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Big Boa taught himself discipline, the strictest kind. How to be in complete control of his body, of each individual muscle. He’s applied that discipline in all aspects of his life. From the gym to the battle field, his unwavering discipline can be downright painful.

That’s what separates a champion from someone who is not a champion. Most people lack the guts and the discipline to push through pain no matter how intense it is.

Big Boa not only welcomes the pain, he embraces it.

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Tomax and Xamot Sunbow style business suit customs…DONEZO.

“Tunnel rats must have an inquisitive mind, a lot of guts, and a lot of real moxie in knowing what to touch and what not to touch to stay alive—because you could blow yourself out of there in a heartbeat.” – Capt. Herbert Thornton��

Many tunnel rats avoided the vices common to their fellow Soldiers: drinking, smoking, candy, and chewing gum could dull their sense of smell and give away their position. Instead, they trained themselves and others to survive underground.

– “Rise and shine, gorgeous.”
– *Grrrummblle…snort!* “Eehhhmmm…you guys…bring any pizza?”

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The jungle is a strange experience to the man who is unfamiliar with this type terrain. To overcome instinctive fears and uncertainties, commanders must condition the soldier's mind for this new experience. The men must be given confidence in their ability to live, move, and operate in a jungle. This training begins with physical training which increases a man's physical ability and makes him sure that he can do whatever is required, regardless of the physical hardship.

The soldier must be thoroughly indoctrinated in techniques of survival. He must be confident of his ability to exist alone and find his way to safety if he becomes separated from his unit. He must know that he can survive over a considerable period of time on jungle vegetation without conventional rations. He must be sure of his ability to cope with the wild life of the jungle.

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Plastic Battles Plastic Battles TOY PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL PANFALONE FEATURED POSTS Toy Photography It’s About Time View Post Toy Photography Hiding & Orienteering View Post Inspiration 1991 G.I. Joe Benelux Catalog View Post

There are 3 primary types of land navigation: Terrain Association, General Azimuth Method, and Point Navigation.

- Terrain association is the ability to identify terrain features on the ground by the contour intervals depicted on the map.

- For the General Azimuth method, one can identify and select linear terrain features; then while maintaining map orientation, guide along them.

- Point navigation, also referred to as “Dead Reckoning”, is a method that utilizes a known starting point and then strictly follows a predetermined azimuth and distance from there.

Each of these methods has its own pros and cons, and all possess varying degrees of difficulty and experience requirements. Orienteers often find success in combining all 3 methods together.

In Recondo’s case, his standard issue Joe handbook instructs him to do just that—combine the 3 navigational approaches into a well-crafted, researched and proven methodology. On each mission, his training initially kicks into gear while getting his bearings, but it isn’t long before he defaults back to a tried and true method that isn’t mentioned in any navigational handbook currently in print; or taught in any orienteering school anywhere in the world for that matter.

Pure, innate instinct.

[ Location: Sierra Gordo ]

- "Well...it's about dang time, Outback. Have a nice stroll?"

- "Peachy."

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