usCrow http://uscrow.org American Survivalists and Preppers Fri, 24 May 2013 09:43:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 OPSEC for Preppers and Survival Groups http://uscrow.org/2013/05/24/opsec-for-preppers-and-survival-groups/ http://uscrow.org/2013/05/24/opsec-for-preppers-and-survival-groups/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 09:43:36 +0000 Website Administrator http://uscrow.org/?p=3372 The shit just hit the fan and you’re king shit with all the guns, ammo, food and water a man could need. Well, guess what danger ranger… failure to abide by these guidelines will quickly make you a target. In this guide I will outline relatively simple SOP (standard operating procedures) for survival groups who’ve advanced their level of preparation. Continue reading →

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]]> http://uscrow.org/2013/05/24/opsec-for-preppers-and-survival-groups/feed/ 2 How to Make Ballistic Plates for Body Armor http://uscrow.org/2013/05/22/how-to-make-ballistic-plates-for-body-armor/ http://uscrow.org/2013/05/22/how-to-make-ballistic-plates-for-body-armor/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 09:37:20 +0000 CMF Contributor Barnes http://uscrow.org/?p=3306 Body Armor and Ballistic Plates should be standard PPE (In accordance to MOPP Standards) for your team. The presence of hostile elements in all disasters (man-made or natural) is an eternal truth. Having access to these plates will make the difference between life and death. Ideally, you want standalone ballistic plates that can be used in conjunction with a plate Continue reading →

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]]> http://uscrow.org/2013/05/22/how-to-make-ballistic-plates-for-body-armor/feed/ 6 How to Make Ammunition for Prepping http://uscrow.org/2013/05/19/how-to-make-ammunition-for-prepping/ http://uscrow.org/2013/05/19/how-to-make-ammunition-for-prepping/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 08:05:28 +0000 Website Administrator http://uscrow.org/?p=3310 If you’re survival minded like us you need to know how to make ammunition. If you’ve been keeping up with the news you’d know ammo is a hard thing to come by. Not only is ammunition hard to come by, but it will be exponentially harder to acquire post-disaster. With this in mind, maybe it’s time to learn the art Continue reading →

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]]> http://uscrow.org/2013/05/19/how-to-make-ammunition-for-prepping/feed/ 4 Scavenging for Survival After SHTF http://uscrow.org/2013/05/12/scavenging-for-survival-after-shtf/ http://uscrow.org/2013/05/12/scavenging-for-survival-after-shtf/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 02:54:12 +0000 Website Administrator http://uscrow.org/?p=3268 Looting, scavenging, call it what you will. When the SHTF, you might need to do a little scavenging. Scavenging after SHTF carries significant stigma, invoking your most dreaded nightmares. During man-made or natural disasters (including war), scavenging is a common occurrence.  Practicing subscribers to usCrow and other various prepper or survival websites are more prepared than others. However, even the Continue reading →

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]]> http://uscrow.org/2013/05/12/scavenging-for-survival-after-shtf/feed/ 6 Tactical Operations Basic Offensive Guidelines for Survival Groups http://uscrow.org/2013/05/06/tactical-operations-basic-offensive-guidelines-for-survival-groups/ http://uscrow.org/2013/05/06/tactical-operations-basic-offensive-guidelines-for-survival-groups/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 04:49:03 +0000 CMF Contributor http://uscrow.org/?p=3213 This tactical operations guide will outline basic combat theater operations for offense. More often than not survivalists and preppers tend to forget the darkness of man. Not only will we be forced to contend with military opponents, but we will be faced with evil men, men who will band together against our righteous cause. If you truly want your unit Continue reading →

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]]> http://uscrow.org/2013/05/06/tactical-operations-basic-offensive-guidelines-for-survival-groups/feed/ 2 Family Survival Guide – Live today, plan for tomorrow. http://uscrow.org/2013/05/04/family-survival-guide-live-today-plan-for-tomorrow/ http://uscrow.org/2013/05/04/family-survival-guide-live-today-plan-for-tomorrow/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 08:07:39 +0000 2LT Website Administrator http://uscrow.org/?p=3165 Children bring meaning to our lives. With children there is no hesitation. The moment our offspring’s threatened the instinctual reaction is to immediately engage the threat.  For me, my children are the meaning of life and many others like me will die to protect their young. This is why responsible family preparedness plans for various man-made or natural disasters is Continue reading →

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]]> http://uscrow.org/2013/05/04/family-survival-guide-live-today-plan-for-tomorrow/feed/ 7 Drop your cock and grab your socks – Tactical GI Sock Uses http://uscrow.org/2013/05/01/drop-your-cock-and-grab-your-socks-tactical-gi-sock-uses/ http://uscrow.org/2013/05/01/drop-your-cock-and-grab-your-socks-tactical-gi-sock-uses/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 02:00:20 +0000 David Black http://uscrow.org/?p=3094 We all know how useful 550 cord and Duct Tape is. How about socks? If you need any more proof that Communism is the worst idea ever…  Apparently, the Russian Army is just now issuing socks. So comrades the GI sock is your best friend. I would pack at least 6 pairs in a 72 hour kit. They are that important. Continue reading →

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]]> http://uscrow.org/2013/04/29/gung-ho-become-the-resistance/feed/ 0 Battlefield Leadership Preparation and Conduct http://uscrow.org/2013/04/28/battlefield-leadership-preparation-and-conduct/ http://uscrow.org/2013/04/28/battlefield-leadership-preparation-and-conduct/#comments Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:24:49 +0000 David Black http://uscrow.org/?p=2989 Do you know who Lieutenant General Harold G Moore is? LZ X-Ray sound familiar?    We Were Soldiers? Mel Gibson? Well here is his take on Battlefield Leadership. It is worth a read.  Battlefield Leadership Preparations These preparations could fill a book; a few items:   Read military history. Read small unit actions. Personality of a big battle is often Continue reading →

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