"armor plating"
3 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed military ship classifications and the Trump administration's proposed new battleship, clarifying that the announced vessel is a cruiser rather than a true battleship due to lack of homogeneous armor plating that cannot be manufactured in modern times. He covered Detroit voter fraud involving Israeli operatives, the DOJ's lawsuit against Washington D.C. over its semi-automatic firearm ban, and featured a Guns and Gadgets segment on Second Amendment rights. Koernke also discussed 300 Blackout ammunition, shotgun effectiveness against drones, LED technology concerns regarding potential maser radiation, and the importance of pre-1970 vehicles for EMP resistance. He announced militia chaplain corps meetings and year-end holiday activities while warning listeners about potential false flag attacks during the holiday period.
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Mark Koernke discussed Donald Trump's transition to the presidency, including his divestment from business interests and cabinet appointments, contrasting Trump's approach with Obama's use of czars. He criticized progressive liberals and communists in government, referenced Van Jones's past communist affiliations, and explained the seven-year military service restriction on political appointments. The show featured extensive discussion of night vision and thermal imaging equipment available through Don's company, including pricing and capabilities. The latter half focused on practical vehicle modification techniques for creating an armored personnel carrier from a commercial van, covering spare tire mounting, internal armor plating, seating configurations, and gunner stations.
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Mark Koernke discussed mechanized infantry operations, vehicle maintenance, and tactical doctrine on the final afternoon broadcast of 2014. He detailed the 28th Regimental Combat Team's weekend training exercises at Ogham Ranges, explained the Victor 3 armored reconnaissance vehicle design with modular components, and provided extensive commentary on tank and armored vehicle maintenance, engine systems, and the practical challenges of operating heavy equipment. Koernke emphasized the value of refurbished older armor platforms over newer systems, citing examples from South African tank upgrades and discussing how variable geometry designs and proper maintenance extend vehicle lifespan. He concluded with tactical principles for mechanized infantry operations, emphasizing terrain awareness, dismounted engagement, and the superiority of wheeled armored vehicles over tanks for militia operations.