Review: Texas Alumni Live Fire Class: Chad

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After Action Review of Training Week in TX MVT 2025

This is my Comprehensive Overview of my Training Experience:

Day 1: Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Class:

Day 1 kicked off with a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) class, expertly instructed by William. William is fucking awesome! His knowledge and real-life experience is unmatched from anything I have been a part of in my simple life. His class was not only informative but also engaging, making it a standout experience. TCCC classes typically involve teaching participants how to provide life-saving medical care in combat situations, focusing on managing massive hemorrhages, maintaining airway
patency, and treating chest injuries. What was cool was he included practical exercises on applying tourniquets, chest seals, and managing airway obstructions under simulated combat conditions. These exercises and knowledge are invaluable.

Day 2: Live Fire Training

The second day marked the beginning of live fire training. For me, the second that the first live round is fired my adrenaline goes through the roof. The initial drill was a basic assault through, followed by a fight through exercise, which became the focus for the rest of the day. The subsequent cover shoot drill involved responding to contact from the right, leading into a fight through to the river. The scenario simulated an enemy retreating by boat, and we effectively neutralized the threat and quite possibly
killed a lot of fish on the San Saba. To wrap up Day 2, we undertook a night jungle walk with NVGs (Night Vision Goggles) and performed an assault forward drill. The experience was exhilarating and showcased our night-time operational capabilities.

Day 3: Break Contact Drill

Day 3 tested our ability to execute a break contact drill, emphasizing maintaining team alignment while bounding back on a slope—a challenging task that required precise coordination. We concluded the day with a hasty attack on a notional village, referred to humorously as the “pedo village,” reinforcing our rapid assault techniques. The later part of this day always feels to me like the actual start of the “shit” for the remainder of the week.

Day 4: Team Assault Sequencing Drills

The fourth day was dedicated to team assault sequencing drills. We delved into the intricacies of sequencing an assault via a raid. The drills were intense and demanding, and we found ourselves repeatedly attacking the notional village, fucking pedo village, honing our skills in coordinated assaults. Proper sequencing is no joke! At this point, if you can’t stay on-line and tactically get your shit together, you should probably think, to yourself, maybe I shouldn’t be, or I don’t belong here.

Day 5: Ambush Training

Day 5 focused on the critical skill of ambush training. Although this part of the training was somewhat slower paced, it is essential for understanding and executing effective ambush tactics. Honestly, this day kind of bores the shit out of me. It seems like a mid-week break for those not physically or mentally prepared. I understand why we slow it down to learn the concept of an ambush, but fuck me, I’d rather go fish the San Saba.

The day ended with a night ambush followed by a night raid on the notional village. The night raid, executed with a fight through, which was the first time in my training with Skip and Max that we were allowed to perform this drill at night, was particularly thrilling and highlighted our proficiency in nighttime operations.

Day 6: Assaulting Enemy Bunker Positions

On Day 6, we learned how to assault enemy bunker positions. This new addition to our Texas training was brilliantly conceptualized by Max, who incorporated both basic and advanced sequencing concepts into the drills. The inclusion of notional casualties added an extra layer of realism, challenging us to adapt to the complexities of combat scenarios.

Day 7: Culmination of Training

The final day, Day 7, brought together all the elements we had learned throughout the week. We practiced proper sequencing, managed casualties, and experienced the chaotic reality of combat. The comprehensive nature of the training ensured that we were well-prepared for real-world combat situations…notionally! I do not know, or ever would I want to know and experience what we performed in a real-life scenario. I’m more prepared to grasp the situation if I should ever have to but FUCK ME!
This shit is no joke. The more I become proficient at it the less I feel capable that I could actually perform in the event of…..Of course this training would help, but, lets be real I’m just a fucking tree guy. This week of training was undoubtedly the best I have ever experienced, providing invaluable skills and insights into tactical operations. I hope that we can expand further on the concepts and conceptual training to prepare us for what may come.

I’ll end this AAR with: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and
wisdom to know the difference.”

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