to HQ. Established comms are essential. 3. Generally OPs are in position for several days, so you need to think about food, water, shelter, rest, rotation of duties, sanitation etc. 4. You need to camouflage your position to some degree, your background is open. A hostile force could approach from any angle. 5. Scouts wouldn't normally leave an OP, for risk of compromise. If you have to send people forward to confirm information, it's called a Close Target Recce (CTR). This is a skill/drill in itself. 6. You can't man an OP on your own, you need someone to provide protection. In the military we do it with six guys, 3 in the OP and 3 in the LUP to the rear. There may be slight differences in SOPs over in the States.
Same, 25 years of doing this (but for the US). Yeah we (US) use OPs as both, they can provide early warning and are not necessarily tied to an NAI and PIR(s) for that purpose. We would run two man for a limited period (very limited) but 4-5 from a scout team is the norm. Adapting it for “normal” people is tough, necking it down to something a two (or even one) man can take on is where the value is. Plenty of other info from doctrine and experience that informs the how to for the taxpayer funded orgs, the graduate level work is adapting it to regular folk, adapting it while still maintaining sound tactical practices. Security (as you know all too well) is the ultimate challenge for these use cases.
@ roger, and to realistically achieve security you need at least three people. We don’t have early warning as an OP task, that’s called a Standing Patrol in the UK. More ‘just in case’ than collecting and reporting information about a specified target.
The beauty and the challenge of Reconnaissance is the ever changing defined area/ site, you will move with the dynamic shift of activity and increased threat/ risk assessments and their subsequent adaptation and maneuver in their range/ region of influence.
I've debated doing a series like this myself. May you be blessed in the algothrim. If it isn't a product or gear sales video, few seem to care about the practical aspect.
Good video Jay another good point near wear black an never to close to paths when I went thru scout school they use to teach un never get up too close to a tree as it doesn't look natural thank brother for sharing
The homelessness aspect is seldom spoken about when discussing the reality of operating in the woods. People will be very surprised that their prized “bugout” location already has inhabitants.
@@TexasSurplusPro yeah your absolutely right. I've been trying to get people to really think about the reality of the possible threat we could see from the homeless, vagabonds, and gang elements. These will become your future marauders when things go down.
Fun video... As a long time retired light armored recce guy.. I have done a lot of ops and op training ...a good op is also defensible ... you need a target and method of reporting to higher ... never have an OP on a lone or outstanding feature.. or a crest ... never leave in day light always under the cover of darkness... you need to make drawing of the main areas around your target .. setup RV to get to and regroup if the OP is breached ... plan another alternate OP site...
In Steubenville thugs and druggies were using Union Cemetery and the trail system to Beatty Park to ingress/egress. Whenever I went hiking thru there, I'm always strapped with something with at least 18rds. Plus extras 😂
Interesting video. I carried out OPs as part of my job in the military for over 20 years. A few points (not criticisms) based on my experience for info;
1. If you're there to provide early warning, it's a Standing Patrol rather than an OP.
2. An OP is there to observe a target, gather information and pass it back to HQ. Established comms are essential.
3. Generally OPs are in position for several days, so you need to think about food, water, shelter, rest, rotation of duties, sanitation etc.
4. You need to camouflage your position to some degree, your background is open. A hostile force could approach from any angle.
5. Scouts wouldn't normally leave an OP, for risk of compromise. If you have to send people forward to confirm information, it's called a Close Target Recce (CTR). This is a skill/drill in itself.
6. You can't man an OP on your own, you need someone to provide protection. In the military we do it with six guys, 3 in the OP and 3 in the LUP to the rear.
There may be slight differences in SOPs over in the States.
Any good books to read
@@user-tw8ov to be honest none of my training was done via reading, it was practical instruction on military courses, then carried out on operations.
@@PreparedPathfinder can you make vids for us like ctr,battle drills, stalking,recon tactics,and any other
Same, 25 years of doing this (but for the US). Yeah we (US) use OPs as both, they can provide early warning and are not necessarily tied to an NAI and PIR(s) for that purpose. We would run two man for a limited period (very limited) but 4-5 from a scout team is the norm. Adapting it for “normal” people is tough, necking it down to something a two (or even one) man can take on is where the value is. Plenty of other info from doctrine and experience that informs the how to for the taxpayer funded orgs, the graduate level work is adapting it to regular folk, adapting it while still maintaining sound tactical practices. Security (as you know all too well) is the ultimate challenge for these use cases.
@ roger, and to realistically achieve security you need at least three people.
We don’t have early warning as an OP task, that’s called a Standing Patrol in the UK. More ‘just in case’ than collecting and reporting information about a specified target.
You're absolutely way too close to that trail intersection..
The beauty and the challenge of Reconnaissance is the ever changing defined area/ site, you will move with the dynamic shift of activity and increased threat/ risk assessments and their subsequent adaptation and maneuver in their range/ region of influence.
Cheat sheet for the salute report is a good idea
Awesome video Jay. Thank you for sharing.
I've debated doing a series like this myself. May you be blessed in the algothrim. If it isn't a product or gear sales video, few seem to care about the practical aspect.
Good video Jay another good point near wear black an never to close to paths when I went thru scout school they use to teach un never get up too close to a tree as it doesn't look natural thank brother for sharing
Great video as always!!
Great content Brother 👍🏽
Thanks for the video, Jay.
The homelessness aspect is seldom spoken about when discussing the reality of operating in the woods. People will be very surprised that their prized “bugout” location already has inhabitants.
For real!
It’s common here in Maine. I’ll often be several miles into the backcountry and stumble across a meth camp.
Guess it’s a training opportunity.
@@TexasSurplusPro yeah your absolutely right. I've been trying to get people to really think about the reality of the possible threat we could see from the homeless, vagabonds, and gang elements. These will become your future marauders when things go down.
Fun video... As a long time retired light armored recce guy.. I have done a lot of ops and op training ...a good op is also defensible ... you need a target and method of reporting to higher ... never have an OP on a lone or outstanding feature.. or a crest ... never leave in day light always under the cover of darkness... you need to make drawing of the main areas around your target .. setup RV to get to and regroup if the OP is breached ... plan another alternate OP site...
In Steubenville thugs and druggies were using Union Cemetery and the trail system to Beatty Park to ingress/egress. Whenever I went hiking thru there, I'm always strapped with something with at least 18rds. Plus extras 😂
Yea I hear that place is nuts
@muddybranch1678 Its seen better days about 50yrs ago before the mills shutdown. 🏴☠️
@@RedDevil5081 yea I live in Youngstown trust me I totally understand my friend
@muddybranch1678 I'm originally from Salem. Be safe fellow Buckeye!
@@RedDevil5081 ok I like Salem I take the Harley's there in the summer nice ride,hey you to man take it easy
They're out there burying bodies
Would have been way better to be in tan this time of year
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