Welcome to the Matrix

Prepper matrix at a glance

The first part of the Prepper Bootcamp classes were based off of the matrix above. This page is a breakdown to simplify it and help you with different areas of prepping.

Communication

Long term plan (equipment):

HAM - Long range, can send data, expensive, requires license, technical
CB Radio - Cheap, anyone can use
VHF - Common to marine industry
UHF
Two-way radio - Cheap, anyone can use, GMRS, FRS, GMRS/FRS

Emergency plan:

Meeting place
Weather radio
Cell phone - Text messages and messaging apps may work
Send email
Police scanner
AM/FM Radio
Corded phone - Is powered by the utility line

Security:

Privacy - Communications protocol, codes
Call signs
Radio silence - If you can hear them they can hear you
Limit distance

Survival Plan

Bug in or retreat -

Home defense plan:

Identify vulnerable areas
identify home defense plan

Reinforced structures & defenses:

Steel doors
Window bars or coverings
Fighting positions

Designated evacuation area:

See Bug Out

Know your neighbors & surroundings:

Immediate neighbors
Identify key infrastructure
Map your area

Neighborhood awareness group:

Network with neighbors
Share information

Neighborhood protection plan:

Command & control
Security responsibilities

Bug out -

Bug out bag:

Financial
Sanitation
Medical
Water
Food
Protection
Communication
Energy

Identify areas:

Identify key infrastructure
State/local government facilities
Military installations
Natural & weather hazards
Population density
Family/friend's property
National parks
Forestry lands
State owned lands

Scout areas

Practice bug out plans:

Fuel
People
Obstacles

Protection

Non lethal:

Stun gun
Pepper/wasp spray
Baton

State laws:

Property/protection laws
Firearms restrictions
Conceal carry laws
Constitutional carry laws
Stand your ground laws

Lethal:

Firearms - Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns
Storage - Ammo cans, Gun cabinets, & Burial vaults
Ammunition
Training - Range, Shooting drills & Courses
Gear - Holsters, Carriers, Pouches & Slings
Maintenance - Reference materials, Spare parts, Lubricants, Cleaning supplies

Food

Gardening:

Sprouting (seeds) -
Hydroculture/hydroponics -
Small scale gardening -
Large scale gardening -

Food storage:

Canning - Equipment(Jars/Lids), Method (water bath or pressure)
Dehydrated foods - Fruits and Vegetables, Meats & Jerky, Dairy
Freeze dried food
Canned/Boxed foods - short shelf life, rotate often
Hand packed dry foods - Grains, Pasta, Rice, Beans/Legumes, Spices, Dairy
Storage methods - Mylar bag, Pail or bucket, vacuum sealed bag
Prepareed foods - MREs, Freeze dried, dehydrated