Comments on: The Bulletproof Mind http://tgace.wordpress.com/2009/01/14/the-bulletproof-mind/ “The infinite is in the finite of every instant” Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:23:31 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: tgace http://tgace.wordpress.com/2009/01/14/the-bulletproof-mind/#comment-286 tgace Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:01:23 +0000 http://tgace.wordpress.com/2009/01/14/the-bulletproof-mind/#comment-286 ” ‘Combat,’ I do not think this word means what you think it means.” I laughed when I read that because my buddy Paul and I said the EXACT SAME THING, as we were talking about LTC Grossman. While his military record is unquestionable, I have noted a lack of any mention of combat experience. That turned into a tangential conversation about the necessity of experience when talking about or training martial topics. a la some of the comments/conversation on the "is experience a necessity?" post. ” ‘Combat,’ I do not think this word means what you think it means.”

I laughed when I read that because my buddy Paul and I said the EXACT SAME THING, as we were talking about LTC Grossman. While his military record is unquestionable, I have noted a lack of any mention of combat experience. That turned into a tangential conversation about the necessity of experience when talking about or training martial topics. a la some of the comments/conversation on the “is experience a necessity?” post.

]]> By: Richard C http://tgace.wordpress.com/2009/01/14/the-bulletproof-mind/#comment-285 Richard C Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:03:31 +0000 http://tgace.wordpress.com/2009/01/14/the-bulletproof-mind/#comment-285 Lucky! Lucky!

]]> By: Boss Mongo http://tgace.wordpress.com/2009/01/14/the-bulletproof-mind/#comment-283 Boss Mongo Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:00:36 +0000 http://tgace.wordpress.com/2009/01/14/the-bulletproof-mind/#comment-283 I'll be interested in your take on LTC(R) Grossman's presentation. Couple of things I noticed when I saw him, that I'd like your perspective on (if you've got the time or inclination): -Note Grossman's use of the term "case study." I'm thinking from a social sciences point of view, he more means "vignette." The difference is distinct. -Note Grossman's use of the term "stress inoculation." Stress inoculation is a highly complex phenomenon that I think he confuses with the similar but lesser training objective of "environmental familiarization." I've got some issues with Grossman's findings. My suspicion, when I read his books and saw him present in person, was that he started with his preconceived notions, and then used his research to support them, rather than using it to confirm/deny his theories. Some of his supposed "cold, hard facts" about combat were in direct contravention to my own experience and that of my peers. That's not a substantive argument against his theories, as it counts as anecdotal; still, it raised alarm flags. Could also be differences in military and law enforcement definitions of and experiences in "combat." It was like going to a martial arts class taught by a brand new, very proud black belt. " 'Combat,' I do not think this word means what you think it means." Anyway, I'll be interested on your take. I’ll be interested in your take on LTC(R) Grossman’s presentation. Couple of things I noticed when I saw him, that I’d like your perspective on (if you’ve got the time or inclination):
-Note Grossman’s use of the term “case study.” I’m thinking from a social sciences point of view, he more means “vignette.” The difference is distinct.
-Note Grossman’s use of the term “stress inoculation.” Stress inoculation is a highly complex phenomenon that I think he confuses with the similar but lesser training objective of “environmental familiarization.”
I’ve got some issues with Grossman’s findings. My suspicion, when I read his books and saw him present in person, was that he started with his preconceived notions, and then used his research to support them, rather than using it to confirm/deny his theories. Some of his supposed “cold, hard facts” about combat were in direct contravention to my own experience and that of my peers. That’s not a substantive argument against his theories, as it counts as anecdotal; still, it raised alarm flags. Could also be differences in military and law enforcement definitions of and experiences in “combat.” It was like going to a martial arts class taught by a brand new, very proud black belt. ” ‘Combat,’ I do not think this word means what you think it means.”
Anyway, I’ll be interested on your take.

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