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The Carbine is a very robust weapon system that can be utilized in both close and distant engagements. This course will instill confidence in the student and enable them to become very familiar with their weapon systems at any range. Both strengths and weaknesses of the carbine and handgun under less than ideal conditions will be explored. Teamwork, operator survivability, communication and unconventional shooting positions are the main focus of the course.

Course Vitals

Training Topics

 

•   Safe use and handling

•   Fundamentals of marksmanship

•   Understanding the ballistic curve as it relates to the 5.56 cartridge

•   Range and wind estimation

•   Long range engagements

•   Barricade and positional shooting

•   Moving targets

•   Low light shooting

•   Efficient communications

•   Adaptability to unconventional scenarios

•   Weak side shooting, injury shooting

•   Malfunction and reloading drills

•   Transition to secondary weapon

•   Proper use of cover

•   Cover selection

•   Acute angle firing

•   Multiple targets at multiple distances under stress

•   Extreme stress fire scenarios

•   Close quarter battle

•   Tactical formations

•   Vehicle drills

•   Moving target engagement

•   Small unit tactics and operating procedures

•   Force on Force training

 

Equipment List

•   Magazine feed semi-automatic rifle (.223 or higher)

•   Handgun 

•   Leather or nylon sling, not a carrying strap

•   Cleaning gear for Rifle

•   Pen, pencil, highlighter, and black marker

•   Two small spiral notebooks or one rifle data book

•   Flashlight

•   Eye and ear protection

•   Long sleeved shirts and long pants

•   Durable boots or footwear 

•   Camelback or other water system 

•   Leather gloves 

•   Rucksack or backpack to carry all gear 

•   Ammunition

•   4 extra magazines

•   Pouches for extra magazines

•   Thigh, belt, or chest rig