I've compiled these rules during many years in the military, in less than permissive environments, and while playing hard in the mountains. Maybe as a guide for the long run.
Initially they were only 12 rules, the Original 12 as I call them. I took concepts and ideas that I learned and simplified them. I also borrowed from other people that passed knowledge to me and incorporated them into the rules. It all started with a half-joke comment: When in doubt, Red Team it.
Based on the idea behind the Moscow Rules, the Original 12 lasted a few years, then I started adding more as I became older and gained experience.
THE ORIGINAL 12 RULES
- Rule 1: Always have an escape plan
- Rule 2: Be aware of your surroundings.
- Rule 3: Assumption is the mother of all fuckups.
- Rule 4: Always have a backup plan.
- Rule 5: Never get caught.
- Rule 6: Keep your mouth shut.
- Rule 7: KISS: Keep it simple, stupid.
- Rule 8: Simple and light equals freedom, agility and mobility.
- Rule 9: Plan, execute and vanish.
- Rule 10: You don’t have to like it-you just have to do it.
- Rule 11: Always invest in good quality stuff.
- Rule 12: Trust your gut.
