Combat Patrol: Snapshots of the Class
We are in the tactical phase of the Combat Patrol Class (this one is a combined CRCD/Combat Patrol Class), overnight patrol base: recce patrol tonight. Proprietary exercise in the morning, ambush and raid tomorrow. Here are some snapshots:
Above: about to head out to the patrol base on the tactical exercise phase
Above: practicing halt drills/ herringbone
Above: clearance patrol goes out
Above: Chris & Max
Above: organising
Above: Max’s ruck!
Above: buddy pair standing-to
Above: Monday: rally point/hasty ambush after a squad break contact live drill
The rain has started!
More to follow….
Live Hard.
Die Free.
Max
1) students wear what they want to train. We are not in the business of issuing gear.
2) I am wearing an MTP shirt.
The MTP jungle shirt, right?
Why do you prefer it to the BRITISH ARMY ISSUE UBACS, similar to what Cris wears?
Something I’ve been wondering about: Should helmets be worn for these kinds of patrols (perhaps not in training, but in the “real world”) ? I see people wearing helmets in pictures from WW2 and Korea, and more lately in pictures from Iraq/Afghanistan, but most of the training pictures I see, and most of the Vietnam and Africa 1960’s/1970’s pictures I see have guys wearing a variety of hats, but rarely helmets.
I know, you said that students are allowed to wear whatever they want, but again, for the “real world” should we wear helmets while on these patrols? Just wondering because I want to start putting together some equipment, gear, etc.
Hey, I’m up at a class. You have to decide what works for you. I have written about helmet options in previous night vision posts. Use the search bar. We all have them, and would wear them if circumstances dictate.
It’s like the runway in Paris! Seriously, is the gentle Patriot in the woodlands (front left)got a Burris MTAC , and if so, could he chime in on performance? I have one I just put a coaster on and am looking for reps from FTXs. Thanks
Its a Burris XTR 1-4. Illuminated reticle did really well in low light, it took the knocks of the course and the electronics held up in the heavy during this class.
I have shot D targets at 600 yard with it. It’s a solid performer for close range or distance. Drawback: variable scopes are heavy.
Thanks. It is big but I think Ill keep it on use it!
Since it was my first time taking the patrol class I decided against wearing my PC. I did not want to over do it and end up going down. It was more important for me to get the training and learn the skills, even if that meant paring down my gear. I can now use the knowledge gained and train in full gear at my own pace.
PT!