Rifle Training (carbine 1)

Carbine 1 course is an introductory carbine training course designed to give
students with the fundamental skills of marksmanship and weapons manipulation.  Focusing on mindset, marksmanship, manipulation, and movement, students will have a solid foundation to build on as their skill set progresses.  By first starting with proper carbine manipulation techniques, students will move on into the fundamentals of marksmanship with challenging drills that they can take with them to maintain their progress.

Course Outline:

• Carbine nomenclature, and cycle of operations 

• Proper preventative maintenance of the carbine 

• Proper carbine setup and placement of essential accessories   

• Zeroing and what type of zero works best for your application 

• Grip, stance and the fundamentals of marksmanship 

• Weapons manipulations to include, loading, reloading, and the reduction of common malfunctions 

• Various field shooting positions 

• Introduction to the use of cover

EQUIPMENT LIST

• Students provide their own ammo: 500 rounds of ammo minimum.

• Required Hardware – A functional and practical carbine chambered in .223, 5,56 or 7.63 X 39. If

available, a spare weapon is also an excellent idea. A cleaning kit and tools that are compatible with

your weapon system(s) is also a must.

• Each student should have a minimum of 4 working magazines.

• Serviceable Sling – Functional and adjustable for multiple shooting positions

• Clothing suited to strenuous activity as well as being seasonally appropriate

• Rain gear / cold weather gear (seasonal)

• Ear protection (electronic preferred) / Eye protection

• Baseball style hat (recommended)

• Proper belt to support equipment

• Magazine pouches (Optional: Battle belt, or Chest rig)

• Tools that work on your weapon

• Weapons lubricant

• Water hydrating device

• Knee and elbow pads (optional)

• Gloves (optional)

• An open mind

• Snacks