Exclusive RAM photos by Ogre

While it is undeniable that the Real Action Marker is an extremely effective training tool, one still has to appreciate its innate beauty and craftsmanship. The design of the replica, down to the last detail, makes it appear as close as possible to the real thing.
As such, our photographer friend Codename: Ogre tried to capture [...]

New ATACS mirror site up!

In order to further spread information about ATACS, the Real Action Marker and the new form of simulation training that is now available in the Philippines, ATACS has set up a mirror blogsite that will carry and contain all the same posts that can be seen and read at www.atacs.wordpress.com.
The new site’s URL is http://atacs.blogspot.com. [...]

Fundamentals – The CQB Series

True warriors always place a premium on fundamentals, using it as the standard by which they measure their skill. It is helps them sharpen their craft to a knife edge, allowing them to function at the highest performance level in any sort of situation.
In Close Quarters Battle, understanding and harnessing fundamentals can mean the difference [...]

PNP Final Verdict – Gas not Bomb at Glorietta Blast

Despite the terror sowed on the populace following the aftermath of a blast in a shopping mall in the center of the country’s chief financial district, experts are now ready to close the book on the investigates of the explosion that killed 11 people and injured more than a hundred. The official findings released by [...]

Shooters Unite!

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Good news to all players and professionals who enjoy practicing their skills in paintball, airsoft and simulation training! A new Real Action Gamesite (RAG) will be set up by mid-December by ATACS that will offer a one-stop gaming area for all those who love to shoot.
The [...]

Suppressing the enemy

In combat operations, getting from point A to point B may not always be as easy at it sounds. Opposing forces who are aware of the approach of Assaulting Teams have time to prepare, react and engage the attackers during the engagement. Often times, it is the defenders who have the best advantage since they [...]

Real Action Marker Featured in new SWAT movie “Banal”

The new Philippine local movie “Banal”, which tells of the story of three neophyte SWAT cops, will be featuring the country’s newest and most realistic simulation rifle – the Real Action Marker – in a scene that depicts the trainee cops engaging in simulation combat.
The movie, directed by Cesar Apolinario and stars veteran Christopher De [...]

Bomb rocks Congress, kills 1 solon and 2 others

The country was rocked anew with reports of a new bombing incident Tuesday night, this time in the compound of the Batasan Pambansa, seat of power for the Philippine Congress, and resulted in the deaths of Basila Rep. Wahab Akbar and two others.
The blast, which occurred around 8:15 pm, was detonated at the South Wing [...]

Real Action Marker: The next generation in tactical training and MilSim

Evolution of Real Action
The high intensity tempo of simulation training for today’s elite military and police forces demands a new generation of simulation ammunition training tool that is capable of offering versatility and realism need to create tactical scenarios to enhance combat skills and test the tactical competence of dedicated operators.
In the past years, PNP [...]

Defense against convoy ambush

A convoy, whether carrying important logistics materiel or VIPs, are often targets of enemy ambushes. As such officers and personnel tasked to ensure that the convoy pushes through must employ techniques that will help protect and defend against such attacks.
The following doctrines gathered from the internet are employed by US military in hostile [...]