Combat Tracking Guide

Description

This is the first book on tracking in a combat situation that includes suggestions for integrating visual tracking operations into existing military doctrine in addition to the boots-on-the-ground detail necessary for soldiers who perform those operations. Learn how to visually track an armed individual or group in a combat situation for the purposes of gaining intelligence, locating the enemy, and/or killing them. This action packed volume is filled with useful photographs and carefully crafted diagrams to fully communicate the skills and actions required to become an expert tracker. Combat Tracking Guide is a functional, readable manual for soldiers, trackers, military organisations, affiliates, and enthusiasts around the world.

John Hurth is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces soldier who was awarded the Bronze Star. He is president of and chief instructor at the TYR Group, which specializes in teaching visual tracking, close combat, and combat surveillance techniques. He lives in Lafayette, Louisiana.