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"Training Up A Better Class Of Man."Hard Times Strong Men, LLC is training up a better class, a fighting class, of men and women make our world a better and safer place.We give classes and have discussions on Warrior Tasks and Drills, Fieldcraft, Medical Care, Homesteading, Community Building, Fatherhood and Family Care, and so much more. Join us as we continue in our mission to know and be more. Stay In The Fight.
29 - 1st Response Fieldcraft
We're the Hard Times Strong Men Podcast, here to Train Up a Better Class of Man.Today, the boys are joined by Nomadic Fieldcraft and Static Line Outdoors of 1st Response Fieldcraft to discuss their podcast, the Four Pillars of Survival, Skills vs. Gear, military organization and training, rejecting weakness and passivity, and so much more!http://linktr.ee/hardtimesstrongmenStay In The Fight
01:34:1410/12/2022
28 - Basic Ruck Setup
7 Goes over the basics of setting up your rucksack before stepping off. Spoiler: none of this information matters unless you put it into practice. Get out there and train.Thanks to our friends at 1st Response Fieldcraft for introducing us to the drop-in assault pack concept! Find them on Instagram @1stresponsefieldcrafthttp://linktr.ee/hardtimesstrongmen
07:1203/12/2022
27 - Hurricane Preparedness
6 discusses how to prepare for a hurricane and his experiences with Hurricanes Ian and Nicole as part of the Natural Disaster Preparedness series. NOTE: Episode was re-uploaded to correct a statistical error on 11/28/22.Resources: nhc.noaa.gov, nasa.gov
21:4226/11/2022
26 - Fight The Z Monster
7 Talks about how to fight The Z Monster (Sleep).Reference:FM 7-22 Holistic Health and Fitness (Ch. 11 Sleep Readiness)
13:2613/11/2022
25 - EMCOMM and TACCOMM
The boys start their conversation on EMCOMM (Emergency Communication) and TACCOMM (Tactical Communication). They talk about their experiences in their line unit, scenario-based radio communication exercises, and basic commo application for the everyday rifleman. Huge shoutout to Civil Sentinel on Instagram for the work thats being done in this sphere.
01:05:0505/11/2022
24 - Squad and Fireteam Roles
6 and 7 are back and discussing the various roles and responsibilities within the typical infantry line unit squad and fireteam.Source: TC 3-21.76 i.e. the Ranger Handbook
52:1422/10/2022
23 - Napalm 1
In this episode 7 and his buddy Popeye mix and test a batch of Napalm! Listen as 7 lists his findings during the mixing and testing processes, and considerations he has for the future. Keep in mind, this isn't a how-to... that comes later.Stay In The Fight.
07:5428/09/2022
22 - Dadisode: How to Sharpen a Knife
In their second Dadisode, 7 gives a class on something every dad should have taught their kid; How to Sharpen a Knife. There's a thousand ways to skin a cat, so if you have a different way to sharpen a knife that you like better... Your dad probably did well.Stay In The Fight.References: 7, and his dad.
06:0021/09/2022
21 - Dadisode: How To Change A Flat Tire
6 introduces a new series called "the Dad-isodes", where we teach you things you should have learned when you were younger, but maybe didn't. This episode focuses on how to change a flat tire.
09:3315/09/2022
20 - Fieldcraft: Fire
6 and 7 take a hard look at fire. Bushcrafting/fieldcrafting considerations, the fire triangle, common fire lays, primitive building methods, and more!Reference: FM 21-76 Survival
54:4307/09/2022
19 - Field Preparation: Tools
6 and 7 discuss what they've done to prep some of the tools that they've bought from retail and commercial stores, and what they've repurposed from their time in the Army for use in the field. Prepping tools can mean saving time and energy when using them and having more time before having to replace parts due to degradation.Take care of your tools, and they'll take care of you.
15:1531/08/2022
18 - Intro to Land Navigation: Map Basics
In preparation for our Land Navigation series, 6 and 7 talk about what a map is, different kinds of maps, and map considerations for the friendly neighborhood guerilla fighter.References:FM 3-25.26 Land Navigation
18:0724/08/2022
17 - Baseline Kit Breakdown
6 and 7 discuss the base kit they carry any time they're in the field. Combat load. Medical. Sustainment.Stay In The Fight.
33:3717/08/2022
16 - Thank Ya'll - 1000 Downloads Milestone Appreciation
Thank ya'll so much for supporting us as we start this journey! 1000 downloads yesterday. The message is getting out there and it's getting heard. Get better. For yourselves, for your families, for your communities. Stay in the fight.
12:2214/08/2022
15 - Fieldcraft: Kitsiderations
6 and 7 discuss the basics of the golden triangle of survival (Fire, Water, and Shelter), and what they carry in their kit to maximize those pillars.Reference:FM 21-76 Survival
46:2210/08/2022
14 - Second Amendment Rant (GW Park Shooting)
The guys talk about Eli Dicken, and how he's raised the standard for the 2A community at large. Stay In The Fight.
56:3503/08/2022
13 - PACE Plans
This episode, 6 and 7 discuss another way of utilizing PACE plans. They don't just have to be for comms, guys. Stay safe out there, and remember, none of this matters if you don't train.Reference: FM 6-02 Signal Support To Operations
10:3729/07/2022
12 - Sustainment
The boys talk sustainment for the guerilla fighter. Redundancies, caches, considerations, the works. Strangle the enemy's supply lines, secure your own. Stay safe, and be better.References:ADP 4-0 SustainmentFry the Brain by John West
28:4920/07/2022
11 - Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Introduction and Care Under Fire
The boy's first medical episode!6 and 7 explain what TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) is, why it is used by our military, and then dive into the first phase of TCCC; Care Under Fire.Medical training is a severely underappreciated skill in society today, and we hope to change that. As with any concept that we introduce, we're starting with baby steps... Don't let your buddy bleed to death.(We cannot give you medical advice, but we can point you to doctrine. Check our references).References:TC 4-02.1 First AidJoint Trauma System – TCCC Guidelines 2021https://www.deployedmedicine.com/Tourniquets: North American Rescuehttps://www.narescue.com/combat-application-tourniquet-c-a-t.htmlhttp://linktr.ee/hardtimesstrongmenDark Angel Medicalhttps://darkangelmedical.com/sof-t-gen-5/
11:2513/07/2022
10 - Shoot, Move, Communicate (Kill)
6 and 7 discuss the combined basics of shooting, moving, and communicating. Visual references for Battle Drill 2 can be found on the IG @hardtimesstrongmenpodcastReferences:Shoot-TC 3-22.9 Rifle and CarbineTC 3-22.249 Light Machine GunMove-FM 7-21.13 (The Soldier’s Guide) - Appendix A: Selected Combat TasksTC 3-21.75 The Warrior Ethos and Soldier Combat SkillsATP 3-21.8 Infantry Platoon and SquadTC 3-21.76 Ranger HandbookATP 2-21.10Communicate-FM 3-21.8 Infantry Platoon and SquadTC 3-21.76 Ranger HandbookAR 25-6 Military Auxiliary Radio System and Amateur Radio ProgramFM 1-02.2 Military SymbolsFM 3-21.10 Infantry Rifle CompanyFM 6-99 U.S. Army Report and Message FormatsTC 6-02.1 The United States Army Signal Corps 2019 Training StrategyInfantry Rifle Company
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9 - Independence Day 2022
Independence Day, 2022.7 Shares a few words on why he hasn't really celebrated the 4th of July in recent years, and why next year might be different. Americans are descendants of revolutionaries. Guerilla Fighters. Tax evaders. Hard, Strong Men and women. Act like it.Stay safe, and be better.http://linktr.ee/hardtimesstrongmen
02:5605/07/2022
8 - Force Multipliers
6 and 7 discuss and define force multipliers in their various forms. Add value to your network. Be an asset.Source: Joint Publication 3-05.1 Joint Special Operations Task Force Operationshttp://linktr.ee/hardtimesstrongmen
12:0729/06/2022
7 - SCOTUS Second Amendment Ruling
6 discusses the current event involving the SCOTUS Second Amendment ruling on the New York handgun ban, and what it means for the rest of us.http://linktr.ee/hardtimesstrongmen
08:4624/06/2022
6 - Weapons Familiarization
6 and 7 continue their Guerilla Warfare series by digging into first warrior task of Shoot, Move, and Communicate.... Shoot. Firearm Safety, Components, Manipulations, Fundamentals, and more. Protect yourself, protect your family, protect your network, shoot until the threat isn't a threat anymore. Stay Safe, and Be Better.http://linktr.ee/hardtimesstrongmenReferences:TC 3-21.75 The Warrior Ethos and Soldier Combat SkillsTC 3-22.9 Rifle and Carbine
19:1722/06/2022
5 - The Guerilla Fighter
6 and 7 discuss the guerilla fighter and militiaman, their differences, similarities, histories, and how we should all be prepared to take up the task. A lot more goes into guerilla fighting than just pulling a trigger. Stay safe, and be better.References:FM 31-21 Guerilla Warfare and Special Forces OperationsOxford Constitutional LawThe Swamp Fox by John OllerOrdinary Men by Christopher Browninghttp://linktr.ee/hardtimesstrongmen
17:0615/06/2022
4 - Situational Awareness 2: The 5 Senses
6 and 7 discuss your five senses and how smarter utilization of your senses can increase your daily situational awareness, soldiering proficiency, and, can even save your life. Thank you for joining us for another episode, stay safe, and be better.References:TC 3-22.69 Advanced Situational AwarenssTC 3-21.76 Ranger Handbookhttp://linktr.ee/hardtimesstrongmen
34:5008/06/2022
3 - Situational Awareness: Basics
6 and 7 tackle the broad, and often underexplained, subject of Situational Awareness including Observation Principles, OODA loop, stress Color Classification, and more.A LOT of information here, guys. Situational Awareness is a huge, immersive subject that that takes place all the time. We'll continue in bettering our content and trying to provide information in an engaging way. We understand this episode is on the dry side, but thank you for sticking through it. We're laying down a solid foundation that we can build on in the future. As always, references are listed below. Stay safe, be better.-7Headquarters, Department of the Army. (2021) Advanced Situational Awareness TC 3-22.69Headquarters, Department of the Army. (2017) Ranger Handbook TC 3-21.76http://linktr.ee/hardtimesstrongmen
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2 - Mentally Tough, Physically Strong, and Morally Straight
EditHey ya’ll, it’s 7 with Hard Times Strong Men. After feedback on, and review of, Episode 2 I need to address a mistake that I made. When describing the vascular system I said that your femoral artery is branched from the inferior vena cava. That is obviously false. The inferior vena cava, while part of the vascular system, is a vein. It transports deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart. Arteries transport oxygenated blood from the heart to the body. So, to clarify and rectify; from the heart, blood travels through the abdominal aorta, branches at the iliac arteries, then to the femoral artery that I referenced, and on even farther. We always try to bring ya’ll the best, most accurate information that we can. We strive to remain above reproach, but we can never be above accountability. That being said, we’ll need to do a medical class here soon. As with everything, we’ll start at zero and build up. Stay safe, and be better.-7Mercadante AA, Raja A. Anatomy, Arteries. [Updated 2022 Jan 14]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547743/***************************************************************************************************************************6 and 7 discuss what it means to be Mentally Tough, Physically Strong, and Morally Straight, their personal philosophies and experiences, as well as raising everyone's standard in these traits.Fritz, J. (2021, December 17). What Is The Average Police Response Time In The U.S. By City, State, Crime And More? Safe Smart Living. Retrieved May 22, 2022, from https://www.safesmartliving.com/average-police-response-time/Gleeson, B. (2021, December 10). 13 Habits Of Mentally Tough People. Forbes. Retrieved May 22, 2022, from https://www.forbes.com/sites/brentgleeson/2020/06/24/13-habits-of-mentally-tough-people/?sh=35e1ff015d4dMedical News Bulletin. (2021, March 22). What is the average emergency response time? Retrieved May 22, 2022, from https://medicalnewsbulletin.com/response-time-emergency-medical-services/“Pennsylvania Assembly: Reply to the Governor, 11 November 1755,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-06-02-0107. [Original source: The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, vol. 6, April 1, 1755, through September 30, 1756, ed. Leonard W. Labaree. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 1963, pp. 238–243.]“What Is Mental Toughness.” Mental Toughness Inc., www.mentaltoughnessinc.com/what-is-mental-toughness. Accessed 22 Feb. 2022.http://linktr.ee/hardtimesstrongmen
46:3425/05/2022
1 - Hard Times, Strong Men
Hard times create strong men. 6 and 7 talk a little bit about their background, their concept for the podcast, and their vision for taking it forward.http://linktr.ee/hardtimesstrongmen
22:2318/05/2022