I'm currently rebuilding my preps after a string of bad luck, I have a small amount of supplies built back up (2 months worth plus means to grow and get my own water) and I'm currently branching off into "non necessities" some may call it. If my time in the military taught me anything it was that having an advantage over your enemy can affect the outcome majorly, I'm already looking at short range drones (300-500 meter range) for scouting and security. along with getting a Ham Radio (if anyone has any links on up to date study material it would be highly appreciated) I'm also curious if there's any groups in the Souther WV area that are well trained or at the very least have decent comms up and running.?
A little about me if your interested, Navy Auxiliary Machinist Mate on a LHD platform (worked around Marines a lot and can fix/operate almost anything) EMT-I certified, (civilian) Land Navigation Courses, and (civilian) Cold weather survival training.
My mindset is the world can't run forever after SHTF occurs in a "mad max" state and if you attempt it you will likely die, groups will form, alliances, and eventually down the road nations, its happened several times in history before, my goals are to survive the initial shock phase and attempt rebuilding as soon as the situation dems it possible to draw in more allies (but hopefully already have a decent ground work built with a community) Yes numbers pose risks of disagreements but it protects from outside attacks, I'd hate to be in a small group and run across a not so friendly large group down the road in SHTF and believe that decent networks need to be built in order to prevent getting killed, because yeah anyone can hide out for several months or even years but you have to eventually go get supplies or start up a farm. my goal isn't "try to be friends with everyone" I know that would never work BUT formation of alliances takes loads of work off a single individual and allows for larger operations.
A little about me if your interested, Navy Auxiliary Machinist Mate on a LHD platform (worked around Marines a lot and can fix/operate almost anything) EMT-I certified, (civilian) Land Navigation Courses, and (civilian) Cold weather survival training.
My mindset is the world can't run forever after SHTF occurs in a "mad max" state and if you attempt it you will likely die, groups will form, alliances, and eventually down the road nations, its happened several times in history before, my goals are to survive the initial shock phase and attempt rebuilding as soon as the situation dems it possible to draw in more allies (but hopefully already have a decent ground work built with a community) Yes numbers pose risks of disagreements but it protects from outside attacks, I'd hate to be in a small group and run across a not so friendly large group down the road in SHTF and believe that decent networks need to be built in order to prevent getting killed, because yeah anyone can hide out for several months or even years but you have to eventually go get supplies or start up a farm. my goal isn't "try to be friends with everyone" I know that would never work BUT formation of alliances takes loads of work off a single individual and allows for larger operations.
