Review: HEAT 1 June: Steve

I just wanted to take this opportunity to post a quick review on the HEAT 1 class I attended at the MVT Training Center in Romney, WV. My background includes 4 years USMC Infantry/Security Forces (’89-’93), as well as 24+ years in law enforcement, which includes time in corrections, patrol, SWAT, DB/investigative task forces, and […]

HEAT 1 Added: December 5-8

Due to the demand for the HEAT 1 class, and the current classes being at capacity, I have added a HEAT 1 class to the schedule from December 5-8. This is a great opportunity to train without the burden of heat / humidity. Chance of snow in early December in West Virginia is light. If […]

Roll Call for the Combat Leader Course 6-13 October

We are now exactly four months out from the annual Combat Leader Course (CLC). It’s hard for me to describe just how beneficial this class is. Bottom line, it is 7 full days of simulated combat operations, two missions day, with a full squad of 13 students against a force of volunteer OPFOR. You will […]

Upcoming Class Status

The following is the Status with upcoming classes: HEAT 1 June 20-22: Full HEAT 3 Squad Tactics (Force on Force): Available. Info / Book HERE. Description: HEAT 3 FoF Combat Leader is a micro version of the full Combat Leader Course, minus full mission briefs. Students will form a squad with nominated squad and team […]

Review: HEAT 0.5 Combat Rifle Class: Bob & Mike (Father & Son)

Bob: I attended HEAT 0.5 mid-May with my son to improve his basic carbine skills and as a refresher course for myself. This is my third MVT class having attended HEAT 1 twice. As the first 2 days of HEAT 1, HEAT 0.5 is an excellent weapon manipulation and familiarization course that layers on skills […]

HEAT 2 Squad Combat Class: August 22-25: Space Available

We have spaces available on the HEAT 2 Combat Class August 22-25. This was formerly the Combat Patrol Class but has involved significantly. This class moves your tactical understanding on from the basic team level of the HEAT 1 class, to squad level tactical operations such as ambush and raid – if you do not […]