Military & Technical Advising

Service Description

At Reel Tactical, we bridge the gap between real-world experience and cinematic storytelling—bringing battlefield-tested precision to your production. Our services are tailored to meet the demands of directors, producers, and talent who value authenticity, safety, and performance detail. The following is just some of what we can advise on. Tactical Movement & Combat Choreography We advise actors, stunt teams, and directors on how real soldiers and tactical units move—individually and in formation. From breaching a doorway to navigating urban terrain, we bring physicality, logic, and credibility to every scene. Includes: Weapon-ready posture and movement Room clearing, bounding, stacking Tactical transitions, reloads, and casualty movement Patrol formations (urban, jungle, field) Dialogue & Military Communication Authentic military language enhances both the drama and believability of a scene. We guide writers, actors, and showrunners on accurate terminology, unit talk, chain-of-command dynamics, and radio protocols. Includes: Callouts, commands, and hand signals Radio dialogue and brevity codes Unit hierarchy and respectful interaction Rank-based language cues and tone Team Dynamics & Command Structure Whether portraying a tight-knit unit or an international task force, our advising ensures interpersonal dynamics reflect how real operators communicate, defer, and lead under pressure. Includes: Squad cohesion and movement in multi-character scenes Officer-to-enlisted body language and protocols Decision-making under fire Real-world tension and camaraderie insights