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THE SOUL SURVIVOR A PREPPER’S HOME COMPANION

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FORWARD with words from Old Archer

I fear that with what is coming, the confluence of tyranny, economic chaos, and probable pandemics, the vast majority of people will not be able to adequately prepare to survive... THAT is the result of the tyranny that besets us, and it is not relegated solely to the works of the last four presidents... We've allowed our greed, our sloth, without attention to our responsibilities, to dictate our futures... We either hold those in our trust to be worthy, as in elected officials, or we suffer the consequences... It will be our GRANDCHILDREN, AND THEIRS, who may still be under the thrall of slavery, if there is not a redress of grievances, and soon... Freedoms and liberties won with the precious currency of life and blood, once lost, are exceedingly difficult, and more expensive, to regain...old archer…..

Societal Collapse

First off, we all should be aware that…if society collapses, and a support network of one kind or another, isn’t in place, the chances are you won’t survive. I’m not talking about internet friends here, I’m talking about meat world friends. Like minded friends and neighbors are probably one of the most important aspects of prepping. What then is a soul survivor?All preppers must remember this axiom….if your spiritual preps are not in order, then your survival will be an oxymoron. A strong mind, and a strong faith, are the lynch pins for a really prepared prepper. Remember, also, Old Archer’s admonition concerning the loss of freedoms and the wasting of the currency of life. Do not take his warnings lightly. Taking away our physical and spiritual means of survival will serious erode the fortress that is our prep mindset.Once gone, assets will be hard to regain. The purpose of this essay is not necessarily for survival retreat hints and tips…….the purpose of this essay is basically a challenge to the prepper as to where they are in a spiritually, mentally, and physically continuum…, if, god forbid, the ultimate challenge of a societal meltdown happens.

In SHTF scenarios, you must ask yourself if you will be able to stand the stress of everyday living. Will you have the spiritual wherewithal to stand the stresses of everyday living. Furthermore, if you do end up alone, will you be able to fend off the loneliness within the chaotic environment that many see if society melts down.

Going Gray and mentally.

Most likely the first layer of any perimeter defense during a societal breakdown would be becoming invisible. Even if your retreat is totally secluded, competent personal will be able to find you by your tracks, or other signs that signify that a person is living nearby. Therefore, walk softly, and by all means don’t leave tracks. Being invisible is not simple…it takes lots of thought. Anything that would indicate that civilization is near should be removed….Situational awareness is always a constant problem…..Keeping a low profile of course is essential. The mental aspects of going gray are a bit more complicated, for here, the gray prepper must learn to keep a low profile, most likely get off the net, and know who his/her real friends are at any given moment in time.

The Scenario the Nitty Gritty

First, rather than be the defender of the retreat, put your self in the shoes of a person who has survived…most likely in a city…and yet has no supplies. What will their mindset be? There’s nothing left within the boundaries of the cities, and the only folks with supplies live in rural areas….what to do?

Your defense, should be, designed in such a way that it is invisible to the prying eyes of possible intruders. Now here are some basic facts that need to be discussed. First off, those that haven’t prepped, but who have survived the first round of the collapse most likely won’t be stupid. They may be as cunning and as devious as you’ve been in preparing your defensive position…..They may have prepared an offensive position to counter your defenses.

If you are expecting throngs of zombies walking mindlessly outside your retreat, moving slowly and methodically toward your front door, waiting for the inevitable head shot that will terminate them permanently, you’ll be sadly mistaken. Expect the unexpected……remember, if a person is hungry or desperate enough, the threat of being terminated most likely won’t deter them. That’s why you have to be ready…fully prepped….and your retreat must be laid out in such a way that it is defendable. A heavily defensible retreat will not be the first place that the multitudes will attack….most likely, they’ll go after the easiest targets available.

WORST CASE SCENARIO IF ALONE

Ask yourself what are the odds of survival under a 100% worst case scenario. I would say, under such conditions the odds for survival would most likely be 50-60 % at the highest. You and your group have to know that, and prepare accordingly. The true survivalist must first of all take stock of his/her weaknesses and strengths. Be able to make up for those vulnerabilities in some way….each case will be different. Lastly ask yourselves the questions that need to be answered, for instance, how one would react under duress, and in the face of varied threats and scenarios.

This essay is not a ‘how to defend your retreat’ manual. Instead, it is intended for those readers who may consider themselves preppers, yet still don’t have a clue as to how they would react for wide spread chaos did occur.….

RULES TO LIVE BY

Take nobody for granted….ever…..TRUST IS EARNED

Never underestimate a threat just because it MAY seem harmless…..


Know the lay of the land…and be able to defend it.
A multi- faceted defense is better than having just one layer
Never assume anything….never..ever assume.
Know the mindset of your enemy…otherwise, you’ll be at a disadvantage.
Know your own mindset, and know how you’ll react in a panic situation.
Be stealthy….Know your weaknesses
Know your enemies strengths and weakness and use them to your advantage.
Above all, know yourself inside and out…AND beware of the overly friendly smiling faces.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GXSHRJYxTQ

Fictional version

This version comes from Kenneth Roberts' novel, Northwest Passage, in which an uneducated but veteran Ranger explains Roger's rules to the narrator, a former artist who joined Rogers:

1. Have your musket clean as a whistle, hatchet scoured, sixty rounds powder and ball, and be ready to march at a minute's warning.

2. When you're on the march, act the way you would if you was sneaking up on a deer. See the enemy first.

3. Tell the truth about what you see and what you do. There is an army depending on us for correct information. You can lie all you please when you tell other folks about the Rangers, but don't never lie to a Ranger or officer.

4. Don't never take a chance you don't have to.

5. When we're on the march we march single file, far enough apart so one shot can't go through two men.

6. If we strike swamps, or soft ground, we spread out abreast, so it's hard to track us.

7. When we march, we keep moving till dark, so as to give the enemy the least possible chance at us.

8. When we camp, half the party stays awake while the other half sleeps.

9. If we take prisoners, we keep 'em separate till we have had time to examine them, so they can't cook up a story between 'em.

10. Don't ever march home the same way. Take a different route so you won't be ambushed.

11. No matter whether we travel in big parties or little ones, each party has to keep a scout 20 yards ahead, 20 yards on each flank, and 20 yards in the rear so the main body can't be surprised and wiped out.

12. Every night you'll be told where to meet if surrounded by a superior force.

13. Don't sit down to eat without posting sentries.

14. Don't sleep beyond dawn. Dawn's when the French and Indians attack.

15. Don't cross a river by a regular ford.

16. If somebody's trailing you, make a circle, come back onto your own tracks, and ambush the folks that aim to ambush you.

17. Don't stand up when the enemy's coming against you. Kneel down, lie down, hide behind a tree.

18. Let the enemy come till he's almost close enough to touch, then let him have it and jump out and finish him up with your hatchet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Rog ... Ranging%22

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