Learned Today: Military Combat Techniques

Today I learned that “[b]efore any killing or disabling technique can be applied, the soldier must first gain and maintain dominant body position. The leverage gained from dominant body position allows the fighter to defeat a stronger opponent.”

Also: “The back mount gives the fighter the best control of the fight. From this position it is very difficult for the enemy to either defend himself or counterattack. Both legs should be wrapped around the enemy with the heels “hooked” inside his legs. One arm is under an armpit and the other is around the neck and the hands are clasped. Even though a fighter may find himself with his own back on the ground this is still the back mount.”

However (and most importantly): “While in the back mount, the fighter’s feet should never be crossed because this would provide the enemy an opportunity for an ankle break.”

Makes sense to me…

(All today’s learning is courtesy of Field Manual No. 3-25.150 issued by the US Department of the Army. Enjoy!)