Training at the Speed of Life, Vol 1: The Definitive Textbook for Police and Military Reality-Based Training

By Kenneth R. Murray and Dina Nayeri

Training at the Speed of Life Volume One is the first in a series of books dedicated to the development of safe and realistic training for police officers and military personnel, as well as any... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0976199408
• ISBN13: 9780976199403
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: ARMIGER PUBLICATIONS
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 2.32 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Train the trainer at its best

Ken Murray has put together a superb product here. I've been training soldiers for the better part of 18 years and there is still much to learn from Ken Murray's definitive guide. He presents his teachable points in a clear dialogue with the reader. It's also an enjoyable read as he mixes zen teachings with movie quotes on the same pages. The best compliment I can pay to this work is the fact that I have purchased copies in bulk to give to my squadron officers and soldiers to take their training to the next level. I've also asked Mr. Murray to come train my soldiers in his reality-based training techniques because I believe strongly in what he has to say. I look forward to volumes 2 and beyond.

Reality Based Training

Excellent blend of views and philosphies for training. It also discusses the mental preperation aspects of officer involved shootings. A must have book for Department Instructors.

Five Stars Doesn't Give This Book Justice!!!!!

If you are a serious hands-on police instructor, street cop, or an open minded law enforcement professional, you will need to get your hands on this book. Ken Murray is a the cutting edge, and I'm sure that a few dinosaurs will feel very threatened by his facinating approach to training. He's caused me to re-think and modify much of what I do. This is a must have book. If you know someone who can benefit from what Murray says, you'll do them a big favor by giving them a gift of this book. I'm just anxiously anticipting what Ken Murray has in store with Volume #2.

This book sets a new standard for training

This book is exactly as advertised ... THE definitive textbook on the subject of military and law enforcement training. I have attended Mr. Murray's dynamic presentations and was impressed ... but the book blew me away. It is so comprehensively filled with useful information that I wore out two highlighters. The material is essential for police and military trainers, but is equally useful for armed citizens and non-training types. After reading this book you will change the way you both look at training and undertake training. In our agency, we had been using various forms of Reality Based Training for years - by all accounts we were experts in the field. It was amazing to learn how much we DIDN'T know about how to conduct safe and realistic training. Mr. Murray's honest and straight forward approach to this topic is refreshing, entertaining and enlightening. At nearly 400 pages, it's not exactly a recreational read, but the material is so compelling that it's a hard book to put down. In my agency it has become mandatory reading for all training staff, and we have purchased additional copies for the rank and file. By allowing them to understand exactly why we are doing the things we are during a training session, the officers arrive for training with an open mind and ready to fully participate in the training. The CD that accompanies the book is a HUGE time saver when it comes time to develop scenarios, in fact the CD itself is well worth more than the price of the book. All in all, this is probably the most valuable book on my shelf and is filled with information that is likely to remain fresh for the years to come. Buy this book.

Excellent book for force on force training!

This book is a welcome addition to any trainer involved in police or military force on force training. Mr. Murray has a depth of knowledge in this subject that is excellent. The book covers more than just the use of Sim and should set the standard for training safely when using marking cartridges.