Long Range Patrol will prepare you for Near Peer Engagements - the most likely mass threat to the American Populace.
This class is designed to teach you the intricacies of the Long Range Patrol and prepare you for other patrol types and situations in so doing. You will be operating without support or resupply, in a presumably enemy controlled territory. Here, stealth, surprise, camouflage and concealment will be your tools.
Topics include: patrol planning, route planning & selection, principles of patrolling, principles of camouflage / noise & light discipline, hand & arm signals, Patrol Team Member responsibilities, logistical & tactical considerations, reconnaissance & surveillance, rally points & how to use them, danger areas, caches, react to contact, breaking contact, hasty ambushes, deliberate ambushes, and more...
This movements in this class are centered around a 2-man team. Therefore, bring a buddy and save some money!
Prerequisite: - A basic civilian carbine course from a recognized source. (If you do not meet this requirement, we are offering "Essential Rifleman" in conjunction with the class so you can participate!) - Ability to safely handle a rifle / carbine at all times. - A basic understanding of your chosen rifle platform. We will not spend much time on basic weapon manipulation, loading, unloading, etc.
Skill Level
Experienced
Prerequisites
A Patriot Training Rifle Class
Round Count
500
Gear List
* A ZEROED fighting rifle: AR-15 or AK47 / AK-74 preferred.
- AR-15 or AK-47 / AK-74 pistols / SBRs are fine for this class.
- Your SPR or DMR is welcome - be prepared to bring the skills to back it up!
- PCCs and .22LR rifles are acceptable, but are NOT recommended.
- Iron sights, red dots, scopes all acceptable.
- Your rifle MUST have an attached sling. 2-point preferred. Patriot Training recommends a Vickers sling, a Magpul MS style sling, or similar.
- Don't have the right equipment? We have a limited number of free loaner guns you may reserve!
* 4 or more magazines. Please prep mags ahead of class.
* 500 rounds of rifle ammo - same brand / same type.
* Eye protection & ear protection.
* Chest Rig or Battle Belt
- Able to transport a minimum of 3 rifle mags at a given time.
- Leatherman or similar
- Flashlight (not affixed to rifle)
- IFAK suggested, not required.
* Rucksack / Backpack
- New Notepad & pen - prefer "write in the rain" style.
- Lighter
- Survival knife (can be worn on belt / rig, or kept in rucksack)
- BRING A LUNCH for each day - we will have a "field lunch" each day.
- Duct tape
- Canteen(s) / water bladder - 2+ L of water
- 50 feet of 550 cord or similar
- Creature comforts - bug spray, sunscreen.
- Your rucksack should weigh less than 30 pounds.
* An LBE style belt is acceptable in place of the chest rig & ruck sack (or battle belt & ruck).
- It needs to be able to carry all of the items from the chest rig + the rucksack. Most LBE belts will do this easily.
* The standard items listed at the bottom of the page.
GEAR
- Range appropriate clothing
- Food & Water
- Notepad and Pen
- Sunscreen & bug spray
- Hand warmers in cold weather months
- Medical kit / IFAK
- Sight adjustment tools for your rifle (rifle classes)
- Lawn Chairs (optional)
- Rear shooting bag (optional)
- Shemagh (optional)
- If you wear prescription lenses / glasses - BRING THEM!
OPTIONAL - BUT SMART
- Shemagh
- Medical Kit / IFAK
- Binoculars
- Range Finder
- Poncho
- Poncho liner - "woobie"
STRICTLY OPTIONAL
- Pistol / mags / ammo - we won't use it, but it is not forbidden.
- Plate carriers / body armor - we won't use it, but it is not forbidden.
- Pistol / mags / ammo - we won't use it, but it is not forbidden.
- Plate carriers / body armor - we won't use it, but it is not forbidden.
