How to Read a Room in 10 Seconds
Walking into any room or space, you’ve got about ten seconds to figure out the situation and...
Survival
Managing Adrenaline to Stay Sharp Under Stress
For those who know how to control it, adrenaline isn’t a liability, it’s a weapon. The key...
Having a Tactical Perspective of Your Neighborhood
A covert operative doesn’t just walk through a neighborhood – they analyze it, own it, and use...
Identifying Escape Routes Wherever You Go
Emergencies don’t wait for you to plan. Learning to spot escape routes instinctively gives you the edge...
Always ‘Verify’ Before Opening Your Home Door
Tradecraft teaches us to question what we see at face value, a skill that’s just as useful...
Understanding Local Urban Threat Landscapes
A city’s map is written in layers – some visible, most hidden. The operatives who thrive don’t...
Mental Conditioning to Withstand Fear (Special Forces)
When fear strikes, it can paralyze most people – but the Special Forces have mental conditioning techniques...
Becoming the ‘Gray Woman’ as per CIA
The tradecraft of becoming a “gray woman” is about mastering the skill of invisibility – blending, not...
Evading Physical Pursuits: 101
This is a primer guide of the general concepts and theories behind evading physical pursuits on foot...
The Anatomy of a CIA Safe House
The covert operative’s tradecraft break down of the key elements that make up a typical, well-designed CIA...
Special Forces ‘Realistic Self-Defense’ Principles
When it comes to self-defense, forget flashy moves and movie-style martial arts. operators are trained in efficiency...
12 Improvised Body Armor Methods Using Everyday Items
While nothing beats professional-grade armor, sometimes you have to make do with what’s available. These are DIY...
