Individual Patrolling Considerations PART I

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I'm not military. I'm not planning on going on patrol. I don't have any of this equipment. Yet i stumbled on and watched this whole damn video. 10/10

Imagine going on a nice hike through the woods and stumbling across this dude fully strapped up

The old guy at my work (Vietnam vet) always yells at us when we are all standing around talking.. he says "spread out damn it, 1 grenade will get all of you" lol like you said..great vid!

It's tough finding that balance between "better safe than sorry" and "why the hell do I have so much stuff".

Aren't we blessed to live in the US where men like Mr. Brent are willing and able to share their knowledge! Thank you Sir!

Tape: Fold the end of the tape underneath itself. This gives a tab to pull on next time. Easier to find end of tape in darkness.

Why take water and big ass MREs when you can drink the blood of your enemies and eat crayons? They're much smaller and more compact, I prefer the purple ones but that's me.

Brent's videos are pure gold. Actually, this level of concise information and experienced advice is priceless. In woke-censorship times like these, I hope many more folks are still able to find this outstanding channel. 🇺🇸

I watched the whole video. Kept my attention for 25 mins. Not bad. I'm familiar with the material (I was in for 20 years) Interesting to see  all those little things that come from experience like the electricians tape.  This is the only vid of yours I've seen. My question is this: what is your target audience? Are you presuming that you're talking to infantry troops about to deploy? to doomsday preppers?

When I was in the Corps we were issued LC mediums but experienced grunts especially in a recon unit, upgraded to LC Large.  We carried very little personal gear. I had a towel/razor/toothbrush + a woobie/poncho combo.   Everything else was water and ammunition.  We packed the C-rats inside the socks to prevent rattle and to consolidate. Plus when you stop you can reach into the flap feel for the knot and pull...get chow and fresh socks.  We all carried 60 ammo, radio batteries, lots of rifle ammo and grenades (frag & smoke).   I liked to tape a smoke grenade over a CS grenade to the smoke burns down into the CS all at once for breaking contact.  Claymores as well.     2 pounds personal gear, 2 gallons water and 60-80 lbs ammo/ord.    I like the alice gear for patrolling and general wear.

I really like the direction the Army is taking body armor with the MSV. Multiple pieces that can be taken on and off for different tasks. They actually did a study that shows that carrying heavy gear not only wears you out physically, but slows down your cognitive function over time - and I think anyone, from an ROTC cadet to a CAG operator, can definitely attest to that.

My uncle was a LRRP in Nam, sang me his bedtime stories. I've had some instruction while paid,although not as extensive. Understand your plug about actions at the canal, "improvising,adapting and overcoming " .Your language is kind about consideration,bottom line ,which you're very aware of is those areas are death .Well done

Great video. Here is a serious hydration issue though. When I was active stationed in Lejuene I didn't think about my Camelbak freezing, but during a a short 6 mile hike on my first drill in New Hampshire my tube in the Camelbak froze. I wish I would have had a Canteen at that point.

Great tips and pointers here. Your laid back, just get the job done approach is refreshing and it allows you to simply pass the great info along without a lot of distraction. Also, a huge thumbs up for the ambient animals sounds.

Civilian here, but I've taken civvy-labeled MREs on a couple camping and hiking trips. Something I've done when stripping them is I've kept the big brown plastic bag and repacked the stuff way into the bottom, then folding the excess bag over and closing it back up with some tape. It keeps everything all together in a smaller size, and the big bag itself makes for a handy trash container when chow-time is over. Just my personal tidbit,

Loving these videos, they definitely give me something to think about now that I enlisted in the Marines last month.

The heater weighs nothing and takes almost no room, I couldn't imagine tossing it. That warm meal is gonna be one of the best things for moral as well.

I am thankful that you are able to teach me without barking at me , I have never been in the military, you seem like a kind humble man, thank you and God bless

Long Range Surveillance (Reconnaissance) Patrols last a minimum of 5 days without a re-supply, and sometimes your packing checklist will weigh more than your rifle. DO NOT pack what you want, pack what you will need. Great video Sergeant. RLTW!