BATTLE LOG
BB-02
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The force of an object is a product of that object's acceleration and mass.
F = ma.
‘F’ represents force; ‘m’ represents mass; and the variable ‘a’ represents acceleration.
A fighter's fist or a boxer's glove when it reaches a punching bag will have a force dependent on how fast the fist or glove is speeding up and the mass of the fist or glove and arm. The unit of force is typically the Newton (after English physicist Sir Isaac Newton), which is one kilogram meter per second squared.
All the science behind force can be pretty heady and complicated stuff. Cobra simply measures Big Boa’s punching power in the dollars spent replacing obliterated gym equipment.
Capture Date(s): June 30, 2024
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Shutter Speed: Various (composited)
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 400
BB-01
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Big Boa taught himself the strictest kind of discipline. How to be in complete control of his body, of each individual muscle. He’s applied that discipline in all aspects of his life. From the gym to the battle field, his unwavering discipline can be downright painful. That’s what separates a champion from someone who is not a champion. Most people lack the guts and the discipline to push through pain no matter how intense it is.
Big Boa not only welcomes the pain, he embraces it.
Capture Date(s): June 23, 2024
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Shutter Speed: Various (composited)
Aperture: f/9
ISO: 400
OEN-1
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“Tunnel rats must have an inquisitive mind, a lot of guts, and a lot of real moxie in knowing what to touch and what not to touch to stay alive—because you could blow yourself out of there in a heartbeat.” – Capt. Herbert Thornton
Many tunnel rats avoided the vices common to their fellow Soldiers: drinking, smoking, candy, and chewing gum could dull their sense of smell and give away their position. Instead, they trained themselves and others to survive underground.
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Capture Date(s): April 30, 2024
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Shutter Speed: Various (composited)
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 400
TT-04
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– “Rise and shine, gorgeous.”
– *Grrrummblle…snort!* “Eehhhmmm…you guys…bring any pizza?”
Capture Date(s): April 22, 2024
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Shutter Speed: 5 sec
Aperture: f/32
ISO: 200
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FM-72-20
The jungle is a strange experience to the man who is unfamiliar with this type terrain. To overcome instinctive fears and uncertainties, commanders must condition the soldier's mind for this new experience. The men must be given confidence in their ability to live, move, and operate in a jungle. This training begins with physical training which increases a man's physical ability and makes him sure that he can do whatever is required, regardless of the physical hardship. The soldier must be thoroughly indoctrinated in techniques of survival. He must be confident of his ability to exist alone and find his way to safety if he becomes separated from his unit. He must know that he can survive over a considerable period of time on jungle vegetation without conventional rations. He must be sure of his ability to cope with the wild life of the jungle.
Capture Date(s): February 27, 2024
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: Canon RF 50MM F/1.2 L USM LENS
Shutter Speed: 1/8 sec
Aperture: f/5
ISO: 100
TT-02
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There are 3 primary types of land navigation: Terrain Association, General Azimuth Method, and Point Navigation.
Terrain association is the ability to identify terrain features on the ground by the contour intervals depicted on the map.
For the General Azimuth method, one can identify and select linear terrain features; then while maintaining map orientation, guide along them.
Point navigation, also referred to as “Dead Reckoning”, is a method that utilizes a known starting point and then strictly follows a predetermined azimuth and distance from there.
Each of these methods has its own pros and cons, and all possess varying degrees of difficulty and experience requirements. Orienteers often find success in combining all 3 methods together.
In Recondo’s case, his standard issue Joe handbook instructs him to do just that—combine the 3 navigational approaches into a well-crafted, researched and proven methodology. On each mission, his training initially kicks into gear while getting his bearings, but it isn’t long before he defaults back to a tried and true method that isn’t mentioned in any navigational handbook currently in print; or taught in any orienteering school anywhere in the world for that matter.
Pure, innate instinct.
Capture Date(s): January 29, 2024
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: Canon RF 50MM F/1.2 L USM LENS
Shutter Speed: 1 sec
Aperture: f/10
ISO: 100