Rifleman Squad Member Course

This two-day course presents the core skills needed when working in a rifle squad. We will begin with individual skills and then advance to working in fire teams. The course will culminate in a final event where three fire teams operate as a squad in the defense forced to take offensive measures. The course will feature man-marking force on force. We will provide dinner on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday as well as all UTM ammunition.

Material Covered:

Individual
Camouflage
Gear optimization and silencing
Orienteering concepts (Land Navigation)
Observation
Combat profiling
Lowlight target detection
Tactical medicine (self-aid)
Fire Team
The fire team concept
Roles and responsibilities
Communication (verbal/hand and arm)
Formations
Movement
Immediate actions
Maneuver element
Base of Fire
Bounding
Rushing
The fire team in the defense
Casualty care (buddy aid)
Squad
Formations
Immediate action to contact
Hasty ambush
Hasty defense
Setting up a defense
Casualty evacuation
Intelligence gathering
planning
The Squad in the attack
Gear List:

AR variant rifle with a sling. (we can provide a rifle if needed)
Load bearing equipment (mag pouches, chest rig, or plate carrier)
Clear lens eye protection
High dexterity clothing
Water-resistant note-taking material
Flashlight
Camelback or canteens to hold water. (water will be provided)
High-calorie snacks
Sunglasses
Camouflage clothing (optional / not required)
More socks than you think you will need
Cold weather / Rain gear (dress for the weather)
Hiking or hunting boots
Hygiene items
Recommended Items:

Natural color non-reflective tape
Small backpack (natural color)
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
Absolutely no live ammunition of any type will be allowed in the training area.

Must be a US citizen and able to provide evidence that you are one of the good guys. ITAR regulations apply.