Mark Turner from the Overwatch Foundation returns to give us an intel brief on the Russia Ukraine War and a brief look at the destruction from hurricane Ian. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://blackbuffalo.com/discount/SRS https://www.bubsnaturals.com (USE CODE SHAWN) https://bullionmax.com/srs https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.shawnryanshow.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762 Mark Turner Links: Website - https://www.overwatchfoundationusa.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The speaker expresses gratitude towards the people who have helped with hurricane relief efforts, including those who donated money or volunteered their time, and mentions a team who has traveled to Ukraine multiple times for charitable work.
The speaker discusses their role in tracking hurricanes, especially during the impact phase, to provide necessary aid before official authorities arrive. Additionally, they mention their personal preference of enjoying frozen gummy bears and whiskey.
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The speaker reflects on the importance of focusing on the work being done by teams in different parts of the world, specifically noting the value of having team members who are less distracted by technology and more immersed in their location.
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The speaker discusses the frustrations and challenges faced in Ukraine, including red tape, the blown-up pipeline from Russia to Germany, and the increasing threat of nuclear weapons. He also highlights areas where search efforts were insufficient during his visit to the country.
The hosts talk with guests from Greyside Tactical and TACMED Australia about the development of their medical kits from a medical level and the process they went through to create the ideal IFACs.
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The implementation of Soviet level tactics and medical gear to the front lines helped elevate the military's abilities in combat.
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The speaker shares their experience of establishing a medical platoon in the military and how they were trusted by their colonel after having saved a soldier's life with a focus kit.
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The speaker does not believe that moving into a town and waving a flag is considered liberating. They argue that true liberation involves physically fighting for and clearing an area, similar to the Fallujah offensive.
The Foreign Legion has been hiring former US special operations veterans to train their forces in tactics and medical procedures. This has been beneficial for training purposes and the extra money spent is seen as insurance.
The speakers discuss the experience of individuals with warzone experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria, and how they were utilized in similar situations in other countries, such as Ukraine. They also express their opinions on funding for Ukraine in times of conflict.
The cultural divide and segregation between western and eastern Ukraine has a negative impact and is affecting the ongoing war, with people from one region trashing houses of people from the other, leading to an unfavorable disposition towards each other, which even enters into the local and state governments and businesses.
A discussion on the difference in training between Marine Corps infantry and foreign fighters, specifically referencing the situation in Ukraine. The speaker questions the allocation of funds towards the military and suggests more oversight may be necessary.
The military failed to properly train 200 men who were ready to fight, resulting in the men being sent to hold down a town without the necessary skills to be successful.
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The discussion highlights the need for a new way the military operates, and the role of politics during war. The importance of prioritizing the safety of civilians is emphasized.
The speaker and his team aim to raise $60,000 to buy boots for Ukrainian special operations in preparation for winter and express frustration with the lack of support for basic needs compared to other high level investments.
The speaker shares their shock and experience with war for the first time and highlights the struggles that veterans go through, some of whom are hoping to make a difference despite their uncertain home situation. Donations during Veterans Day can support veterans transitioning back to civilian life.
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Despite the fear and uncertainty that comes with war, the people of Ukraine have united as a nation in the face of danger, with even their president leading the charge to reclaim their land.
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Recent bombing and government scrutiny on bitcoin mining operations in Ukraine have revealed that 25% of the country's population is involved in the practice, leading to concerns about energy consumption.
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Veterans discuss the challenges of being independent, prepping and the availability of resources to start prepping, such as online videos.
The Foreign Legion units kept the Brits, Americans, and Canadians together for language and tactical reasons during recon missions for observation and reporting purposes.
Joe Rogan talks with Yuri about civilians learning how to defend themselves and the possibility of Ukraine becoming more aggressive, with Yuri emphasizing the importance of good leadership in war.
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The Ukrainian President, Zelensky, expresses his desire to create a fighting force to dominate the ongoing conflict in the country and get the people out of his country by September to prevent future disasters from happening. He also talks about not wanting to be seen as someone who will do anything for money.
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The podcast discusses the potential ethical issues of imposing labels on individuals and groups. Specifically, the case of Russia and its actions are considered in relation to labeling and imposing sanctions.
The speaker suggests training military units on modern tactics, such as small unit tactics and war fighting, in order to combat insurgency and have a fighting chance in war.
The speaker discusses the improvements being made in natural disaster response planning, including the integration of specialized forces such as amphibious reconnaissance corpsmen and the improvement of logistics in affected areas, to create a more efficient and nimble response framework.
Despite efforts from nonprofits to help survivors of sex trafficking, there is still a lack of resources and tools needed to convict those involved in the trafficking itself.
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The speaker expresses gratitude for the support that has been shown to veterans through gear donations and acknowledges the difficult reality of the challenges they face upon returning home.
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