Readers;

Readers; We don't pay ransom and you will have a very bad day if you continue to play these stupid games. It could have been a Marine, Army or Navy sniper, not as if after all these years in Iraq we do not have a plethora of skilled marksman but since it was on the high seas it is appropriate that it would be the SEAL's that rescue the ship captain from the "pirates" of the coast of Somailia. I have put a couple of links in the newsletter, have a good read and let's think about our great personnel overseas that put it on the line everyday.

Stay safe.

John Adams

Managing Editor, Blackwater Tactical Weekly
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Mumbai Attacks Demonstrate Terrorist Reliance on Small Arms

At 9 p.m. on Nov. 26, 2008, gunmen began a series of coordinated attacks in the city of Mumbai, India that terrorized the city and captivated the world. Using only small arms and grenades, roughly two dozen operatives from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a Kashmir- based militant group, attacked Mumbai, paralyzing the financial and cultural center of India for 62 hours. In the end, nearly 200 were killed and 350 wounded.

While much of the international community has focused its attention on the nuclear competition between India and Pakistan, the attacks in Mumbai utilized a different weapon of mass destruction: small arms. Armed with AK-47s and Chinese Type 56 rifles, 9 mm pistols and grenades, the majority of the gunmen arrived by sea and immediately moved against the Colaba Police Station in order to disrupt the potential police response to the impending attacks. As the gunmen broke into smaller teams and moved through the city, they attacked soft (nonmilitary) targets such as the Taj Mahal Hotel and the Nariman House. In total, the gunmen struck 10 locations with coordinated military precision armed solely with low-tech small arms.

The president is contemptuous of American values. And one key nominee prefers the judgment of other countries and global elites.
By Rick Santorum

Watching President Obama apologize last week for America's arrogance - before a French audience that owes its freedom to the sacrifices of Americans - helped convince me that he has a deep-seated antipathy toward American values and traditions. His nomination of former Yale Law School Dean Harold Koh to be the State Department's top lawyer constitutes further evidence of his disdain for American values.

This seemingly obscure position in Foggy Bottom's bureaucratic maze is one of the most important in any administration, shaping foreign policy in the courts and playing a critical role in international negotiations and treaties.

Over the last 15 years, the cost of shooting range construction has escalated beyond the reach of most municipalities and state organizations, which have to build ranges. The main reason for the cost escalation is that more stringent design criteria is being applied unnecessarily, to range designs, across the country.

Range officers and law enforcement trainers recognize that the buzzwords for training today's shooters are Static, Dynamic and Inter-Active shooting. We should therefore recognize, in the design, how the ranges are going to be utilized and rely on the appropriate operational rules that the range is going to be used properly, such that the basis of the particular range design is not an over resign. There are actually 3 levels of safe and economical range design, each progressively more expensive that can be produced. Each safe and cost effective for the type of shooting that is going to be performed within, and without sacrificing safety or environmental stewardship.

NAIROBI (Reuters) - It took the capture and rescue five days later of an American hostage to draw world attention back to the long-running phenomenon of Somali piracy.

The pirates also grabbed headlines last year for the world's largest sea hijack -- a Saudi supertanker carrying oil worth $100 million -- and the seizure of a Ukrainian ship with a huge military cargo including 33 tanks.

Away from the international limelight, the gangs have been striking regularly for years. After the rescue of U.S. ship captain Richard Phillips, they still hold about 260 hostages, including nearly 100 Filipinos, on 17 captured vessels.

So who are these modern-day buccaneers?

Tactical Equipment Evaluation

Yeah, yeah... I know; me doing a serious technology piece. What's the world coming to? And, to be brutally honest, when I got the sample of this product I thought, "What? ANOTHER special jump drive?" Then I started looking at it; reading about it; studying up. The next thing I knew I was interested in this and paying attention. It's NOT just "another special jump drive". It's a serious cyber-security tool for serious professionals. Let me tell you a little bit about it and its strengths; and why it’s the only jump drive I'll carry.

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Recreational Equipment Review

Years ago – back when I had every weekend free and no family to answer to, my best friend and I spent plenty of time on the cliffs in nearby river parks. Rock climbing was his thing. Rappelling was mine. (It's a lot easier to get your body weight DOWN the cliff than up it!) When your life quite literally depends on the quality of your gear, you learn to appreciate the little things that make bits and pieces of gear better. This week we're going to take a look at a few pieces of climbing gear from BLACKHAWK!. Given their name and reputation in the industry, you can bet your life on this stuff - because they probably already have.

Full Story Can Be Viewed At:

http://www.borelliconsulting.com/recevals/campback/blackhawkclimbing.htm

res·ur·rec·tion

1. the act of rising from the dead.
2. (initial capital letter ) the rising of Christ after His death and burial.
3. (initial capital letter ) the rising of the dead on Judgment Day.
4. the state of those risen from the dead.
5. a rising again, as from decay, disuse, etc.; revival.

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1. You can't out condition the dinner table.

   If you don't believe this, try the following experiment. Eat your favorite snack (junk food). Time yourself to see how long it took to eat, most likely 2-minutes. Then check how many calories it is, Say 250. Now get on a treadmill and see how long it takes to burn those calories. I think you will agree this is not a viable method to get rid of excess calories, so start your exercise by pushing yourself away from the dinner table and save your energy for more productive training.

2. Joint mobility comes before flexibility or agility.

   Before you can be truly flexible you have to be able to get your joints through a full range of motion. Start your days with super joints.

Here are some links for charitable organizations.

The Blackwater Tactical Weekly does not endorse any organization over another nor encourage charitable contributions, we provide these links as a public service, and take no responsibility for the actual sites. Although we strive to validate the sites before linking we caution you to do your own research, as the internet is ripe with scams.

SEAL Heritage Building

Dear Team Mates & Friends,

Thank you for taking part in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help build a unique tribute to our Navy SEALS and their legacy. This multi-purpose building will confirm our community's honor, integrity, courage, and commitment in service to this great nation.

Our planned opening will be reunion weekend on July 15, 2010! Join the hundreds who have already contributed to help build this lasting tribute, which will honor our past, present, and future frogmen, SEALS, SWCC, and support elements of the Naval Special Warfare community. Over the years, SEALS have displayed their courage and given their lives to help us preserve and protect our freedom. We thank you ahead for stepping forward and showing your support and being part of our fundraising team.

The SEAL Heritage Building is a 501C3 Tax-Exempt Organization #31-1728910.

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