Jon Davis

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I'm a writer and a teacher, but formerly a Marine with two tours to Iraq. I write on a variety of topics dealing with helping others understand the nature warfare and insurgencies around the world to short stories about my life, military and science fiction.

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Marietta, OK 73448, USA

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The Next Warrior: Proving Grounds – Part 5
October 1, 2015 01:16:46
The Next Warrior: Proving Grounds - Part 5
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"Sweet." Romero thought to himself while lying in bed that night. The word sat caustically in his mouth. The moonlight shown through his window, illuminating his room as his thoughts stirred ceasel...
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The Next Warrior: Proving Grounds – Part 5

Chapter 5 is up! And now we know the wicked web of lies by the sly recruiter SSgt Nobles. Just kidding, Nobles is a great guy. Looking forward to my patrons reaction to the next chapter.


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October 1, 2015 01:16:46

Early Edition - The Next Warrior: Proving Grounds - Part 5
September 27, 2015 17:38:24
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September 27, 2015 17:38:24

The Next Warrior: Proving Grounds - Part 4
September 24, 2015 19:49:26
The Next Warrior: Proving Grounds - Part 4
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It was all to impress a girl. In hindsight, it had all been to impress a girl. Two years ago, Nathaniel Romero was just an average and unremarkable kid in his last year of high school; just another...
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September 24, 2015 19:49:26

The Next Warrior: Proving Grounds – Part 4
September 21, 2015 04:27:49
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September 21, 2015 04:27:49

The Next Warrior: Proving Grounds - Part 3
September 16, 2015 22:10:37
The Next Warrior: Proving Grounds - Part 3
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Romero instinctively froze like a frightened rabbit, as if he were a stone that had been born to this patch of earth eons ago. The boot, and the hunter it belonged to, landed a few inches from wher...
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The Next Warrior: Proving Grounds - Part 3

Part 3 of the book. Romero just doesn't know how keep himself out of trouble. Hope you all enjoy it. 


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September 16, 2015 22:10:37

Summary – The EGA and What it Takes to Make a Warrior
September 14, 2015 19:25:28
Summary - The EGA and What it Takes to Make a Warrior
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As a regular person, you might not know why the Marine pictured above is crying. You'd probably guess he is going to a funeral or about to leave home for the first time to go off to war. You'd be w...
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September 14, 2015 19:25:28

Why Boot Camp Won’t “Brainwash” Recruits
September 14, 2015 19:12:29
Why Boot Camp Won't "Brainwash" Recruits
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https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/09/12/why-boot-camp-wont-brainwash-recruits/
Today, on social media, I was again told that the military only do what they do simply because they are all brainwashed. Don't we love social media, the place where anyone, no matter what their pla...
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Why Boot Camp Won’t “Brainwash” Recruits

This one got a little personal. Before closing up the boot camp articles, I felt compelled to do something different and talk about a touchy subject where military training is concerned. The word "Brainwashed" is thrown around way too much, and by people who really don't understand what the term means, burdening the military with negative stereotypes of being mindless, often dangerous and unstable drones. This article confronts that, explains some of the truth behind the myth, and what military training actually does in the way of military cognitive conditioning.


https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/09/12/why-boot-camp-wont-brainwash-recruits/

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September 14, 2015 19:12:29

The Crucible and Endurance Training
September 14, 2015 19:08:03
The Crucible - On Endurance Training
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Among the many training elements that recruits must endure, the greatest obstacle they all must face is one of immense endurance, pushing their physical and mental stamina well beyond anything most...
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The Crucible and Endurance Training


After the drilling, the workouts, and the yelling, you reach a point where you are on your own. You're still surrounded by the rest of your platoon, but you are relying on your individual mental strength to continue on. This is the point where all the seemingly needless intensity will be required to see if a warrior has been pulled from the rough.


https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/09/10/the-crucible-on-endurance-training/

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September 14, 2015 19:08:03

Early Edition - The Next Warrior - Proving Grounds Pt 3
September 14, 2015 03:11:36
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September 14, 2015 03:11:36

Act and Think as a Unit
September 13, 2015 00:10:09
They are Called "Drill" Instructors for a Reason.
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https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/09/09/they-are-called-drill-instructors-for-a-reason/
Drill, or the endless marching about that is synonymous with military life, is part of the ancient traditions of martial culture that, in all honesty, have very little with getting people from plac...
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Act and Think as a Unit

The question comes up a lot on why we still drill in an era where armored troop transports carry Marines across the battlefield and 747’s can fly them across the world. Here I talk about the reasoning behind the tradition dating back thousands of years, as it is applied today.


https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/09/09/they-are-called-drill-instructors-for-a-reason/

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September 13, 2015 00:10:09

The Next Warrior: Proving Grounds - Part II
September 10, 2015 00:24:43
The Next Warrior: Proving Grounds - Part 2
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In his fear and frustration to reload his empty M-27 rifle, Romero made a cardinal error in escaping; watch where you are going. While he was successful in reloading the weapon, in his flash of dis...
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September 10, 2015 00:24:43

Early Release: The Next Warrior II: Proving Grounds – Part 2
September 7, 2015 00:17:22
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September 7, 2015 00:17:22

The Next Warrior: Proving Grounds - Part 1
September 3, 2015 02:38:41
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The Next Warrior: Proving Grounds - Part 1

Hey Patrons,


Today is the official opening of the book. If you want to share it with friends (please do) you can share this link to the wattpad:

https://www.wattpad.com/signup?nexturl=https://www.wattpad.com/home


or to the Quora link:

http://thewritersblock.quora.com/The-Next-Warrior-Proving-Grounds-%E2%80%93-Part-1


Once again, this wouldn't be possible without all of you. Thanks Patrons.

Jon Davis

September 3, 2015 02:38:41

China's Peacetime War
September 2, 2015 18:03:17
China's Peacetime War
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China is preparing for what they hope to be a monumental event - one of the worlds largest peacetime military parades in history. The event celebrates the 70th anniversary of its defeat of Japanese...
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China's Peacetime War

Hey patrons. Read about the major military parade taking place in China today, how it relates to the recent Chinese stock market crash, and how all of this bodes for the future of China and the future of international politics. 


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September 2, 2015 18:03:17

Early Release: The Next Warrior - Prologue and Proving Grounds Pt I
August 31, 2015 05:10:03
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August 31, 2015 05:10:03

Hypothetical - What would life be like if we could save like in video games?
August 28, 2015 23:19:00
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We are all going to die immediately. I want you to imagine the most terrifying scenario imaginable. In the event that a cheat code can be entered and the be...
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Hypothetical - What would life be like if we could save like in video games?

This was a fun thought exercise to finally put to words many of the musings I've had in gaming. Turns out, the ramifications are terrifying.

Jon Davis

August 28, 2015 23:19:00

Special Announcement - My first book is on it's way.
August 24, 2015 01:14:20
The Next Warrior - Coming September 2
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I'm proud to announce my book, The Next Warrior is going to start being serialized next month beginning on September 2. I've been pretty quiet over the summer, not answering as much as I normally w...
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Special Announcement - My first book is on it's way.

I made a special announcement on my blog the other day that I wanted to make sure was shared with all my people here on Patreon. My first book is on its way! Starting September 2, but earlier for most of you, I'll be putting it out, chapter by chapter for readers. Hopefully this explains why I have been so quiet over the summer. I'm really excited to about this one and look forward to where it is going to take all of us. More details in the link below. 

 

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August 24, 2015 01:14:20

The 22
August 20, 2015 03:18:58
The 22
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"22 with 22 for 22." 22 men, carrying 22 kilograms of gear, for 22 kilometers. This is the slogan a group of irreverent veterans have adopted for a series of walks across the United States taking p...
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The 22

So these dudes walking around half naked are the most important story you'll read this year. I know that was way more vague and elusive than I like to be with my patrons, but this is one of those stories that is so big that I want all my patrons to be curious enough to check this one out. As always, thanks patrons for being a crucial part of doing something important. 


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Jon Davis

August 20, 2015 03:18:58

The Real Meaning of the POW/MIA Flag
August 19, 2015 17:51:35
The Real Meaning of the POW/MIA Flag
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Weekly home delivery with free shipping, access to Newsweek's web site, and the complete online archive TRY NEWSWEEK FOR $14.99 Will renew at $39.99/quarter Access to Newsweek's web site, and the c...
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The Real Meaning of the POW/MIA Flag


I've been published in Newsweek again!


There was a quite a kerfuffle put out a few days ago when a writer for the Washington Spectator cried out in a really weird rant that, along with other flags you've probably heard about lately, the POW/MIA flag is also a symbol of racism that needs to be removed.


That's pretty dumb, but I was privileged that a friend and one of the editors at Newsweek called me to give a response over what the real meaning to flag is as it waves today. Thanks everyone and I hope you enjoy.


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August 19, 2015 17:51:35

How Being Yelled At By Madmen Makes You a Better Warrior
August 18, 2015 15:57:18
Yelling
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https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/yelling/
Yelling When most people think of Marine Corps boot camp and the terrors within it, the image of a terrifying man screaming like a hellbound banshee is the vision they conjure. I am pretty sure thi...
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How Being Yelled At By Madmen Makes You a Better Warrior

So school has started back up and that means I have less time to write. Sorry. Hopefully I can get back in the groove soon. In the mean time. Here is one of my favorite parts of the series that I was looking forward to putting out, an explanations of one of boot camp experience, explaining why yelling is so crucial to it. 


Hope you all enjoy. Thanks.


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Jon Davis

August 18, 2015 15:57:18

Marine and Iraq Vet Reviews the Hurt Locker... This Isn't Going to Be Good.
August 1, 2015 00:54:23
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Marine and Iraq Vet Reviews the Hurt Locker... This Isn't Going to Be Good.

So it looks like Patreon has reworked some things to make it easier for me to share my old answers on Quora directly with you here. If you haven't read the review... do it and make sure that everyone in the world knows what I think about this movie. Cheers!


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August 1, 2015 00:54:23

The Arts of War
July 31, 2015 20:28:16
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The Arts of War

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Today is another piece in the series on why boot camp needs to be so intense. The Arts of War. Today's article gives a brief on some of the actual combat skills recruits will one day need, as well as clearing up some misconceptions about them. Hope you all enjoy. Like and comment on what you think.

Jon Davis

July 31, 2015 20:28:16

Next Piece on the Logic of Boot Camp - Black Friday
July 17, 2015 01:05:22
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Next Piece on the Logic of Boot Camp - Black Friday

Black Friday. To Marines, it's got nothing to do with holiday shopping and is definitely one gift most would give back. All jokes aside it gives me the chills just thinking about it. Black Friday marks the first real day of boot camp. It's oddly a day which most of us will never forget while also a day which half blocked out of our mind. Either way, it's a day which you need to know about as it is, realistically, the most important day and the one that sets the pace for all those to come.  

https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/07/15/black-friday/

Jon Davis

July 17, 2015 01:05:22

Boom! Head Shot – Physical Realities of Ballistics and the Instant Kill
July 16, 2015 04:23:47
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Boom! Head Shot – Physical Realities of Ballistics and the Instant Kill


I'm not going to lie. This one gets gruesome, not graphically. There's is no worries about that, but in the scientifically backed implications of it. People ask the weirdes stuff, but someone has to answer it.

What's worse. I don't know who I distrust more, the people who like this sort of thing, or me for writing it. That said, I hope you all enjoy it... kind of.


https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/07/15/boom-head-shot-physical-realities-of-ballistics-and-the-instant-kill/

Jon Davis

July 16, 2015 04:23:47

We Swear You’re Not Being Brainwashed – Welcome to Marine Corps Receiving
July 8, 2015 04:49:20
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We Swear You’re Not Being Brainwashed – Welcome to Marine Corps Receiving

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Hey followers of JDT. Glad to be moving along with my guide to boot camp series. This post talks about the initial beginning to boot camp, Receiving. It also talks about something many people might find dubious, and that is the "outside the skinner box" mental pressures recruits are put under to get them shape up quickly to the military and training lifestyle.


As always, I hope everyone likes the segment. Comment below and let me know what you think.


Thanks,

Jon

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July 8, 2015 04:49:20

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