ISI highlighted the importance of understanding the cultural dimensions of the current threat into our soldiers’ pre-deployment training which made it more applicable to our unit.
Sgt., US Army, Fort Hood
Urban Pistol and Assault Rifle
Course Description
The most advanced course available focused on upgrading individual skills and combat proficiencies with the pistol and the assault rifle (M4, M9). This intense course exceeds normal military standards and will elevate combat readiness and fitness in preparation for high risk zone deployment. The class is not just about marksmanship, but includes special operations tactics and how to fight and use your weapon in extreme combat conditions.
Length
3 day, 5 day
Restrictions
Military personnel only
Subject Areas
- Loading techniques and fighting stances
- Optics use
- Weapons malfunction
- Combat reloading techniques
- Dynamic assault and shooting while moving
- Night / adverse shooting
- Selective shooting and target discrimination
- Slow fire, single tap, double tap and salvo shooting drills
- Upgrade aggressiveness and fighting spirit
- Foreign weapons familiarization
- Unexpected situations response
- Urban obstacle course
- Dynamic hostile fire and evacuation drills
Gear and Ammo requirements
- Handgun + long rifle
- Three magazines per weapon
- Holsters: fast draw holster & pouch or duty rig
- Ammunition – 200 rounds per day for each firearm
- Eye/ear protection (goggles for intervention)
- Helmet
- Tactical vest, or load vest
- Kneepads
- Training attire
- Hat