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Best to get started developing one now then. May not seem so important today, but who knows what tomorrow brings. There is a reason that it is known as "Prepping"....
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Best to get started developing one now then. May not seem so important today, but who knows what tomorrow brings. There is a reason that it is known as "Prepping"....
The more thought I give to this the more I think not only do veterans and military members not have any specific advantage, they may actually be at a disadvantage in a SHTF situation. Other than maybe a very small percentage of military members who are part of very specialized units (AF PJ, SEALS, etc) the average military member is not taught any specific survival skills. The military does not teach self-reliance or independence, quite the opposite actually as the military teaches (and stresses) an indentured, dependent group think mentality. The military is, for all intents and purposes, is a structured, safe and sometimes a parent like institution. When you walk through the gate you are clothed, fed, housed, for the most part well taken care of. I remember many in my military experience who, if it were not for the military would have been in pretty bad shape - or worse. And the longer one spends in the military the less dependent one is on his or herself as the military becomes the benefactor. I tend to believe a civilian, who has had to provide for himself, encountered the pitfalls of life, suffered losses and failures and prevailed to some degree or level of success is far more 'prepared' to face adversity than a veteran or military member who has always had the relative 'safety' of the military to provide the basics. This is simply one veteran's opinion based on personal experience. I am not trying to make a point or convince anyone of anything.
I heard of this fellow on the Lars Larson show who is doing one on a SHTF scenario in the Metro Portland area.
Let's say a major volcanic eruption occurs, or a major earthquake in the area. Neither of these will provide the advanced warning of a Hurricane such as Andrew or Katrina.
I know a lot of current and retired military most of them I believe would have no advantage in a SHTF scenario although there are a few and I mean very few that were in war and gained fighting, gun handing, attitude and PTSD
Maybe more Army and Marine troops than Air Force and Navy, but still there are many out that know what to do for an eminent attack of those types.
step 1:
Wait for orders
step 2:
Follow orders.
If any supplies are needed, they will be issued to you. If they are not issued to you, they are not needed.