"field rations"
6 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed preparedness, militia activities, and constitutional rights on April 11, 2025, the 250th anniversary year of American independence. He covered AR-15 parts deals, Michigan legislation challenges in court, the Firearms Policy Coalition's Second Amendment cases including 18-20 year-old gun rights and magazine ban challenges, and Colorado's new gun control law. The show included segments on field rations, survival food tabs, and the importance of non-compliance with unconstitutional gun laws, using Illinois as an example of successful resistance.
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Mark Koernke hosted a full day of programming on March 29, 2024, covering militia training exercises, quartermaster supplies, preparedness logistics, and commentary on the Baltimore bridge collapse. The morning and afternoon hours focused on equipment demonstrations at Camp Emerson featuring the 18th Regiment Combat Team's new third squadron with M113s, BTR-60s, and Victor 3 wheeled APCs, along with extensive discussion of defensive position concealment techniques using proper soil management and thermal signature awareness. The evening intelligence report addressed the Francis Scott Key Bridge incident, analyzing the black box data gaps, hazardous materials manifest (764 tons including corrosives and flammables), and allegations of cyber attack involvement. Throughout the broadcast, Koernke provided quartermaster recommendations including discounted AR-15 magazines from BattleHawk Armory ($6.49), Hereford beef MRE pouches from Dollar Tree ($1.25), 9mm ammunition deals, and discussion of sourcing Carcano stripper clips and mess kits for field operations.
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Mark Koernke discussed winter preparedness and field operations during the afternoon Intelligence Report on January 31, 2023. The first hour focused on cold-weather gear including Mickey Mouse boots, can openers (P-38s, church keys, and manual models), food storage and rationing techniques, and medical supplies. The second hour covered land navigation in winter conditions, battery performance in extreme cold, electronic equipment maintenance, and the importance of redundant supplies and spare components for radios, microphones, and power adapters. Koernke emphasized proper planning, logistics, and having backup equipment dispersed across multiple locations for militia operations.
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Mark Koernke discussed the COVID-19 lockdown response, criticizing Trump and government officials for shutting down small businesses while allowing only large box stores to operate, which he characterized as communist policy favoring Chinese corporations. He covered food production and preparedness, including gardening strategies, seed saving, and field rations. The show included extensive discussion of tactical gear, equipment maintenance, field discipline, and survival skills. A second-hour segment featured a caller discussing crude oil futures going negative and various technical topics including satellite surveillance systems and browser privacy.
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Mark Koernke discussed operational security, tactical preparedness, and border deployment logistics on August 6, 2010. He covered mapping resources and techniques for tactical operations, emphasized the importance of military-grade topographic maps, and provided detailed guidance on preparing vehicles and equipment for field deployment. The show included extensive discussion of firearms (PTR-32 rifles and AK magazines), food rations and supply coordination for deployed personnel, and vehicle modification strategies including camouflage, license plate covers, and tire sterilization. Koernke also addressed the UN Small Arms Treaty threat, state government failures, and the need for alternative communication networks through Liberty Net and Possum Net shortwave frequencies.
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Mark Koernke discussed preparedness, field operations, and supply logistics during this evening broadcast. The show covered gas mask inventory depletion (125,000+ units distributed), upcoming training exercises in Oklahoma (July 2-5), and detailed guidance on field rations, water purification, and nutrition for militia operations. Callers reported FBI contact and probing activities; Mark addressed camouflage selection, rain suit modifications, and European military gear surplus. Market analyst Dave reported commodity prices including silver at $15.55, gold at $979.60, and currency fluctuations showing Canadian dollar near parity with the US dollar.