The Accumulated Wisdom of the late Pat Rogers

[drummer]

Okay, so I took some time last night and went through my old issues of SWAT magazine. This is what I came up with:

October 2001 - Full Spectrum Battle Equipment

July 2002 - Carbine Manipulation Tips

December 2003 - Ergonomic Carbine Stocks
October 2003 - Carbine Magazine Pouches

January 2004 - The AN/PVS-17B Mini Night Vision Sight
March 2004 - Oregon Aero
June 2004 - The M1511 Interim Fast Attack Vehicle
August 2004 - The Quick Peek Revisited
September 2004 - Multi Environment Camouflage (Crye Uniforms)
October/ November 2004 - The LMT MRP Carbine
December 2004 - Larue Tactical Rings and Mounts

March 2005 - Weapon-Mounted White Lights
April 2005 - The MEU(SOC) Pistol
July 2005 - Backup Iron Sights
August 2005 - Surefire’s M600 Scout Light
September 2005 - John Noveske CQB Barrels and the Krink
November 2005 - Close Combat Optical Sights
December 2005 - Instructor Profile (Capt. Ken Campbell)

January 2006 - Beta Company Magazine Loaders
February 2006 - Magazine Redux
March 2006 - Tertiary Lights
April 2006 - Larue LT170/LT171/LMK
May 2006 - Pre-Engagement Sequencing
July 2006 - 10-8 Performance Rear Sight
September 2006 - AK Series Rifles
October 2006 - Cool Tools for the AR-15
November 2006 - Operator’s Diagnostic Course
December 2006 - Keep Your Carbine Running

January 2007 - Hands-Free Illumination (Surefire’s HL 1-A-TN)
March 2007 - Small Caliber Machineguns
April 2007 - Eye of the Beholder (Search for the Perfect Carbine)
May 2007 - Keep Your Head in the Fight!
June 2007 - Self-Training Myths
July 2007 - Don’t Fight Your Sling
August 2007 - Making Sure that You are Making Sure
September 2007 - Pre-Training Equipment Issues
October 2007 - Holy Grail of ARs (SLR15)
November 2007 - The Takeout Bag
December 2007 - CSM Gear OTN Helmet Light Bracket

January 2008 - Running the Red Dot Right
February 2008 - Offset
March 2008 - More Carbine Tips
April 2008 - Red Dot Down!
May 2008 - A Tale of Three Smiths
June 2008 - Effects of Change
July 2008 - Shooting on the Move
August 2008 - Life in a Faster Lane (Trident Concepts Carbine Operators Course)
September 2008 - Jammin’ Mags
October 2008 - Lamb Universal Sling Attachment
November 2008 - Aimpoint M4S
December 2008 - Malfunction Reduction

February 2009 - Size Matters!
March 2009 - Ultimate Endurance Test (LWRC M6A1)
April 2009 - Proper Stock Placement
May 2009 - Locked and Checked
June 2009 - Cliffhanger! (Colt LE6940)
July 2009 - Magazine Madness
August 2009 - White Light Placement
October 2009 - Bulletproof Mind
November 2009 - Alternative Prone
December 2009 - Men’s Intuition (Sight Picture Efficiency)

January 2010 - Charged Up (Bravo Company Gunfighter’s Chargind Handle)
April 2010 - Passing the Torch (Laser Devices OV-2 Weapon Light)
May 2010 - Fight the Future (Importance of Follow Through)
June 2010 - Minimal Efficiency
July 2010 - Explosive Conclusion! (Colt LE6940 Saga Ends After 17,600 Rounds)
August 2010 - Surgical Shooting (Measuring Mechanical Offset)
September 2010 - Built to Excel (PWS Enhanced Buffer Tube)
October 2010 - Filthy 14
December 2010 - From Dusk to Dawn (LMS Defense Low Light/ No Light Course)

January 2011 - Sighting Alternatives
March 2011 - The Shoot House
April 2011 - Self-Training
May 2011 - Habitual Association (Get Comfortable with your Guns and Gear)
July 2011 - Counterpoint: The Press Check
September 2011 - Proper Helmet Fit
October 2011 - Personal Kit (Solving Equipment Issues)
November 2011 - Transition Techniques

January 2012 - Carbine Chicas
February 2012 - Scan and Assess
March 2012 - The Mechanical Safety
April 2012 - Defaulting to Zero
May 2012 - Indispensable Utility Kit (BFG Boo Boo Pouch)
June 2012 - Hit Me With Your Best Shot (Proper Bullet Placement)
July 2012 - Putting Down the Man Gun (Why I Switched to 9mm)
August 2012 - Dont Be a Zero When You Zero
September 2012 - Get A Handle on Things (BCM Gunfighter Grip)
October 2012 - Levels of Achievement (Journey to Shooting Proficiency)
November 2012 - Let There Be Lights (Really Bright Lights)

January 2013 - Overdue Optic Protection
February 2013 - Class-Ready Kit (Part 1: The War Belt)
March 2013 - Class-Ready Kit (Part 2: The Chest Rig)
April 2013 - Problem Solving for Gunfighters
May 2013 - Train Like It’s 2013
July 2013 - The Patrol Rifle
August 2013 - Why A Weapon-Mounted Light?
September 2013 - Two Steps Beyond (Force-on-Force Training with LMS Defense)
October 2013 - Open for Learning
December 2013 - Distance Shooting

[Bruce Cartwright]

Fwiw, I've got a number of Pat's older articles - 00s - in digital format, either scanned or downloaded.

Erick:

Thanks for letting me know. I'll reach out via PM to sort out the details.

Thanks again, brother.

Bruce

[Bruce Cartwright]

I have all of the Tactical Shooter magazines, I can make an article list after deer season.

BobM:

Please do and reach out via PM when you get things compiled. Many thanks.

Hopefully you will have success in the hunting fields.

Bruce

[Bruce Cartwright]

Okay, so I took some time last night and went through my old issues of SWAT magazine. This is what I came up with:

October 2001 - Full Spectrum Battle Equipment

July 2002 - Carbine Manipulation Tips

December 2003 - Ergonomic Carbine Stocks
October 2003 - Carbine Magazine Pouches

January 2004 - The AN/PVS-17B Mini Night Vision Sight
March 2004 - Oregon Aero
June 2004 - The M1511 Interim Fast Attack Vehicle
August 2004 - The Quick Peek Revisited
September 2004 - Multi Environment Camouflage (Crye Uniforms)
October/ November 2004 - The LMT MRP Carbine
December 2004 - Larue Tactical Rings and Mounts

March 2005 - Weapon-Mounted White Lights
April 2005 - The MEU(SOC) Pistol
July 2005 - Backup Iron Sights
August 2005 - Surefire’s M600 Scout Light
September 2005 - John Noveske CQB Barrels and the Krink
November 2005 - Close Combat Optical Sights
December 2005 - Instructor Profile (Capt. Ken Campbell)

January 2006 - Beta Company Magazine Loaders
February 2006 - Magazine Redux
March 2006 - Tertiary Lights
April 2006 - Larue LT170/LT171/LMK
May 2006 - Pre-Engagement Sequencing
July 2006 - 10-8 Performance Rear Sight
September 2006 - AK Series Rifles
October 2006 - Cool Tools for the AR-15
November 2006 - Operator’s Diagnostic Course
December 2006 - Keep Your Carbine Running

January 2007 - Hands-Free Illumination (Surefire’s HL 1-A-TN)
March 2007 - Small Caliber Machineguns
April 2007 - Eye of the Beholder (Search for the Perfect Carbine)
May 2007 - Keep Your Head in the Fight!
June 2007 - Self-Training Myths
July 2007 - Don’t Fight Your Sling
August 2007 - Making Sure that You are Making Sure
September 2007 - Pre-Training Equipment Issues
October 2007 - Holy Grail of ARs (SLR15)
November 2007 - The Takeout Bag
December 2007 - CSM Gear OTN Helmet Light Bracket

January 2008 - Running the Red Dot Right
February 2008 - Offset
March 2008 - More Carbine Tips
April 2008 - Red Dot Down!
May 2008 - A Tale of Three Smiths
June 2008 - Effects of Change
July 2008 - Shooting on the Move
August 2008 - Life in a Faster Lane (Trident Concepts Carbine Operators Course)
September 2008 - Jammin’ Mags
October 2008 - Lamb Universal Sling Attachment
November 2008 - Aimpoint M4S
December 2008 - Malfunction Reduction

February 2009 - Size Matters!
March 2009 - Ultimate Endurance Test (LWRC M6A1)
April 2009 - Proper Stock Placement
May 2009 - Locked and Checked
June 2009 - Cliffhanger! (Colt LE6940)
July 2009 - Magazine Madness
August 2009 - White Light Placement
October 2009 - Bulletproof Mind
November 2009 - Alternative Prone
December 2009 - Men’s Intuition (Sight Picture Efficiency)

January 2010 - Charged Up (Bravo Company Gunfighter’s Chargind Handle)
April 2010 - Passing the Torch (Laser Devices OV-2 Weapon Light)
May 2010 - Fight the Future (Importance of Follow Through)
June 2010 - Minimal Efficiency
July 2010 - Explosive Conclusion! (Colt LE6940 Saga Ends After 17,600 Rounds)
August 2010 - Surgical Shooting (Measuring Mechanical Offset)
September 2010 - Built to Excel (PWS Enhanced Buffer Tube)
October 2010 - Filthy 14
December 2010 - From Dusk to Dawn (LMS Defense Low Light/ No Light Course)

January 2011 - Sighting Alternatives
March 2011 - The Shoot House
April 2011 - Self-Training
May 2011 - Habitual Association (Get Comfortable with your Guns and Gear)
July 2011 - Counterpoint: The Press Check
September 2011 - Proper Helmet Fit
October 2011 - Personal Kit (Solving Equipment Issues)
November 2011 - Transition Techniques

January 2012 - Carbine Chicas
February 2012 - Scan and Assess
March 2012 - The Mechanical Safety
April 2012 - Defaulting to Zero
May 2012 - Indispensable Utility Kit (BFG Boo Boo Pouch)
June 2012 - Hit Me With Your Best Shot (Proper Bullet Placement)
July 2012 - Putting Down the Man Gun (Why I Switched to 9mm)
August 2012 - Dont Be a Zero When You Zero
September 2012 - Get A Handle on Things (BCM Gunfighter Grip)
October 2012 - Levels of Achievement (Journey to Shooting Proficiency)
November 2012 - Let There Be Lights (Really Bright Lights)

January 2013 - Overdue Optic Protection
February 2013 - Class-Ready Kit (Part 1: The War Belt)
March 2013 - Class-Ready Kit (Part 2: The Chest Rig)
April 2013 - Problem Solving for Gunfighters
May 2013 - Train Like It’s 2013
July 2013 - The Patrol Rifle
August 2013 - Why A Weapon-Mounted Light?
September 2013 - Two Steps Beyond (Force-on-Force Training with LMS Defense)
October 2013 - Open for Learning
December 2013 - Distance Shooting

Drummer:

You rock. I shall add this to the list. Many thanks!

Bruce

[Ed L]

I have some of the SWAT magazine articles in PDF form. I also have an article that he wrote that appeared in the April 2001 issue of the Marine Corps Gazette titled SAWs, MOUT, & CQB Size Does Count.

Some other articles that are online with SWAT. I would recommend copying them, because the SWAT website has been disappearing since the magazine is out of business and I would expect the website to disappear by the end of the year.

http://www.swatvault.com/author/patrick-rogers/

[Gater]

Thanks to all for your efforts on this project.

Adding a link to product site with .pdfs of a couple of Pat's articles (approved by him, I believe) as well as a couple of shorter related posts by him:

https://www.slip2000.com/blog/tag/patrick-a-rogers/

http://www.slip2000.com/blog/wp-cont...itrunning1.pdf

http://www.slip2000.com/blog/wp-cont.../Filthy-14.pdf

http://www.slip2000.com/blog/wp-cont...-CLP-Story.pdf

[Sig_Fiend]

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Site Search
On both Google and Bing, you can search for results only from specific websites (specifically domains or subdomains) if you want. Just enter the word site followed by a colon:

site:swatvault.com

File Search
You can usually search for specific file types on most of the major search engines. On Google, for example, you can type filetype followed by a colon to find only PDF files:

filetype:pdf

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[rob_s]

As someone who also wrote for SWAT I’m not surprised that there isn’t a structured database of articles. When I was writing for them I had to mail in a CD of my article and photos. This when other publishers were using FTP sites to transfer files.

[Sig_Fiend]

As someone who also wrote for SWAT I’m not surprised that there isn’t a structured database of articles. When I was writing for them I had to mail in a CD of my article and photos. This when other publishers were using FTP sites to transfer files.

Knowing this industry, I'm surprised you didn't have to FAX them in.

[Ed L]

As someone who also wrote for SWAT I’m not surprised that there isn’t a structured database of articles. When I was writing for them I had to mail in a CD of my article and photos. This when other publishers were using FTP sites to transfer files.

That's odd. I don't remember what years you wrote for SWAT, but I had been sending them emails with my articles and photos attached for years. In looking at my sent folder I can find copies of articles and photos that I emailed to them back to about 2009. I remember that I submitted the photos from my first few articles starting in 2006 on CD, but I don't remember if it was because of limitations on their end or mine. I remember at one point my home computer & internet setup had issues with sending larger files as attachments.

As far as them not having a structured database of articles, they did have a lot more content online at one time, but they seem to have discontinued much of it since the magazine closed its doors several years ago.