I’d assume that hour long videos like this aren’t the most popular for the widest audience of this channel, but this stuff is invaluable information for free.
@@mrdrebin123I'm sure Russian military leaders are scouring Garand Thumb videos for the enemies secrets. It's not like they can find FMs and TTPs all over the internet or get them from the dozens of spies they likely have in all levels of government.
@@mrdrebin123 You'd have a point if they were talking abut what they were actually in Ukraine for. I'm not sure how often sniper teams get called up for trench assaults, but I thought it was pretty obvious GT and crew had them talking abut trench assaults and showing off an assault pack to maintain OPSEC and not actually give away any valuable information on what they were actually doing there.
Surreal it's happening at all. You probably could also find Poles, Sweeds, Finns and Francais and German operator with an ease these days. No russia is not fighting collective Europe once again it's just a way of help to Ukraine and that's it
Quick Summary: 1. Kit a. Body Armor and Side Plates due to artillery. b. Lots of Admin and Dump Pouches. c. Microfiber cleaning cloth for Optics fogging up. d. Foam padding for protecting NODs, i.e. night vision devices aka NVDs. e. At least 2 fragmentation grenades and smoke grenades for trench warfare carried on person. 2. Drones a. Defensive positions need top cover with heavy reinforcement and netting to prevent drones from flying in. b. Offensive assaults need to immediately seek concealment under brush if in the vicinity of a drone. Retreat immediately if spotted to avoid artillery strike. c. Old school shotguns with bird-shot to shoot down any drones. 3. Mines a. Single file patrol formation for the mine threat. b. Spacing 5 to 10 meters apart to mitigate threat of exploding ordnance. c. Look down for un-buried mines and up for drones. d. Use rigid stick to detect tripwires in a cross, i.e. up down side to side, movement 4. Trench Fighting (it's back) a. Assault by closing with the enemy quickly, i.e. run, and using fire superiority by blasting everything in sight using up all your magazine's ammo. b. One group assaults and the other provides suppressive fire when assaulting a trench. c. Cover corner, throw grenade, and then approach corners. d. Trenches booby-trapped with radio detonators (so use Thor jammer). e. Don't risk taking prisoners due to conscripts having no valuable intel in trenches; take prisoners for intel if able. f. Safety rounds, i.e. shoot any enemy body you see to make sure they are dead. Russian are playing dead then throwing grenades. g. Speed, surprise, aggression. 5. Weapon Setups a. 308 for rifle. b. Optics for short and long distances. c. Don't use lasers designator to avoid being shot at by a tank. d. Night vision and thermal absolutely essential for fighting at night. "If you don't have night vision, you are phocked." 6. General Advice: a. Enemy quality varies tremendously. b. Enemy probing to locate your position with conscripts then followed by enemy artillery fire or highly trained SVR in gillie suits. c. Tape up camera lens so not visible to IR detection and subsequent tank fire on your person. d. Use ponchos to view any electronics due to IR signature and subsequent tank fire on your person. e. Aperture detection, i.e. cover up the end of your optic with tape so only a small slit (so a sniper doesn't shoot you or a computer shoots a laser in your eye) with the Killflash Anti-Reflection Devices" product. 7. Artillery a. Heavily used and detected with sound signatures. b. Fragmentation consistency is poor compared to Western rounds. c. Get prone immediately if hit with artillery, i.e. hit the deck, (by wearing knee and elbow pads that allow you to drop immediately and repeatedly). d. Constantly look down (for mines), then up (for drones), and around (to remember the nearest piece of cover in the event of artillery). 8. Words of Wisdom a. Get trained and take the training seriously. b. Basic training ensures survival. I also would recommend "Vietnam Primer" by Col. David Hackworth and "How to Avoid Being Killed in a War Zone" by Rosie Garthwaite (who is former British military). archive.org/stream/Vietnam_Primer_Lessons_Learned/Vietnam_Primer_Lessons_Learned_djvu.txt ruclips.net/video/6gmn2sBHllE/видео.htmlfeature=shared www.amazon.com/How-Avoid-Being-Killed-Zone/dp/1608195856Also, check out the "Can You Survive This Podcast" interview of Kris "Tanto" Paronto. ruclips.net/video/SDe3peOFyqA/видео.htmlfeature=shared. See also Civ Div "How to SURVIVE in War". ruclips.net/video/Aj7aufhLfWA/видео.htmlfeature=shared PS: Check out the Russian guide to surviving the war in Ukraine. The Russian guide is current and has good content despite the over the top propaganda for the invasion. lethalmindsjournal.substack.com/p/i-live-i-fight-i-win-rules-of-life
The Russian guide was a fascinating read. I noticed they didn't have much advice in regards to drones though, probably a good thing they haven't figured out an answer yet. Thanks for sharing.
@@johncalabria1607 The Russians have come up with a jammer like the US Thor jammer. Pretty much an essential piece of kit now just like night vision. FYI: I might have known one of the writers A. Rasumov.
" e. Don't risk taking prisoners due to conscripts having no valuable intel in trenches;" вообще-то это называется военное преступление и должно расследоваться и наказываться любой страной. Эти наемники сами себе на статью наговаривают.
@@ГринГринТари I agree. Someone should definitely look into the multiple videos of Russians shooting surrendering soldiers. I can understand the hesitancy on both sides to take prisoners, but actively shooting surrendering prisoners is wrong. They’re not advocating for that, they’re saying don’t go out of your way to take prisoners.
Former German soldier here (2009-2021). We've been trained for classical frontline and trench warfare a lot. Most of the manuals were still from WW II and had been slightly changed. I have to be honest that I often ranted with other comrades about how "useless" it felt to learn all of this because "nobody fights like this anymore" (too much focus on the war on terror asymmetrical warfare). Got proven wrong on that one. Strangely enough though I still remember everything by heart from what they've told us. Stay safe out there guys!
"Most of the manuals were still from WW II and had been slightly changed." so you lot, having been smashed by the two most powerful nations on earth havent learnt anything then !
It’s striking how basic the tactics are. “Dudes are pulling humvees straight up to the trenches.” “If we see a drone, we get in some bushes. If we can’t ID it, we try and shoot it.” “We have radios, but it varies how much we actually use them.” It really does just come down to training combined with giant brass balls and some luck
This guy wasn't really fighting clearly, because if he did he wouldn't be so neutral or naive, because it is hell. He probably did some light work and nothing else. No merc was sent into "real" fights
@@vitaliyred622for real. They know if word gets out from mercs that they are being thrown into meat grinder no one will come. Mercenaries have the luxury of not having to blindly follow a superiors orders and march into hell. They can literally pick their battles. After all they are doing it for money and there's no use in money if you're dead. They are probably being used as second line support troops or the ones who go after the meat grinder and mop up any resistance.
52:00 For those that havent read Art of War, this is actually something that is mentioned. Leaving the enemy an escape route often results in the enemy leaving, but if you trap them then, as they said in the video, you're locked into a fight to the death. Its like one of the only things I remember from that book.
As a drone pilot, I would like to emphasize what he said around 20:00. FPV drones are REALLY fast. Some of them can fly over 150 km/h without any issues and are capable of carrying deadly payloads with that speed.
I am an NVG tech and these guys are 100% correct. Phones use the Infared light for a couple of reasons including seeing your face in the dark. Through NVGs you can see peoples phones very clearly in pockets and under other pieces of clothing, it is extremely bright. I also recommend taking very good care of your NVGs, there are a bunch of different ways to create faults in your intensifier or cause any misalignment. I am sure you can find a declass publication describing different intensifier damage and how to identify it. Also take time to ensure everything is adjusted, especially your collimation. I love when people know exactly what they are talking about and Garand Thumb never misses.
So question for you then, if phones are so easily visible under NVG's, what's a good way to actually conceal that, so your phone doesn't give you away? And is it an issue with those chest phone mounts when you're under NVG's?
Before Learning this stuff, How about we learn about WHO the actual “BAD GUYS “ are.. Seems pretty obvious that ZALENSKY and his Uber ALLIES are NOT on the correct side of History.. In Fact, Zelensky is the Deadliest Threat to Western Civilization than anyone else I Can Think Of (Aside From Obama, Proxy Biden, Brussels/ CIA and the DNC)
What you men provided for us today is absolutely invaluable. To get this type of training would cost thousands of dollars or possibly your life. Sincerest thanks to everyone involved. God be with you.
The future is field programmable wepons guidance chip drones, no thermal, electric models that don't need radar or satellite, has on board compass to auto correct if blown off coarse. Goes up 600m, 3200m 130 S.E., downn 720m, deploys at fate and time or has on board facial recog, night visi.on, stored and programs with suppressed rifle, goes somewhere else after mission, can do a series of missions, solar powered recharge, sleep mode motion activated on deployment
If the USA government ever wanted to put out an “preparedness for invasion of mainland at home” manual or how to- what better way to tell its populace/citizens how to prepare adequately. It makes you wonder if @garanddaddy is a CIA asset and they’re using him to spread this information to prep us all
I've been lurking this channel since you were giving yourself Garand Thumb and have always truly appreciated the content. This is one of the most visceral, valuable videos this channel has ever put out. Thank you guys for doing what you do.
In my 8 yrs in the infantry (88-96) I went from trench and bunker assaults to air assault maneuver warfare to COIN operations. Now it's back to trenches, with the added spice of drones! This was a fascinating presentation.
@@davebarber9510all the BB gun stuff is gun but as you know well, it's skills mixed with discipline, grit and determination you need, pulling that all off when cold, tired, hungry and scared. Airsoft doesn't prepare you for that.
No kidding! Aside from seeing “saving private Ryan “ and such I have had the privilege of living a long life absolutely devoid of any sort of violence. We are blessed here on the home front.
Trench warfare is always the worst, spend more time digging mud than anything else. But them shit days on on them static defensive exercise’s might pay off
@@c.jthompson4611 Stage 3 trenches on SPTA, basically 10cm of soil then you are chipping away at solid chalk, head to toe in white dust and looking like a ghost / clumsy baker. However, it is definitely good practice to learn the skills and drills.
Dude sounds like mctavish Impressive to hear from guys who have been on the bahkmut front and still be around 2 years later. You know your getting the real deal knowledge when it’s coming from guys like these. Thank you for sharing! Stay safe!
@@Samuel-oz3ok yeah yeah. cope more Bot. It's nothing new that Bahkmut fell back when it did. Hows the heating situation? How's the oil and gas plants? When is egg day? Hope you get a couple
Yep, and I got braced pretty tight for pointing out to a JAG officer, that the M14 "toe popper" mine was against the Law of Land Warfare because it was designed to mame, not to kill.
@@user-ip1wb2io2o When are you heading to the front to join your comrades, or do you just talk tough online? If Russia can't be stopped you should have told that to the Afghans, and probably told the Chechens too then you wouldn't have had to spend hundreds of billions of Roubles buying them off.
I have to say this video really gave me chills. These fellas know combat and the absolute practicality of warfare, trench warfare, are awfully real. Man killing man in trenches, I wish we weren’t talking about this reality.
Aren’t you glad that everyone’s taxes are funding it? It’s ridiculous Governments extorting their citizens to not just create horrific situations like this, but also aimlessly prolong them too
Yeah, they remind me of the old Maverick TV guided missile (from the viewing aspect, not guidance). Watching the imager feed getting closer and closer until impact.
GT never fails to deliver insightful, educational, and entertaining knowledge that far surpasses anything else on RUclips! Thank you, Mike & all of the GT Gang for all you do.
I highly recommend yall look into pro apto anti thermal imaging ghillie suits and reov camos soon to be released anti thermal poncho. Also remember these guys have resupply lines. American citizens during war will not. So having alot of ammo of 11 plus mags is key
Mike, I want to truly thank you for this information. As you said this is invaluable. Tho I love your entertainment videos, I feel like this may have been your best video ever given the information you have provided us with.
Thank you all for your service; and education your provided. As a civilian I am extremely appreciative of learning how ware fare has advanced and knowledge you’ve provided. Thank you for fighting for our freedom& may god be with you!
So many large snowy mountains on the Steppe pmsl San BernardinO? West Arizona Idk. *I'm RAF Regiment vet from scotland, so not super familiar w/ US landscapes in all seasons. I have some familiarity with GEOINT -- and could probably get closer geographically if I put some time in ... but I haven't got it. so fuckit. My guess though **Epic video Garand Thumb, as always -- but even better
@TheGonzogibby obviously the steppe of E. Ukraine is flat but in terms of flora I think he did the best with what he has to work with based in Oregon. He may be in Idaho for this one though.
GT, you asked some really great questions. I wished this discussion was much longer. The imagery they painted was fascinating, and caused my own thinking on the seriousness of preparedness. I wish we can have a round 2 with these guys.
Что длилось намного больше? Война? Если ты за тот вариант чтобы война длилась дольше, то мне искренне жаль тебя. Сходи к врачу может это лечится. Очень удобно сидеть на диване и притворяться героем, пока гибнут парни и с той и этой стороны. Слава России🤙🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺
"Extra love" has a new meaning for me now. Thanks for showcasing this stuff. Invaluable knowledge, that might be free to us, but it was purchased dearly originally. And we would do well to always remember that.
Very good to hear the lads emphasize the self-discipline of sticking to the basics, mitigating shine/reflections/rattle/lasers & IR. Keeping yourself [and thus, your mates] sorted.
Hi, it’s a pity that we didn’t get this type of briefing from returning grunts before going to Nam. That video they made recently on the new Colours was pathetic. Cheers mate. Harera
This has been one of if not the best videos in terms of information as well as quality production. Thought I was watching something from National Geographic or something. Well done!
For tripwire detection, you can also modify the stick method with a 3-4 foot length of paracord or flagging tape. Let it hang down from the end of the stick and watch for the flagging to begin to bend as it catches the wire. Flagging is super light so less likely to set off the wire. You can also use a visible laser and slowly sweep up and down, left and right. Watch for the laser to reflect off of the wire or line.
Russian tanks have automatic laser detection systems and Russia also has lots of camera systems that detect that sort of thing or glass reflections from miles away and auto target you.
Not many tanks are actually equipped with Shtora and theyre ment to jam lasers from atgms aimed diectly at it. The auto lay system is only on newer T series also@@disposabull
@@dadistos4538 yeah i just got to that part of the video, but sosna is only employed by russian sof so it isnt that common. Still something to consider tho
This is a superb training session. Clearly spoken soldier wisdom, and you honestly wouldn't have heard any better anywhere. BZ gents, thanks for taking the time, and keep your heads down.
honestly it might be word adopting a medieval style armouring philosophy where you have a hard plate analog and then have the gaps covered in some type of flak armour like knights use to do with steel plate and mail.
@@watchonjarthis. I legitimately think that's 100% true yet I see no one saying this. Materials since will have to find a thermal insulative soft armor soon😅, like a future fsb frogman suit
if you have modern air power like the US, doesn't happen as often. but we still took incoming almost daily in Iraq and Afghanistan. Not nearly as high volume, nor as intense. Why? Because our counter battery fire wand air support was too good.
So invaluable ! I love the concise questioning and the complete coverage of response by these dudes ! I was completely locked in thru and thru. Please more videos like this !
As an Army NCO I want to thank you for content like this. I've watched this video several times and will several more. I have shared it with many friends and brothers. THIS is quality content!
Thank you for your service brother I wanted to go to the military when I was 19 but I had a withdrawal seizure from alcohol at 18 I'm sober now multiple years but I wanted to go fly f-16s but I'm also big in the mountain biking I have a trek Roscoe 8 ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
I’m so glad there are people like this out there! I can’t stop listening to this! I’ve been to Ukraine and it’s really sad to see the destruction and pain in the region. Thank you for allowing us to hear from these men! God help them!
Getting first hand perception & experience from a modern conflict is absolutely priceless! Unconventional warfare & tactics always seem to return to the basic principles of combat training. Lots of "Gold Nuggets" in this video, however it ultimately returns to mastering the basics with training. Mad respect for sharing!
Unconventional warfare is basics, thus never goes away. Most of what is happening in Ukraine the US military anticipated or was already doing decades agao. Just not on this scale since the US has the best airpower in the world, bar none.
I highly recommend yall look into pro apto anti thermal imaging ghillie suits and reov camos soon to be released anti thermal poncho. Also remember these guys have resupply lines. American citizens during war will not. So having alot of ammo of 11 plus mags is key
@callsignjoker2686 what are you talking about, why wouldn't american soldiers have resupply lines? That's warfare 101. Establishing and protecting supply lines.
Honestly, the way you guys create atmosphere with the audio in your edits is a subtle but impactful detail! Really brings the overall edit up to studio level!
Eddie Munster......haven't heard that name in a while. Grandparents, grandfather mostly who would call me that all the time. And yeah, Grand T has been doing some good work for sure.
What started as a great channel has become even better as he’s been able to spend more time on it. I don’t think there are currently any other RUclipsrs doing hour plus videos with current combat volunteers in Ukraine, gotta love it.
Can i just say how incredible it is that we get to watch over an hour long video from 2 real combat veterans of Ukraine talking about all the shit to look out for in modern war and how to survive? Idk how you could get any more reliable and honest information than this...
They should interview some Russians. Would be interesting to see if their experience is any different and what they learned, especially since the Russian way of war is a bit different.
Intersting how things come back around again. When I was active duty Army as an 11B, we always procticed trench clearing, then it was dropped from training. Now here we are.
I thinks its because the more tech we have the more ways of countering it we find, therefor we always go back to basics. This is why i dont believe that we Will ever have full autonomous fighting vehicles or even soldiers.. to easy to counter tech
Hole in the ground is cheap and effective. I dont think itll go by the way side as long as there soilders defending position for long term. U already got some guys there. Just start digging
My great grandpa said the same thing about artillery during ww2. Those guys learned the different types of guns that were being used against them just by the sounds. And when the whistle was louder you better find some cover. Great video!
@@PrograError He's talking about what caliber and at what distance and how far the round is hitting the ground from you, not the enemy or friendly. A missfire from behind your own line is probably very noticable and the same principles count.
@@dimitri-petrenko the problem is the lines are messy and with ops running all the time you probably can't particularly tell if that's a rusky bunking 30 m Infront or your mate bird shooting...
This is seriously one of the most engaging and interesting things ive ever watched. I actually meant to watch a completely video too....but once this loaded up and started playing i was to immersed to change it.
I can relate to what these conscripts at night following the leader with NODs. Before everyone in our military has NODs, only a few people in the unit had them. I’ve been in the woods in pitch black darkness with the point with a set of PVS-5 goggles. During Desert Storm. We had three sets of PVS-7 goggles. I had one. I was driving, and we were trying to find the main element of Division HQ moving north on day one of the ground offensive. After a while I could see a faint glow in the distance a few kilometers away from their blackout drive lights. We caught up with them. Without the night vision. We may not have linked up and had to turn back.
At the 24:41 mark, Mike is geeking out about drone kills are like call of duty and the veterans just give a serious yeah. For us viewers it’s easy to geek out and get excited about the gear evolution of warfare. Where these guys are living and experiencing it live making their lives hell. Great content.
More content like this please. Maybe turn it into it's own series. Interview modern warfighters/contractors and have them explain the dynamics of war and how they're changing. Big takeaway from this video for me is how FPVs and Overwatch drones sound different. That's big information for me. I greatly appreciate you garand thumb.
If you go in the russian version of youtube, there is a news channel called Zvezda. They have a video talking about the FPV drones. Of course it's in russian, but you can still see what they were talking about. FPV drones being really fast and a great threat.
I saw your comment before finishing the video and was thinking 'I guess its no wonder, there is a Brit in there'... turns out it's the American who is the 40k fan :D
@@simonrigg8391I'm sure there are a lot of fans in the US ;) But I seriously doubt in relative numbers there is any place that beats the UK. I mean that's where it was created and from what I've seen everyone and their grandmother has had contact with Gamesworkshop over there :D
@simonrigg8391 maybe overall, but that's because the US population is several times that of UK. But the US doesn't come close to the density of 40k fans in the Uk
I respected the hell out of these gentlemen Initially when they came on the channel. Gained even more respect and a a sliver of perspective throughout this video. What the British gent said at the end of the video was honestly Interesting to hear from someone who lived where he lived. I know the mentality on preparedness is alot different over the majority in parts of Europe. The it will never happen to me mentality. The horrible part of the matter is it can literally happen anywhere. He's unfortunately very right on that. Good on these Gentlemen. I hope they continue to stay safe.
I fear our European political leaders more than the Russians. The imposition of mass uncontrolled immigration upon European nations which condemns our indigenous populations to minority status informs this perspective. Would I fight to defend this my EU member state? Do I see Russia as the enemy? Absolutely not
This channel is really incredible. On the one hand, you ask great questions while making sure the audience can understand. The speakers are incredible, fabulous feedback on a variety of topics... I've been following this channel for years, and I'm still passionate about all these subjects (especially as this war is not so far from where I live...). Really good work! I'd also like to congratulate the filming/editing team: the sound is captured to perfection and the shots are perfect.
@@Sergei_kv82 I didn't pay much attention to this detail and I must confess that it's not the kind of thing that interests me at first glance when it comes to this kind of content.
@@triggeredbuzz It's important to look for extremism in plain sight. Sure, there is value in what is taught tactically however the moment you host fascists who want to show off it makes it propaganda.
Don't need to imagine, there's plenty of video of it; both sides have gopros and surveillance drones ... It's almost like battle footage is being censored in the west ..... You know like all those images of dead Gaza children you dont ever see in the news
I was an army infantryman during the 2010’s. I served with several Ranger battalion and SF guys. Based on my experience, I gotta say after watching the live fire these guys are good. Very good.
Bar none the best done and most valuable episode yet. Love Mike and his experience, but bringing in these vets with true experience of all the aspects of this fascinating and changing battlefield is epic. Excellent!
@@internetexpert8153valuable for me a infantry squad leader to get some more context to what I should train myself and my boys to. Valuable to me a citizen of the USA who may have to defend himself from a tyrant one day. Valuable to humble some other boys out there to remember near peer threats can easily find you and eat your ass if you aren’t careful.
The only reason we've gone back to trench warfare is because it's well-armed white guys versus well-armed white guys again for the first time in 70 years, except this time it's in open fields unlike the majority of WW2, where trenches were pointless by virtue of the Axis forces having equal (and sometimes superior) air power... Following WW2, we fought nothing but poorly trained (in comparison) men weilding poorly maintained Russian-made rifles in the tropical forrests of Asia where trenches were pointless for a completely different reason to WW2. Trenches exist when both sides have respectable weapon systems, but almost no air support, and it's not simply an asymmetrical Turkey shoot against compariatively untrained, illiterate religious zealouts who have been promised 72 virgins in the afterlife.
Wtf u talking about. They literally said they "found out" doing all the shit they made fun of in training turns out to work lol. If by "re writing" doctrine you mean writing exactly what was already written about conventional warfare, ok... WOAH turns out TANKS AND ARTILLERY KILL INFANTRY! This is groundbreaking stuff! Turns out trenches protect you from explosions and shrapnel/spal? Crazy.
The #1 lesson I'm drawing here is, regardless of training and experience, keep an open mind on kit. Make sure you're ready, willing, and able to adapt your kit to changing circumstances. I find it amazing that trench warfare is still so relevant, despite advances in tech.
@@taktikordefense right. One would think drones alone would be enough to dump trench warfare. Seeing how they've adapted and dealt with the issue is nothing short of impressive.
@@engmed4400 trench warfare is just basically castle defence but on the plains... it's entrenched position... there's a reason why WW1 is THE trench war.
Ukrainians are moving into underground territories of their own country. At some point they will explore enough of it for the russians to settle the surface.@terryadavis3458
Kudos for tackling important topics like drone and trench warfare! And big thanks for standing strong despite the challenges gun channels face on RUclips. Keep up the great work!
Real world applicable training, information, gear evaluation, THIS is the content I love the most from GT. Thank you as always for invaluable information
Few other tips from Ukraine... A few sheets of 3a Kevlar inside your shoulder straps, covers subclavian, it'll be enough to stop some shrapnel. If you're working a defensive position and expecting to get pounded, an Osprey Mark 3+ or similar with full neck, shoulder, and groin protection is ideal. Get a torch with an ultra low power moonlight mode and usb car charger, spend sometime in basements. Bring a lot of CBD for your knees...
Actual Delta 9 does do stuff CBD is completely placebo lol, have you thought about like other things you might be doing aside from the CBD taking effect?@@yngchino1130
Actual Delta 9 does do stuff CBD is completely placebo lol, have you thought about like other things you might be doing aside from the CBD taking effect? I used to suffer from terrible knee pain from rucking and after making my own PT program, I literally squat again heavy weight and ruck pain free. @@stephensniff
This is the first real war since WW2. There literally hasn't been anyone who COULD have experience like this. Don't harp people for not experiencing things that didn't exist
Having just returned from Ukraine and the town of Chasiv Yar, these guys are spot on. What a great SITREP on what is happening there.... Listen and learn.
@@CorruptDemocratsJ6 It's always young men dying for old men's grudges. Maybe the way the young men die changes, and maybe the old men's grudges change, too, but it's the same thing at the end of the day.
@@CorruptDemocratsJ6I agree with your comment that “war never changes” is inaccurate, with the implication being that war is always the same and strategies and tactics never change or advance. However, that isn’t even kind of what he said. He said that war is hell and that will never change, which most certainly agreeable and accurate. For those who have actually fought in wars, for those actually fighting in wars, and for the civilians caught in the middle of the war, war is hell and war will always be hell. I struggle to find anything inaccurate or disagreeable about that comment. War was hell for the people involved in the US Civil war, war was hell for the people involved in the First World War, war was hell in World War 2, and war is hell for the people involved in the Ukraine War. While each person may describe different levels of the intensity of their experience, as a blanket statement, actual warfare will never change in that it will always be hell for many of those who experience it. Sure strategies, tactics, technologies, and methods of warfare will most certainly change, but the human experience of war firsthand will never really change.
Please bring these guys back and have more guys like this on the show! It was so interesting learning from there experience fighting! Absolutely love what you are all doing with your channel! You’ve shown some of the best examples of how conflict if fought.
I appreciate your deep dives into various situations, or in this case, how war is changing real time, with actual soldiers that fought. It's simply amazing. And the Warhammer patch reference... chef's kiss!
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I’d assume that hour long videos like this aren’t the most popular for the widest audience of this channel, but this stuff is invaluable information for free.
unfortunately they're giving som SOP's to the bad guys with this.
only if you then go out and train
@@mrdrebin123I'm sure Russian military leaders are scouring Garand Thumb videos for the enemies secrets. It's not like they can find FMs and TTPs all over the internet or get them from the dozens of spies they likely have in all levels of government.
@@mrdrebin123 I doubt there's anything the russians don't know in this
@@mrdrebin123 You'd have a point if they were talking abut what they were actually in Ukraine for. I'm not sure how often sniper teams get called up for trench assaults, but I thought it was pretty obvious GT and crew had them talking abut trench assaults and showing off an assault pack to maintain OPSEC and not actually give away any valuable information on what they were actually doing there.
I know it’s not an impression, but that lad’s Captain Price voice is amazing.
English tho. Not Scottish
It was totally a fake impression
@@randomnamemcstain6731sounds like he has a really small Welsh lilt
@@Shrekinte I, North Wales I think.
@randomnamemcstain6731 captian price is English, though. It's soap thats Scottish.
Surreal. A Brit and an American teaching you how to fight Russians from first hand experience. These scenarios used to be video games.
They aren’t teaching you how to fight Russians. They are teaching you how to fight governments. Take it and learn from it.
That Brit is terrifying
Yeah thats working out great
@@Castragroup Says the guy who looks like a FBI grooming suspect
Surreal it's happening at all. You probably could also find Poles, Sweeds, Finns and Francais and German operator with an ease these days. No russia is not fighting collective Europe once again it's just a way of help to Ukraine and that's it
Quick Summary:
1. Kit
a. Body Armor and Side Plates due to artillery.
b. Lots of Admin and Dump Pouches.
c. Microfiber cleaning cloth for Optics fogging up.
d. Foam padding for protecting NODs, i.e. night vision devices aka NVDs.
e. At least 2 fragmentation grenades and smoke grenades for trench warfare carried on person.
2. Drones
a. Defensive positions need top cover with heavy reinforcement and netting to prevent drones from flying in.
b. Offensive assaults need to immediately seek concealment under brush if in the vicinity of a drone. Retreat immediately if spotted to avoid artillery strike.
c. Old school shotguns with bird-shot to shoot down any drones.
3. Mines
a. Single file patrol formation for the mine threat.
b. Spacing 5 to 10 meters apart to mitigate threat of exploding ordnance.
c. Look down for un-buried mines and up for drones.
d. Use rigid stick to detect tripwires in a cross, i.e. up down side to side, movement
4. Trench Fighting (it's back)
a. Assault by closing with the enemy quickly, i.e. run, and using fire superiority by blasting everything in sight using up all your magazine's ammo.
b. One group assaults and the other provides suppressive fire when assaulting a trench.
c. Cover corner, throw grenade, and then approach corners.
d. Trenches booby-trapped with radio detonators (so use Thor jammer).
e. Don't risk taking prisoners due to conscripts having no valuable intel in trenches; take prisoners for intel if able.
f. Safety rounds, i.e. shoot any enemy body you see to make sure they are dead. Russian are playing dead then throwing grenades.
g. Speed, surprise, aggression.
5. Weapon Setups
a. 308 for rifle.
b. Optics for short and long distances.
c. Don't use lasers designator to avoid being shot at by a tank.
d. Night vision and thermal absolutely essential for fighting at night. "If you don't have night vision, you are phocked."
6. General Advice:
a. Enemy quality varies tremendously.
b. Enemy probing to locate your position with conscripts then followed by enemy artillery fire or highly trained SVR in gillie suits.
c. Tape up camera lens so not visible to IR detection and subsequent tank fire on your person.
d. Use ponchos to view any electronics due to IR signature and subsequent tank fire on your person.
e. Aperture detection, i.e. cover up the end of your optic with tape so only a small slit (so a sniper doesn't shoot you or a computer shoots a laser in your eye) with the Killflash Anti-Reflection Devices" product.
7. Artillery
a. Heavily used and detected with sound signatures.
b. Fragmentation consistency is poor compared to Western rounds.
c. Get prone immediately if hit with artillery, i.e. hit the deck, (by wearing knee and elbow pads that allow you to drop immediately and repeatedly).
d. Constantly look down (for mines), then up (for drones), and around (to remember the nearest piece of cover in the event of artillery).
8. Words of Wisdom
a. Get trained and take the training seriously.
b. Basic training ensures survival.
I also would recommend "Vietnam Primer" by Col. David Hackworth and "How to Avoid Being Killed in a War Zone" by Rosie Garthwaite (who is former British military). archive.org/stream/Vietnam_Primer_Lessons_Learned/Vietnam_Primer_Lessons_Learned_djvu.txt ruclips.net/video/6gmn2sBHllE/видео.htmlfeature=shared www.amazon.com/How-Avoid-Being-Killed-Zone/dp/1608195856Also, check out the "Can You Survive This Podcast" interview of Kris "Tanto" Paronto.
ruclips.net/video/SDe3peOFyqA/видео.htmlfeature=shared. See also Civ Div "How to SURVIVE in War". ruclips.net/video/Aj7aufhLfWA/видео.htmlfeature=shared
PS: Check out the Russian guide to surviving the war in Ukraine. The Russian guide is current and has good content despite the over the top propaganda for the invasion. lethalmindsjournal.substack.com/p/i-live-i-fight-i-win-rules-of-life
The Russian guide was a fascinating read. I noticed they didn't have much advice in regards to drones though, probably a good thing they haven't figured out an answer yet. Thanks for sharing.
@@johncalabria1607 The Russians have come up with a jammer like the US Thor jammer. Pretty much an essential piece of kit now just like night vision. FYI: I might have known one of the writers A. Rasumov.
Excellent. Thank you
" e. Don't risk taking prisoners due to conscripts having no valuable intel in trenches;" вообще-то это называется военное преступление и должно расследоваться и наказываться любой страной. Эти наемники сами себе на статью наговаривают.
@@ГринГринТари I agree. Someone should definitely look into the multiple videos of Russians shooting surrendering soldiers. I can understand the hesitancy on both sides to take prisoners, but actively shooting surrendering prisoners is wrong. They’re not advocating for that, they’re saying don’t go out of your way to take prisoners.
4:41 kit setup, 18:30 drones, 32:48 mines, 39:23 trenches, 56:53 weapon setups, 1:08:22 artillery
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Based...
Where is the timestamp for losing major cities?
Not all heroes wear capes… Wait, maybe you are wearing a cape, I can't see you. Either way, thank you.
Solid work
Instructions unclear. HOA pissed with my new training trench
Clearly you don’t have enough barbed wire to keep the HOA out
🤣 I see what you did there
Training trench🤣 bruh that was not in my expected vocabulary for today.
Harden your location till HOA is repelled
Resist and entrench even more 😂
Modern combat is freaking crazy….drones, booby traps, scatter mines, thermals….how anyone gets through unscathed is a miracle
Plus if the drones are running thermals or night vision. Being covert will be extremely hard. Scary shit.
They don't, Ukraine has loss so many men.
@@Qwerty22t yup! only way to always win a fight... is not to be in it. Or like Bruce Lee said, master the art of fighting... without fighting!
No one leaves war unscathed.
Its a dice roll, all day long. Terrifying.
Putting a 40k patch on your kit is so based, I love these guys
Where was this and how did I miss it
@@taylorgates1385 I think they're talking about his patch at 28:16 black templars
@Eclipse-5561 oh that's dope af
@@taylorgates1385 they explains it right at the end
Iron Within, Iron Without!!!
These larger videos are what I love the most. Filled with priceless knowledge.
There is a price that luckily most of us won't have to pay (hopefully, and not including taxes😅)
it's a NATO training video (*unfortunately) designed to get western teenagers trained up a bit before conscription starts..
@@WPTheRabbitHolethats good
@@Alleyesonme223 i want the war to stop.. i don't want a single other young person dying in this conflict
@@WPTheRabbitHole but we cant,war is part of us its sad but its true
Former German soldier here (2009-2021). We've been trained for classical frontline and trench warfare a lot. Most of the manuals were still from WW II and had been slightly changed. I have to be honest that I often ranted with other comrades about how "useless" it felt to learn all of this because "nobody fights like this anymore" (too much focus on the war on terror asymmetrical warfare). Got proven wrong on that one. Strangely enough though I still remember everything by heart from what they've told us.
Stay safe out there guys!
"Most of the manuals were still from WW II and had been slightly changed."
so you lot, having been smashed by the two most powerful nations on earth havent learnt anything then !
@@geezerp1982 Germany lost for reasons other than their tactics.
I mean the Germans were kinda masters of the trenches.
@@lafeeshmeister yeah, Germany got "zerg rushed" af. You don't mess with the resilient creatures and Slavs are one of them.
Technology only goes so far. It always boils down to men facing off in the field.
It’s striking how basic the tactics are. “Dudes are pulling humvees straight up to the trenches.” “If we see a drone, we get in some bushes. If we can’t ID it, we try and shoot it.” “We have radios, but it varies how much we actually use them.” It really does just come down to training combined with giant brass balls and some luck
Seeing as they're not winning the war, maybe their tactics are incorrect? 🤔
This guy wasn't really fighting clearly, because if he did he wouldn't be so neutral or naive, because it is hell. He probably did some light work and nothing else. No merc was sent into "real" fights
I wouldn't call those tactics though.
@@vitaliyred622for real. They know if word gets out from mercs that they are being thrown into meat grinder no one will come.
Mercenaries have the luxury of not having to blindly follow a superiors orders and march into hell. They can literally pick their battles.
After all they are doing it for money and there's no use in money if you're dead.
They are probably being used as second line support troops or the ones who go after the meat grinder and mop up any resistance.
@@vitaliyred622 theres literal video evidence of foreigners in very intense situations
Good job on letting them talk and not interrupting and changing topic.
4:37 kit setup
18:28 drones
32:42 mines
39:16 trenches
56:50 weapon setups
1:08:19 artillery
Thank you Good Sir.
1:19:01 Warhammer
Dyakuyu : )
@@IgnizAnima No fear, no mercy
52:00 For those that havent read Art of War, this is actually something that is mentioned. Leaving the enemy an escape route often results in the enemy leaving, but if you trap them then, as they said in the video, you're locked into a fight to the death. Its like one of the only things I remember from that book.
If that's the only thing you remember then you should read it again
@@thinkingagain5966 probably
That goes back to Biblical siege times.
@@thinkingagain5966 The art of war is overquoted and over-rated. It doesn't really have good teachable lessons besides these few select ones
@evs251 disagree. Sun Tzu was a great strategist and General. The Art of War is simply just another philosophy to add to one's repertoire.
As a drone pilot, I would like to emphasize what he said around 20:00. FPV drones are REALLY fast. Some of them can fly over 150 km/h without any issues and are capable of carrying deadly payloads with that speed.
Friend flew up to 250
@@igorvengerovsky2897 sure, but i guess it was without 600gr of explosion
@@miroslavmajer5155 Scary point being, there's no way they won't make them be able to though. Faster, even. Imagine in even 5 years.
Drones probably are gonna be heavy regulated soon™
@@miroslavmajer5155that's 1.3 pounds. They could definitely carry a 600gr payload at those speeds.
Thank you brother. Teaching people what they're up against is huge part of any fight. This thanks was brought to you by Squirly Degos Inc.
Appreciate you brother, always trying to bring you the best intel out there.
Bird shot or Buck shot?
I am an NVG tech and these guys are 100% correct. Phones use the Infared light for a couple of reasons including seeing your face in the dark. Through NVGs you can see peoples phones very clearly in pockets and under other pieces of clothing, it is extremely bright. I also recommend taking very good care of your NVGs, there are a bunch of different ways to create faults in your intensifier or cause any misalignment. I am sure you can find a declass publication describing different intensifier damage and how to identify it. Also take time to ensure everything is adjusted, especially your collimation. I love when people know exactly what they are talking about and Garand Thumb never misses.
Maybe you can explain why we're using thirty year old image intensifier tubes and the entire industry hasn't advanced any since I was born?
Can you? Because I used NVGs for four years and I never could see someone’s phone in their pocket. Nor could I with IR binos.
So question for you then, if phones are so easily visible under NVG's, what's a good way to actually conceal that, so your phone doesn't give you away? And is it an issue with those chest phone mounts when you're under NVG's?
Before Learning this stuff, How about we learn about WHO the actual “BAD GUYS “ are.. Seems pretty obvious that ZALENSKY and his Uber ALLIES are NOT on the correct side of History.. In Fact, Zelensky is the Deadliest Threat to Western Civilization than anyone else I Can Think Of (Aside From Obama, Proxy Biden, Brussels/ CIA and the DNC)
i mean, its neche tech and it has evolved, greatly, @@bashkillszombies
GT: "Shotguns are making a comeback, once again."
Me: **oils M1897** "Good...Good."
“Shotguns are only good for birds and doors………and drones.”
Tell that to Kurt.
@@coreyp9211 A lot of doors in the sandbox were wearing sandals.
@@coreyp9211 the sword on the end of my shotgun disagrees.
Shotguns truly are OP noob stompers
What you men provided for us today is absolutely invaluable. To get this type of training would cost thousands of dollars or possibly your life. Sincerest thanks to everyone involved. God be with you.
Its costing the US taxpayers $100 billion for this info.
In Ukraine itself all of this is being taught to civilians for free
The future is field programmable wepons guidance chip drones, no thermal, electric models that don't need radar or satellite, has on board compass to auto correct if blown off coarse. Goes up 600m, 3200m 130 S.E., downn 720m, deploys at fate and time or has on board facial recog, night visi.on, stored and programs with suppressed rifle, goes somewhere else after mission, can do a series of missions, solar powered recharge, sleep mode motion activated on deployment
Theyre FOG guys, they haven't actually been in the assaults
If the USA government ever wanted to put out an “preparedness for invasion of mainland at home” manual or how to- what better way to tell its populace/citizens how to prepare adequately. It makes you wonder if @garanddaddy is a CIA asset and they’re using him to spread this information to prep us all
I've been lurking this channel since you were giving yourself Garand Thumb and have always truly appreciated the content.
This is one of the most visceral, valuable videos this channel has ever put out. Thank you guys for doing what you do.
In my 8 yrs in the infantry (88-96) I went from trench and bunker assaults to air assault maneuver warfare to COIN operations. Now it's back to trenches, with the added spice of drones! This was a fascinating presentation.
I was in 84 -90 infantry prince of Wales div I question the validity of these guys Walt’s with BB guns in the beacons ? Just don’t seem to cut it ?
@@davebarber9510all the BB gun stuff is gun but as you know well, it's skills mixed with discipline, grit and determination you need, pulling that all off when cold, tired, hungry and scared. Airsoft doesn't prepare you for that.
No kidding! Aside from seeing “saving private Ryan “ and such I have had the privilege of living a long life absolutely devoid of any sort of violence. We are blessed here on the home front.
Trench warfare is always the worst, spend more time digging mud than anything else. But them shit days on on them static defensive exercise’s might pay off
@@c.jthompson4611 Stage 3 trenches on SPTA, basically 10cm of soil then you are chipping away at solid chalk, head to toe in white dust and looking like a ghost / clumsy baker. However, it is definitely good practice to learn the skills and drills.
Dude sounds like mctavish
Impressive to hear from guys who have been on the bahkmut front and still be around 2 years later. You know your getting the real deal knowledge when it’s coming from guys like these. Thank you for sharing! Stay safe!
LMAO HE DOES i was wondering
The bravest men
Bruddah isn’t even from the same country
@@Samuel-oz3ok yeah yeah. cope more Bot. It's nothing new that Bahkmut fell back when it did.
Hows the heating situation? How's the oil and gas plants? When is egg day? Hope you get a couple
@@Samuel-oz3ok A lot of wasted orcs bud.
This is the fastest 1hr & 19min I’ve ever experienced. “Toe poppers” will forever be engraved in my memory.
Yep, and I got braced pretty tight for pointing out to a JAG officer, that the M14 "toe popper" mine was against the Law of Land Warfare because it was designed to mame, not to kill.
If that's sticks in your mind you should listen to the Jocko podcast with former SOG dudes.
@@user-ip1wb2io2o Were they born in the US?
@@user-ip1wb2io2o When are you heading to the front to join your comrades, or do you just talk tough online? If Russia can't be stopped you should have told that to the Afghans, and probably told the Chechens too then you wouldn't have had to spend hundreds of billions of Roubles buying them off.
>Russia using them
Meanwhile Ukraine shooting them at civilian areas in Donetsk City lmao
@@OperationalGoon
I have to say this video really gave me chills. These fellas know combat and the absolute practicality of warfare, trench warfare, are awfully real. Man killing man in trenches, I wish we weren’t talking about this reality.
Aren’t you glad that everyone’s taxes are funding it? It’s ridiculous
Governments extorting their citizens to not just create horrific situations like this, but also aimlessly prolong them too
Some of the footage coming out of Ukraine is insane. The suicide *FPV* drones are the scariest battlefield implement I've ever seen.
Ok
And stupid easy to defeat 😂😂😂😂😂😂 anyone with any electronics knowledge knows how to defeat these damn things..
It helps to realize they are fighting in a flatland for most of it. Im sure heavy woodland will limit the offensive use of drones like we see now.
Yeah, they remind me of the old Maverick TV guided missile (from the viewing aspect, not guidance). Watching the imager feed getting closer and closer until impact.
@@Devilinabagremember that the distinct lack of trees is due to extensive artillery fire wiping out tall vegetation
GT never fails to deliver insightful, educational, and entertaining knowledge that far surpasses anything else on RUclips! Thank you, Mike & all of the GT Gang for all you do.
Wait till you discover Paul Harrell
That far surpasses ANYTHING on RUclips?? Gimme a break.
@@CheekyMenace"combat related knowledge", there ya happy?
@@louisryan5815 I mean it wasn't really affecting my happiness, but that certainly sounds much less ridiculous.
I highly recommend yall look into pro apto anti thermal imaging ghillie suits and reov camos soon to be released anti thermal poncho.
Also remember these guys have resupply lines. American citizens during war will not. So having alot of ammo of 11 plus mags is key
Mike, I want to truly thank you for this information. As you said this is invaluable. Tho I love your entertainment videos, I feel like this may have been your best video ever given the information you have provided us with.
🙌
Thank you all for your service; and education your provided. As a civilian I am extremely appreciative of learning how ware fare has advanced and knowledge you’ve provided. Thank you for fighting for our freedom& may god be with you!
4:35 - Kit Setups
18:25 - Drones
32:45 - Mines
39:20 - Trenches
56:50 - Weapon Setups
1:8:15 - Artillery
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Thanks
Thanks
1:19:02 - Warhammer
Thanks
I appreciate how you always get the landscape as appropriate as possible to the video!!!
good to know Roman von Ungern-Sternberg watches garand thumb
filmed on location
So many large snowy mountains on the Steppe pmsl
San BernardinO? West Arizona Idk.
*I'm RAF Regiment vet from scotland, so not super familiar w/ US landscapes in all seasons. I have some familiarity with GEOINT -- and could probably get closer geographically if I put some time in ... but I haven't got it. so fuckit. My guess though
**Epic video Garand Thumb, as always -- but even better
@@TheGonzogibbyIdaho!
@TheGonzogibby obviously the steppe of E. Ukraine is flat but in terms of flora I think he did the best with what he has to work with based in Oregon. He may be in Idaho for this one though.
GT, you asked some really great questions. I wished this discussion was much longer. The imagery they painted was fascinating, and caused my own thinking on the seriousness of preparedness.
I wish we can have a round 2 with these guys.
Что длилось намного больше? Война? Если ты за тот вариант чтобы война длилась дольше, то мне искренне жаль тебя. Сходи к врачу может это лечится. Очень удобно сидеть на диване и притворяться героем, пока гибнут парни и с той и этой стороны. Слава России🤙🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺
Seriously, this could have been 24 hours long and I would have listened to the whole thing. Absolutely invaluable.
There’s a part 2 coming up, not sure if it’s with these guys though.
@user-ku3pp2vy6b if you want people to stop dying you could just leave ukraine no?
@@РАЗДВА-к2жThe interview, not the war. Use your common sense, Sir.
Any freedom loving Military of any nation should do this as a must watch...Thanks for sharing and thank you for the service..
"Extra love" has a new meaning for me now. Thanks for showcasing this stuff. Invaluable knowledge, that might be free to us, but it was purchased dearly originally. And we would do well to always remember that.
Very good to hear the lads emphasize the self-discipline of sticking to the basics, mitigating shine/reflections/rattle/lasers & IR. Keeping yourself [and thus, your mates] sorted.
@@komodo420. stop crying its a pathetic look
@@komodo420. IDK what is going on in your life to make you so angry over a strangers comment online everything will be ok, I promise.
@@komodo420.It’s almost as if this video is for civilians/untrained people…
@@komodo420. That's actually from these comments that you could spot the pros in them. Chill out
@komodofrancos.7206 they obv aint giving away all of there secrets ffs, grow up 😂😊
New Zealand, invaluable information from you front line vet's, you guys clear & precise interesting greatly appreciated
Hi, it’s a pity that we didn’t get this type of briefing from returning grunts before going to Nam.
That video they made recently on the new Colours was pathetic. Cheers mate. Harera
This has been one of if not the best videos in terms of information as well as quality production.
Thought I was watching something from National Geographic or something. Well done!
Yes and he is as funny as hell too.
For tripwire detection, you can also modify the stick method with a 3-4 foot length of paracord or flagging tape. Let it hang down from the end of the stick and watch for the flagging to begin to bend as it catches the wire. Flagging is super light so less likely to set off the wire.
You can also use a visible laser and slowly sweep up and down, left and right. Watch for the laser to reflect off of the wire or line.
Russian tanks have automatic laser detection systems and Russia also has lots of camera systems that detect that sort of thing or glass reflections from miles away and auto target you.
Not many tanks are actually equipped with Shtora and theyre ment to jam lasers from atgms aimed diectly at it. The auto lay system is only on newer T series also@@disposabull
@@KipKil1igan He directly mentions SOSNA-N and the night sight detection capabilities on tanks but yeah I don't think Shtora is widely fielded.
@@dadistos4538 yeah i just got to that part of the video, but sosna is only employed by russian sof so it isnt that common. Still something to consider tho
When I was in Ramadi we used silly string. It wouldn't set anything off but would hang on wires even too small to see at a glance.
This is a superb training session. Clearly spoken soldier wisdom, and you honestly wouldn't have heard any better anywhere. BZ gents, thanks for taking the time, and keep your heads down.
The episodes on Ukraine and Gaza are absolutely fascinating and very well put together. Awesome job guys.
This episode was legitimately incredible. Super informative and fascinating to be honest. Brave brave men.
Exactly what I thought as well. Brilliant content. Those guys are warriors.
@@samdesmet7637 ROFL they're "foreign legion larpers" who deserted their post.
Those “ brave men” sure were quick to leave the battlefield….
@@fledweather okay rusian bot
@@fledweatherthey said they’d been there 2 years but then again I’m sure you’re sitting in Ukraine right now fighting while also watching RUclips?
Surprised to find out that I run a fairly similar kit for nighttime snack acquisition operations to the local Walgreens here in Chicago.
best comment
Seems a bit light for ops in the Chicago war zone.
your chance of surival is probably lower
Chicago is deadlier than Afghanistan.
I wish you safe passage and a successful snack acquisition. Keep your head on a swivel and stay hydrated.
Lessons is that flak protection is so important when there is so much artillery support from both sides
Break out the old interceptors😂 literally what they were designed for.
@@jamesbridges7750ironically we might still have some in the M81 camo
honestly it might be word adopting a medieval style armouring philosophy where you have a hard plate analog and then have the gaps covered in some type of flak armour like knights use to do with steel plate and mail.
@@watchonjarthis. I legitimately think that's 100% true yet I see no one saying this. Materials since will have to find a thermal insulative soft armor soon😅, like a future fsb frogman suit
if you have modern air power like the US, doesn't happen as often. but we still took incoming almost daily in Iraq and Afghanistan. Not nearly as high volume, nor as intense. Why? Because our counter battery fire wand air support was too good.
So invaluable ! I love the concise questioning and the complete coverage of response by these dudes ! I was completely locked in thru and thru. Please more videos like this !
Yeah...valuable indeed
Hell yeah.🔥
I have to say, the questions you ask are so relevent and really give a deeper understanding to the information they are sharing, very good video!
As an Army NCO I want to thank you for content like this. I've watched this video several times and will several more. I have shared it with many friends and brothers. THIS is quality content!
If you in the army now. Then 1 is drones, 2 is drones and 3 is every thing else
US and BRITS going at it mate!!
Thank you for your service brother I wanted to go to the military when I was 19 but I had a withdrawal seizure from alcohol at 18 I'm sober now multiple years but I wanted to go fly f-16s but I'm also big in the mountain biking I have a trek Roscoe 8 ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
"Putting holes in people bringing them down like sacks of shit" That's the most british commando line ever
Daisy chained through wood blocks eh mate. Russians are still shooting out at the other trench and youre cutting corners and taken em down
The way he said it while staring and admiring his weapon said everything.
He sounded like a freaking psycho for me at that moment
@antonkovalev4151 yes. But war is hell
I’m a civilian but a hunter and I loved the way he admired the stopping power of his rifle. Nothing like bullet diameter and kinetic energy.
I’m so glad there are people like this out there! I can’t stop listening to this!
I’ve been to Ukraine and it’s really sad to see the destruction and pain in the region.
Thank you for allowing us to hear from these men!
God help them!
As a citizen, this is extremely eye opening. Thank you gents telling your stories and sharing experience earned knowledge.
Respect to all you guys
Garand Thumb delivering insane value again.
Thanks to the whole team. This is awesome.
Getting first hand perception & experience from a modern conflict is absolutely priceless!
Unconventional warfare & tactics always seem to return to the basic principles of combat training.
Lots of "Gold Nuggets" in this video, however it ultimately returns to mastering the basics with training.
Mad respect for sharing!
Unconventional warfare is basics, thus never goes away.
Most of what is happening in Ukraine the US military anticipated or was already doing decades agao. Just not on this scale since the US has the best airpower in the world, bar none.
Imagine the mouths salivating from the MIC & military leaders who get to use it as a testing ground/ rat maze for their new weapons and tech 😂
I highly recommend yall look into pro apto anti thermal imaging ghillie suits and reov camos soon to be released anti thermal poncho.
Also remember these guys have resupply lines. American citizens during war will not. So having alot of ammo of 11 plus mags is key
@callsignjoker2686 what are you talking about, why wouldn't american soldiers have resupply lines? That's warfare 101. Establishing and protecting supply lines.
@@callsignjoker2686 I stock up a bit more than the average person but what war should American citizens be prepping for might I ask ?
Definitely making a lot of adjustments to my program after seeing and hearing from EXPERIENCED warfighters 👍🏻
This information is priceless,,,,,,,
Honestly, the way you guys create atmosphere with the audio in your edits is a subtle but impactful detail! Really brings the overall edit up to studio level!
That is because its entertainment not actual information, 😊 just enough to get the views from the viewers
@@nck4888
Exactly, audio is a great propaganda tool. And like bells or 808s in rap and r&b music are used to induce "hypnosis".
This whole presentation is so raw. Props to you and the boys for taking the time to share this info and godspeed.
GT that zipper kicked your butt starting the 18:00 mark lol you just gave up on it. Love the video really appreciate it, keep up the good work.
Lmao I scrolled down for exactly this comment
😂 poor guy
Didn't even notice it
It is a nice jacket though. Anyone know the brand?
Is it an YKK zipper, though?
Thank God for you. This channel is truly a blessing almost like we’re being trained. Thank you brother
haven't been to the channel in a while and i am absolutely blown away. The production of these videos now are incredible. you should be proud
Eddie Munster......haven't heard that name in a while. Grandparents, grandfather mostly who would call me that all the time.
And yeah, Grand T has been doing some good work for sure.
What started as a great channel has become even better as he’s been able to spend more time on it. I don’t think there are currently any other RUclipsrs doing hour plus videos with current combat volunteers in Ukraine, gotta love it.
That shit about the computer system lasering your eye through an optic is fucking terrifying.
That's old tech but super nasty
Musta been the British dude saying it, bcuz I missed that part n I've watched this 3 times now lol
@@kalanipitmon7817 Yes, should have subtitles. I did hear it on first time, but I'm a foreigner.
@@kalanipitmon7817it was the yank tho.
@@kalanipitmon78171:07:17
Can i just say how incredible it is that we get to watch over an hour long video from 2 real combat veterans of Ukraine talking about all the shit to look out for in modern war and how to survive? Idk how you could get any more reliable and honest information than this...
Judging Freedom, you’re welcome. These two mercenaries fled a corrupt failing military they should’ve never been part of without wearing swastikas.
They should interview some Russians. Would be interesting to see if their experience is any different and what they learned, especially since the Russian way of war is a bit different.
Phenomenal video! Thanks so much for sharing. I am glad you guys made it through the shit.
Intersting how things come back around again. When I was active duty Army as an 11B, we always procticed trench clearing, then it was dropped from training. Now here we are.
I thinks its because the more tech we have the more ways of countering it we find, therefor we always go back to basics. This is why i dont believe that we Will ever have full autonomous fighting vehicles or even soldiers.. to easy to counter tech
Hole in the ground is cheap and effective. I dont think itll go by the way side as long as there soilders defending position for long term. U already got some guys there. Just start digging
Doing more and more trench warfare exercises now. We spend more time moving mud than anything else but that personal admin is what keeps you alive
My great grandpa said the same thing about artillery during ww2. Those guys learned the different types of guns that were being used against them just by the sounds. And when the whistle was louder you better find some cover. Great video!
I'd think it's harder in Ukraine than in WW2, since they are pretty much using the same soviet weapons...
Until you get differently fused ammunition fired at you.
@@PrograError He's talking about what caliber and at what distance and how far the round is hitting the ground from you, not the enemy or friendly. A missfire from behind your own line is probably very noticable and the same principles count.
...imo its pure luck. Theres no way anyone could tell wether a shell is going into his proxymity while there's combat noises all around.
@@dimitri-petrenko the problem is the lines are messy and with ops running all the time you probably can't particularly tell if that's a rusky bunking 30 m Infront or your mate bird shooting...
This is seriously one of the most engaging and interesting things ive ever watched. I actually meant to watch a completely video too....but once this loaded up and started playing i was to immersed to change it.
I can relate to what these conscripts at night following the leader with NODs. Before everyone in our military has NODs, only a few people in the unit had them. I’ve been in the woods in pitch black darkness with the point with a set of PVS-5 goggles. During Desert Storm. We had three sets of PVS-7 goggles. I had one. I was driving, and we were trying to find the main element of Division HQ moving north on day one of the ground offensive. After a while I could see a faint glow in the distance a few kilometers away from their blackout drive lights. We caught up with them. Without the night vision. We may not have linked up and had to turn back.
This is incredibly sobering. This is an incredible episode with excellent guests. Stay safe our there, gentlemen!
At the 24:41 mark, Mike is geeking out about drone kills are like call of duty and the veterans just give a serious yeah.
For us viewers it’s easy to geek out and get excited about the gear evolution of warfare. Where these guys are living and experiencing it live making their lives hell.
Great content.
More content like this please. Maybe turn it into it's own series. Interview modern warfighters/contractors and have them explain the dynamics of war and how they're changing.
Big takeaway from this video for me is how FPVs and Overwatch drones sound different. That's big information for me. I greatly appreciate you garand thumb.
@@SteveSherman-ij5gm you're daft if you really believe war hasn't changed.
@@SteveSherman-ij5gm stop trying to be a pseudo intellectual, war is constantly evolving and changing.
If you go in the russian version of youtube, there is a news channel called Zvezda. They have a video talking about the FPV drones. Of course it's in russian, but you can still see what they were talking about. FPV drones being really fast and a great threat.
@SteveSherman-ij5gm nothing about war is changing? Drones have completely changed warfare forever.
Russia won.
How is this tactically helpful?
Wasn't expecting the Black Templar reference at the end! Excellent video!
I saw your comment before finishing the video and was thinking 'I guess its no wonder, there is a Brit in there'... turns out it's the American who is the 40k fan :D
There's a lot of 40K fans in the US, probably more than the UK!
@@simonrigg8391I'm sure there are a lot of fans in the US ;) But I seriously doubt in relative numbers there is any place that beats the UK. I mean that's where it was created and from what I've seen everyone and their grandmother has had contact with Gamesworkshop over there :D
Russia won.
How is this tactically helpful?
@simonrigg8391 maybe overall, but that's because the US population is several times that of UK. But the US doesn't come close to the density of 40k fans in the Uk
This video was really really good.. mad respect to the 2 warriors over there helping the Ukrainians 🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇸💪
the ending featuring the black templar patch really did put the cherry on the cake, awesome vid
For real. I was staring at it the whole video trying to figure out if it was actually a 40k reference or not
What patch has the american guy on his big phone?
I respected the hell out of these gentlemen Initially when they came on the channel. Gained even more respect and a a sliver of perspective throughout this video. What the British gent said at the end of the video was honestly Interesting to hear from someone who lived where he lived. I know the mentality on preparedness is alot different over the majority in parts of Europe. The it will never happen to me mentality. The horrible part of the matter is it can literally happen anywhere. He's unfortunately very right on that. Good on these Gentlemen. I hope they continue to stay safe.
Totally agree,a lot of our European neighbours have conscription,basic soldiering,weapon handling,as per normal UK,never prepared.
I fear our European political leaders more than the Russians. The imposition of mass uncontrolled immigration upon European nations which condemns our indigenous populations to minority status informs this perspective. Would I fight to defend this my EU member state? Do I see Russia as the enemy? Absolutely not
I wish the US would bring back the Explorers program to train young me what it takes to survive if they take the initiative to learn it.
This channel is really incredible. On the one hand, you ask great questions while making sure the audience can understand. The speakers are incredible, fabulous feedback on a variety of topics... I've been following this channel for years, and I'm still passionate about all these subjects (especially as this war is not so far from where I live...). Really good work! I'd also like to congratulate the filming/editing team: the sound is captured to perfection and the shots are perfect.
He hosted a bandera loving ukrainian nationalist. You didn't notice the totenkopf or you praise it.
You do realize that just because something is a skull, that doesn't make it a totenkopf right?
@@mwdouglas3794 Such excuses for someone who has no clue about OSINT.
@@Sergei_kv82 I didn't pay much attention to this detail and I must confess that it's not the kind of thing that interests me at first glance when it comes to this kind of content.
@@triggeredbuzz It's important to look for extremism in plain sight. Sure, there is value in what is taught tactically however the moment you host fascists who want to show off it makes it propaganda.
I’ve tried to watch this video twice now and what ever psyop background music you added to it makes me feel like someone is watching me:
Imagine the amount and intensity of FABs, lancets, FPV drones and artillery cannonades being dropped over there. Terrifyring
Don’t sound fun.
Lotta bro vets met their end to that.
Don't need to imagine, there's plenty of video of it; both sides have gopros and surveillance drones ... It's almost like battle footage is being censored in the west ..... You know like all those images of dead Gaza children you dont ever see in the news
@@richardcranium2581War is hell
@@Vernich762 war is politics by other means
Hell is hell.
@N7mudkipVietnam
I was an army infantryman during the 2010’s. I served with several Ranger battalion and SF guys. Based on my experience, I gotta say after watching the live fire these guys are good. Very good.
Well, you guys lost to the Taliban, and these guys are losing to the Russians, so evidently neither of you are *that* good. 🤷
@@AndyAdventuring
Patrick sounds like a cool dude. Not like those loser NATO stooges who just lost Avdeyevka. 😄
Slava ukraine🇺🇸🇺🇦🇬🇧🇮🇱
Shoutout to the videographer and editor. Top notch quality and the color grade is on point!
Yeah , I was also amazed by the quality . Would be very interested to see their video gear ,
@@zardes123SONY FX3 maybe
Thanks!
Bar none the best done and most valuable episode yet. Love Mike and his experience, but bringing in these vets with true experience of all the aspects of this fascinating and changing battlefield is epic. Excellent!
valuable for who? americans on their couches fighting in ukraine? this shit was cringe af . the most valuable episodes are mikes SERE content
_"most valuable episode yet."_
Valuable for what? For knowing how to lose with the support of "the whole world"?🤦♂
@@internetexpert8153valuable for me a infantry squad leader to get some more context to what I should train myself and my boys to. Valuable to me a citizen of the USA who may have to defend himself from a tyrant one day. Valuable to humble some other boys out there to remember near peer threats can easily find you and eat your ass if you aren’t careful.
This channel is chaotic in the best way possible. We can go from irl video game trick shots to the cutting edge of modern trench warfare.
The only reason we've gone back to trench warfare is because it's well-armed white guys versus well-armed white guys again for the first time in 70 years, except this time it's in open fields unlike the majority of WW2, where trenches were pointless by virtue of the Axis forces having equal (and sometimes superior) air power... Following WW2, we fought nothing but poorly trained (in comparison) men weilding poorly maintained Russian-made rifles in the tropical forrests of Asia where trenches were pointless for a completely different reason to WW2. Trenches exist when both sides have respectable weapon systems, but almost no air support, and it's not simply an asymmetrical Turkey shoot against compariatively untrained, illiterate religious zealouts who have been promised 72 virgins in the afterlife.
Absolutely invaluable information, thank you Mike and to the 2 gentleman who shared this for free. Godspeed
I think they know this war is going to expand to the whole of Europe especially the urgent call to train now at the end. Chilling.
They lost 😭😭😭
@@SongsAboutHappiness as a soldier you learn from the winners and the losers.
@@SongsAboutHappiness except they havent
@@Ganglo-Saxon Ukraine literally said they have to win by this fall lol.
Good first hand info, so many changes in combat since my time in combat-thank you for providing this content at this level!
These guys are smart, articulate and legit rewriting doctrine. Best content yet.
Wtf u talking about. They literally said they "found out" doing all the shit they made fun of in training turns out to work lol. If by "re writing" doctrine you mean writing exactly what was already written about conventional warfare, ok... WOAH turns out TANKS AND ARTILLERY KILL INFANTRY! This is groundbreaking stuff! Turns out trenches protect you from explosions and shrapnel/spal? Crazy.
Slava ukraine🇺🇸🇺🇦🇬🇧🇮🇱
The #1 lesson I'm drawing here is, regardless of training and experience, keep an open mind on kit. Make sure you're ready, willing, and able to adapt your kit to changing circumstances. I find it amazing that trench warfare is still so relevant, despite advances in tech.
Especially with the drone introduction...
@@taktikordefense right. One would think drones alone would be enough to dump trench warfare. Seeing how they've adapted and dealt with the issue is nothing short of impressive.
Can you really win a war without killing any “enemy” humans. Nobody will ever win a war just by robots killing each other.
@@engmed4400 trench warfare is just basically castle defence but on the plains... it's entrenched position... there's a reason why WW1 is THE trench war.
Trench warfare has always been how Russia planned to fight. They don’t believe in maneuver warfare.
1 hour of knowledge, LFG!
How can u watch 1hour when this was just uploaded 30mins ago ? hahahahaha
doing backflips on it
Lol 1 hour cured me of thinking I could fly over there and help..
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Really valuable information. Showed that having good teamwork is essential. It would be hard to lose a buddy in so many ways.
1 hour of knowledge, thank you brother.👊
This is already a historical record. I hope we keep returning to videos like these.
it nice to see the losing sides point of view
@@officecomputer8887 Everyone loses in war.
luckily this is just a military exercise!! and no war has been declared @@lafeeshmeister
@@officecomputer8887 Putin not caring about international law doesn't change reality.
Ukrainians are moving into underground territories of their own country. At some point they will explore enough of it for the russians to settle the surface.@terryadavis3458
Kudos for tackling important topics like drone and trench warfare! And big thanks for standing strong despite the challenges gun channels face on RUclips. Keep up the great work!
Russia won.
How is this tactically helpful?
But Ukraine fake war propaganda?
I leave for Ukraine at the end of the month.. the drone info is wildly informative. Thank you
good luck fighting your class-brothers for the interests of unelected cosmopolitical elites.
Good luck with that...
Thank you for your service!
Be careful and may God keep you
This is by far my fav video of the last year, thanks for putting out useful info with this video
Real world applicable training, information, gear evaluation, THIS is the content I love the most from GT. Thank you as always for invaluable information
Few other tips from Ukraine... A few sheets of 3a Kevlar inside your shoulder straps, covers subclavian, it'll be enough to stop some shrapnel. If you're working a defensive position and expecting to get pounded, an Osprey Mark 3+ or similar with full neck, shoulder, and groin protection is ideal. Get a torch with an ultra low power moonlight mode and usb car charger, spend sometime in basements. Bring a lot of CBD for your knees...
CBD doesnt do shit
@@KlASELIyes it does. lol. You don’t know what you’re talking about.
@@KlASELI bullshit it don't that shi work wonders boy
Actual Delta 9 does do stuff CBD is completely placebo lol, have you thought about like other things you might be doing aside from the CBD taking effect?@@yngchino1130
Actual Delta 9 does do stuff CBD is completely placebo lol, have you thought about like other things you might be doing aside from the CBD taking effect? I used to suffer from terrible knee pain from rucking and after making my own PT program, I literally squat again heavy weight and ruck pain free. @@stephensniff
These are truly wild times. First off, thank you Mike and your team for all that you do. Keep up the superb content!!!
As a plumber who hand digs looking for water/gas/ and electrical lines, digging a trench would frickin suck
This channel hits the peaks of comedy and the peaks of really useful information. It's insane and I am all here for it.
These guys, unlike a lot of so-called subject matter experts, have actually been involved in an honest to God war
GT hasn’t.
Same for Vasquez and Nance
@N7mudkipand the true reasons probably escape most. Hint hint it’s not saddam or osama but an evil cabal
This is the first real war since WW2. There literally hasn't been anyone who COULD have experience like this. Don't harp people for not experiencing things that didn't exist
@N7mudkip we'll never have to go against tank columns and helicopters either. we have air power. But we dealt with mines for sure.
Having just returned from Ukraine and the town of Chasiv Yar, these guys are spot on. What a great SITREP on what is happening there.... Listen and learn.
Slava Ukraine🖖
Why did you return ?
The speed at which warfare is evolving over there is mind-blowing, thanks for an incredible resource Mike
Slava ukraine🇺🇸🇺🇦🇬🇧🇮🇱
Slava ukraine🇺🇸🇺🇦🇬🇧🇮🇱
Thanks for the brutal honesty and breakdowns of modern conflicts. War is hell and that will never change.
I hate the "War never changes" quote. One of the most inaccurate quotes I've ever heard.
@@CorruptDemocratsJ6 It's always young men dying for old men's grudges. Maybe the way the young men die changes, and maybe the old men's grudges change, too, but it's the same thing at the end of the day.
@@CorruptDemocratsJ6not a deep thinker, are ya?
@@CorruptDemocratsJ6I agree with your comment that “war never changes” is inaccurate, with the implication being that war is always the same and strategies and tactics never change or advance. However, that isn’t even kind of what he said. He said that war is hell and that will never change, which most certainly agreeable and accurate. For those who have actually fought in wars, for those actually fighting in wars, and for the civilians caught in the middle of the war, war is hell and war will always be hell. I struggle to find anything inaccurate or disagreeable about that comment. War was hell for the people involved in the US Civil war, war was hell for the people involved in the First World War, war was hell in World War 2, and war is hell for the people involved in the Ukraine War. While each person may describe different levels of the intensity of their experience, as a blanket statement, actual warfare will never change in that it will always be hell for many of those who experience it. Sure strategies, tactics, technologies, and methods of warfare will most certainly change, but the human experience of war firsthand will never really change.
Lesson 1, hold politicians accountable so this corrupt situation doesn't happen
Please bring these guys back and have more guys like this on the show! It was so interesting learning from there experience fighting! Absolutely love what you are all doing with your channel! You’ve shown some of the best examples of how conflict if fought.
Man this is so needed for everyone to learn and practice!! Awsome questions also Mike!!
I appreciate your deep dives into various situations, or in this case, how war is changing real time, with actual soldiers that fought. It's simply amazing.
And the Warhammer patch reference... chef's kiss!