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 Kujoe
Can you run faster than 1200 feet per second
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Posted: 6/19/2012 12:53:00 AM
[Last Edit: 6/19/2012 12:59:13 AM by Kujoe]
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT I have heard about the quality training that Pat Rogers conducts and this course was no exception. This is the first AAR I have written on a training course, so here it goes: The training took place at the Boone County Sheriff’s Office in Lebanon, IN. Ken Campbell was a first class host and made every effort to extend the community’s hospitality. The range in which training was conducted was clean and well maintained. It may look small, but it more than accommodated our class of 23 students. Day 1: Day 1 began with a briefing and overview of what the training would entail. We spent time stressing safety and logistical issues with having a live fire training course. Pat, and his partner Mike, AKA Mr. Grumpy, were very thorough to make sure that all safety issues were carefully emphasized. We made roundhouse introductions of each other. Pat then followed up with verbal lecture to discuss the weapon system, shooting styles, why we train, different training philosophies, and what he expected out of the students. We discussed different weapon platforms, configurations, gear, and PUSH and PULL. Then out to the range and divided up into two relays. The first thing done (as was done each day) was to confirm zero on the rifles from 50 yards in a prone position. After this was completed, Pat and Mike moved on to teach positional shooting, reloading techniques, and the importance of making the most out of every training opportunity. Every time we stepping onto the line and we were told to make ready, we were expected to not just load the weapons, but to also perform a tactical re-load of our PDW. NEVER let an opportunity for training go to waste. The rest of the day was spent training with positional shooting, reloading, and shooting drills to include: Failure Drill – two to the body, one to the brain.
NSR – 7 round dump center mass
Controlled Pairs
Hammer Pairs
Tactical Reloads
Speed Reloads
The importance of ammo management At the end of the day we practiced the Modified Navy Qualification (MNQ) which consisted of five rounds standing: speed reload: five rounds kneeling: speed reload: five rounds prone: all within 25 seconds. We did this on the first day from the 25 yard line and did it three times. Twice it was shot as a group and the third time was done individually to allow for individual instruction. Day 2: Day 2 began with a review from the previous day and another 50 yard zero confirmation. Most of Day 2 was spent training in the same way as Day 1, but spent building on the day before. We covered pistol work by doing some transitional shooting once the long gun ran dry. (I had my department issued Beretta 92D with me – Pat is not a fan). We covered what to do when faced with multiple adversaries and ran drills on covering two targets. If I remember correctly, we then practiced turning with the carbine when faced with an adversary to the left or right. We then again practiced the MNQ, this time from the 35 yard line in the same manner as before. At the end of the day, we discussed malfunction drills and how to resolve them. As we were running low on daylight, actually practicing the malfunction drills started out Day 3. Day 3 After confirming zero, Pat and Mike worked on covering malfunction drills and we spent time on working through the different series of drills to get the rifle back in operating order. Following malfunction drills, we covered shooting on the move, running with the carbine, and dynamic turning and shooting on the move. This got us to the near end of the class where we did two different qualifications for score: the MNQ from the 50 yard line and the MEU-SOC qualification (Marine Expeditionary Unit-Special Operation Capable). The MEU-SOC qualification incorporated marksmanship from distance, stress in that one must run and shoot on the move, and then engaging multiple targets. I was pleased with the class. I learned a lot about what I have been doing vs. what I should be doing when I shoot. The bottom line is that I don’t train enough. I miss little windows of opportunity to train that I should be taking more advantage of. Little things like doing a tac-reload of my pistol every time I go to holster it. As an officer, I should be doing these kind of things every day. I’ve learned that it is not how many rounds you throw down range, it’s the quality of the rounds you throw. I can shoot a ragged hole all day long from the range table, but it is amazing how the groups open up when standing free and transitioning to another position, working on the move, doing a reload while going from standing to kneeling, turning with the rifle, etc… I also learned that bad training equals bad results. I had a minor f$#k up on the last day and earned my "Moose Cock” patch. I didn’t really have a good answer for the mistake I made other than previous training. Basically, I was running low on ammo, and knew it; therefore, I envisioned myself finishing the drill with my PDW to achieve the required number of hits. Turns out, when Pat called for the shots, I pulled the trigger once, dumped the magazine, and whipped out my pistol to finish the drill. Why did I waste the time to dump the magazine? Why didn’t I just finish the drill after running dry? Why did I dump the magazine at all and go to the pistol? Turns out, I had enough rounds in my carbine to finish the drill. I psyched myself out and I unconsciously told myself to transition before the drill when I didn’t need too. My brain ended up confusing itself into a real fuck up and combining a speed reload and a transition drill at the same time. MOOSE COCK! My thanks to Pat Rogers and Mike, AKA Mr. Grumpy. Learning has occurred. I hope I can make another class in the future. |
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