I just got off the phone with Blackwater. I did get a few things ironed out, but the complete itinerary for the phase II class is still a "Work in Progress". The dates for one Phase I class and Phase II class have been locked and are listed below. I also tentatively held three days in November for second Phase Phase II or I based on the number of interested members. Dates were very hard to come by because of Blackwater’s schedule.
CLASS DATES:
Phase I - April 13,14,15 2005
Phase II - October 5,6,7 2005
November 9,10,11 2005 - tentatively held to see if we can fill a 2nd class.
New Info:
- The cost for class has indeed gone up. The original quote of $675 was incorrect and the price will be $775 per student. This is Blackwater's new standard rate for any three-day class.
- We will not get to hand pick an instructor. I was informed this is not Blackwater policy.
- Unknown distance range time could be a problem. We could tentatively schedule a couple of hours on it, but that would be it. Blackwater obviously does not want our class to restrict any of their Military/LEO or Blackwater Academy training classes access to that range. We might be able to get some time there, but the Blackwater staff will make that decision.
- A five-day Phase II is possible. Cost will be $995
- Phase I class itinerary will be identical to last year.
I will be back on the phone tomorrow trying to nail down a solid itinerary for the Phase II class and will post any new information. No question it will include everything listed below. I just do not have a complete itinerary to post.
Phase II:
- more transitions drills
- more drills done while moving.
- moving target drills
- more work on shooting from cover.