For Survival Scenarios Presented by the Tampa Readiness and Survival Group

 It could be that “holing up” after a disaster may only be wise for a short time.  There may be easier places to defend  You may be inviting siege  You can keep your family out of gun range.  “The best defense is often a good offense”  There is STRENGTH IN NUMBERS!

 Perimeter defense (consider defending and “covering” the perimeter guards)  Internal patrols (randomness is important!)  Importance of signage!

 Fortification (includes small measures such as foxholes and observation and listening posts).  Defense in Depth – delay the attacker rather than confront them head-on. (attrition)  Scorched Earth  Booby Traps  Counter Attack – (take the hit, and then punch back)  Hedgehog Defense – defensive version of “Hammer and Anvil”

 Ambush  Highland Charge – quickly overwhelm with a direct frontal attack.  Human Wave – multiple Highland Charges – not a good idea.  Base of Fire – provide cover while others advance  Flying Wedge – ‘V’ – shaped attack formation. Concentrates on a single point, and provides respite for initial attackers.  Hammer and Anvil – Hit from two directions  Raiding

 ‘Parthenian Shot’ – shooting backwards while on-the-run.  Hit and Run – used very effectively by the Mongols.  Irregular warfare – (e.g. “Rough Riders” – non- standard military units).  Infiltration  Shoot-and-scoot (aka “harassment”)

 Encryption  Disinformation  Stealth and Camouflage  Perfidity (unacceptable under any circumstances)  “False flag” (generally acceptable)

 Those requiring normal military protocol (uniforms, etc) do not apply (e.g. “false flag”)  Hedgehog may apply to defending one’s home (neighbors rush over to assist, forming hammer and anvil).  Ambush

 Tremendous advantage!  Is their communications wireless?  Can it be intercepted?  Is it encrypted or otherwise obfuscated?

 Who has the high ground?  How big are your/their forces?  Does anyone have a “force multiplier”? (e.g. automatic fire weapon, tank, explosives, etc).  Where are your/their vulnerabilities?  How strong are your defenses?  How long can you/they hold out?  How strong is their motivation?  How strong is *YOUR* motivation?

 Wait them out  Direct frontal assault  Assault from multiple directions (e.g. “Crossfire”, “hammer and anvil”)  Fast withdrawal  Withdraw with covering fire  Withdraw leaving boobytraps

 Avoidance  Retreat  Surrender