[PT145SS]

Originally Posted by Zslash28

PT145SS - is this Violence of action term something you have picked up over the years or were trained? Have you served? Were you SF, not that you have said you were, but the context in which you have used the term violence of action could confuse someone who has not served.
I did look up the term, but found mixed orgins. I would like to read the source you are using.

I first heard the term many years ago while on active duty in the military. No, I was NOT SF. I really did not know what it meant at the time (or it really did not seem relevant at the time). I served during peace time and although I was in the infantry, we did not have a real need for it. Years later, I came across the term again but this time, I read it in material written by SF operators. This time around, the meaning became more relevant for me, when I began to question the length I would go to protect my family and/or myself. The point was really driven home during some advanced training I took after getting my CHL.

As for the origins, I assume it came out of the SF operator world where the necessity for this mindset is greater. I am beginning to see material from police officers starting to use this term now as well.

To me this term describes a state of mind… Do whatever it takes and with everything thing you have, because the consequences of not doing so or failing to so could be fatal.

Being the constant philosopher that I am (LOL), I’m not sure why we could not apply this mind set to anything we do in life. Follow your dreams, do whatever it takes (within the given constraints of the situation) and with all you have, to accomplish your goals.