There is a quiet killer in the military that rarely gets named in after-action reports. It isn’t fear.It isn’t incompetence.It isn’t even Continue Reading
Leadership
Weaponizing a System That Thrives on Anonymity
The once sanctuary, the seemingly last vestige of honest relief, tainted from within. To be denied the right of comedic relief from the horrific Continue Reading
Roosevelt Knew: Leaders, “Do What You Can, With What You Have, Where You Are”
Theodore Roosevelt is often credited with the quote, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” While the wording has appeared in several Continue Reading
Machiavelli Knew: Those Who Ignore Disorder to Prevent War, First Have Disorder, Then War
There is a seductive belief that stability can be preserved by ignoring disorder at all costs. We that manifested often in the modern United States: Continue Reading
The Burden of Being Called Guru
The word has always weighed heavy on my shoulders. Each utterance has cast upon me a humbling burden. In black and white it is a "mentor, guide, Continue Reading
Certified but Unprepared
Editor’s note: Citation superscripts have been removed to align with The Havok Journal’s formatting. Full references remain listed at the Continue Reading
Cowardice is Contagious. But So is Courage.
Human behavior is rarely isolated. We watch each other constantly—measuring risk, gauging consequences, and adjusting our actions accordingly. When Continue Reading
Are You A Professional, Or Are You a “Jobber?”
There’s a difference you can spot within minutes of stepping into a unit, a shop, or a team. It’s not rank. It’s not credentials. It’s not even Continue Reading
“Cui Bono:” Who Benefits From Your Rage?
Cui Bono: Who Really Benefits From Your Rage? In an era defined by outrage—fast takes, loud voices, and social feeds that reward emotional Continue Reading
Stop Saying “Just an EMT”
The "B" in EMT-B stands for Basic, not B*tch. “You’re just an EMT.” You’ve heard it before—hell, you’ve probably even said it. But downplaying Continue Reading
The Architecture of Human Will Under Pressure
By Justin Lawrence Brown This is the architecture of human will. Before anything else, I want to acknowledge where you are. You are not here Continue Reading
Trust Earned in Training Paid for in Blood
I’ve spent most of my young adulthood on specialized teams in both law enforcement and the military. One thing I’ve learned is that there’s a Continue Reading