When I first started thinking about this idea, I hesitated. Whether I like to admit it or not, gaming as a tool for real-world skill development is still a stretch for many. I’ve long held that multiplayer games have a deep opportunity to practice strategy and communication. Tabletop role-playing games let us share the experiences
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One thing this field manual - and it's written like a field manual, more on that later - it has specific notes. From equipment considerations to defining search techniques.
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This breathing technique may be the fastest way we know of to bring our body back to baseline when we're experiencing stress.
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CTE in the military is an issue that hides behind a shrouded veil and is leaving our military veterans with long term damage.
Many folks have 'best' in mind when discussing objectives for training. I think, though, that there's enough room for 'different' to be on the table, too.
The evidence is in our fire halls. It's in our squad cars. The real-world impact is on the back of the ambulance, between the calls.
With time, I've gotten quite a bit of thinking done. Specifically, about failing to launch MISSIONFORWARD, what our next steps might look like as an organization and how leaders must endu
Despite the running water, we turn towards it and start to figure out how to move against it. The problem is, we have to figure it out while we're fighting it.
Resiliency is about preparing for a future where you'll be stood against trouble. Let's focus this conversation on a tool-set we already use; forcible entry.
Casting a wide net, MISSIONFORWARD aims to provide actionable resiliency tools to first responders, active duty military and adjacent communities.
James has an awesome mental tool available that is used to support the theme of this article; habit stacking. We can apply this equation to existing habits to cue a new habit.
There is mystery in fishing, excitement in not knowing what memory you'll pull up from below.
The hardest part of growth is finding out you're not as good as you thought at something. After that, it's just a matter of time, effort, pace and cadence to get better.
