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Combat Situation Awareness

ALIAS — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:56:43 +0000

In the field, combat situation awareness essential. Whether you’re an operative in hostile territory, a soldier in a war zone, or law enforcement on duty, understanding your environment and preparing for imminent encounters is imperative. Combat is unpredictable, but being ready isn’t. Situational awareness is your first line of defense. When you can read the […]

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Social Identity Manipulation Technique

ALIAS — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:43:57 +0000

In the field of covert operations, understanding human behavior is key to influencing targets, and one of the most effective ways to do this is by manipulating social identities. People’s behaviors, decisions, and allegiances are often driven by the social groups they identify with. Whether it’s their nationality, religion, ethnicity, political views, or even something […]

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12 Covert Operative Rookie Mistakes

ALIAS — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:33:50 +0000

New operatives, eager to prove themselves, often fall into traps of their own making. Mistakes in the field aren’t just learning experiences… From breaking cover too soon to misreading the people around them, these slip-ups can compromise a mission in ways you don’t see coming. This is a breakdown of the 12 most common mistakes […]

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Negative Reinforcement Traps: Conditioning Compliance

ALIAS — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:58:20 +0000

A psychological tool used in covert ops to subtly manipulate a target’s behavior by removing discomfort once they comply with a specific request – instead of relying on threats or bribes. Over time, the target becomes conditioned to cooperate in order to avoid future discomfort, making compliance feel like their own choice. This technique allows […]

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The Dunning-Kruger Effect Exploitation

ALIAS — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:56:47 +0000

In tradecraft, exploiting the Dunning-Kruger Effect – where overconfidence blinds individuals to their own limitations – allows operatives to subtly manipulate targets into making decisions that serve their mission. The Dunning-Kruger Effect is a psychological phenomenon where individuals with limited knowledge or competence in a particular area overestimate their abilities. In the field of covert […]

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Special Forces ‘Realistic Self-Defense’ Principles

ALIAS — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:43:03 +0000

When it comes to self-defense, forget flashy moves and movie-style martial arts. operators are trained in efficiency and survival, focusing on techniques that work under stress when your adrenaline is spiking and your fine motor skills are shot. This guide distills some of those principles into basic moves that anyone can apply in real-world situations […]

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When to Stop Attacking Your Attacker

ALIAS — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:45:07 +0000

When you’re thrust into a situation where you’re forced to defend yourself, adrenaline kicks in, and your focus narrows. Your primary objective becomes survival. But knowing when to stop attacking your attacker is just as important as knowing how to defend yourself. The moment to cease your counterattack is when your assailant is no longer […]

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Surveillance Detection Route (SDR)

ALIAS — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:18:55 +0000

The surveillance detection route concept is a personnel movement and navigational system of strategy to detect, counter and avoid surveillance. Surveillance detection route (SDR) is an intelligence-gathering technique used by government agencies and security personnel to identify people who may be conducting surveillance on a particular location or person. This technique involves the use of […]

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12 Improvised Body Armor Methods Using Everyday Items

ALIAS — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:18:30 +0000

While nothing beats professional-grade armor, sometimes you have to make do with what’s available. These are DIY ways to rig up some protection on the fly: When you’re in a tight spot, improvising some sort of body armor with everyday items could be the difference between making it out alive or becoming a casualty. Whether […]

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Urban Survival Tradecraft

ALIAS — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 02:01:56 +0000

Going beyond knowing where the nearest exit is or having a well-stocked go-bag. When you layer in CIA and Special Forces tradecraft, it becomes a game of mastering the unseen, staying a step ahead, and using your environment as a tool – or even a weapon. Urban survival is more than just having street smarts […]

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