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by Psychlonic
Thu Jul 08, 2010 1:05 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: What do you guys do the day before an op?
Replies: 6
Views: 8648

Re: What do you guys do the day before an op?

I used to drink a big mug of sweet tea ages ago. I really don't do much these days, just keep myself busy until a few minutes before I want to leave. Read, listen to music, write, work on something, whatever works.
by Psychlonic
Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:28 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: Pop-Its
Replies: 4
Views: 7369

Re: Pop-Its

In addition, those things are somewhat unreliable. Since they don't weigh much it's hard to throw them a significant distance away, and there's no guarantee that they'll actually pop even on a hard surface. If they land on a soft surface you just wasted one. They would also need to be kept in a spec...
by Psychlonic
Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:18 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The Value of Stealth
Replies: 5
Views: 9118

Re: The Value of Stealth

He answered me that what I was doing had no point, because 2 kids walking at the night wasn't THAT suspicious and uncommon... When I hear this, all I can think is that the "operative" isn't actually doing an operation. They are walking down the street and maybe, just maybe, they'll go into some are...
by Psychlonic
Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:02 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The Value of Stealth
Replies: 5
Views: 9118

The Value of Stealth

When night ops first came into being, the concept was that you were never seen and you never left a trace. This was done primarily for the challenge, remaining completely unseen being the most difficult part of the entire operation in many areas. Today, both experience and common sense suggests this...
by Psychlonic
Thu Jun 24, 2010 11:35 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: Ideal gear for thunderstorms/heavy rain
Replies: 2
Views: 5364

Re: Ideal gear for thunderstorms/heavy rain

I highly recommend carpet sandals for any tasks which may involve entering a building after being out in the rain. Not only is it a matter of loud footsteps, but also because you're very likely to get mud on your footwear and track it into the building. Whether for sport or for insurance, it's best ...
by Psychlonic
Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:12 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Advanced Roll
Replies: 6
Views: 9760

Re: Advanced Roll

I try whenever possible to hang and drop for the sake of stealth, but on the run I would certainly focus on the forward roll and it's more natural to me personally. It's pretty amazing what the human body is capable of with the right technique applied.
by Psychlonic
Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:07 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Gear Wish List
Replies: 22
Views: 22396

Re: Gear Wish List

You're good to go, the forum software has been updated by Monsieur Secant to automatically include a anonymous redirect therefore eliminating the problems we previously had concerning direct links. Use them as you wish.
by Psychlonic
Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:34 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: BDU velcro patches
Replies: 5
Views: 7553

Re: BDU velcro patches

Worthless. Cut them off.
by Psychlonic
Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:12 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Cholesterol Test Number Are In.
Replies: 2
Views: 4679

Re: Cholesterol Test Number Are In.

I think the Japanese of any period would be freaked out by my diet. I slacked on getting an official test done, just can't be bothered to do so right now. With my current job I probably consume nearly 10,000 calories a day. I fight fires/throw logs around all day, come home and work out, run, and po...
by Psychlonic
Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:18 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Looking for good portable bacon sniffer (police scanner)
Replies: 1
Views: 3654

Re: Looking for good portable bacon sniffer (police scanner)

Uniden makes a good product for the price, be sure to check out their line up and find one that suits your needs. Depending on where you live, you can find emergency service freqs easily online. If not, there are probably enthusiasts who keep track of them you might get in touch with. It's good to h...
by Psychlonic
Sun Jun 13, 2010 8:28 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Open Source Technology: Canine Defeat
Replies: 41
Views: 42522

Re: Open Source Technology: Canine Defeat

If you do ANY sort of Physical attack on a dog, it will yelp, unless your initials are JR. I think this is the biggest issue that's being overlooked. Not only is this the case, but a dog yelping will draw infinitely more attention than a dog barking. When the dog yelps, the owner will know without ...
by Psychlonic
Sun Jun 06, 2010 3:03 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Failed operations and escaping
Replies: 10
Views: 13806

Re: Failed operations and escaping

I'm always out in full camo and gear so I'm forced to rely purely on stealth instead of social engineering. It cuts off a way out, but it's sharpened my evasive skills as I really have no choice but to use them when shit hits the fan. My write-up "Avoiding Spotlights at Ground Level" is based on a c...
by Psychlonic
Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:43 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Hidding places of my gear at my parents' house?
Replies: 17
Views: 18976

Re: Hidding places of my gear at my parents' house?

Don't keep a kit in one place for it all to be discovered at once. Keep a flashlight near your nightstand, a multitool or knife on a shelf, camo/black clothes at the bottom of the dresser drawers, masks with winter gear, etc. It shouldn't take an excessive amount of time to get everything ready sinc...
by Psychlonic
Fri Jun 04, 2010 7:37 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Defeating Your Silhouette
Replies: 5
Views: 8423

Re: Defeating Your Silhouette

The skin tone idea is very true, although it applies more to general camouflage than silhouette. Still, for anybody serious about going in full camo it's a pretty silly idea to leave the head and neck uncovered. I've always taken it for granted since I wear a balaclava or ski mask that leaves only a...
by Psychlonic
Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:38 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Open Source Technology: Canine Defeat
Replies: 41
Views: 42522

Re: Open Source Technology: Canine Defeat

Firaku, If only it were as easy as simply avoiding dogs. I don't know about you guys, but there are often times when entire neighborhoods sound off with barking and there's no other way around. Also, there's still the issue of time in that it takes several runs to either make friends with the dog or...
by Psychlonic
Wed Jun 02, 2010 4:41 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Light removal techniques: an open question
Replies: 13
Views: 16059

Re: Light removal techniques: an open question

Welcome to last year.
by Psychlonic
Tue May 18, 2010 4:02 pm
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Whats up
Replies: 1
Views: 4058

Re: Whats up

Welcome aboard. Mistakes are a learning experience, just brush up on whatever got you in trouble. They're definitely costly experiences, though.
by Psychlonic
Tue May 18, 2010 3:39 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: Gear Pics!
Replies: 38
Views: 38786

Re: Gear Pics!

BudK shopper?
by Psychlonic
Wed May 12, 2010 4:53 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Rapid4Me
Replies: 4
Views: 7433

Re: Rapid4Me

Normally I agree with you, but there's always going to be that one file which will bring up a ton of spam hits with very few legit results. In cases like these, the file searching engines can save you a big headache.
by Psychlonic
Sun May 09, 2010 5:15 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: EDC (every day carry) Thread
Replies: 45
Views: 79269

Re: EDC (every day carry) Thread

Cellphone Wristwatch Lighter Oakleys (the sunglasses) Folding knife Wallet Belt with a decently heavy buckle. Nothing too special. The knife is more for work than defense, the belt is intended to be the main defensive weapon with the knife as backup. I also wear steel-toed shoes fairly often mostly ...
by Psychlonic
Sun May 09, 2010 5:06 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Head covering?
Replies: 26
Views: 28008

Re: Head covering?

He's alive and well, but he only logs on here once in a blue moon.
by Psychlonic
Sat Apr 24, 2010 6:26 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: MASSIVE torrent. 75 gigabytes of underground information
Replies: 12
Views: 16974

Re: MASSIVE torrent. 75 gigabytes of underground information

A lot of that comes from Rogue Sci and it's FTP, which are now gone. I recommend anyone interested in pretty much anything "fringe" to download this if you've got the room to spare. There will likely come a day before you die where this information is EXTREMELY difficult to acquire.
by Psychlonic
Fri Apr 09, 2010 6:55 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Your Diet
Replies: 10
Views: 14620

Re: Your Diet

Here's a typical day for me: 9 - 12 eggs washed down with vegetable juice 1 apple 1 cup of tea *Workout* 1 bottle of chocolate milk 1 banana *Shower* Proper breakfast (anything, really) Proper lunch (tuna, stew, sandwiches, etc.) Proper dinner (elk meat, fish, shrimp, vegetables, etc.) Depending on ...
by Psychlonic
Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:27 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Anyone know how to make kakute?
Replies: 3
Views: 5747

Re: Anyone know how to make kakute?

Do you have drill presses or any machining tools at your disposal? Even a dremel.

They make brass curtain hangers that can be worn as rings and have prongs coming off of them. With some shaping, those would work.
by Psychlonic
Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:22 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Cholesterol Test Number Are In.
Replies: 2
Views: 4679

Cholesterol Test Number Are In.

After over a year of consuming raw eggs not entirely positive about the cholesterol statistics, the following numbers are in: 103 LDL 78 HDL Here's what those numbers mean: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4500 This was done on a at-home test, I'll be coughing up money for a m...
by Psychlonic
Thu Jan 28, 2010 7:08 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Alarm Detection Techniques I - The Security Decal
Replies: 3
Views: 7066

Re: Alarm Detection Techniques I - The Security Decal

Also ive heard stories where people decided to cut the phone line or power. The main boxes are battery powered and will report power loss as soon as the battery kicks in. If the device does not call home within X time the alarm gets sounded and they will call the owners...failing a response from th...
by Psychlonic
Mon Jan 25, 2010 3:08 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Defeating Your Silhouette
Replies: 5
Views: 8423

Defeating Your Silhouette

You see the word all the time. Silhouette. "Don't silhouette yourself." "Don't let anyone see your silhouette." "Be careful of your silhouette." Almost every serious writing on stealth will mention your silhouette and the target it presents for others to see - but what is a silhouette and how do you...
by Psychlonic
Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:17 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Training Games: "Can't Be Seen" (Ninjalicious RIP)
Replies: 16
Views: 20560

Re: Training Games: "Can't Be Seen" (Ninjalicious RIP)

Sneaking around your house and yard when other people are inside also works well. Especially if your hardwood creaks, you have PIR sensors outside, etc. Looks like these forums are pretty much dead, let's get some posts going people! This reminds me, if you want some good practice find a stairway t...
by Psychlonic
Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:12 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: starting
Replies: 9
Views: 12838

Re: starting

I've always seen it like this: darkness is YOUR asset. First and foremost, sneaking around undetected is priority number one. It's the key to freedom. If you can do it, then you can do anything you want and you're the one in control. You always have the initiative. If you see someone shady, the firs...
by Psychlonic
Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Update - I lied. I could resolve it.
Replies: 17
Views: 20270

Re: Update - I lied. I could resolve it.

-cleaned-
by Psychlonic
Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:57 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Liberty References
Replies: 1
Views: 3880

Re: Liberty References

-cleaned-
by Psychlonic
Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:54 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The Nooner's Training Log
Replies: 28
Views: 27304

Re: The Nooner's Training Log

My problem is I really don't follow a routine anymore. I just do random shit until the areas I want worked are exhausted and my heart rate is high, then do something different the next day. For the most part, I do similar exercises from day to day, but they're different enough to give me different t...
by Psychlonic
Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:10 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Update - I lied. I could resolve it.
Replies: 17
Views: 20270

Re: I lied. I could resolve it.

-cleaned-
by Psychlonic
Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:04 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Your Diet
Replies: 10
Views: 14620

Re: Your Diet

Mine is pretty much the same as yours, although I drink large amounts of raw eggs in place of protein powders. It might seem a bit old school, but it's relatively inexpensive, PACKED with protein and other essential vitamins and minerals. Biotin deficiency is also not an issue as the yolk is packed ...
by Psychlonic
Sun Jan 03, 2010 6:04 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Update - I lied. I could resolve it.
Replies: 17
Views: 20270

Update - I lied. I could resolve it.

-cleaned-
by Psychlonic
Sat Jan 02, 2010 1:06 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Rapid4Me
Replies: 4
Views: 7433

Rapid4Me

www.rapid4me.com

This is a search engine that ONLY searches for files, and it's legit. You can search rapidShit, torrents, PDFs, or even music. It's become my personal "first attempt" engine when looking for a file that saves time dealing with Google's tidal waves of irrelevant links.

Try it.
by Psychlonic
Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:13 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The Laws of the Night
Replies: 6
Views: 10080

Re: The Laws of the Night

Psychlonic, what would you think of having someone take your italicized phrases and string them together/format them somehow to form an "operative's creed" of sorts? I agree with Xanatos that it's not quite "creed" material as-is. The reason for these admittedly corny lines is simply to drive home ...
by Psychlonic
Thu Dec 31, 2009 3:38 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: For the bare beginners: escaping from your family.
Replies: 42
Views: 119160

Re: For the bare beginners: escaping from your family.

It's funny how much of an art this is all on it's own. I remember living with the folks and having to climb out onto this slanted metal roof that was nearly at a 45 degree angle, crab walking across several feet trying not to make too much noise or slide off, then drop down onto an oil tank for the ...
by Psychlonic
Sun Dec 27, 2009 6:11 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Alarm Detection Techniques III - The PIR Sensor
Replies: 0
Views: 6212

Alarm Detection Techniques III - The PIR Sensor

PIR - Passive InfraRed - describes circuits which use thermal transistors with focused lenses to pick up on temperature changes. Think of it as a camera that only sees the infrared band and has a line of sight dependent on it's lens, which is chosen according to where it is intended to be placed. In...
by Psychlonic
Sun Dec 27, 2009 5:43 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Alarm Detection Techniques II - The Magnetic Switch
Replies: 0
Views: 5968

Alarm Detection Techniques II - The Magnetic Switch

A magnetic switch is a circuit component which relies on a magnet to hold the circuit either open or closed. Usually they hold the circuit closed. The idea works by employing a box with a magnetic lever inside and wire(s) running to and from said box. This lever, when in proper position, connects th...
by Psychlonic
Sun Dec 27, 2009 5:22 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Alarm Detection Techniques I - The Security Decal
Replies: 3
Views: 7066

Alarm Detection Techniques I - The Security Decal

Before you notice any type of security, you may encounter stickers displaying company names and logos. These are typically displayed on doors and windows, and may read something like "This home protected by ADT". This will tip you off that an alarm system is present. This can be an advantage as you'...
by Psychlonic
Sun Dec 27, 2009 5:05 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The Alibi
Replies: 5
Views: 8855

The Alibi

An oldie but a goodie. Unfortunately, night operations not only require physical fitness, a quick mind, and stealth skills, but they also require some cunning social engineering. While the operation itself dictates absolute zero contact with outsiders, doing some fast talking before you set out can ...
by Psychlonic
Sun Dec 27, 2009 3:05 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The Laws of the Night
Replies: 6
Views: 10080

The Laws of the Night

From the scrapped guide, this was the one thing I wanted to keep from the Way of the Shadow as they were the most important things. If you forgot everything else in that guide, if you remembered and adhere to "The Rules", you would be fine. They were re-written as to elaborate a bit and get the idea...
by Psychlonic
Mon Dec 21, 2009 1:18 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: From Invisible to Inconspicuous
Replies: 5
Views: 8686

From Invisible to Inconspicuous

I'll confess, there's been times during on operation where I flat out got bored and said "Fuck this" and just wanted to mosey back home unimpeded. For some of you others, you may find a sudden need to blend in with the crowd even when all you have is camouflage. Either way, despite popular belief, y...
by Psychlonic
Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:46 am
Forum: Suggestion Box
Topic: Photos and The new NONET website
Replies: 18
Views: 26572

Re: Photos and The new NONET website

That's actually a good idea. Something to get the wheels of creativity going in visitors' heads as they see the website.
by Psychlonic
Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:06 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Modern High-Security Locks - How to Open Them
Replies: 4
Views: 7089

Modern High-Security Locks - How to Open Them

http://rapidshare.com/files/151925306/hamptron-steven-modern-high-security-locks-how-to-open-them_sho.pdf My apologies again for RapidShit. The MIT Guide to Lock Picking is widely considered the ultimate hand guide to the trade, but I propose this book as it's equally important guide once you've mas...
by Psychlonic
Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:52 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Artificial Fingers for Fingerprint Scanners
Replies: 2
Views: 5437

Artificial Fingers for Fingerprint Scanners

Sorry for RapidShit, it's the only link to this I could find online. We'll have it in our own library soon enough so you won't need to deal with it for long. http://rapidshare.com/files/77376931/matsumoto.labratory.-.artificial.fingers.for.fingerprint.scanners.rar This PDF is a big study, analysis, ...