Class 001 at Beached finned and ran and paddled all over Key West. Necessary to a surreptitious presence included a link up at the friendly Dive School and classes on maritime-based fieldcraft, Robinson Crusoe survival skills, and mission execution. All taught by Special Operations combat divers. The scenario’s conclusion was mission success as teams successfully …
When in Key West, you’re either in the water or you have a drink in hand. Or both. So doing the Beached recon has made our livers stronger than I ever thought possible, and I owe this beautiful place our gratitude for showing me what I’m made of. And Beached will do that for all …
The first main decision in Beached planning was to determine the area of operations (AO). Recon by air gave us a higher, better vantage point, so we took a ride. Ultimately, we decided to keep the AO in and around Key West, which is about 4 miles long and 2 miles wide. It’s the swimming …
