Scenarios are discussed here periodically and the point of doing so is to provoke thought and discussion. One of the difficulties with scenarios is to get multiple people to view the stated situation together as represented. It is not uncommon for many people to read the same narrative but then to interpret things quite differently. With that in mind, I present the following scenario.
Scenario Description: Two longtime friends very concerned about the future of this country decides to put together a MAG(mutual assistant group). One of the men is financially capable of purchasing a sizable parcel of land(10+ acres) to be located in a remote county in the mountainous regions of NC, GA, or Tennessee. Through discussions, the two friends decide that they are looking to add possibly 10 additional people to the group beyond the 10-12 current friends and family members perceived to be part of the group. Group size could total upwards of 22-25 people maximum.
The plan is to have all members come and stay at the property/retreat should some dire situation occur. It is important to note that some of these friends and family members are NOT preparedness-minded and will be welcomed regardless. Both men have decided that although these people have taken no steps to prepare themselves, they care enough to make preparations in lieu of the people’s inaction. For new members, considerations must be made to ensure they have MINIMAL amounts of necessary supplies.
The goal for this MAG is to provide sanctuary for group members in the event of an EMP, economic collapse – pr some other calamity. Time frame is unknown, thus planning for the stay at the retreat must be considered “long term” – whatever that means.
Lastly – the owner of the property will be living at the retreat. There will certainly not be ample room nor sanitation for all 20+ members.
Questions:
How much food should new members be required to have? Per individual? Per family? What is the minimum?
What requirements for security should be required? Which firearms and ammunition for each member? Each family? Magazines?
What about firearms training? Who performs the training?
How will these joining members be sheltered?
What medical supplies should be stored and in what quantity?
How are the potential members vetted? What requirements are related to the vetting process?
What considerations need to be made for the friends and family that are non-preppers and are lacking needed skills – such as those of a tactical nature?
Should joining members provide additional supplies with the thought that after THE EVENT it is possible that those needing help and have valuable skills would be welcomed into the group?
If so – – – what supplies and in what amount?
How would sanitation be handled?
What about requiring regular investment of time on the property for maintenance, upkeep, and to assist in completion of projects? Money?
The questions are endless. What event could occur that this MAG could face is any possibility you can imagine. How long would they need to stay at the retreat is unknown.
What are your thoughts? Please comment below.
Rourke
Oh – and by the way – I’ll throw my 2 cents in later this week with my own thoughts.