I have had a couple of last minute reschedules out of the August 2-6 combined class. Although not full, the class was a healthy size, but it just took a hit. Last year the August class was undersold also. Last minute reschedules are a pain because, particulalry if the class has been marked as full […]

I wrote a post back in May on ‘Combat Rifle – Solid Basics to Keep You Alive’ and it would be worthwhile you reading that post in conjunction with this one. The purpose of this post is to really drill down on the procedures for your initial reaction to enemy contact. Reaction to enemy fire is […]

I know this blog has been all about the new Max Velocity Tactical training courses lately, so I have been thinking about a new information download and also pondering some of the instruction I gave last weekend. I am going to attempt to express some ideas here on paper that may be better expressed in […]

I received the following question by email: “Would you discuss terrain analysis? How to use terrain to your advantage in the offense and defense. Thank you. I have just enough knowledge to get myself into trouble.” This is a somewhat large topic. One thing I will say straight up front is that these topics are […]

  Above: NightCap with PVS-14 and ancillary mounting arms/shroud etc. Got your attention? Rightly so. Gear Recommendation: Crye Precision NightCap. $97.50. Multicam or Black. This item is only relevant to you if you are planning on wearing NODs – PVS-14 or some such night vision. It doesn’t look that cool wearing it during the day, or […]

As I go away for two weeks, I’ll just throw it out that there are some spots left on classes in August. As of 1 September, the classes and prices do change, as per this post: ***New MVT Class Structure***. So August is the last chance at the current structure and prices. August classes: Aug 01: TC3 /RMP/ NODF […]

I am currently away on training until July 26 2014. I will have sporadic and occasional access to smartphone internet/my computer. Please bear with me. There may be delays with: 1) Responding to your email questions. 2) Moderating blog comments. 3) Sending out class information packets for new bookings. I will moderate comments and respond to […]

Following on from the student review on the combined CRCD / Combat Patrol Class by Wattage, I am going to let you know about some changes/updates to the Combat Patrol Class. These came about following the Cadre AAR after the class. CRCD is a prerequisite for the Combat Patrol class. Combat Patrol can either be […]

Max: Wattage already reviewed the initial day of the class: Student Review: Combat Lifesaver (TC3) June 28: Wattage Student Review: Rifle Manipulation Primer (RMP) 28 June: Wattage Student Review: Night Optical Device Firing (NODF) June 28: Wattage Note that after 1 September there have been some changes: CRCD has gone to 3 days, Combat Patrol […]

CRCD Review June 20, 2014 Having done the three classes on Friday (TC3/RMP + NODF), I admittedly was a little tired beginning the Saturday class of CRCD.  We met in the parking lot at O dark thirty and Max began to shuttle us up to the training area. (Max: This was the first NODF class, which overran more […]