WHISKEY AND WOUNDS

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Whiskey and Wounds is the official blog of Goat-Trail Austere Medical Solutions (GAMS), dedicated to reshaping the way we think about tactical medicine, active shooter response, and public safety integration. Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and emergency management professionals. Whether you're on the front lines or behind the scenes, this blog delivers actionable strategies, training philosophy, and hard-won lessons to prepare you for the realities of today’s high-threat environments.

Misinterpreted Tactics, Misguided Response – Rethinking Military Terminology in Civilian Contexts

Misinterpreted Tactics, Misguided Response – Rethinking Military Terminology in Civilian ContextsBy: Rory Hill Published on: 04/09/2025

This blog explores the risks of misusing military terminology like “Get off the X” in civilian emergency response. It highlights how unclear language leads to confusion in high-stakes incidents and proposes solutions for improving interagency communication, clarity, and tactical cohesion.

Active Shooter Response
Misinterpreted Tactics, Misguided Response – Rethinking Military Terminology in Civilian Contexts