[quote=wildman800]The problems with bugging out:

Under Martial Law conditions-
1) Slow movement due to the need to remain concealed from law enforcement and military units (avoid being forced into a "Refugee Camp").

I happen to be professionally involved in disaster mitigation/response at the federal level, as a member of a Disaster Medical Assistance Team, under US Dep't of Health and Human Services. I've never encountered any plans to "force" anyone into refugee "camps."

The basic theory of shelter management is to get people OUT as soon as possible, back to their jobs and coping with their own problems, to re-start the local economy and get things up and running as normally and quickly as possible

2) Slow movement due to need to avoid "Brigands".

Try not to look like a brigand yourself, i.e., by not going around in groups with heavy arms on display, in neighborhoods where you are not known. My personal gear and bugout clothing is "low observable" but not "tactical" in appearance. I can defend myself or hide out and get by without trouble, but I can also walk into a store or get on a bus without looking out of place.

3) Forced to leave food and other resources behind. (if local authorities hadn't already been informed of your "hoarding" and seized it already).
3a) "Hoard" the majority of food and resources at the bug out location.

There is really no need to seize personal property, nor any method formally to do so. It would really complicate logistics, too. If we need supplies not in our logistics train, we have corporate agreements to draw on commercial distribution channels, wharehouses and retail outlets in or near the effected area, with means for reimbursement. This is how it's done. Our commander even carries a federal credit card for impromptu expenses, to PAY for what we need.

On other occasions, local stores and hospitals who's inventories were a total insurance write-off have granted permission for us to salvage some things that would othewise just be dumped. These methods are far more efficient and legally proper than going door to door, hunting for and stealing from the vitims we are trying to help. I'm aware of the NOPD and scattered instances of individuals "freelancing" under color of authority, but criminals can be found anywhere.

4) The need to maintain a 24/7 security/defensive watch/tactics while on the move and in encampment.

ALways. Just don't be too paranoid or agressive about it. I could tell you a story about a certain "militia" group's unpleasant encounter, but, um, I'm not allowed to.


Jeff