Minutemen Initiative

In today's world immediately available food is no longer a guarantee. With fragile supply chains, weakened infrastructure, and economic inflation understanding how to practice self-sustainability with food is vital. Being educated and willing to practice individual food sustainability is one of the singular most important aspects to overall readiness and preparedness. This effort fundamentally starts with the soil and understanding what is needed to grow nutrient dense plants.

In this episode Jacob and Stephen sit down with Ellie, owner and operator of Reliably Rooted to talk about how to naturally promote soil fertility and breaks down holistic and sustainable approach to growing nutritious platns.

This is one of the most important disciplines to practice and should be prioritized by anyone who is striving to be a modern minuteman.

Where to find Ellie:

Website

Instagram

Reliably Rooted Services

CONTACT US

The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you!

[email protected]

HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST

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@Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube)

We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram.

Support us through our webstore:

Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore

We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support!

Thank you,

Jacob & Stephen

The rifle is an integral and fundamental tool for the modern minuteman and that rifle is only as good as it's rifleman. Being a true rifleman requires diligent effort and ongoing maintenance.

In this third part to a multi-part series, Jacob and Stephen discuss How all the fundamentals, data, and platforms zero comes together to enable proper employment. Everything from shot spread, DOPE, and even rifleman tactics are all apart of becoming a true master of your rifle platform.

CONTACT US

The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you!

[email protected]

HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST

Follow us on Instagram and YouTube!

@Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube)

We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram.

Support us through our webstore:

Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore

We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support!

Thank you,

Jacob & Stephen

The rifle is an integral and fundamental tool for the modern minuteman and that rifle is only as good as it's rifleman. Being a true rifleman requires diligent effort and ongoing maintenance.

In this second part to a multi-part series, Jacob and Stephen discuss the importance of having a well maintained zero and break down other important data collection methods that enable overall rifle mastery.

CONTACT US

The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you!

[email protected]

HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST

Follow us on Instagram and YouTube!

@Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube)

We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram.

Support us through our webstore:

Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore

We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support!

Thank you,

Jacob & Stephen

The rifle is an integral and fundamental tool for the modern minuteman and that rifle is only as good as it's rifleman. In this first part to a multi-part series, Jacob and Stephen discuss the foundational steps to working towards intentional mastery of the primary rifle system.

CONTACT US

The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you!

[email protected]

HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST

Follow us on Instagram and YouTube!

@Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube)

We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram.

Support us through our webstore:

Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore

We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support!

Thank you,

Jacob & Stephen

The modern minuteman is a concept that is always evolving and ever changing. With modern technologies and new warfighting doctrines, the effective skillsets of the modern minuteman has changed expanded. From precision marksmanship, to software defined radio, all the way to positive identification in various spectrums, the Modern minuteman focus might need to lean into a "Light Fighter" small unit concept.

In this episode Jacob and Stephen sit down with Chris Rance and Chris Roberts of CR2 Shooting Solutions to break down the "Light Fighter Concept" as well as some of the training they offer surrounding that concept. Chris Rance and Chris Roberts are both US Army sniper community experts and offer very valuable experience based perspective.

FIND CR2 SHOOTING SOLUTIONS:

Light Fighter Manifesto Books: Volume I | Volume II

CR2 Shooting Solutions: Website | Instagram | YouTube

Gear, Tools & Equipment (Supply Cage)

Training & Education (Courses)

Light Fighter Course

CONTACT US

The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you!

[email protected]

HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST

Follow us on Instagram and YouTube!

@Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube)

We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram.

Support us through our webstore:

Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore

We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support!

Thank you,

Jacob & Stephen

The Ukraine and Russian conflict has been ongoing and continues to change and evolve offering valuable insight into what modern conflicts look like. Reguardless of what you personal opinions on the Ukraine/Russuia war are, there are still valuable lessons that the modern minuteman can learn.

In this episode Jacob and Stephen break down a recent Garand Thumb video that featured individuals that have first hand experience fighting in Ukraine. The video was full of good experience based information and illuminated many key points that aid in understanding what combat in the modern day battlespace looks like. We recomend pairing this podcast episode with Garand Thumb's video and encourage you to watch it either before or after listening to this episode!

WATCH IT HERE: Ukraine Warfare Video

CONTACT US

The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you!

[email protected]

HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST

Follow us on Instagram and YouTube!

@Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube)

We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram.

Support us through our webstore:

Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore

We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support!

Thank you,

Jacob & Stephen

Being a true "modern minuteman" and an asset to your community requires commitment and discipline. Physical performance and fitness should be at the pinnacle of that commitment. Being disciplined and responsible for your own fitness requires a fundamental knowledge of your own body and what it needs. Understanding how to train efficiently as well as avoid injury are vital to overall fitness success.

In this episode Dynamic Defense Solutions founders (Stephen and Jacob) are joined by Sam Wood of DAGR Management to discuss fitness and the importance of being able to physically perform at a high level. This episode breaks down fundamental physiological information that is important to better understand how to maintain a high level of fitness. Sam also talks about how to mitigate and avoid injury as well as how to work around injuries. This episode is considered a "part two" to the earlier episode with Sam ("Operational Fitness").

Study Sources & PMID Links:

PMID or "PubMed Identifier" Is a numerical system used by the National Library of Medicine as a resource supporting the search and retrieval of biomedical and life sciences literature with the aim of improving health–both globally and personally.

The PMIDs that were referenced in this episode and are linked below:

• Stretching has NOT been shown to reduce injury risk (PMIDs: 26642915 & 15782063)
• "Good form" has little evidence to support injury risk reduction (PMID: 31775556 & 35098885)
• Sleep reduces injury risk by up to over 200% when getting 4 h vs. 8 h (PMIDs: 25028798 & 32061551)
• High levels of chronic stress, inactivity, & poor sleep are strong predictors of chronic pain (PMID: 35061825)
• Psychological stress reduction has been shown to reduce injury risk (PMIDs: 34803856 & 34525450)
• Warm ups that increase heart rate & body temperature (PMID: 35627873)
• Belief that you are NOT fragile (PMID: 37240482)
• Expectation of pain, fear, & belief the body is fragile can increase pain sensitivity (PMIDs: 30243037, 23850095, & 27548244)
• Appropriate load & volume management. Training with low recovering rates can increase risk (PMID: 29943231
• Pain association with tissue damage (PMIDs: 35669019 & 22341140)

Sam's Recommended Formulas:

Helpful Formulas and Calculators

TDEE & BMR

RIR vs RPE Scale

Rating of Perceived Exertion

Educational Resources:

Force-Velocity Curve

Macronutrients

Find DAGR Management:

Podcast

Instagram

Website

CONTACT US

The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you!

[email protected]

HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST

Follow us on Instagram and YouTube!

@Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube)

We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram.

Support us through our webstore:

Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore

We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support!

Thank you,

Jacob & Stephen

America has suffered consistent and regular moral injury over the last several years. This degrading and chipping away has exponentially increased in recent years. There is undeniably a cultural war being waged not just in America and within western societies, but worldwide as well. This is a cultural war that includes physical and spiritual consequences and requires good men and women to take responsibility and put forth intentional effort to stand against evil and raise future generations of morally upright individuals.

Jacob and Stephen sit down with Joshua Scilzo, founder of Cold Frontier Training & Tactics to talk about the importance of individual responsibility, and the value of the traditional family. They also discuss how to be more proactive within local community and the importance of joining the fight to stand against cultural evils that seek to destroy what is good.

CONTACT US

The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you!

[email protected]

HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST

Follow us on Instagram and YouTube!

@Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube)

We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram.

Support us through our webstore:

Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore

We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support!

Thank you,

Jacob & Stephen

One of the main disadvantages of the modern minuteman team is its small size relative to a more conventional fighting force. This necessitaites a strong understanding of small unit tactics and missions that compliment a small unit well, one such mission is reconnaissance. Being able to effectively perform recon operations is not only a great way to maintain situational awarness for your community, but it is also a manageable skill for small sized teams / units.

In this episode, Stephen and Jacob reintroduce the reconnaissance mission and break down one of its sub-disciplines (civil reconnaissance). Civil Reconnaissance skills step away from a more conventional combatant recon mission and require a more covert and clandestine approach. These skills are paramount to the modern minuteman and should be prioritized well before the need for more convential methods.

This is part of a multipart series on reconnaissance. Check out Rural Reconnaissance, Urban Reconnaissance, Vehicular Reconnaissance, and Reconnaissance basics Part 1 & Part 2 to get a broader intro to this topic.

CONTACT US

The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you!

[email protected]

HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST

Follow us on Instagram and YouTube!

@Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube)

We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram.

Support us through our webstore:

Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore

We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support!

Thank you,

Jacob & Stephen

After Actions Reviews are used to recall, process, and de-brief a situation that happened, why it happened, and if it could've been handled better/differently. This process can enable better understanding overall, can help those who experienced the situation, and can help others who may find themselves in similar situations in the furture. On the "Minutemen Initiative" we use the After Actions Review to allow someone to share a life experience that others could learn from.

In this "After Actions Review" Jacob and Stephen sit down with MooseRider6 to discuss a wild and life-threatening experience in the backcountry mountains of Alaska. What started out as a fun multi-day backcountry adventure with his fiancee quickly turned into one of the most grueling and difficult experiences they had ever been through. This story highlights the importance of planning, decision making, and how small factors can add up to a create life-threatening situation.

We believe there is great value and benefit in listening and learning from others experiences and hearing what they learned from it.

You can find other "After Actions Review" episodes here:

Zeke Johnston's story of self-defense

David Barlow's story of avalanche rescue

CONTACT US

The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out we'd love to talk to you!

[email protected]

HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST

Follow us on Instagram and YouTube!

@Dynamic.Defense.Solutions | @Minutemen.Initiative | @Minutemen.Initiative (YoutTube)

We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instragram as well as our Podcast instagram.

Support us through our webstore:

Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore

We throughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we belive supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support!

Thank you,

Jacob & Stephen