Your post Z-Day Squad
Undoubtedly some of you have fantasized about who would be in your survival group, and what rolls they would fill. If you haven’t, then its time to. ZAC wants to know, who would be in your squad, what roles and what weapons would everyone use?
ZAC wants to know who would be in your 4-8 person assault squad.
Who would be in your survival group? (Who and why)
What Combat/Support roles would they fill? (Medic, heavy gunner, berzerker,etc)
What weapons and accessories would you carry? (Primary, secondary, backup, and blades)
What kind of vehicle would you drive? (Assuming you could find a steady supply of fuel)
The only stipulation is that you have to limit yourself to what you can find within 75 miles of your base/home, and the people, weapons, and etc. in your squad have to also fit into that category.
Comments (46)
specially equipped guardsman on 25 Oct 2012 at 4:26 pm #
Within 75 miles of where I am right now? hmmm Ok I pick the 6th Marine Regimental Combat Team, plus its attached assets All members to continue in their currently assigned positions. Yup that ought to do. back home my options are bit more limited, I’ll give it some thought.
Docwade on 25 Oct 2012 at 8:33 pm #
Unfortunately, a battalion marches on its stomach. It takes an exceedingly large amount of supplies to keep our guys running overseas. Hell Just the food and potable water.
McLuvin on 25 Oct 2012 at 10:03 pm #
I’ve got several close friends in mind for an assault squad.
1. Dwight(buddy)- Expert class shooter with handgun, well versed in shotgun and rifle, amazing automotive mechanic, skilled in gardening and farming.
Loadout of choice- Beretta PX4 9mm, RRA AR .223.
2. Dan(buddy)- Expert class shooter with pistol/shotgun/carbine, surgeon, very mechanical.
Loadout of choice- Glock 34 9mm, Saiga 12, Robinson XCR 7.62×39.
3. Kevin(buddy)- Expert class shooter with pistol, well versed in carbine.
Loadout of choice- S&W M&P Pro 9mm, AR .223.
4. Josh(buddy)- Excellent shooter with most guns, specifically long range rifle and handgun.
Loadout of choice- CZ 75SA 9mm, Savage .243 sniper rifle, 11-87 12ga.
4. Myself- Master class shooter, handsome.
Loadout of choice- Glock 17 9mm, LWD G9 SBR Suppressed 9mm, Benelli M1 12ga.
Vehicle- Josh’s F350 quad cab diesel.
All are primarily combat, but several have pretty obvious additional roles.
As for blades and blunt force weapons, ill let them choose what they prefer. I would like everyone to have a collapsible steel baton.
specially equipped guardsman on 26 Oct 2012 at 5:55 pm #
@ Doc. It would be a pretty cool story though. A large, well supplied* expeditionary force now cut off in carjackasatn has to make its way home, mostly on its own. Trough a region where if the locals aren’t Taliban their zombies. That would be pretty rough.
*Too well supplied actually, they don’t have nearly enough cargo capacity to move everything they’ve got.
Docwade on 26 Oct 2012 at 8:28 pm #
It would be an interesting story. It is a timeline though; early on, you have fuel tankers, vehicles, ammo, consumables, clean drawers. Pick a destination, it all pretty much sucks. You’d probably be better off packing up some C130′s and heading for an island in the Med.
specially equipped guardsman on 26 Oct 2012 at 10:26 pm #
” You’d probably be better off packing up some C130′s and heading for an island in the Med.”
Presumably not an option. National Command Authority wants those troops AND as much of their heavy equipment as possible for operations in CONUS. MRAPs would be very handy come the zompocalypse. and I just don’t see any large US force going warlord unless and until the wheels come completely off. We Might fight our way through Pakistan to the sea, slowly. First we’d have to consolidate all the little outpost back to main FOBs then we’d have to start leapfrogging all the logistics forward. It would be hell. The ANA and ANP would probably turn on us and any town of any size would be a dead zone. would they be worth clearing so we could use the road grid, such as it, or do we have the engineers plow us a new way around? The Ammo should hold if we don’t have to fight the Paki Army and we can get the troops to start use semi auto aimed fire for zack.
wheelgunner on 27 Oct 2012 at 1:57 am #
Juan Carlos- Support – Ruger Gunsite w/scope, S&W M&P 9mm, Kabar, Machete
Other Uses- Guitar Picker, Spare Hands
John- Close Quarters – Remington 870 Tactical 12 gauge, Walther P22, Machete
Other Uses- Farmer, Techie, Medic
Aaron- Fighter – He’s a bit of an oddball, so whichever spare guns have ammo for them, he’ll pick a few. Competent shooter. Good with blades.
Other Uses- Survival Skills, Some Tech, Jack-of-Trades, Adaptable
Eric- Ruger 10/22 w/red dot, Savage Bolt Action .17 HMR w/scope, Berreta 92 9mm, Hanwei Raptor Katana, God knows what else he’ll find along the way
Other Uses- Fabricator, Redneck, Improvisation Junkie, Hunter, Mechanic
Myself- Specialty Weapons/Cleanup – Winchester 1885 High Wall, Uberti Schofield, PSE Mustang takedown recurve 55lb, Battle Ax, Hand Ax, Kershaw Outcast
Other Uses- I know a few things, here and there
Vehicle is a little bit trickier. Eric has a big Diesel we can hook up a trailer to, depending on the situation. Definitely going to throw a couple of john boats or canoes up on top. Maybe make some improvements.
I’m thinking on adding a slingshot and a angle iron spike to each loadout, to help cover bases.
CompShooter on 28 Oct 2012 at 2:29 pm #
1 Mark M. CMP expert, same as mw, but also shoots F class. Beretta 92f , AR -15, farmhand, mechanical.
2 Dan , Rem. 1100, pretty much the sporting clays guru, XDM 9mm , motive 6 compound bow, EMT medic.
3 Mark J. Deputy , Glock 30, 17, 22. Hand to hand, firearms and non lethal weapons instructor, Glock armorer, weapons specialist,
4 ******* Co. Sheriff dept swat team sev
CompShooter on 28 Oct 2012 at 3:04 pm #
*Damn phone call booted me off the website*, was saying seven member team with H&K MP 5 suppressed, Glock 17 ,body armor. All hunt annd have the same tactical driving skills as Mark J just from a different county
Me . CMP expert class, Bushmaster carbine , Glock 30, 1911, Rock river AR built for long range in .223 ., Ruger 22/45 (soon to be suppressed)
. Very mechanical, machinist, welding , hunter
Additional weapon loadouts would include machetes, riot batons,
The groups size dictates multiple vehicles. Between us we have z71 with offroad and tow package, f250 diesel setup for 5th wheel , and a couple jeep wrangler 4 door .
specially equipped guardsman on 28 Oct 2012 at 4:42 pm #
This shit just got real.
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/10/marines_navy_police_prep_for_m.html
Angryvikingman on 28 Oct 2012 at 5:22 pm #
Yeah, saw that story this morning on yahoo. You beat me to it. Lol!
Castle83 on 28 Oct 2012 at 6:54 pm #
NJ – Expert Class Shooter (3 Gun Competitions, Tactical Courses ect.) (AR15 .223, Sig 229 9MM) Skill: EMT
AK – Intermediate Class Shooter (Custom Build AR15 .556, Sig 226 9MM) Skill: Extreamly talented auto mecanic and welder/fabricator
KG – Master Class Shooter (Special Forces, attended Sniper School) (AR15 .556, HK USP .45) Skill: Army Ranger
NM – Expert Class Shooter (Police Training) (Remington 870 Police Issue, Beretta 9MM, Optional Riot Gear) Skill: Sheriff’s Department
GY – Expert Class Shooter (Police Training) (AR15 Police Issue, Beretta 9MM, Optional Riot Gear) Skill: Sheriff’s Department
JC – (My Self) Expert Class Shooter (8 Years experiance, taught by Military and Police friends) (Custom Build AR15 .556, Sig 226 9MM) Skill: Emergecy Response Training, Techie
JK – Expert Class Shooter (Military K9 Unit) (K120 12 Gauge, Beretta 9MM) Skilll: USMC
That is my main assault team. I have numerous friends and aquaintances that wouldn’t shoot themselves in the foot and could handle base defense. Between myself and friends I can arm a minimum of 8 people with a primary weapon and backup pistol for base defense.
Vehicals:
2 ATV’s: ( For fast attack and scouting movements)
Stake Bed Truck: ( Troop Transport) Can seat at least 7 in the cab if a bit cramped and at least 20 shooting from the bed. Can also transport a large amount of supples.
Chevy 7500 With attached Snow Plow: Clearing paths and the like.
Water Truck: Capacity 3,000 Gallons
Fuel Truck: Capacity 2,500 Gallons
One of my Sheriff Friends works at the local jail so I might have access to an armory if things swing the right way.
McLuvin on 28 Oct 2012 at 7:13 pm #
I see several “skills” that are not technically “skills”. What does being a Sheriff’s deputy mean after the apocalypse? USMC and Army Ranger could be useless unless they specialize in survival or other needed fields.
Also, where are these weapons skill classes from? Intermediate class is not one I’ve come accross before. I wouldn’t brag about learning shooting from military and police friends.
CompShooter on 28 Oct 2012 at 8:46 pm #
@ McLuvin.
LEO that I know have the skill sets nessisary at the time of need compared to my neighbours , who are hunting friends and competent with firearms but if fast choices have to be made, they are at least farther up the scale of survivability than some family members which are a responsibility / liability. Help like that I can’t turn down
McLuvin on 28 Oct 2012 at 9:34 pm #
I was just pointing out that “Sheriff’s Deputy” is not a skill. In many cases it isn’t even a positive thing. I don’t disagree that hunters aren’t automatically useful. Many are dangerous jackasses who only get game through dumb luck. In the same sense, I’ve met many cops and soldiers(including SWAT and SF) that couldn’t put precise rounds on target if they had too. Family members get little leeway with me. If they don’t bring something to the table they are on their own.
CompShooter on 29 Oct 2012 at 8:22 am #
Agree whole heartedly, if I didn’t know these people personally I too would be skeptical until proven otherwise.
wheelgunner on 29 Oct 2012 at 11:27 am #
I think they call that surviving, but I may have misunderstood.
Castle83 on 29 Oct 2012 at 2:11 pm #
@ Mcluvin by skill I meant: what kind of training or useful trait do they bring to the table. And I understand that military or police training doesn’t necessarily mean they are a crack shot. It does however mean that they have discipline and are more likely to be able to handle coordinated combat as appose to your average civilian. This is also why I only sited two deputies I know are great shots not the other 15 I know that are mediocre.
I also sited being trained by skilled military and law enforcement friends, what else would I say? I have no formal training.
Additionally training means they are more likely to stand and fight and not break under the pressure. Walking corpses would test most people throwing off accuracy anyway.
I’ll take a trained Army Ranger who has actually seen combat over a self-proclaimed “master” civilian shooter even if he is a crack shot. Perfect accuracy is great, combat experience is better.
You got me on intermediate, I meant above average below expert.
Angryvikingman on 31 Oct 2012 at 2:04 pm #
Within 75 miles of me…
1. Myself: Survivalist, and out of the box thinker.
Skillset: Multiple firearms classes, nature survival classes, competition shooter (I’m pretty decent), mechanic, multiple martial arts disciplines, general brute and can build just about anything from scavenged materials.
2. Fatman: Sgt. Airborne Rangers. 18 months in Afghanistan, 2 tours in Iraq, went back as a civilian contractor for a year, then went back for another year in the national guard, and Redneck.
Skill set: Hunter/Tracker, Armorer, Airborne Ranger, combat medic, and about 6 years of combat experience doing shit I can’t even imagine. Known him since we were 6, and he’s always been a fantastic shot.
3. BO: Army Infantry, 2 tours in afghanistan, 1 in Iraq.
Skill Set: Combat vet, Redneck, and by trade he is a mechanic.
4. Firefighter: Marine, fought alongside Army Rangers in Somalia during “Blackhawk Down” incident.
Skill Set: Combat Vet, Firefighter, Ex 1% biker club member, Competition shooter. Can make and execute the “hard” choices.
5. Scott L.: Survivalist with multiple martial arts disciplines.
Skill Set: Hand to hand combat, hunting/tracking, firearms enthusiast, excellent shot, genius IQ.
6. Art L: Airborne Combat Vet from multiple conflicts spanning the last 60 years(MACSOG Member-original black ops group) Hand to hand combat instructor, DEA agent, Old as hell but still faster than people half his age. Knows more about shooting and warfare than any 20 people you know. Not an active field agent, but capable of training any new team members up to an acceptable level. Also trained his son, Scott L. who is listed above.
Kind of a ragtag group, but all trained in a myriad of things that pretain to survial and well…killing. I’ll edit later when I find out their favorite loadouts.
Docwade on 31 Oct 2012 at 10:33 pm #
I think it’s this is all humorous. The people everyone “knows” and how dangerous everyone is and the implication that that list is going to be YOUR cohesive team. As if their skills will give greater credibility in some way to your personal survival. What I’m getting at is, many people on your lists are going to have families. Those families are going to take prescience over your goals. You are already assuming a great deal. Will they relocate? Where will be your base of operations – your place or theirs? if the shit goes down, and public utilities including all communications, how are you going to contact them? if you drive out to their place and dont catch a round, do you try to transport everyone and scavenge all their fuel or take everyone’s cars? Will you combine and communalize all of your supplies? All people can be mentally broken, are they stable enough to arm AND watch your back or, as the last episode of The Walking Dead pointed out – are your supplies more valuable than your life? Somebody is going to be screaming frantically during all of this moving, and oh yeah, their sick relative cant be moved. I have a handful of friends that I would trust, have low baggage and that I could arm each of them with a Glock 9mm, a shotgun, and an AK if they showed up empty handed – though they should know better than to show up empty handed.
wheelgunner on 31 Oct 2012 at 11:25 pm #
I was kind of wondering the same thing as Doc. My team and I already have an accord and a few dedicated protocols in the event thereof. I have plenty of preferences that simply aren’t making the list for the reasons Doc pointed out.
Are these an ideal team, or a practical one? Do you have a plan in place, or merely a rough idea of how things will go down?
Angryvikingman on 01 Nov 2012 at 8:55 am #
We do have a plan in place. We’re all supposed to meet up at Fatman’s, and then truck it to my grandmother’s farm via back roads. There are 2 houses on the property, and plenty of room for 4 families as the houses aren’t small. Obviously there will be time to activate the plan via phone or text before all the coms go down, and in the event of anything like this being shown on the news, then the plan is to go into effect with a waiting period at the first staging point. In the event that they don’t make it to the staging are, they have directions. This is also our plan for social disorder, floods, and other general anarchy. Of course TN doesn’t flood often, since most of it is on a mountain.
Docwade on 01 Nov 2012 at 3:10 pm #
Murphy says, “a plan is just a list of things that don’t happen once the enemy is engaged.” Sort of like when a bunch of people say they are going to meet you for a zombie shoot, but when the time comes to send in some funds they all bail.
specially equipped guardsman on 01 Nov 2012 at 3:47 pm #
After a review of my friends and family, I don’t really have a good squad. I know cops, firemen, paramedics and a bunchaton O’guardsmen. I like to think they would stand to at their posts when it hits the fan. I’m prepared to take in their families, But I don’t expect those guys to show up. I got 2 brothers within an easy drive of my place. We’re not SEAL’s but we can shoot, and we’re handy with tools. It will have to do.
Angryvikingman on 01 Nov 2012 at 7:27 pm #
Gee Doc, that sounds a little bit familiar.
CompShooter on 01 Nov 2012 at 9:33 pm #
Yep, pretty much feel the same way guardsman, I looked at this more of a better than best case or “dream team” given the restrictions. As stated in previous discussions, I’ve planned on immediate family and a couple trusted neighbours. On another note, not to make less of the suffering in NYC but looking at the news of the gas lines, looting reports , getting water etc. I’m thankful I don’t live anywhere near a major city .Also, A lot to be said about a BOB
Semper Cogitant on 02 Nov 2012 at 3:33 am #
4-8 people plus equipment within 75 miles.
Well, me of course. As an ER nurse I have good medical skills, as well as pretty good weapon, survival and engineering skills. I’m a ham operator (general class), a scuba instructor (maybe not all that useful) and have some experience working on boats.
Like to have my family along, that makes a total of four counting the kids.
One guy I’d add is a cop, a former Marine and a vet of Afghanistan and Iraq. Very smart, great skills.
Another person, a woman, is a firefighter and paramedic with good weapon, survival and hunting skills.
Our neighbors are a firefighter and a nurse, he’s an avid hunter with good weapons skills, both are outdoors people and have survival skills as well. He can run heavy equipment like back hoes and excavators. They’d want their daughter along of course. Technically that’s nine, but three are kids.
Not an ideal group I guess. For the ultimate fantasy group I suppose Fort Lewis and the 1st Special Forces Group are just within the required range, but I think the group I specified would do and we’ll all probably get along. Also, for long term survival the gender mid would be useful.
Besides fighting several of us have the skills to provide food and medical aid as well as keep vehicles running. We also have a good mix of longer term survival skills, we can provide electricity, build stuff, grow food, etc. We have enough seamanship skills to head to sea if that looks like the best option, some have mountaineering skills which could be useful.
As for a vehicle, if we were to have just one for the group, a nearby volunteer fire department has an incredible heavy rescue truck they bought with post 9/11 grant money. Room for all of us, tons of gear and tools.
I’d also want to bring a motorcycle or two along – they could be carried outboard on the truck when not ridden. If a second vehicle is allowed I’d want to have a good heavy duty off road vehicle; the navy has several HMMWV just sitting behind a fence about ten miles from here that would do nicely. (Provided we can find fuel of course)
As for weapons, just in the safes and garages of the people mentioned there are a few ARs, shotguns and hunting rifles and lot’s of handguns. Even a some suppressors. There are also several gun stores and a few military and police armories within that range.
I’d want the group to have a stock of AR-15 type rifles and handfuns in common calibers as the primary weapons. Suppressors (manufactured and improvised) would be important. I’d also want to keep shotguns and hunting rifles at hand because each has it’s own special uses. A few 22s for the kids would round out the armory.
I would expect each adult to always be armed with rifle, handgun, a longer hand to hand weapon (ax, halligan, wrecking bar, whatever) and a good knife.
One of the things I would seriously consider is heading out on the water. There are many thousand of boats in the area. Some of the fair sized fishing vessels would work great, or one of the bigger sail boats at one of the local marinas would be great. The navy has a lot of stuff within that 75 mile radius too, though most of it would be too much for a group that size. I’ve been thinking of this as an option for a small group more and more lately.
Docwade on 06 Nov 2012 at 9:57 am #
@Angry
“Everybody’s your brother until the rent comes due.”
specially equipped guardsman on 09 Nov 2012 at 6:05 pm #
I charge my brother rent now.
Angryvikingman on 14 Nov 2012 at 9:46 am #
Well, if Hornady comes through for me, I’ll be getting 100 rounds of their Z-max in 9mm, .40, .45, .223, and .308. (Each caliber)
Angryvikingman on 14 Nov 2012 at 10:54 am #
Well, just got order/shipping email from Hornady, 1,200 rounds on their way! Got the Z-Max and Steel Match ammo for testing. Mua ha ha ha!
That industry shoot is really going to pay off in product reviews for this site!!!
McLuvin on 14 Nov 2012 at 10:26 pm #
Who’s going to read the reviews? All four of us who check in occasionally to watch the site slowly die?
wheelgunner on 15 Nov 2012 at 11:11 am #
Seriously. We scared off all the mall ninjas. The posers left when we got serious.
Angryvikingman on 15 Nov 2012 at 4:20 pm #
Well, you guys start sending me whole articles, and I’ll post them. Started off with like 4 people posting articles on here, and now there’s just me. As far as I know, the owner doesn’t even keep track of this any more other than hosting it. Its hard to come up with an idea every week. I’M OFFICIALLY RECRUITING NEW TALENT! IF we can get 4 people writing again, then we can get a new article every week and each writer will only have to come up with one article a month. So, any interested parties?
Doc?
McLuvin?
Semper?
Angryvikingman on 18 Nov 2012 at 5:43 pm #
New article about 22RL up by tomorrow!!!
sasuke-kun on 19 Nov 2012 at 4:32 pm #
Ok my phone has been in repairs for a couple of weeks now… So sorry for not commenting
1. Me. Skilled in cage fighting , ninjutsu, jui-jitsu, karate and last but not least Muay Thai .
Living in the country I do , guns aren’t so easily available… Do I’m not a great shot , but when it comes to tracking , and bowing I’m pretty decent , and if its silent killer you need I’m your guy ,
Plus got a good couple of sets of kunai and 3 katana :) gonna learn to use them shortly…
2.Friend lives in same country.
Very logical thinker , good in first aid ,a great shot and also knows the meaning of keeping a low profile
Bradley(friend)
Quite the idiot , give him a hand gun and he’ll clear a horde using the handle of the gun rather than the ammo inside , hed serve as tank
4. Gavin, not brightest,
So if we need somebody to lure the horde away if time comes hell be useful, he’s not very fast , and is extremely loyal. Not the best shot :)
5. Jo$ great shot , small, thinks in steps so getting temporary shelter and strategy thinker is his job
With the 5 of us well be able to get to my friend place a couple of miles away where I and the 1 friend from this group can join our alliance with our actual team.
Alex on 27 Nov 2012 at 2:43 pm #
MYSELF
wheelgunner on 28 Nov 2012 at 12:25 am #
Ha.
SBR_GUY on 29 Nov 2012 at 5:31 pm #
My Squad:
1) Shay (Daughter)- Great all around shooter, going to school to be an Orthopedic surgeon, blood & dirt does not scare her, really smart and catches on quick. Load out- Cold Steel Trench Hawk, HK USP 40, DPMS AR15 (5.56).
2) Wife- Good cook, great at gardening and gathering supplies, decent shooter. Load out- Ruger 10/22, Benelli M1 Super 90.
3) Self- Great shooter, Great cook, good gardener, very mechanically inclined, Experienced Combat Medic, I-EMT for 8 yrs, 12 yrs Army a few tours in places other than home (Lots of Trigger Time). Load out- Cold Steel Trench Hawk, HK USP 40, AR15 SBR Custom built 11in (5.56), Remington 700 M24 setup w/Leupold Mark4 M1 10X mil dot.
4) B.R. (Friend)- 16yrs Army Ranger/Special Forces/Sniper/Experienced Combat Medic, did time with Blackwater, Probably the most skilled shooter I have seen, Weapons instructor, Skilled Fabricator. Load out- Cold Steel Trench Hawk, Glock 22, AR15 SBR Custom Built, Remington 700 M24 setup.
5) J.O. (Friend)- Skilled shooter, Army Ranger/Armorer, Strategic thinker, Great gardener, Small guy for those small places. Load out- Glock 22, Saiga 12 custom, AK-47.
Vehicle: Whatever runs and has fuel.
McLuvin on 29 Nov 2012 at 9:27 pm #
SBR GUY- Looks like a well rounded squad. Multiple skill sets covered and a variety of weapons for every situation. I don’t agree with every individual loadout, but every shooter has quality guns to choose from.
bryton on 30 Nov 2012 at 10:45 am #
until i know for sure it happens im going to have 3 people
1.matt which is 16 good with a pistol or automatic rifle
2. me good with shotguns and dual pistols and a 308 bolt action i can hit a target at about 500 yards if needed i can drive a car. im in this alone cuz really my parents dont think it will happen soo yea
my other friend which is in the military good with anything
does anyone wanna help me out i have alot of things i know how to do at 14
SBR_GUY on 30 Nov 2012 at 4:09 pm #
Thanks for the evaluation McLuvin. Im still working on the Loadouts, but for now it will have to do.
McLuvin on 30 Nov 2012 at 6:17 pm #
Bryton- First thing you need to do is forget about dual pistols. Also, don’t assume that your friend in the military is good with guns unless you have seen him shoot.
Spern on 01 Dec 2012 at 3:12 pm #
Myself – Loadout: DPMS AP4 (AR15 clone) in 5.56, Beretta 92FS 9mm, machete, hachet, large selection of knives both folding and fixed blade. Pros: I’m a decent shot. Fairly level headed in an emergency. Most important, I’m the gear guy of the group. I’ve spent a fair ammount of money (with plans to spend quite a bit more) on manuals and equipment planning for not so much short term survival as long term living and rebuilding as well as passing on knowledge to future generations that will have to survive as well. Cons: I’m not in the best shape.
Detailing the others in my group would take quite a while, as they are numerous. We have covered our bases pretty well, though. We have two military personnel, one is active duty MI and the other is a veteran of Desert Shield/ Desert Storm. We have a teacher with a double major in teaching and psychology. A professional chef who’s green thumb would let him grow orchids on concrete. One chemist that currently works for a polymer manufacturing company. A physics major that dabbles in brewing. There are several others as well. Their loadouts will depend on what they have available to them at the time, supplemented somewhat from my small arsenal. Most are at least passable marksmen with a few truly excellent shots. Most important, they are all dedicated to the plan with out being so fanactical as to be inflexible should something unexpected happen. We’re a diverse group of well educated individuals that realize that a zombie apocalypse is about one of the worst apocalyptic scenarios that humans have a chance of surviving. If you’re prepared for zombies you’re ready for anything easier. Anything worse than zombies will probably annihilate the species outright with no chance of surviving and rebuilding.
Train like you fight. – Speren
P.S. I don’t know about an article per month, but I would be willing to contribute if anyone is interested. I think Angryvikingman is still on my Facebook from where I was trying to help with the ZACTAC t-shirts.
P Cheng on 02 Jan 2013 at 9:02 am #
I’ve been awful busy with school and work and training, sorry.
As far as my squad or group goes, I would really like to incorporate a wider range of skillsets than just pure martial-survivalist specialist. My group consists of mostly people I went to school with and have known and trusted for a few years.
1) Myself, hand-to-hand combat, reconnaissance, agriculture specialist.
2) C.D., an army bomb disposal squad member, also an expert shooter and damned good handyman.
3) S.S., almost no martial or survival training, but has been an aviation and automotive mechanic for years, a degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
4) B.R.J., no martial or survival training to speak of, mostly a musician, but he’s also really good at audio engineering and electrical engineering. Works as a nurse at the local hospital.
5) J.B., mostly self-taught general martial arts expert, but also a local MMA fighter. Works in construction. Good at carpentry.
6) J.S. Certified chef. Very very good cook. No significant martial or survival training. But he is a damned good cook. Damned good.
7) M.R. former marine, and certified auto mechanic.
8) I.M. former marine and current pre-med student.
I didn’t list the loadout of my friends because quite frankly I am not not sure what they currently own. They sometimes sell their guns and buy new ones. For myself, I’ve got a Colt .38 snubnose (was my father’s, so it’s more sentimental than instrumental, but it’ll still serve) and I expect to pick up more weapons along the way. I’ve also got a glaive blade that I need cut a haft for, I have a hatchet that I carry in my car, a few machetes, and a garage full of just about any tool anyone would need for just about anything, thanks to Harbor Freight and my mother who never knows what to get me for presents. I also have a small tractor on my mom’s farm with PTO drive and tillbox attachment, post digger, and front loader. As you can see, my squad has a very wide range of skills, I’m very interested in preserving a good pool of knowledge to rebuild civilization from. My group is focused more on long-term survival rather than short-term, but there’s also some redundancy involved so that if I lose a member of the group, we wouldn’t lose that role.
3-15 INF on 16 Jan 2013 at 12:41 pm #
Uh, I can’t imagine actually getting a bunch of my friends around and actually planning that out… wierd