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Loadout: Rifleman vs Direct Action Kit
In this video, I attempt to explain the differences in what you might see on a rifleman’s gear list versus what you might see on a direct action team member’s gear list. 
It’s important to note that everything mentioned this video is a generalization.  for example, I use the word infantry kit on Instagram. It was immediately flamed because I didn’t include grenades, rocket launchers, beltfeds, etc. 
People often lose their grip on reality when they have something small they can focus on, especially if they have some experience with the topic. This video is not meant to be a perfect representation of what every single rifleman would use, or a perfect representation of what every single direct action team uses.
This video is really just meant to highlight the differences in equipment as the mission differs. It also shows how a rifleman is completely capable of direct action, and can/should be able to scale their equipment to perform conventional and special missions.
As always, this video is not meant to be the end all be all authority on this topic. It is simply meant to generate discussion for people that may have not thought further about the topic. 
If you have something constructive to add, feel free to jump in.
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Pre Combat Checks and Inspections: Ensure Your Equipment Is Ready For The Fight
Переглядів 21 тис.Місяць тому
"Pre combat checks" and "Pre combat inspections" are a very important part of any legitimate unit's ritual before a planned action. Doing any sort of work that requires this kind of equipment is inherently very high risk. If you are in that role, or you are training for a potentially very bad day, you should want to reduce any potential risk that you might cause. For example, the phrase "press ...
Patrol Formation Basics: React to Contact
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This video is a follow up to Patrol Formation Basics. If you haven’t watched that video, go check it out first. As usual, this video is just dipping your toe in the water of small unit tactics, and really only covers breaking contact and peeling away. That is intentional. Additionally the terms, formations, etc. are streamlined for the first video, and DO NOT reflect a complete curriculum (it’s...
CQB Terms and Definitions Explained
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I will apologize up front for being such a d-bag on this one. I really didn't want to film it but Mitchell twisted my arm, because we've had so many requests for a terms and definitions handout or video. This is all stuff that you will learn on Day 1 of any of our CQB courses, but a lot of people do better after seeing it prior to the class. A manual is in the works, but that will not be ready ...
Grey Man? Low Visibility Equipment and Concepts Explained
Переглядів 119 тис.3 місяці тому
This video goes fairly in depth on the concept of being "low visibility", what that means depending on who you think is watching, and various types of equipment that could be used for low visibility "operations". It is important to note that this video contains only my preferences, background, and experience, as well as my personally owned equipment. At the time this was published I have been a...
CQB In A Mansion
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This was filmed and edited by Red Earth Society back in October of 2022. Jared, Jason, and @Stuffsnpews take on a large space with a second story, with limited manpower (3 total). This demo shows a few key points: spacing and cross coverage are important and should be used when available, nonverbal communication is key, and initiative based tactics can solve almost any problem with any amount o...
Orion Talking Group Ep 003 - The Origin Story
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In this podcast episode, Mitchell and Jared go way back to the origin of Orion Training Group. It had very humble, but incredibly wholesome beginnings. This is a story of Providence and how a little gumption and elbow grease can go a long way. As usual, we both go off into the weeds many times, but it adds to the depth of discussion and entertainment value. For more OTG content, check out our I...
Lead & Steel Optics - Drop Test
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In this quick down and dirty video, we describe the pros and cons of the Lead and Steel Promethean LP1 (rifle optic) and Pandora’s Box 3 (pistol optic). They’re both red dots with high durability and long battery life. Both are in a machined housing from Hong Kong, with Japanese glass and emitters. The optic is assembled, purged, and tested in Ohio by the team that designed them. If you’re inte...
The Basics of Patrol Formations: How to Move Tactically Outside
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In this short video, we attempt to give you the most basic look at patrol formations. We only show you three, and we really only scratch the surface of them. For more information on these formations, check out almost any military infantry manual, and attend some small unit tactics courses. We offer them thru Blake Flannery,  www.oriontraininggroup.com/s/search?q=Blake , and a couple other comp...
How To Make A Drag Strap
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In this short video, Mitchell walks us thru how to instal a simple drag strap. We have had a lot of questions about how to actually make and install the strap itself, mostly generated from the last video, which mentioned it, and also our Instagram content. This strap system is commonly known as a “DARC strap”, and this is our version of it. There have been many versions over the last 20 years....
Active Shooter Response - Plate Carrier Setup
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In this video, I cover the what and why behind my plate carrier setup I use as an active shooter response kit from the context of a law enforcement patrol officer. Mission should dictate gear, don’t overload yourself with unnecessary weight and bulk. If you have any thoughts or interesting suggestions feel free to drop them in a comment below! -Mitchell For more OTG content, check out our Insta...
Opening A Closed Door - Deliberate CQB
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This video is a short clip about working a closed door, using deliberate methods. This is a candid video from a course hosted at Ben Franklin Range. While we are talking specifically about one method, don’t get confused about all of the things we may teach across the curriculum. This is simply one deliberate method to open a door, get a look inside before committing, and make the decision on wh...
Orion Talking Group Ep 002 - Joe Pistone - Military to Law Enforcement
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Welcome to episode 002 of Orion Talking Group! Our aim is to create episodes that take the listener through specific discussion topics, informed by the experience and background of the guest, without it being one of those “tell me your whole life story, bröther” podcasts. In this episode, Mitchell, Jared and Blake talk to Joe Pistone about the transition between the Marine Corps and Law Enforce...
Tackling Dead Space with Joe
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This video is a candid clip taken from an intro level course. Joe and Jared were teaching CQB Fundamentals at the HTA Range Day, hosted by Ben Franklin Range. In this clip Joe briefly covers how to handle a singular deadspace that is located deeper in the room. The key points are angles of exposure vs coverage, and who has priority to work based on those angles. This is a small snippet of a muc...
Orion Talking Group Ep 001 - Blake Flannery - From Conventional to Recondo
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Welcome to episode 001 of Orion Talking Group! Our aim is to create episodes that take the listener through specific discussion topics, informed by the experience and background of the guest, without it being one of those “tell me your whole life story, bröther” podcasts. In this episode, Mitchell and Jared talk to Blake Flannery about the differences between combat and warfare as an infantryma...
What’s So Special About The Crye AVS Plate Carrier?
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What’s So Special About The Crye AVS Plate Carrier?
Tape House Drills: CQB Drills You Can Do Anywhere
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Tape House Drills: CQB Drills You Can Do Anywhere
SATX Small Unit - Featuring Ferro Concepts and Magpul
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SATX Small Unit - Featuring Ferro Concepts and Magpul
Sustainment: Water Purification Techniques
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Sustainment: Water Purification Techniques
Clutch Kinetic Custom Pistol Grips
Переглядів 7 тис.Рік тому
Clutch Kinetic Custom Pistol Grips
AIWB Draw Progression
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AIWB Draw Progression
Has the Ferro FCPC Gotten Any Better? Jared’s Plate Carrier Update
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Has the Ferro FCPC Gotten Any Better? Jared’s Plate Carrier Update
How to Treat a Gunshot Wound
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How to Treat a Gunshot Wound
MARCH Assessment: In Principle and Practical Application
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MARCH Assessment: In Principle and Practical Application
Ferro Concepts FCPCV5: Gear Breakdown and Sneak Peek of New Upgrades
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Ferro Concepts FCPCV5: Gear Breakdown and Sneak Peek of New Upgrades
WHAT’S IN AN IFAK? MEDICAL NECESSITIES EVERYONE SHOULD CARRY
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WHAT’S IN AN IFAK? MEDICAL NECESSITIES EVERYONE SHOULD CARRY
BEING QUIET IN CQB: SILENCE YOUR GEAR PICK UP YOUR FEET
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BEING QUIET IN CQB: SILENCE YOUR GEAR PICK UP YOUR FEET
HOW TO PACK YOUR RUCK LIKE A FORCE RECON MARINE
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HOW TO PACK YOUR RUCK LIKE A FORCE RECON MARINE
WEAPON PRESENTATION, OPTIC RISERS, DRY FIRE AND MORE
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WEAPON PRESENTATION, OPTIC RISERS, DRY FIRE AND MORE
TACTICAL TWISTER: CQB FOOTWORK EXPLAINED
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TACTICAL TWISTER: CQB FOOTWORK EXPLAINED

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @maureenwanjiru.o5416
    @maureenwanjiru.o5416 16 годин тому

    As a Kenyan I just need to know this because anything might happen, also someone please tag whoever was to arrest ruto for violence in 2007-2008 they need to get him before he dries this country of blood

  • @lillyofthealley25
    @lillyofthealley25 День тому

    RockSTAR ☄️☄️☄️😂😭🖤🖤

  • @TacticalBeachBum93
    @TacticalBeachBum93 День тому

    here i am on YT getting refreshers

  • @elumiluce
    @elumiluce 3 дні тому

    Keep doing these type videos!

  • @MikSF123
    @MikSF123 3 дні тому

    How do you know which one to use when moving into a room? What determines the type of room entry (Flow/Button hook) Do you make that assessment based on what you can see from the threshold of the door depending on threats etc and if so what specifics would determine to use either or?

  • @marianopace8480
    @marianopace8480 3 дні тому

    Just like Burt gummer 😎

  • @jeffstroud2459
    @jeffstroud2459 3 дні тому

    Love the insertion of the cool video and gear list 🤓👊

  • @deeo1973
    @deeo1973 3 дні тому

    ***When assessing the threshold the second time, from your right to left, you should've shouldered the rifle on your support side. Skip to the **3:25** mark on the video. The camera sees what the threat would see. Threat sees you and does NOT see your barrel/eyes (assuming you're using a "third eye stance", looking over your sights/barrel the whole time) which means you're in no position to engage, yet the threat is. Realistically, at that very moment, you're more likely a casualty then your threat is. I appreciate the video, but the devil is in the details. Stay safe, all🙏. ***

  • @aubrey5569
    @aubrey5569 4 дні тому

    0:37

  • @joelluedtke8680
    @joelluedtke8680 5 днів тому

    This video is such a big help many people have said to me do dry fire training but they never explained what I am supposed to be doing or looking for while dry fire trainin. Thank you very much for explaining this in such detail.

  • @NARSAonline
    @NARSAonline 5 днів тому

    FYI, Avon direct sells the FM54 to the general public now. There are some retailers that are carrying them now, like Galls.

  • @ColtLockwoodRealm
    @ColtLockwoodRealm 5 днів тому

    I’ve subscribed to you 3x

  • @OldHorse1000
    @OldHorse1000 6 днів тому

    At 2:29, foots in the room, head is well out of the room. Some thoughts on that?

  • @telesniper2
    @telesniper2 6 днів тому

    Are you wearing MAKEUP??????

  • @telesniper2
    @telesniper2 6 днів тому

    7:55 Yeah you don't need that stuff....just use a throat mike bro. For that matter, you don't need that fancy mask. Nothing wrong with the venerable MCU2P! $85 instead of $350! 12:00 HEH I was about to say: the ultimate breaching tool is 40mm HEDP 🙂

  • @KnightsArma
    @KnightsArma 6 днів тому

    the c50 can still host a voice box and coms leads etc, the big difference is it doesnt have a positive/negative toggle for PAPR's

  • @user-vb3lf4lf2p
    @user-vb3lf4lf2p 6 днів тому

    It is the 2024th year of our lord, the light infantry vs shocktrooper loadout is still being discussed

    • @HWG-wm8ld
      @HWG-wm8ld 6 днів тому

      The rubes will watch anything

    • @oriontraininggroupllc2782
      @oriontraininggroupllc2782 5 днів тому

      People are so dense that they can’t tell their ass from a hole in the ground and need to be explained all the details of “mission dictates gear”. Part of what we provide is easy reference material like this to help get the point across.

    • @user-vb3lf4lf2p
      @user-vb3lf4lf2p 5 днів тому

      @@oriontraininggroupllc2782 to quote the great warrior poet “Cube”. I fux with it

  • @MindZye
    @MindZye 6 днів тому

    "Shoulder height" drop test, lmao. Try "barely above the hips" height.

    • @oriontraininggroupllc2782
      @oriontraininggroupllc2782 6 днів тому

      literally holding my arm parallel to the ground lol check your eyes

    • @MindZye
      @MindZye 6 днів тому

      @@oriontraininggroupllc2782 Lol, you're literally not. Cameraman offers enough perspective to show as much.

    • @MindZye
      @MindZye 6 днів тому

      @@oriontraininggroupllc2782 10:50 - your elbow is bent and way you're holding the magwell puts the rifle optic is between the bottom of your plate carrier and the mags on your belt. 11:43 - your arm is clearly angling down from your shoulder, and your wrist is bent downward to again put the pistol optic well below your shoulders.

  • @jerryrichards8172
    @jerryrichards8172 6 днів тому

    Can we go back to calling it web gear like was doing since the 60s. 😅

  • @jerryrichards8172
    @jerryrichards8172 6 днів тому

    That's how I always looked at it. But there always day hike like the river trail and we did a few at wisky town with Jack and the puppers

  • @jerryrichards8172
    @jerryrichards8172 6 днів тому

    Love that camouflage. One of the pattern I'll be getting. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bigk5746
    @bigk5746 7 днів тому

    What about the bad dude who is on the other side of the room, when #1 dude walks in and gets blasted in the back?

  • @NoNApplicable054
    @NoNApplicable054 7 днів тому

    The FM54 is available for civilian purchase from AVON its $878 you can’t get the vpu from them yet but it can be purchased on eBay the C50 also can take a VPU it’s the old one but you can equip a VPU to the C50

  • @MickeyDiaz-mq9zq
    @MickeyDiaz-mq9zq 7 днів тому

    You guys are by far the best explainers of rhis stuff i have seen. It isnt rocket science, and yall keep it real. Keep up the good work!

  • @WarpathActual
    @WarpathActual 7 днів тому

    So this was a really long way to say: “Direct Action means the Assault Element of a rifle unit.”

  • @Glrsteve
    @Glrsteve 7 днів тому

    Genuinely curious. Why did those guys have to rip off their strobes and throw them away. Can’t the just … shut them off..?

    • @oriontraininggroupllc2782
      @oriontraininggroupllc2782 6 днів тому

      Wouldn't it be better to draw enemy fire to a distraction?

    • @Glrsteve
      @Glrsteve 5 днів тому

      @@oriontraininggroupllc2782 that’s a good point

  • @chrisburke3462
    @chrisburke3462 8 днів тому

    SOILEATER MENTIONED🔥🔥

  • @easonpatterson2426
    @easonpatterson2426 8 днів тому

    COD MW2019 - Solid 👌

  • @EBB47
    @EBB47 8 днів тому

    starting off with what is a room hahahah

  • @Shrtrund
    @Shrtrund 8 днів тому

    Your advice on the ruck packing is definitely misleading. First off a ruck definitely needs to be more than 50 liters. The sustainment load needs to fit in there. Which can be altered because of someone’s fieldcraft experience. But it’s still going to take room. It’s going to take up almost all of that pack and we haven’t even begun to look at team equipment. Do you mean assault pack instead of ruck? I don’t want to sound like some keyboard warrior but people are definitely going to get the wrong idea.

    • @HWG-wm8ld
      @HWG-wm8ld 6 днів тому

      Doesn’t matter, these people dress like this and go to a public range.

    • @Shrtrund
      @Shrtrund 6 днів тому

      @@HWG-wm8ld what are you saying? I don’t understand what you’re getting at.

  • @SevenSynz
    @SevenSynz 8 днів тому

    Great Vid Brother. Thanks!

  • @Salvo_Your_Problems
    @Salvo_Your_Problems 8 днів тому

    Wow this is some next-level LARPing

  • @Chevydude1982
    @Chevydude1982 8 днів тому

    thermal is king

  • @christaylor77723
    @christaylor77723 9 днів тому

    This is the cringiest tacticool shit I’ve seen on the internet to date. Congrats.

  • @austinwhitaker8059
    @austinwhitaker8059 9 днів тому

    How do you carry the smoke grenade? I have the same chest rig and have been trying to get ideas of where one fits while carrying everything else I need

    • @oriontraininggroupllc2782
      @oriontraininggroupllc2782 9 днів тому

      Shoulder straps have some good mounting potential. Bang hangers from a few different companies are good too. JTACtical solutions has some that I have used on other rigs.

  • @lulztr0n
    @lulztr0n 9 днів тому

    Bold of you to assume I have enough friends to do a formation 🤔

  • @tuitui5596
    @tuitui5596 9 днів тому

    While I love any and all knowledge you guys produce, can you please continue the terminology, training, and tactics videos? Recommendations on places for Civilian training down here in FL? Thanks for what you guys do. God bless.

  • @jvzabala98
    @jvzabala98 9 днів тому

    CoD relaunched with a banger in 2019 and the follow-on games were trashhhh

  • @umbrellacorpmarketingdept7154
    @umbrellacorpmarketingdept7154 9 днів тому

    Pissing off people who can’t read or hear. Too funny.

  • @pyeitme508
    @pyeitme508 9 днів тому

    YES!

  • @corvusgunderson
    @corvusgunderson 10 днів тому

    This question may be a little too hard to answer, but what would you say a good and slightly minimal kit for a starter would be?

    • @oriontraininggroupllc2782
      @oriontraininggroupllc2782 9 днів тому

      I would suggest focusing on a good pistol, conceal carry, and train religiously with that. Get medical trauma intervention training and supplies and train with them too.

    • @corvusgunderson
      @corvusgunderson 9 днів тому

      @@oriontraininggroupllc2782 Thanks.

    • @Stop-ch3br
      @Stop-ch3br 7 днів тому

      Pistol, rifle. Bandolier, backpack, chest rig (even if it's just an Amazon special that holds a few rifle mags.), hopefully a belt to hang a pistol and rifle mag on. Fixed blade. Flashlight. Exercise and train. Hopefully you have at least 4 pistol mags to train with, you'll need at least 6 rifle mags just to start with your rifleman training. If you have actually no money, just run around with a bandolier. 550 cord to make a ghetto waist strap so it's not flying everywhere. You'll want another bandolier for your backpack. 6-9 magazines minimum really. Surplus double mag pouches are cheap. The triple mag shingles are cheap too. Another cheap way is with a FLC or other load bearing equipment. You absolutely need a poncho tarp and a canteen. Hopefully you can get a canteen cup. Medical gear is very important. That should be the first thing you buy with your first handgun. Basic medical response is easy. Practice. People talk useless bullshit. rhino rescue tourniquets work. I've been testing them for 4 years now. Don't let retards make you spend 40 bucks per tourniquet for your beginner/training setup. Packing gauze is cheap but you can bleach almost any cloth, now it's sterile. Trauma shears are important. Get a fannypack. Hopefully one with a small front pocket as well. You can tie your compass down into that pocket and throw medical in the main pocket.

  • @pounc3r782
    @pounc3r782 10 днів тому

    Been watching Mayor of Kingstown (great show) and now Jared looks like the SWAT sergeant

    • @pounc3r782
      @pounc3r782 9 днів тому

      and they're both left handed!

  • @mattn4925
    @mattn4925 10 днів тому

    Love the video game gear selection screen

  • @DefiantConservative
    @DefiantConservative 10 днів тому

    As always love the content! Keep it coming. Peace.

  • @xBobby
    @xBobby 10 днів тому

    So I have a jpc1 and it’s nice but I’m definitely looking for an upgrade. Would you recommend the avs for general purpose larping? Looking to take some cqb classes a just have something little more one size fits all general gear. Or is it over kill

  • @protectpersevere2030
    @protectpersevere2030 10 днів тому

    “Thank you boomers, no rockets 🚀 for me” lol

  • @mortierclovis007
    @mortierclovis007 10 днів тому

    Amazing to wear the French lizard camo

  • @Go_Coup
    @Go_Coup 10 днів тому

    This guy has no idea what he's talking about! Nothing will ever replace M81!

  • @Oberkaptain
    @Oberkaptain 10 днів тому

    First rule of night fighting is to assume everyone has night vision. People need to practice passive aiming as active aiming just gives your position away. Also check all of your gear under night vision to make sure nothing glows.

    • @mrdark9916
      @mrdark9916 10 днів тому

      You all glow under my thermal clip on. 😂

    • @originalpastaman5470
      @originalpastaman5470 10 днів тому

      The first rule of night fighting is to make sure your patrol base or safehouse is good to go so that you can go to sleep and not run on 2 hours of sleep everyday because F fighting at night or even moving through the woods from A to B at night.

    • @mrdark9916
      @mrdark9916 10 днів тому

      @@originalpastaman5470 correct. A couple guys in good positions with thermal would absolutely decimate a team of dudes with NV trying to make a move on your place. And easily

  • @fanman8102
    @fanman8102 10 днів тому

    Oh, dang! Eight magazines and four liters of water? I can already hear the wailing and gnashing of teeth! 😂

    • @Kinetic.44
      @Kinetic.44 8 днів тому

      Needs more mags, they are only one pound you should have like 20 or more

    • @The_SmorgMan
      @The_SmorgMan 6 днів тому

      @@Kinetic.44or get a bunch of stripper clips, even lighter