It’s a new extreme with America’s armed forces
We concealed the identity of the Green Beret in this clip but not his favorite cold-weather ration! Jason Nauert and a Green Beret Field Medic sample a variety of cold-weather rations designed for military use. They discuss the nutritional challenges soldiers face in extreme environments, particularly the lack of adequate protein for maintaining strength and endurance. The segment highlights the importance of high-protein field rations in supporting performance and recovery during demanding missions.
Jim and Scott first worked with Jason Nauert as a featured guest on The Sporting Chef TV Show. The concept for Jason the Butcher was born from Nauert’s unique skillset and his training regimen for the Special Forces. Jason the Butcher is all about what life in the extreme can look like for the men and women of the Armed Forces and how they hunt, fish, and cook to survive. The show combines boots-on-the-ground access to high-octane training scenarios with practical advice on wilderness survival.
Field Butchering
Not all knives are equal. Jason Nauert demonstrates his expert field butchering techniques on an Axis deer harvested during a hunting trip with combat veterans in West Texas. As he works, Jason discusses the use of specific knives for each stage of the process. The segment highlights the camaraderie among the veterans and Jason’s commitment to teaching efficient and respectful butchering practices in the field.
Battle of Bentonville
Hardtack with a side of salted pork, please! It’s the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Bentonville, and host Jason Nauert immerses himself in the world of Civil War re-enactment. He interviews Union and Confederate re-enactors to explore how soldiers on both sides managed food logistics, rations, and battlefield cooking during the war.
Night Maneuvers
Don’t be afraid of the dark. Jason is at the Gryphon Group Range in North Carolina with two expert instructors from Obsidian Spear. The team conducts live-fire drills focused on marksmanship and movement while wearing NODs (night optical devices), emphasizing the challenges of depth perception and target identification in low-light environments.