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🎙️ The Velvet Hammer Podcast
Hard Truth. Real Missions. Life Lessons.
The Velvet Hammer is a powerful, no-nonsense podcast that delivers hard-hitting insights into real-world missions, elite training, and global events. These stories are raw, sometimes intense, but always grounded in profound life lessons and actionable wisdom.
Hosted by David Burnell—a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, and seasoned operator—this series dives into the reality of search and rescue, urban warfare, counter-terrorism, and humanitarian aid. David’s experience spans multiple continents and critical roles:
- Founder of the Urban Warfare Center (2002–2012)
- Former Dive Rescue International Instructor
- Certified bodyguard for high-risk environments
- Anti-human trafficking and defensive tactics specialist
- Small arms expert and National Taekwondo Champion
- Executive producer of over 16 commercial films
David has also built several successful businesses from the ground up, bringing that same clarity and grit to every episode.
👉 Learn more at www.davidburnell.com
🎙️ The Velvet Hammer Podcast
Combat Ready: Mastering Force-on-Force Training for Real-World Engagements eBook
12 Chapters of Mastering Force-on-Force Training for Real-World Engagements
Combat readiness is crucial in military and law enforcement operations, representing an individual’s or unit’s ability to respond effectively to hostile situations. While traditional firearms training is essential, it does not fully prepare personnel for real-world combat’s stress, unpredictability, and complexity. This is where force-on-force training becomes a vital tool in enhancing combat readiness. By incorporating realistic scenarios, dynamic decision-making, and stress inoculation, force-on-force training prepares soldiers and law enforcement personnel for the realities of conflict.
Table of Contents
- The Urban Warfare Center
- Combat Readiness
- What Is Force-on-Force?
- How it Works
- Why It’s Essential
- Key Benefits
- Stress Inoculation Techniques
- Methods to Reduce Stress
- Five Senses
- Debriefing and After-Action Reviews
- Effective Technologies
- Simunitions, or Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (NLTA)
- Paintball
- Airsoft
- Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training
- Opposing Force
- Military Tactical Exercises
- Case Studies and Applications
- Active Shooter Response Scenarios
- The Future of Force-on-Force Training
- Conclusion
For more information, please visit www.davidburnell.com
