I'd say the former is an integral part of the latter, but then I suppose I have that luxury. I have to admit, going to Baghdad severely limited my preparedness, and there wasn't that much I could acquire, fabricate, or otherwise produce that was gonna help me if things went sour there. About all I had to keep me out of trouble was my wits and my luck, which must've been enough, cuz I made it home in one piece. Being prepared is an all-encompassing grouping, which encompasses location, gear, mindset, training, etc.

Nope, the first rule is the mindset. If you don't start with that, none of the rest of it will do you much good. That's why my motto is "Chance favors the prepared mind". <img src="/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />