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Defending The Suburbs during SHTF

1. Mapping your Perimeter of Defense

2. Establish a basic security plan on the map

2. Establish a basic security plan on the map

Learning to use maps is important

 

A suburban perimeter defense is a security system designed to protect the boundaries of a suburban property.  Many Suburban areas are divided into housing subdivisions with existing roadways, natural or man-made barriers that help to designate your area of defense. This first step in establishing a perimeter defense is to establish what your boundaries are. Boundaries can be physical barriers such as walls, fences, or hedges. 

This is where having an overlay map is important to establish your perimeter.  With Google Maps or some other online map, use the terrain option at 100 meters and start to zoom out to 200 meters per inch to get an overview of your area of operations.   This map will help you to define the boundaries of your property.  Start printing out areas of operation at 200 meters per inch as your starting point for mapping. Include areas outside your defensive area. For more detailed mapping zoom to 100 meters or even 50 meters to get details where you would want to establish defensive points or points of security concern. 


In addition to using the internet a drone with recording capabilities would be an asset in helping to define your area of defensive operations with the latest images of the area. A night time thermal drone can help map the same areas at night to help establish what your defensive perimeter looks like at night. 


A hands-on inspection of your area of defense by walking the perimeter and taking pictures is the final way to help establish what is your perimeter.  Once you have the boundaries established mark them on your maps.

2. Establish a basic security plan on the map

2. Establish a basic security plan on the map

2. Establish a basic security plan on the map

Barbed wire fence to keep bad guys out and good guys safe

 


Create defensive security positions with overlapping fields of fire \ on the maps

The first step in establishing a perimeter security plan is to create defensive security positions with overlapping fields of fire. This means strategically placing security personnel or devices, such as cameras or motion sensors, in a way that covers the entire perimeter and creates multiple lines of defense.


This approach ensures that there are no blind spots in the perimeter and any potential intruder will be detected and deterred at different points. It also maximizes the effectiveness of the security measures by increasing the chances of early detection and response.


Utilize established physical barriers  

Physical barriers are an essential component of any perimeter security plan. Fences, gates, walls, and barricades can serve as effective deterrents against unauthorized entry. These physical barriers should be strong, sturdy, and difficult to breach. They should also have appropriate height and width to prevent climbing or jumping over.



The type of physical barrier used will depend on the location and level of security needed. For example, a high-security facility may require reinforced concrete walls while a residential property may only need a tall fence with barbed wire or chicken wire with sharpened spikes.


Find optimal locations for trail cameras both around the perimeter, inside the perimeter and outside the perimeter. Other considerations are for trip wire alerts and using drones to assist with perimeter security operations 


Find points on the map to establish entry and exist check points.  These check points should be on established roadways to control entry and exit into your subdivision.  Also establish roving patrols both inside and outside your defense perimeter.


Find an optimal location to station a Ready Reaction Force. The RRF will responds to potential threats or rescue operations or emergencies both inside and outside the subdivision. 


Establish the location of Defensive Command Post to coordinate defensive operations. 


3. Implement your Perimeter of Defense

2. Establish a basic security plan on the map

3. Implement your Perimeter of Defense

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 Don't not over militarize your Defensive plans. The goal is to protect your subdivision from harm during SHTF.  You will not have the means to create and train military members or military culture 


Establish how many fixed stationary defensive points to ensure a complete 360 degrees of security and to compensate for areas where a point could not be established.   At least two people should be posted to these positions at all times. 


 Each position should have a intersecting fields of fire, a radio to talk to other people and a map so each position knows what area they are defending.  


These positions should be enhanced and upgraded as needed to provider cover (protect from bullets) and concealment (hard to see by eye) 

During night operations, digital night vision scopes and goggles can be utilized. Digital night vision devices are inexpensive and can help see at night. If concealment is not a concern, a powerful flashlight can be used.  


 The defense should have an established challenge and password for roving patrols at night or when others approach the defensive positions.  


Each position should have at least one long rifle with a scope 

If danger approaches, the position should notify the command center to dispatch the Ready Force.   Once engaged with danger, there is no reason for silence, yell and scream to let others know that danger is coming.


  Each Defense position shoulder have a heavy caliber weapon such as 308, 300 Win Mag or 338 Lapua. many suburban areas defensive operations perimeter defense


4. Roving Patrols

6. Check Points/ Entry Points

3. Implement your Perimeter of Defense

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Roving patrols will include two or three person teams that will walk around the perimeter of the subdivision, inside the subdivision and outside the subdivision to add an extra layer of protection.  This Roving Patrol can be on foot or on Ebikes or both.


Each Roving Patrol should have an established area of operations but not a established pattern of movement, The Roving Patrol should be unpredictable.  Areas of patrol should also include  locations that can not be easily defended such as behing large walls, over small areas of elevation  and decline  and wooded areas where danger can lurk.  

Each person on patrol should have a long rifle, radio, and carry a small backpack for supplies such as food and water. Other items to carry are extra batteries and a means to detain someone if danger lurks. Members should be know what the challenge and password of the day is.  If resting, the patrol should rest out of site from others and practice noise and light discipline.  Members of Roving Patrol should carry an extra pair of socks and mole skin.  At any given point during a down period, only one person should have their boots off to tend to their feet and to have only one boot off at a time.  The Roving Patrol can establish Cache  sites to secretly place items not presently needed but to have quick access.  Members of the Roving Patrol should be able to run at least half a mile to respond to danger, so physical fitness is important component. 

If possible, the Roving Patrol should have digital night vision devices, flashlights and consider having entry level thermal devices to help detect when danger lurks 

5. Ready Reaction Force

6. Check Points/ Entry Points

6. Check Points/ Entry Points

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The Ready Reaction Force responds to emergency or operational needs when so called upon. The Force should consist of at least 10 people to as many as 30 people who at the go and ready to respond to a need. 


The Force should be divided up into teams of 5 people. One member should be a medical expert. The medical expert should be able to provide care to those in need and coordinate a triage if multiple people are wounded. The medical expert should have a packed medical bag at the ready and a litter or other means to transport an injured person from harm to safety.   A mechanical expert should be on the team to help fix or stable a automobile or other mode of transportation that is not working that is urgently needed. The mechanical expert should carry gear that can urgently fix a mechanical issue on a vehicle such as a engine or a blown tire. The team should also have a tactical expert to engage in operations when something hostile is going to happens or responding to a threat when notified by the Roving Party or defense perimeters. 


 Each team member should be carrying weapons that can fire the same type of ammunition.  The other person on the team should be the radio person who communicates to others and carries the radio and supplies for the radio. The final member of the Ready Reaction Force should be a operational coordinator of the team who assists the tactical expert in training of the team, coordinate activities with other members of the defense force and be involved in intelligence gathering aspects of the team. The operational coordinator will also be the person to fly the drone that the team will have. 


 The Tactical expert will be first in charge of the team, the Operational Coordinator is second in charge, followed by mechanical operation then the medical expert and lastly the radio person. 


When not engaged in ready force operations, the teams should conduct internal training to learn more skills include and not limited to, defensive and offensive operations, security patrols far outside the area of the subdivision, working as liaisons or diplomats with other subdivisions to form understandings and mutual security concerns or even lending a helping hand with gardening tasks or other required tasks for the subdivision. 


Initially during SHTF the Ready Reaction Force will conduct rescue and recovery operations inside the subdivision and assist those who have deceased to have a proper burial.  


The Ready Reaction Force is not the same as a Quick Reaction Force of the military. These are ordinary people who have been trained and are continuing to learn the tactical, mechanical, medical, administrative and diplomatic skills that are needed. They also help with the day-to-day operations of the subdivision to ensure everyone thrives.


When called upon the engage in a activity, there will always be a RRF at the ready, that is why at least two RRF teams are needed.  Each team of the RRF should have a heavy caliber weapon such as 308- or 300-Win Mag. The team should be either on foot, Ebikes, Vehicle or a mix of each.

6. Check Points/ Entry Points

6. Check Points/ Entry Points

6. Check Points/ Entry Points

Check Point are where you stop before going

Check points are fixed security points along main roads that enter and exit the subdivision. These points should have a least three people operating them.  During SHTF, it is important to have these check points to ensure the safety of the subdivision. 


 Persons entering the subdivision who do not have legitimate business should be turned away. Blocks in the road which will force drivers to turn and slow down should be established. It is these Check Point where drifters should be turned away. 

  Next to the Check Point should be a Visitor Point where people will go to wait for members of the subdivision to approach and account for these people.  The Check Point should be staffed with at least two people. 

Visitors who want to enter the subdivision who are not recognized as having an alliance with should not be allowed to carry a firearm into the perimeter of the subdivision.  Runners will   notify members of the subdivision that they have visitors and should meet them at the Visitor Point.


The Visitors Center will be the location where bartering of items will occur between the subdivision and outside members of the public.


Needless to say, that operators at the Visitors Center and Check Points will have long rifles for security. Members who are bartering at the Visitor Center should be armed as well. 


There should be an established protocol of what specific caliber and grain of bullet will be the common defensive round for the subdivision.  Each Check Point should have a very heavy caliber that is capable to disabling an engine such as 338 Lapua or 50 BMG.

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Mutual Assistance Group (MAG)

What is so important having a MAG

What is so important having a MAG

What is so important having a MAG

 Mutual Support during both good times and during SHTF


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Find Key Members to Join the MAG

What is so important having a MAG

What is so important having a MAG

Find people who find are interested in various aspects of prepping  


Find people who live in close proximity 


Seek those who are open to learning new skills and teaching skills they have mastered to others


Seek Outdoor Enthusiasts such as Hunters, Fishers and Foragers


Seek Plumbers, Electricians , HVAC   Carpentry, and Mechanical Professionals


Seek Farmers, Gardeners Honey Bee Keepers and Medical People 


Seek Prior Service Members preferred Soldiers and Marines who know Bush Craft Skills


Seek out people from other groups related to prepping such as Radio Groups

Women are Preppers and anyone else who understand the importance of creating a MAG before SHTF






Communicate and Break Bread

What is so important having a MAG

Establish Some Ground Rules

Have monthly meetings with your newly established MAG


Have an Agenda for Each Meeting 


Learn about each other and from each other by sharing skills and knowledge during meetings but have a training plan to follow 


Break Bread at each other's homes and discuss various aspects of working together during SHTF. 


Literally practice using your radios and methods of communication from your homes to learn limitations. As a rule of proximity, your MAG should not extend beyond how far your CB Radio can out which is about 5 to 10 miles from each other at most.


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Establish Some Ground Rules

The Role of the MAG before, during and after SHTF

Establish Some Ground Rules

Establish Rules and Behaviors for the MAG

Respect another persons home when invited for a MAG meeting 


Have established rules of the Radio when talking on open non secure channels such as swearing, wishing ill will to others or anything else not lady or gentlemen like 


Establish what the limits of the MAG will be during SHTF in regard to operations, recruiting, or hostilities that could occur 


Define who would not be accepted into your MAG 


Members of the MAG should understand that a MAG is not a militia, or a fighting force and the priority is to support each other. 


Understand that the MAG will have a defensive measures in place to ensure safety of your subdivision 

Leverage Skills and Resources

The Role of the MAG before, during and after SHTF

The Role of the MAG before, during and after SHTF

When establishing alliances with others outside of the MAG leverage what skills or resources that you can offer in the hopes to expand the MAG 


During SHTF your MAG should be seen as a Ray of Light and Hope for others to want to join and contribute both time and talent in the interests of mutual security. 


Examples of garnering interest would be to establish a common area garden where members of your subdivision can join and help to plant crops for mutual Survival 

Another way to make favor of your MAG  in your subdivision would be to establish a safe secured bartering post where folks can exchange good and services during SHTF.

Create Special Projects in your area of Operations  such as learning to grow food inside makeshift Greenhouses in the dead of winter.   Another worthy project would be to establish a secured chicken coop withing your subdivision for Eggs and Food.  



The Role of the MAG before, during and after SHTF

The Role of the MAG before, during and after SHTF

The Role of the MAG before, during and after SHTF

BEFORE SHTF, MAG members should encourage neighbors to develop a prepared mindset with subtle suggestions which would result in action. 


 Examples include using backyards and front yards to grow food instead of grass. 


Have alternative sources of energy like a solar panel on the roof with battery backup.  Or at the very least have a class on how to build your own solar generator using 100-amp 12-volt batteries, portable solar panels, a charge controller and a inverter with all the required wiring or a All in One Charger/Inverter where you only need connect panels and battery.


If your so talented, have a class on common household repairs such as leaking roof or nonworking electrical outlet 


Medical Training to include more common medications and how to acquire them before SHTF and some basic wound care skills like suturing a wound 


Discuss recent national and international event and how they affect people and how if your are was in that situation, could you better prepare for it. This would provide motivation for folks to start using dehydrators, canning foods ,using a Freeze Dryer and other methods of food and or stocking nonperishable foods. 

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Defensive Command Post

Having a tent such as a green army tent is a good place for command headquarters

The Command Post is where all defensive, tactical, offensive, administrative and diplomatic activities are coordinated.  The elected leader of the subdivision is typically referred to as the president of the Subdivision.  Further breakdown of the president's staff will be coordinated by the president and not presented here.


  The leader of the Command Post is in charge of is charge of defensive, tactical, offensive and diplomatic activities.  An administrative officer under the command of the leader will coordinate with the President who will run the non tactical day to day operations of the Subdivision. The Leader reports to the President and as such authorizes any operations outside the subdivision. 

Under the leader are various coordination positions. The Administrative Officer keeps tract of everyone who lives or dies in the subdivision.  Other duties include coordinating the logistical needs of the subdivision under the president and the needs of the Leader and the defense of the subdivision. The Intelligence Officer coordinates of the intelligence needs of the Leader, drone operations, defensive operations of the subdivision and other operations outside the subdivision.  

Public Relations Officer coordinates communications, diplomatic relations with other subdivisions, and is the spokesperson for the Leader. The Operations officer coordinates between the Leader and the president about coordinating activities in the perimeter of the subdivision to include food, water, medical, gardening and animal husbandry such poultry and is in charge of the Bartering Section of the Visitor Center. 

The Command Post should a way to charge radios, resupply water and food to the various security points, have various ebikes at the ready and at the very least a 2000-watt solar generator with panels and batteries as well as a fuel operated generator as back up.  The post should have lighting and set up as a mobile command post. 

Alternative Methods of Defense

Growing crops are a part of prepping

 



None of these suggestions should be implemented as in some please they are illegal but are posted for discussion. Remember that extreme conditions in SHTF requires extreme measures. 

Booby traps are devices used to protect property from unauthorized access, intruders, and trespassers. They can be a useful tool for landowners who want to protect their property but should be used carefully as they may cause harm or injury to others. In this guide, we will discuss the use of booby traps on private property and the laws surrounding them.

Types of Booby Traps

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There are various types of booby traps that can be used for property protection. Some common examples include:

  • Explosives: These types of booby traps involve using explosives such as dynamite or fireworks to create an explosion when triggered.
  • Mechanical: This type of trap uses mechanical force, such as a spring-loaded mechanism, to harm or restrain an intruder.
  • Chemical: These traps involve using chemicals that can cause harm when triggered, such as pepper spray or tear gas.
  • Electrical: Electrical booby traps use electricity to shock or electrocute an intruder.

 

Poison ivy has long been known as a nuisance plant that can cause itchy rashes and blisters on the skin. However, this seemingly harmless plant has actually been used for centuries as a natural defense mechanism to keep intruders away from valuable property.

The leaves of poison ivy contain an oil called urushiol, which can cause severe allergic reactions in some people. This oily substance acts as a potent irritant on the skin, causing inflammation and itching. But what most people don't know is that urushiol also has properties that make it an effective deterrent against animals and humans.


 

When it comes to survival and defense in the wilderness, it's important to be prepared for any potential threats. One effective way to protect your camp or shelter is by using punji sticks.

Punji sticks are sharpened stakes that are often used in booby traps or as a barrier against intruders. They were commonly used during wars and conflicts, but they can also be useful for camping and survival situations.

To create punji sticks, you will need sturdy wooden rods or branches, a sharp tool like a knife or machete, and fire to harden the tips. Carefully carve one end of each stick into a point with your sharp tool. Then, heat the tip of the stick over a fire until it becomes charred and hardened.

Once your punji sticks are ready, you can strategically place them around your camp or shelter. Make sure to camouflage them with leaves or debris to make them less visible to potential intruders. You can also set up trip wires attached to the punji sticks for added defense.



Operations Outside the Subdivision during SHTF

Operations Outside the Subdivision during SHTF

Operations Outside the Subdivision during SHTF

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Resupply Missions:  Resupplying the subdivision with provisions needed for survival. 


Diplomatic Missions:  Establishing peaceful relations with other subdivisions for combined security and supply operations


Offensive or retaliatory Missions:  Destroying enemy forces who have attacked or who are planning to attack the subdivision or allied areas. To recover territory from opposing forces. 


Work Exchange Programs: The subdivision creates a work exchange program with local farmers and other local industry in exchange for goods, foods, or equipment. An attempt to recover from SHTF


Reconstruction Goodwill Missions: Repair of common utilities in coordination with other subdivisions in order to improve quality of life, good will and recover from SHTF


Hunting and Fishing and Trapping Missions :  Hunting for wild food, fishing and trapping animals for food supply for the subdivisions. Other reasons to capture wildlife would be for consumption of eggs, or reestablishing wild life in a controlled area. 


Recreational Activity: Swimming, Hiking, Camping or other activities of recreation for members outside the subdivision with other subdivisions in the name of good will and gesture. 


Education Initiatives: An attempt to create a place of learning outside of the subdivision where children can safely learn reading, writing, math, science, art, history, music, and life skills and play with children of other subdivision in an attempt to recover from SHTF.


Places of Worship: The ability of people to attend places of worship in peace 


Bartering with other Subdivisions:  Exchanges items for other items of value betweem subdivision in the name of goodwill


Outside Medical Care: The ability of members of the subdivision to receive medical care from outside the subdivision at an established medical facility during SHTF without fear of attack or harm.


Rescue Operations:   Save people from harm caused by an accident or from other people.  Usually results in eliminating the offensive party causing the harm so no further harm can be committed.


Recovery Operations: Clearing homes and buildings and roads with the dead to include people and animals with a respectful burial. Acquiring items from the recently departed that they would no longer need that would benefit the subdivision


Other Missions: As required for the safety and security of the subdivision and allies in the hopes of ending SHTF.

Acquisition Teams

Operations Outside the Subdivision during SHTF

Operations Outside the Subdivision during SHTF

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SHTF will be hard on people. Some people will decide to bug out to the country or to a designated bug out location. Some people won't make it during SHTF either because of accident or illness.  Either way in the suburbs, there will be items that can be acquired for the good of others. Some may question the morality of this decision. Is it really stealing and you really need it and the person who owned it is longer around or alive?  The Moral thing to do is to continue to survive for you and your family. 


This is a joint operation with other members to safely and respectfully acquire items from an abandoned home or place of work. There should be at least two seperate teams to accomplish this task. The Recovery Party and the Acquire Party. The Recovery Part makes the initial breech into a area to clear out the deceased, remove anything spoiled and clear rooms to mark it safe for the Acquire Party to take items that are needed.  During the initial breech the Acquire Party shoulder provide perimeter security around the house or building that is being entered. Likewise, the Recovery Party should provide security when the Acquire Party takes away needed items.


  The Recovery party will be dressed in protective equipment, body bags, towels, spray bottles of bleach to recover the deceased and the Acquire Party will be dressed in standard attire with means to carry items of value out.  Both teams should arrive with Ebikes with trailers attached to carry out the items.  Both parties should be armed with long rifles to engage others if needed. 



Common sense will dictate what items should be taken first and what items can be acquired later but as a general guide


1. Food and Water 

2. Medications and Medical gear and hygiene items

3. Weapons and Ammunitions and sharp things 

4.  Radios and Computers and other electronic devices such as tools 

5. Silver, Gold, Money

6. Toilet paper, disposable cutlery 

7. Oils and Lubricants and other household chemical items

8.  Siphon gas from the gas tank if possible or take the car if you can as you pack with items 

9. Outdoor camping gear and survival gear 

10 Children's Toys and Clothing

11. Reading material

12. Extra Lumber

13 Gardening Equipment 





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