New Breed of Warrior has just released the Industry Specific portion of their program. Space is limited for all of these sessions and are restricted to those with Government or industry credentials. Be sure to RSVP ASAP if you want to attend any of these sessions.
2010 NBOW Industry Specific Training
The Air Force’s current fixation with “PT” is the latest in a long line of fads. As you have probably heard, Airman are failing the new biannual Air Force Fitness Test (AFFT) at the rate of about 25%. Unfortunately, instead of actually creating a culture of physical fitness, they have got everyone worried about the test. Worse yet, one element of that test has become particularly troublesome. That element is the waist measurement. In fact, some Airmen are actually getting liposuction in order to pass the waist measurement.
So what exactly is wrong with the waist measurement? Well, it’s a simple case of symbolism over substance. It seems, someone likes skinny folks. The waist measurement does not assess an individual’s health and what’s more it is not scaled for age nor height. A 5′ tall Airman has to have the same waist measurement to pass as an Airman who is 6′ tall. By the same token, an 18 year old has the same standard as a 48 year old. This makes no sense. The test is so weighted in favor of the skinny that an older Airman with a large waist has to actually be in better shape than a young Airman. He must be more capable in the push up, sit up, and run portions of the test in order to just pass. So the skinny kid can be in worse shape than the old fat guy and still pass. In fact, he can score better. Make sense? Check out this PT score calculator to see how you compare.
One would think that things couldn’t be worse than Air Force personnel undergoing plastic surgery in order to pass a PT test but it does. The Air Force leadership has lost so much faith in its commanders and their NCOs that it has gone and hired civilian testers. Yes, it’s true. Physical Fitness testing is no longer conducted by Unit Fitness Monitors since they can’t be trusted. Instead, the Air Force has hired a cadre of civilian testers. They aren’t even required to be able to demonstrate proper form for the four events let alone even pass.
To throw gasoline on this fire, as fitness is an individual responsibility, many units see no reason to provide time during the duty day to conduct PT. The machine is unwilling to sacrifice man hours to develop a more healthy force. The mission capable rate must not be compromised.
The Air Force leadership needs to get this under control. Dump the waist measurement. Anything that prompts service members to undergo risky surgeries deserves some Congressional oversight. Better yet, develop a test that actually measures true fitness and reflects tasks Airmen actually are expected to accomplish. Also, develop a true culture of fitness where leaders lead by example and commanders are responsible for their unit’s program and performance. And for goodness sakes, get rid of those civilian testers. They are an embarrassment. You can’t outsource integrity.
At the upcoming New Breed of Warrior in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Aegis Industries will present a breakout session on the Mark 63 Trident.
An emerging market leader of professional security solutionsAegis Industries recognized that the operational demands of the military, law enforcement, corrections, and private security markets required a new class of intermediate force options to allow operators to communicate, contain and quickly control potentially dangerous scenarios more safely and effectively than ever before. They developed the MK63 Trident, the first in a new class of scalable intermediate force options: Hand-held Modular Multi-Stimulus Response Devices (HMMRDs). As you can see in the photo, the Mk63 provides numerous options including Laser, LEDs, Pepper Spray, Impact, and Neuro Muscular Incapacitation (NMI). NMI is essentially stun gun technology but with a bit more science behind it.
Aegis was founded by US Navy SEAL Kenneth J. Stethem after the events of September 211, 2001. Inspired by the courage of his brother, SW2 Robert D. Stethem, who was murdered during the 1985 hijacking of TWA FLT 847, Stethem founded Aegis with a single mission – To Defend, Protect and Preserve Life – by engineering the world’s most advanced and operationally effective intermediate force option.
Break Out Session Overview:
TITLE: The Aegis Mark 63 Trident: Revolutionizing Intermediate Force Options
LENGTH OF SESSION: (:30 Minutes Demo/:15 Minutes Q&A)
Aegis will be demonstrating its revolutionary new Aegis Mark 63 Trident, the first in a new generation of advanced intermediate force options. These Handheld, Modular, Multi-stimulus, Response Devices (HMMRDs) provide a level of flexibility, safety and effectiveness that is unmatched by any other Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solution.
The Mark 63 is a scalable, full-dimensional solution that combines Lasers, LEDs, Pepper Spray, Impact, and Neuromuscular Incapacitation (NMI) in a single device. The Mark 63 delivers:
• Scalability
• Multiple force options are combined into a single, handheld device (Laser, LEDs, Pepper Spray, Impact and NMI).
• Force options can be used individually, in any combination or simultaneously
• Safety
• Innovative engineering and advanced technology backed by comprehensive medical safety research that was independently peer-reviewed and published prior to market launch.
• Industry’s first low voltage non-invasive multiple stimulus force option.
• Effectiveness
• Multiple force options allow operators to transition up and down the force continuum faster, safer and more effectively.
• Operators are better prepared, equipped and protected
This question comes up a LOT so we turned to Paul Roarke, author of “Corps Strength“. He presented us with some great information on staying fit even when on the road.
Many times when I am traveling overseas its hard to find a place to PT, especially to run or finding a decent gym. I have a simple movement that I call the “Truth-Teller” as it will quickly tell you what level of condition your in (or not in). Its simple and can be done with almost any object that is 30-50lbs in weight and you can lift safely with just your hands, ie a kettle bell, dumbbell, ammo can filled with rocks or sand. A big water jug, a large rock, log, sandbag, small tire, etc, etc. I have used all of those items over the years. They all work.
1) Assume a balanced stance with the object between your legs.
2) Squat down (ass below your knees, back straight, head up) grab the object and stand up.
3) “Curl” the object to your shoulders.
4) Press it overhead.
5) Reverse the order back to the ground for 1 rep.
Do as many as you can for a set, and do as many sets as you have the time and energy for. I have done this for 10 sets of 10 reps with a 40lb+ rock. Trust me this will get you breathing like a freight train in short order. Don’t “Clean” the object to your shoulders or overhead in one movement. Make a distinct stop between each part of the movement to make it harder.
To make these a real ball buster, do these with a set of push-ups, pull-ups or crunches in between and keep your rest time to a minimum. This works almost every muscle in your body as well as your heart and lungs.
Try it.
Blackheart International is well known for their foreign weapons manuals, but their sister company Mid-Atlantic Training Resources, LLC also offers a comprehensive curriculum of basic and advanced foreign weapons training.
General Foreign Weapons Familiarization – based around the most prolific firearms encountered in the various theaters of conflict. This includes but is not limited to PKM machine guns, AK variants of all flavors, common pistols encountered, scoped rifles and submachine guns.
Additionally, M-ATR offers Weapon Specific Courses –
PKM marksmanship and gun team drills
AK Rifle marksmanship and general usage
Scoped Rifle marksmanship and general usage (SVD and FRK/PSL)
Pistol marksmanship and general usage
They also are preparing to offer a DShKM course
Finally, they also have Train-the-Trainer Courses for all of these weapons.
For additional information as well as a complete list of the choices of firearms please visit www.ma-tr.com.
Be sure to stop by booth #821 at this week’s TREXPO East at the Dulles Expo and Convention Center in Chantilly, VA to see all of BHI’s offerings.
In their September and October hard copy issues, Black Belt magazine will publish articles on Matt Larsen (US Army, Ret), who is considered the father of the Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP). While on active duty Larsen was the primary author of Field Manual 3-25.150 (Combatives) which spells out the program in great detail. Taking a page from Mixed Martial Arts, MACP works hand in hand with the physical fitness regime to make movements second nature. Additionally, MACP teaches Soldiers weapons retention skills and limited knife fighting.
Be sure to drop by Black Belt’s website and check out the videos featuring Matt Larsen.
HIGH GEARâ„¢ training suits and accessories by London Bridge Trading Company, Ltd. are now featured on www.highgearsuit.com.
We have covered the HIGH GEARâ„¢ line in the past and it includes the Close Quarter Combat Chest Guard, Marking Cartridge Ready helmet, Decon Zone sanitizing system, Martial Arts Chest Protector, Anti-Fog/Anti-Scratch Visor and storage bag.
One of the best things about this new site is that it features videos of HIGH GEAR in action, and describes ways to use HIGH GEARâ„¢ to take your scenario-based training to the next level.
HIGH GEARâ„¢ products can also be purchased through ADS via several procurement vehicles.
Practical Applied Stress Training (PAST) is a tailored physical fitness program for Tactical Law Enforcement teams by Optimal SWAT. Designed to help the LEO deal with the physical side of stress and keep rounds on target, PAST prepares students to be on the “wrong end of statistics” meaning training for worst case scenarios. The result is that situations LEOs regularly encounter will be that much easier to master. Author Will Brink feels that traditional methods of short sprints or push ups before a shooting drill employed during many training courses don’t go far enough to recreate the real world. Instead, he has designed a program that incorporates functional strength, dealing with unbalanced loads, and overall strength and fitness combined with shooting scenarios.
PAST does not rely on expensive equipment but rather focuses on functional strength using ropes climbs, vehicles pulls, sand bag and telephone pole carries as well as other activities. Additionally, traditional firearms training tools such as shot timers are used in that portion of the program. This keeps the program within reach of even the most resource constrained department.
The PAST program covers training the individual as well as the team. To this end, the manual offers sample training plans and drills but also focuses on the program at a conceptual level to help teams develop their own tailored program. The author also addresses different forms of measuring progress to allow different users to get the most from the experience. Overall, it looks to be an excellent training tool for the LEO and should be considered for certain military formations as well.
