Mount Monadnock
2 miles up, 2 miles down
White Dot trail. Night climb.
Full kit, Rifle, NODS, 40lb ruck
That trail pulls every bit out of you..
Not perfect at all, but Consistent 🫡
OPSEC failed. So here it is.
Not a brand.
Not a persona.
Just the man behind the screen.
Black Pine Directive was built through a series of random events leading to a brotherhood of men who share the same values and ways of life!
It was built to show reps, real training, and real brotherhood good dynamics.
The point was Everyone was to remain anonymous because we are all equals! No one is above another. IF someone lacks in aggression with shooting standards they make up for with their knowledge of COMMS, NAV, OPSEC (not my strong suit obviously)
This was to be No noise. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Raw content from goofing off with the homies to getting on the fucking shooting line and running your kit. Whether first time or master instructor.
a quiet pursuit of capability
alongside men who hold the same line.
If you’re here, you’re either watching…
or you’re walking it too.
Welcome to Black Pine Directive
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Good conditions don’t build capable men. Dug holes for hours in the pouring rain for a shooting stage. Then put the kit on and walked the back “roads” I haven’t been on in years!!
Not operators.
Not influencers.
Just men refusing to be unprepared.
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(Looking up to the summit of Mount Monadnock should give perspective of 110lb rucking it under NODS)
What is a mistake without the lesson? See, the best teacher in life is your own experience..None of us know who we are until we fail.
They say every man is defined by his reaction to any given situation. Well who would you want to define you?
Someone else or yourself?
Whatever you do, homie, give your heart to it
And stay strong🔥🔥
“We Do This” @quaddefense
Some people may not understand why we were so pumped about the making the Momadnock Summit under nods. This is NOT a flex I just wanna break down how tough it was.. and the weight carried. I’ve lived here my whole life I’ve seen casual hikers tap out after 1 hour.
On Body: 65lbs
Vakarian Plate carrier
8 rifle magazines, 3 pistol magazines.
IFAK+TQ’s+My @gbrsgroup belt setup.
Ops core + Wilcox mount + ops core arms
Katana R housing/Bino’s + Bino’s + batteries + Water
Dog shit crye pants+multi upper layers +gortex boots
URGI slung the whole time.
Tungsten p320 in my tier 3 Safariland holster
On Back: 45lbs
Ruck w/ sustainment
MP5 + suppressor (for added weight, got rid of it today because I don’t ever wanna see it again)
Extra ammo + cold weather layers
Food+more water+medical+batteries etc.
Total: ~95–110 lbs moving uphill.
30% incline for 2 miles for a 1850 ft elevation gain
The pace was decent. 2 hour summit under nods. (Anyone who knows white dot, it’s brutal, it’s basically sheer rock climbing at points)
If you wanna test yourself.. I highly suggest it!! My legs.. non existent
Black Pine Directive in a nut shell 😂 I wouldn’t trade the bond I’ve formed with these guys for anything. The amount of support and love they show for everyone.
God Bless
