RECOIL OFFGRID Preparation Review of The Guerilla’s Guide to Signals Intelligence
In the follow-up to his #1 Amazon bestseller, The Guerilla’s Guide to the Baofeng Radio, which details the setup, programming, and use of the Baofeng radio, NC Scout dives into the next logical step of collecting signals intelligence (SIGINT) with common off-the-shelf equipment and how to exploit this information.
“We kill people based on metadata.” –General Michael Hayden, director, National Security Agency
As the popularity of the Baofeng radio has surged, Scout delivers a deep dive into the world of SIGINT. Communications are the lifeblood of any operation, and this manual lays out how to monitor, collect, and turn raw signals into usable intelligence. The guide is divided into five main sections and two appendices, exploring tools of the trade, targeting methods, collection strategies, and exploitation techniques.
It opens with “A Crash Course in the Process of Intelligence,” introducing the concept of collecting information through patterns of life. While many think of these patterns as physical routines — wake times, habits, known associates — the electronic footprint tells just as much. Action indicators, such as unusual transmissions or irregular device usage, can reveal more than what’s visible on the surface.
The next section breaks down “Tools of the SIGINT Trade.” A simple setup can start with a compass, a basic receiver, and a Baofeng. Scaling up brings more capability but also requires more investment and skill. As the saying goes, “Speed costs money — how fast do you want to go?” The guide outlines gear such as spectrum analyzers, software-defined radios, and other advanced tools.
The third segment zeroes in on what may be the most critical element of SIGINT: the antenna. It explains the different types, when to use them, and how to build improvised versions in the field. From there, the material moves into collection and targeting, emphasizing the importance of building a signals baseline before making any moves.
The final section ties everything together with tactical signals exploitation. Once you’ve gathered your intelligence, it’s time to decide what to do with it. You can remain passive, take indirect action, or engage directly — either overtly or covertly.
The Guerilla’s Guide to Signals Intelligence is a must. Scout lays out the process in an understandable way to anyone without prior experience. SIGINT is a powerful weapon that has toppled numerous governments but is frequently misunderstood and, therefore, overlooked. I highly recommend this book.
Scout is the pseudonym of a former member of one of the U.S. Army’s premier reconnaissance units with two combat deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan. He runs Brushbeater Training and Consulting, which teaches courses on small unit tactics, communications, and survival based on skills he learned while serving to prepare people for uncertain times ahead. He is the owner and senior editor of American Partisan and can be found on his podcast, Radio Contra.
Book & Author: The Guerilla’s Guide to Signals Intelligence
Written By: NC Scout
Publisher: Independently published
MSRP: $24.99, paperback
Pages: 132
URL: brushbeater.store or amazon.com
Rating: Thrive | Survive | Die
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