Training Courses
FIELD/RURAL TACTICS COURSE
“This course is NOT a high intensity shooting class; but make no mistake, it WILL be physically and mentally demanding!” -Instructor, Billy Smith
This is an introduction to basic infantry tactics with a focus on:
- Individual Movement Techniques (“IMT”)
- Team Formations/Team Tactics
- Battle drills (A collective action rapidly executed without applying a deliberate decision-making process. Locate, suppress, neutralize!”)
- Discussion and implementation of:
- Mission, Enemy, Terrain/weather, Troops - Time, Civilian Considerations (“METT-TC”); and,
- Observation, Cover and Concealment, Obstacles, Key Terrain, Avenues of Approach (“OCOKA”).
Which supports leader’s reconnaissance, hasty planning and execution on an identified target.
Requirements
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Participation Requirement: |
Current Federal, State, County or Municipal Law Enforcement Officer OR civilian in good standing who may also be sponsored by an officer. |
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Fee: |
$500 paid in advance to hold class position. Only 15 positions will be allotted. |
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Weapon: |
Serviceable agency issued or personal rifle. |
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Optics: |
Scope or Dot…shooters choice. |
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Ammunition: |
500 rounds rifle ammunition. |
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PPE: |
ANSI rated eye protection, electronic ear protection, lightweight gloves, and knee pads. |
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Clothing: |
Long pants, long sleeves, and hat. We will get dirty! |
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Tactical Gear: |
Issued Vest, Rhodesian Chest rig, etc. |
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Water: |
Hydration is a MUST. Bring enough water to stay hydrated. |
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Food: |
We eat when we can. Bring food that will sustain your energy in a time efficient manner. |
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Bug Spray: |
We’ll be in the woods. |
Additional course elements
- Cover and Concealment Natural and Micro-terrain.
- React to contact; Standing to prone...Low Crawl, High Crawl, 3-5 Second rush so guns can be brought relatively online.
- Movement formations File and Wedge...react to contact falling into sectors of fire.
- Observation, Cover and Concealment, Obstacles, Key Terrain, Avenues of Approach (“OCOKA”):
- Near ambush
- Far ambush
- Break contact near/far
- Open Danger area small/large
- Linear danger areas Known and unknown
- *Live fire*
- Contact Front, Left, Right, and Rear
- Fundamental shooting positions (Direct fire)
- Field expedient (Direct fire)
- Suppressive fire (permissive environment) / Beaten zone (non-permissive environment) (Talking guns)
- Shift fire / Lift fire
- Assault through LOA/Security/ACE.
If you have any hesitation or doubts whether this is for you, or you just want more details on what it’s like, please reach out to us.