Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we continue our discussion concerning more advanced CQB TTPs.  Specifically, we discuss: Holding Cover (2:43) Holding Cover on Multiple Doors/Entry Points  (7:54) Clear and Hold (9:23) Clear on the Move (12:28) and more. A new episode of Tactical Tuesdays is typically uploaded on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.     SHOW LINKS/RESO...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss begin our discussion concerning more advanced CQB TTPs.  Specifically, we discuss: Set-Snap Technique (2:52) Plating (4:29) Rolling Cover (7:25) Flooding Room (9:29) Push-Out/Coverman (11:17) Push-Up Security (12:38) Clearing Obstacles in Target Room (14:05) and more. A new episode of Tactical Tuesdays is typically uploaded on the...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss maneuvering through and clearing hallways.  Specifically, we discuss: Angles of Attack/Angles of Exposure (2:08) Essential Elements of Stairway Clearing (6:26) Definition of Stairway Types (7:32) Clearing Straight Stairway (8:10) Clearing Commercial Stairway (10:58) Entry Team Movement for Commercial Stairway (12:58) Post Stairway...

In this bonus episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss Army Doctrine including TTPS and the interplay between Tactics, Operations and Strategy as they pertain to the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Creation, Formation and Utilization of TTPs  (1:25)   Tactics (4:34) Techniques (5:38) Procedures (7:24) US Army Doctrine (10:01) Strategic Level of War  (13:26) Operati...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss maneuvering through and clearing hallways.  Specifically, we discuss: Hallway Danger Areas and Dead Space (1:38) Single Team Online Hallway Formation (3:28) Single Team Offset Hallway Formation (4:19) Single Team Power-I Hallway Formation (4:56) Dual Entry Team Hallway Formation (6:00) T-Shaped Intersection (7:15) Four-Way/Cross In...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss Limited Pentration (LimPen) Room Entry Method.  Specifically, we discuss: Use of 45-90-45 Technique to Diminish Sectors (2:01) Wingman Formation (4:05) Single Man Engagement Technique (5:51) Room Peek Technique (8:13) Dual Man/Two Stage Room Clearing Technique (8:57) Potential Issues in Conducting Limited Penetration Room Clearing ...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the Deliberate Room Entry Method.  Specifically, we discuss: Characteristics of Limited Penetration (LIMPEN) Room Entry (1:35) Advantages of Limited Penetration Room Clearing (3:14) Disadvantages of Limited Penetration Room Clearing (4:54) Individual Entry Team Movement into Center Fed Room (6:45) Individual Entry Team Movement int...

In this bonus episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the use of various tactical gear and how it can help  you be more effectuve on the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Attachment Options for Load Bearing Gear (2:02)   MOLLE Attachment System (2:23) ALICE Attachment System (2:39) Tactical/Load Bearing Vest (4:08) Chest Rig (5:20) Hull Down  (8:22) Armor Plate Carr...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the Deliberate Room Entry Method.  Specifically, we discuss: Characteristics of Deliberate Room Entry (1:34) Individual Entry Team Movement into Center Fed Room (5:14) Individual Entry Team Movement into Corner Fed Room    (15:40) Negative and Positive Corner Fed Rooms (15:58) Individual Entry Team Member Sectors/Areas of Responsib...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we continue our discussion regarding  Dynamic Room Entry Method.  Specifically, we discuss: Eight Essential Steps of Dynamic Room Entry (2:07) Individual Entry Team Movement into Center Fed Room (6:46) TTPs tp Avoid Common Mistakes While Performing Dynamic Room Entry  (16:04) Squaring Off (16:12) Stay off Walls (16:38) Avoid Casting Shadows A...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we begin our discussion regarding  Dynamic Room Entry Method.  Specifically, we discuss: Least Resistance/Crossover Technique (1:40) Buttonhook Technique (3:09) Step Center Technique (4:23) Criss-Cross Technique (6:47) Principles of Dynamic Room Entry (7:25) Entry Team Member Movement  (9:20) No Read Method (10:15) Read Method (10:40) Free Fl...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss Principles, Tenants and Techniques Common  to CQB.  Specifically, we discuss: Crawl-Walk-Run (1:13) Basic Room Clearing Decision Making (3:00) Priority of Work (8:18) Mental Flexibility (9:30) CQB TTPs Common to Room Clearing Methods (10:30) CQB Communications  (19:44) Target Room Danger Classification (29:00) and more. A new episo...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss CQB Entry Team Stacking and related Tactics, Techniques and Procedures.  Specifically, we discuss: Room Entry Methods (1:20) Entry Team Member Roles  (3:33) Entry Team Stack Formations (5:31) Linear Stack (5:37) Mobile/Stackless Formation (7:17) Offset Stack  (9:53) Dispersed Stack (11:46) Coverman (12:20) Sectors/Areas of Responsi...

In this bonus episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss vehicular tactics in the context of a combined arms assault.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Technicals (1:46)   Types of Technicals (2:59) Technical Crew Roles (3:46) Advantage of Maneuverability (5:00) Technical Standard Operating Procedures (5:07) Hull Down  (8:22) Working Technicals in Pairs  (8:58) Applicability...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss CQB Room and Hallway Anatomy.  Specifically, we discuss: Definitions of Center and Corner Fed Rooms (1:59) Room Shape Characteristics  (4:29) Describing Interior of Rooms (6:28) Fatal Funnel (9:50) Partial View Zone (11:53) Blind Zones/Dead Space  (12:20) Immediate Danger Area (12:46) Hallway Types (13:07) Diminishing Sectors/Slici...

In this first episode of Season Two of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss various preliminary aspects of Close Quarters Combat (CQB)on the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Close Quarters Battle (1:36) Angles of Attack/Angles of Exposure (3:55) Assault, Support and Security Elements (5:26) Definition of Dynamic Room Entry Method  (8:24) Definition of Deliber...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss MOUT/Urban Combat  in on the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) (0:52) Characteristics of MOUT (2:00) Seven Phases of Small Unit Offensive Operations in MOUT (4:20) Ten Rules of Urban Movement (5:41) URBAN  (8:50) Sectors/Areas of Responsibility While Moving in U...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the use of force multipliers on the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Force Multipliers (1:42) Making Yourself a Force Multiplier (2:13) Vehicles/Technicals (4:01) Fires (7:45) Close Air Support (CAS)  (12:45) and more. A new episode of Tactical Tuesdays is typically uploaded on the first and third Tuesda...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss defensive operations including defending objectives and critical terrain on the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Defensive Operations (1:01) Characteristics of Defensive Operations (3:27) Types of Defensive Operations (8:52) Area Defense (9:00 Mobile Defense (13:29) Retrograde Defense (19:05) Small Unit...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss offensive operations including seizing objectives through smart use of your forces on the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Offensive Operations (1:15) Characteristics of Offensive Operations (4:08) Forms of Maneuver (9:30) Envelopment (10:02) Turning Movement (11:46) Infiltration (12:12) Penetration (13:...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the effective use of smoke and other obscurants on the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Obscurants and Smoke (1:05) Natural Obscurants (1:45) By-Product Obscurant (2:10) Visual Smoke (2:23) Use of Smoke in Offensive Operations (4:29) Rules for Using Smoke in Offensive Operations (8:30) Hasty Smoke Operat...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss reconnaissance, security and how they shape the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Reconnaissance (2:07) Reconnaissance Objective (3:35) Fundamentals of Reconnaissance (5:37) Types of Reconnaissance (12:48) Route Reconnaissance (13:00) Zone Reconnaissance (15:27) Area Reconnaissance (18:14)  Reconnaissance...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss breaking contact through the use of Combat and Australian Peels.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Breaking Contact (1:11) Avoiding Being Pinned by the Enemy (1:46) Breaking Contact under Battle Drill Three (5:41) :Combat/Lateral Peel (7:50) Australian Peel (11:57) Variations on Australian Peel (17:38) and more. A new episod...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss the Tactical Mindset including situational awareness, Jeff Cooper's Color Situational Awareness Scale, John Boyd's OODA Loop, Slow is Smooth - Smooth is Fast and tactical patience .  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Tactical Mindset (1:00) What If? game (2:04) Jeff Cooper's Color Coded Situational Awareness Sc...

In this episode of Tactical Tuesday with Modern Milsim, we discuss danger areas and how to handle them on the the MILSIM battlefield.  Specifically, we discuss: Definition of Danger Areas (1:29) Types of Danger Areas (2:36) Detour/Contour Around Open Area Method (4:54): Box/Detour Bypass Method ( 5:35) Patch to the Road Technique (7:13) Heart Shaped Technique (10:37) Examples of Danger Areas (14:4...