Patrick Van Horne

In this engaging discussion, Patrick Van Horne, a Marine Corps veteran and co-author of 'Left of Bang,' shares insights on threat recognition and proactive violence prevention. He explains the Combat Hunter program, emphasizing the shift from reactive to proactive measures. Patrick discusses how recognizing pre-event indicators can enhance decision-making and resource efficiency. He also highlights the broader applications of this framework beyond military contexts, such as in cybersecurity and public health, showcasing its significance in today's unpredictable world.

Patrick Van Horne, co-author of "Left of Bang" and former Marine Corps Combat Hunter instructor, reveals how his framework for threat detection can be applied beyond combat to business and everyday life. He discusses the importance of anticipating disruptions, establishing baselines, and recognizing weak signals to avoid reactive responses. Van Horne emphasizes adaptive growth over collapse during crises and explains how situational awareness can lead to success. The conversation also explores evolving urban dynamics and the balance between flexibility and preparedness.

The Marine Combat Hunter Program was developed during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars to give soldiers tools on how to detect threats before they happen. The goal is to make Marines as situationally aware as possible so they can not just survive, but also win lethal encounters. In Left of Bang, Patrick Van Horne presents the skills and mindsets that are taught in the Marine Combat Hunter program for a civilian audience. We talk about situational awareness and how these skills can be used beyond the battlefield.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.