The Aussie Peelback

Aussie Peelback

The peel, fade away or actually Aussie Peelback is not meant as method to engage the enemy. It is a means of extraction under contact. The firing off of a magazine on full auto is pure and utter garbage. ALL firing should be done with well-aimed shots or short bursts. The spray and pray method works fine for Hollywood but not in real life. The team members do not fire their weapons dry during the withdrawal but enough to keep momentum up during the action.

The drill we use is as follows;


1. Lead man comes under contact, drops to cover, and engages. Immediately the rest of the element splits left and right 2 paces. 


2. The lead man withdraws through the opening left giving the #2 man a slap on the shoulder as he passes indicating that the #2 mans arcs are clear, and so on through the element. 


3. When the #3 man hears the firing up front and after moving off the path he prepares a smoke or WP grenade, when he sees #1 move through #2 he throws the grenade and prepares his weapon to fire to cover #2 when he moves through.


4. The #4 man if so equipped prepares his Claymore or other IED and sets the fuse, when #3 has withdrawn through his position he fires and pulls the igniter. 


The #1 man will determine the length of each bound by setting up to cover each man as they pull back. After 1 or 2 bounds (depending on the terrain) the element moves into an extended line formation and conducts the withdrawal back to the last RV point by pairs fire and movement or can set up hasty ambushes on the enemy if they are still advancing. This drill takes a lot of practice to be done correctly.


With a 2 man element it is better to withdraw by bounds firing only enough rounds to keep the enemies heads down. Firing off of a full mag takes too much time and slows the rate of withdrawal down. The drill must be practiced to include wounded members and stoppages of weapons. 


Practice this tactic with your unit at your next FTX, it is a great tool to have in your tool bag of tactics.


Start out with  "Dry Fire" exercises. When you have the movement down, train using your primary weapon systems.

New unit in Washington

The 47th Light Cavalry is not your average militia unit, they operate across the entire state, and they expect a little more from their members than the average militia unit does.
With higher standards of acceptance, training, readiness, arms, and a can do attitude this unit looks to grow into a really successful and active unit.
The unit is looking for like minded individuals the want to be part of a mounted light cavalry unit that is multi-mission capable and operates as light infantry when dismounted.
The 47th LC does not follow the traditional unit designations and County breakdowns, this is a state wide specialty unit that will support and provide mounted capabilities to other militia units around the state, as well as perform stand alone missions in defense of our great nation.
The unit is 100% law abiding and is not racist, sexist, or religiously biased.
For more information a link to the new units site is included below, membership is via an in depth vetting process to ensure quality personnel.

47th Light Cavalry

Leveling your gear; 3rd line gear (light)

1st Line Gear is SURVIVAL GEAR.
 2nd Line Gear is FIGHTING GEAR.
So...3rd Line Gear is LIVING GEAR.

This thread will address a 'light' load for 3rd Line Gear. With this load-out, you can live and fight for 3-5 days without resupply. This load will work great in any medium size backpack.

So here we go:

4 10' lengths of OD bungee cord (multiple uses)
20' of 550 cord
2 Liter Water carrier
Water Bladder
Water Purifier
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad

OPTIONAL:

Bivy Shelter
2 pair of socks OD
1 set of cammies (top and bottom)
1 OD Tee Shirt
5 MRE's - Stripped
4 packets of Top Ramen
Gore Tex Rain Suit Top and Bottom
1 Packet of unscented Baby Wipes
Small tooth brush NO TOOTH PASTE!
AA Batteries
24 pack Extra Ammo in bandoleers

TOTAL WEIGHT OF 1st, 2nd and 3rd LINE (Light) GEAR IS:

WITH M4 w/ 12 + 1 mags and 1 140 rd bandoleer (530 rds)- 86 pounds

Leveling your gear; 2nd line gear

Remember 1st Line Gear is you 'Survival Gear', right?

Well, 2nd Line Gear is your 'FIGHTING GEAR'.

So, here is a list of 2nd Line Gear:

 Load Bearing Vest, Chest rig, plate carrier, or similar
Fighting Rifle
Magazines
GPS
Emergency Flares
Bug Repellent
Carabiner
Camo face/body paint (for face, neck and hands/arms)
Communication device
AA Batteries
Weapon Cleaning Gear Rod/Pull Through Bore Brush Chamber Brush Patches CLP
Day/Night Flare
Water Bladder
Water Purification Tabs
550 Cord - 20 feet

OPTIONAL -

Binos
Hearing Protection
Red Lense Flashlight

And in the Butt Pack:

Poncho Liner
Poncho
Stripped MRE's (approx 3)
First Aid Kit Gauze Bandages Mil-Compress, 2 Suture Kits, Motrin, Burn Cream, Q-tips, 2 packets of Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Snake Bite Kit
Canteen
Canteen Cup Canteen Cup
Stove
Canteen Carrier w/ Water Tabs 4 Trioxane Tabs

With the above mentioned load - one is able to live and fight for a 1-2 day period without resupply.

REMEMBER TO DUMMY CORD ANY ITEMS TO YOUR LBV/PLATE CARRIER?CHEST RIG!

Leveling your gear; 1st Line Gear

First Line Gear

I have read some of the posts regarding what some patriots carry in their rucks, etc.
It is obvious that some of those gear lists contain much more than what goes in a ruck.

There is a philosophy regarding how one wears gear, and where one puts certain gear items. It is called the 'layered' approach.

There are THREE basic levels or lines. They are simply - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Line.

The objective of these posts will be to define what 'layering' or 'leveling' gear is, and why it is done.

 This first post will address '1st Line Gear'.

 First Line Gear is the stuff that you want with you no matter what. Lets say you were doing a river crossing, and you lost for footing. Guess what, you will ditch your ruck, your rifle and your load bearing gear(LBG) so you can swim to shore.
 Or you are on the run, and have already ditched your ruck and since you are out of ammo you have ditched your rifle and LBG . You know, run away and live to fight another day.

1st Line Gear:

Compass (Silva Ranger Type or Lensatic)
Map of AO (factory folds, laminated, no additional marking - so if you lose it, it does not TOTALLY compromise the mission)
Small Red LED flashlight (this is to read the map with at night)
Riggers Belt
Watch (waterproof)
Swiss Army Knife/Multitool
Fixed blade knife on Drop Sheath  on week side
Strong Side Drop Holster Side Arm
1 Spare Mag for Side Arm
Water holder (small canteen or 'Platypus' 1 liter container)
Small First Aid Kit (Band Aids, Small Tube of Neosporin, Couple Aspirins/Motrin, Compress/Tampons)
Small Survival Kit (Fish Hooks, Fishing line, Sinkers, Fire starter (flint/steel/etc.), Packets of Top Ramen Mix WITHOUT NOODLES, Snare Making Material (64 gauge brass wire), Empty film canister full of dryer lint)
Water Purification
550 cord on Boonie Hat (25')
Blast Match
Flight Gloves
USGI Triangular OD Bandage worn 'bandit style' around neck

TOTAL WEIGHT OF 1st LINE GEAR IS 9 POUNDS!

ALL of this stuff is carried on YOU. In your pockets, on your belt, etc. NOT IN YOUR LBG or RUCK!

 Remember to 'dummy cord' everything to your body, so when you need it, it is still there. With these items you can literally survive to fight another day. Without them, your survival odds just turned against you. Now this 'list' may vary somewhat from yours depending on your AO and different needs, but this list is a good guideline to start from.

Homemade Survival Bars

Survival bars 

 3 Cups cereal (oatmeal,cornmeal,wheat flakes) 

2 1/2 Cups powdered milk 

1 Cup sugar 

3 Tablespoons honey 

3 Tablespoons water 

1/2 Cup Jello (optional) 

1/4 Teaspoon salt 

Place all dry ingredients except jello in bowl 

 Bring water,honey and jello to a boil 

Add to dry ingredients 

 Mix well 

Add water a little at a time until mixture is just ready to mold

Place in a small square dis and dry in the oven under low heat 

Wrap and store 

This will make 2 bars, each containing 1000 calories or enough food for one day 

These will store for a long time and are excellent for emergency packs, etc 

 Eat dry or cooked in about 3/4 cup of water