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What lessons can people learn from being in a war? Part III - Fear Inoculation
March 27, 2015 18:55:51
What lessons can people learn from being in a war? Part III
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Fear Inoculation Fear inoculation is exactly what it sounds like. It is a process of becoming partially immune to the effects of fear. Lt. Col Dave Grossman describes in his books On Combat and On ...
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What lessons can people learn from being in a war? Part III - Fear Inoculation

Third installment of my new series on what lessons can people learn from being in a war? This one gets sciency with some stuff on how military people learn to overcome the fear involved in going to war. Hope you all enjoy.

Jon Davis

March 27, 2015 18:55:51

The Middle Eastern Cold War is Getting a Bit Warmer – Announcement of Joint Military Force by the Arab League
April 2, 2015 18:43:34
The Middle Eastern Cold War is Getting a Bit Warmer - Announcement of Joint Military Force by the Arab League
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The recent news over the weekend is surrounding the announcement of a pan-Arabic defense force lead by the Arab League. The announcement came from a two day summit in Cairo, consisting of important...
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The Middle Eastern Cold War is Getting a Bit Warmer – Announcement of Joint Military Force by the Arab League

Hey patrons, I wanted to open up the month with some important news that happened over the weekend in the Middle East. The Arab League has decided that it is in the best interest of themselves to form a joint military strike force. This has important ramifications for that region, as well as everyone else involved. Get informed on what they may be right here. Thanks again for all your support and I hope you enjoy the article.

Jon Davis

April 2, 2015 18:43:34

How Do I Train Myself to be Like a Navy SEAL
April 14, 2015 18:57:36
How do I train myself like a Navy SEAL?
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https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/04/14/how-do-i-train-myself-like-a-navy-seal/
This is a guide on what realistic expectations a person could expect from trying to "copy" the military mindset. It gives a hard look at people who believe they can get the easy answer without putt...
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How Do I Train Myself to be Like a Navy SEAL

Here is an article I wrote when someone asked me how to become more like a Navy SEAL. I never been a SEAL, but I get asked how to act and think like a warrior all the time. That said, there are a few things I thought needed to be said and I used this article to do it. There is a lot to learn, but a lot that many people just don't understand. I hope you all enjoy it.

Jon Davis

April 14, 2015 18:57:36

Who Does It Really Hurt When People Fake Military Service? Part - I: The Military
April 23, 2015 17:41:11
Who Does It Really Hurt When People Fake Military Service? Part I
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https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/04/23/who-does-it-hurt-when-people-fake-military-service/
Part - I: The Military When you look upon an American warrior, be it a Marine on active duty or a veteran who long ago put away his boots, you are intended to not feel fear. The uniforms of active ...
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Who Does It Really Hurt When People Fake Military Service? Part - I: The Military

Here is part one of the new series. Enjoy

Jon Davis

April 23, 2015 17:41:11

Who Does It Really Hurt When People Fake Military Service? Part II – The Uniform as Metaphor
April 27, 2015 19:20:11
Who Does It Really Hurt When People Fake Military Service? Part II - The Uniform as Metaphor
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https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/04/27/who-does-it-really-hurt-when-people-fake-military-service-part-ii-the-uniform-as-metaphor/
As I said before, you'd think that military veterans wouldn't really care that much about people impersonating them. I mean, these guys were professional warriors and the closest thing to modern da...
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Who Does It Really Hurt When People Fake Military Service? Part II – The Uniform as Metaphor

The second section of my series on Stolen Valor is up.

Jon Davis

April 27, 2015 19:20:11

Chilling Insights of ISIS Leaked Files
May 2, 2015 03:11:28
What are the most striking / chilling insights of the recently published ISIS-Files?
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https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/05/01/what-are-the-most-striking-chilling-insights-of-the-recently-published-isis-files/
An exclusive investigation by German magazine DER SPIEGEL shows that the stunning march of the Islamic State into Syria & Iraq was meticulously planned by former members of the intelligence service...
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Chilling Insights of ISIS Leaked Files

People watching the continuing story of the Middle East have been keeping their eyes not on Iraq recently, but Berlin. Der Spiegel has recently published a large article, referenced in mine, that has proven a gold mine for private military analysts like me. It has opened many of our eyes to darker secrets behind how their structure was designed not by fanatical religious sects, but by the descendents of Stalinistic military police states. Enjoy the latest.

Jon Davis

May 2, 2015 03:11:28

GoFundMe Denies Defense Funding to Baltimore Police Officers
May 4, 2015 14:28:11
GoFundMe Denies Defense Funding to Baltimore Police Officers
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https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/05/02/gofundme-denies-defense-funding-to-baltimore-police-officers/
This article isn't weighing in on the most recent round of protests and rioting happening now in Baltimore. This article's focus is on the social crowdfunding website GoFundMe's recent decision to ...
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GoFundMe Denies Defense Funding to Baltimore Police Officers

I had a beef with a few decisions being made by the team at GoFundMe. It isn't that I have decided that the police officers involved in the death at Baltimore are innocent, but I don't think that crowdsourcing sites (like this one) should be in the business of gaining money for defense fees, especially, when companies are being so selective about who they allow to raise money. Either way, I'd love to hear your comments, thoughts and ideas, whether you disagree or not. Thanks and I hope you all enjoy.

Jon Davis

May 4, 2015 14:28:11

Who Does It Really Hurt When People Fake Military Service? Part IV - Loss to the Citizens
May 8, 2015 17:19:33
Who Does It Really Hurt When People Fake Military Service? Part IV - Loss to the Citizens
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https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/05/08/who-does-it-really-hurt-when-people-fake-military-service-part-iv-loss-to-the-citizens/
Lastly, the citizens themselves suffer when someone falsely wears a uniform that they didn't earn. As I mentioned earlier, they are the ones whose opinions are being formed by these people, rather ...
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Who Does It Really Hurt When People Fake Military Service? Part IV - Loss to the Citizens

Hey Patrons, I wanted to post my next piece in the Military Fakers posts. Sorry I've gotten away from it. It's been an exciting past couple of weeks, which pulled me to other articles. Now I am back and I want to finish the stolen valor series for everyone out there. This post relates to everyone, how do the fakers hurt everyone in the big picture sense. There will be one more post coming out next week.

Jon Davis

May 8, 2015 17:19:33

Final Part in the Stolen Valor Series
May 14, 2015 22:05:32
Who Does It Really Hurt When People Fake Military Service? - Veterans - What to Do About It
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https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/05/14/who-does-it-really-hurt-when-people-fake-military-service-veterans-what-to-do-about-it/
Veterans - What to Do About It Every month or so, I'll see in my feeds a new person "Getting put on blast" for getting caught faking military service. That's what we call it when a faker is caught ...
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Final Part in the Stolen Valor Series

I wanted to thank everyone for following another series that I am really proud to put out. Make sure to like it on Patreon and comment on what you thought of the series.

Jon Davis

May 14, 2015 22:05:32

Why does boot camp need to be so intense? Part I
June 2, 2015 06:35:05
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Why does boot camp need to be so intense? Part I

https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/06/01/why-does-boot-camp-need-to-be-so-intense/

So apparently Patreon has changed the way that creators upload new works, so I am going to see how this appears. Let me know what you think about the new format and about the new start of my series on 'Why does boot camp need to be so intense?'

Jon Davis

June 2, 2015 06:35:05

3 Misconceptions of Boot Camp
June 4, 2015 22:31:08
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3 Misconceptions of Boot Camp

Here is the second installment of the new series on the logic behind why boot camp is so crazy. Hope you all enjoy.
https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/06/04/the-assumptions-of-boot-camp/

Jon Davis

June 4, 2015 22:31:08

4 Lessons From the First 5 Minutes of Boot Camp
June 13, 2015 22:18:48
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4 Lessons From the First 5 Minutes of Boot Camp

This is the latest installment of the series on Marine Corps boot camp. We talk about how the first five minutes are so instrumental in the creation of Marines and setting the pace for recruit training in the months to come. 
https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/06/13/4-lessons-on-the-first-5-minutes-of-boot-camp/

Jon Davis

June 13, 2015 22:18:48

Why Do People Like Full Metal Jacket So Much?
June 19, 2015 08:02:25
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Why Do People Like Full Metal Jacket So Much?

Today's post interrupts the boot camp series to give folks something that is sorta' related. In this post I talk about some of the deeper meaning behind Stanley Kubrick's acclaimed war drama, Full Metal Jacket and mostly why it is kinda a load of BS. It's gets a little preachy, but hopefully you're all used to that by now. Hope you all enjoy.
Just for my curiosity, did reading this post make you view the film any differently than before reading? https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/06/19/why-do-people-like-full-metal-jacket-so-much/

Jon Davis

June 19, 2015 08:02:25

Why has ISIS still not been defeated even after a year?
July 3, 2015 04:13:52
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Why has ISIS still not been defeated even after a year?

https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/06/26/why-has-isis-still-not-been-defeated-even-after-a-year/


This post describes some of the reasons why we (still) haven't been able to come close to stopping the horde of terrorists and tried to incorporate adorable analogies to make people actually read it. 


Thanks everyone!

Jon Davis

July 3, 2015 04:13:52

What the Star Spangled Banner Means to an American
July 5, 2015 04:19:05
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What the Star Spangled Banner Means to an American

I know that some of my greatest supporters are friends from overseas, but today is America's birthday, and as one of America's greatest fans I was motivated to write about it. In another Quora question turned post, I took the chance to talk about why we would choose a poem that doesn't, at first glance, seem all that related to America. It was just a cool story about a flag in a battle. Look deeper and you see, that there really isn't a better anthem for a nation quite like ours. 


Thanks and happy Independence Day from America!

Jon


https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/07/04/now-that-4th-of-july-is-fast-approaching-what-do-you-think-of-the-american-national-anthem-and-what-would-you-say-of-the-meaning/

Jon Davis

July 5, 2015 04:19:05

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

https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/07/06/recieving/


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

Jon Davis

July 8, 2015 04:49:20

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

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.


https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/yelling/

Jon Davis

August 18, 2015 15:57:18

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.


http://www.newsweek.com/pow-mia-flag-veterans-racist-362553?piano_d=1

Jon Davis

August 19, 2015 17:51:35

The 22
August 20, 2015 03:18:58
The 22
JDT
https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/08/19/the-22/
"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. 


https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/08/19/the-22/

Jon Davis

August 20, 2015 03:18:58

Hypothetical - What would life be like if we could save like in video games?
August 28, 2015 23:19:00
Jon Davis's answer to What would real life be like if we could save and reload like in video games or even use cheat codes? - Quora
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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

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. 


https://defensetalk.quora.com/Chinas-Peacetime-War

Jon Davis

September 2, 2015 18:03:17

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

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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The Next Warrior: Proving Grounds - Part II

The next installment of the book is live.


http://thewritersblock.quora.com/The-Next-Warrior-Proving-Grounds-%E2%80%93-Part-2

Jon Davis

September 10, 2015 00:24:43

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/

Jon Davis

September 13, 2015 00:10:09

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