The Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG): A Strategic Experiment in Counterinsurgency

The Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) was a covert paramilitary initiative launched by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in 1961 during the early stages of the Vietnam War. Its primary objective was to counter the growing influence of the Viet Cong (VC) in South Vietnam’s Central Highlands by organizing, training, and arming indigenous ethnic minorities…

ASA Files Lawsuit Challenging the Constitutionality of the National Firearms Act

ASA Files Lawsuit Challenging the Constitutionality of the National Firearms Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, The American Suppressor Association (ASA), National Rifle Association (NRA), Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), and Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA). The case, Jensen v. ATF, was…

Rocky Boots Reinforces Its Commitment to Veterans Through Annual Stand Down Events

Rocky Boots Reinforces Its Commitment to Veterans Through Annual Stand Down Events NELSONVILLE, OH. (October 2025) – Rocky® Boots military, tactical and public service division, reaffirms its ongoing mission to support veterans across Ohio through stand down events – 30 years partnering with the Columbus Stand Down and 10 years with the Athens Stand Down…

LMT Defense Signs License Agreement with Northrop Grumman for 7.62mm Bushmaster Chain Gun

LMT Defense Signs License Agreement with Northrop Grumman for 7.62mm Bushmaster Chain Gun LMT® Defense and Northrop Grumman® Corporation enter into a license agreement for production of 7.62mm Bushmaster® Chain Gun®. LMT® Defense and Northrop Grumman® finalized a license agreement for production and distribution of the 7.62X51mm Bushmaster® Chain Gun®. The established, long-term agreement will…

From Spycraft to Self-Mastery: How Structured Analytic Techniques Can Transform Everyday Decisions

Structured Analytic Techniques (SATs) emerged from the crucible of intelligence work, where decisions carry immense weight, shaping national security, influencing foreign policy, and anticipating threats. Developed by agencies like the CIA and honed through decades of tradecraft, SATs were designed to combat cognitive biases, enforce analytical rigor, and produce judgments that withstand scrutiny. Techniques such…