Preparedness, Survival, And What To Do When It All Goes Wrong (with Mike Glover)
Jan 10, 2024
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Mike Glover, Former Green Beret and CIA contractor, discusses the need for preparedness in worst-case scenarios. He emphasizes the importance of individual preparedness, understanding the psychology of shooters, and the significance of water in survival situations. The chapter also highlights the risks associated with arrogance and ignorance, and the need for law enforcement agencies to learn from past incidents.
Being prepared for worst-case scenarios requires self-reliance, training, and equipping oneself for potential disasters.
Building a network and community of like-minded individuals is crucial for survival and assistance in tough situations.
Prioritizing life-saving tools, skills, and water preparedness is essential for surviving emergencies.
Deep dives
Preparing for Worst Case Scenarios
In this podcast episode, Mike Glover, a former Army Green Beret, discusses the importance of being prepared for worst-case scenarios. He emphasizes the need for self-reliance and prioritizing training and equipping oneself for potential disasters. Glover highlights the lack of preparedness among Americans, citing statistics that reveal a significant portion of the population is unprepared for natural disasters and emergencies. He encourages individuals to have conversations with loved ones, assess priorities, and come up with a plan. He also emphasizes the importance of first aid and stopping the bleed, as well as securing one's home and having contingency plans for communication, security, and situational awareness.
The Misconceptions of Preparedness
Glover addresses the misconceptions associated with preparedness, particularly the idea that isolation and underground bunkers are the best means of survival. He emphasizes the importance of building a network and community of like-minded individuals who can assist each other in tough situations. Glover points out that relying solely on technology and government institutions can lead to vulnerability and lack of self-reliance. He encourages individuals to think beyond just having firearms for personal security and instead prioritize smart security measures, such as technology-based early warning systems. He also advocates for maintaining situational awareness and staying attentive to one's surroundings.
Vehicle Preparedness and Mobility
Glover discusses the importance of being prepared while on the move, specifically in vehicles. He stresses the need for communication options beyond cell phones, such as satellite-based devices and RF-based communications. He highlights the significance of having first aid supplies that cater to vehicle-related injuries, including burn bandages and the knowledge of proper treatment. Glover also advises having tools for recovery and maintenance, allowing individuals to handle small emergencies, such as flat tires or mechanical issues, that may arise during travels.
Importance of Life-Saving Tools
In the podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prioritizing life-saving tools and skills over lethal ones. The speaker shares personal experiences and highlights the need for individuals to be prepared to assist and save lives in various emergency situations. They discuss the emphasis placed on lethal tools and the lack of attention given to life-saving tools. The speaker recommends carrying essential life-saving tools such as tourniquets and chest seals, as well as learning first aid protocols to handle situations like active shooter incidents.
Water Preparedness and Sanitization
Another key point discussed in the podcast is the importance of water preparedness and sanitization during emergencies. The speaker addresses the need to stockpile water and to have a plan in place for capturing, containing, and purifying water. They highlight the significance of having access to clean water for cooking, sanitation, and personal hygiene. The speaker recommends using household bleach for water sanitization and suggests having filtration systems, like the Grail system, to ensure a safe water supply. They stress the importance of being well-prepared with a sufficient amount of water to survive in challenging situations.
What would you do in the case of a cyberattack, blackout, mass shooting, or large-scale natural disaster?
Today’s guest is Mike Glover, and he wants to help people get better prepared for the worst-case scenario.
Mike is is former Green Beret and CIA contractor, and is the founder of Fieldcraft Survival. Its goal is to to educate, train, and equip the public to be prepared for anything. He is a national-recognized authority in Counter-Terrorism, Security, and Crisis Management Operations.
He is also the author of "Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst-Case Scenario,” and is the host of the Mike Force Podcast, and the new series, Focal Point, which he co-hosts with Andy Stumpf.
