Why Combatives?

February 18, 2021 00:33:09
Why Combatives?
Modern War Institute
Why Combatives?

Feb 18 2021 | 00:33:09

/

Show Notes

This episode of the MWI Podcast features a conversation with Matt Larsen, known in many corners of the Army as the father of the modern combatives. He explains why he thinks combatives training is so important, but he also talks a lot about the notion of a warrior ethos—what it is and why, as he argues, it’s something that needs to exist throughout the entire Army, not just in infantry or other combat arms units.

Other Episodes

Episode

July 30, 2019 00:35:56
Episode Cover

Ep. 81 – Autonomous Weapons and the Next War

Paul Scharre is the author of Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War. In this episode, he talks about the state...

Listen

Episode 0

December 31, 2021 00:57:28
Episode Cover

Modern War in 2021: Year in Review

What did we learn about modern war in 2021? What issues defined the most important conversations in defense circles? In this special year-end episode...

Listen

Episode

October 07, 2024 01:20:20
Episode Cover

October 1993

Thirty years ago this week—on October 3, 1993—US special operations forces launched a mission in Mogadishu. It was part of Operation Gothic Serpent, which...

Listen