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Battle Carbine Course Briefing |
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TacTrain offers six levels of
Battle Carbine Training in the 1st and 2nd Dimension along with Pistol/Carbine
Skills Workshops, and Level-VII 3rd Dimension. Students beginning their
defensive tactical training should attend the Level-I, II & III Battle
Carbine 1st Dimension courses. The Level-I, II & III Battle Carbine include
the fundamental basic skills, including an introduction to night shooting, to
prepare students for 2nd Dimension of fight training. The 1st Dimension
prepares students to develop the mindset and handling skills to prevail during
a mortal combat defensive engagement. 1st Dimension courses also provide
advanced students with an excellent opportunity to review the basic
fundamentals of Gun Fighting. Level-IV, V
& VI courses lead the student into the 2nd Dimension, after meeting minimum
performance standards of the 1st Dimension. The 2nd Dimension is HSLD courses
exposing students to the rigors and challenges of gun fighting with a Battle
Carbine as a lethal tool and their mind as their primary weapon. They are
results orientated and skills based. Each course includes several primary skill
sets which students have an opportunity to learn their best method to achieve
success. These classes are held rain or shine on an outdoor range facility.
Students attending these courses should be in relatively good physical
condition and prepared to work in the changing environment of the Sonoran
desert. 2nd Dimension courses are designed to mentally and physically improve
students combat skills. All Dimension courses
have been designed around proven methods, techniques and skills for
self-defense and offense in the real world for citizen civilians, military,
security and personal protection professionals. We use a proven building block
system easy for students to understand. Students should be prepared to dedicate
attention and effort during class, and committed to student self-training
between attending the progressive levels.
Each level of carbine training 1st and 2nd
Dimension are 1-day (8 hours) and the tuition cost is $100.00 per course level.
Pistol/Carbine Skills Workshops are conducted
to allow students an opportunity to train between formal training courses
and/or to maintain their skill level. These are 1/2-day (5 hour) events , cost
is $40.00. Content of each workshop is based on the demand of those students
attending. Workshops are open enrollment available to all TacTrain
pistol/carbine alumni students and qualified guest. |
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| Course
Prerequisites |
| BATTLE
CARBINE |
Prerequisite for
Level-I
1st Dimension, Student Credentials & Safe Handling Skills
*. Prerequisite for Level-II 1st Dimension, is successful
completion of Level-I . Prerequisite for Level-III 1st Dimension, is
successful completion of Level-II. Prerequisite for Level-IV 2nd
Dimension, meet minimum performance of 1st
Dimension**. Prerequisite for Level-V 2nd Dimension, meet minimum
performance of Level-IV. Prerequisite for Level-VI 2nd Dimension,
meet minimum performance of Level-V. Prerequisite for Level-VII 3rd Dimension,
meet minimum performance of 2nd Dimension both Battle Pistol and Battle
Carbine, and by invitation. |
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* Safe Handling Skills - Student should be prepared to
demonstrate their ability to handle and be familiar with their carbine.
Recognized courses such as the AZ-CCW, NRA Basic Pistol, basic rifle or First
Step, will be accepted; or approval from the Chief Instructor based on your
past experience and training. |
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** Any waiver to enter 2nd Dimension training without attending
1st Dimension training with Chief Instructor approval only. Consideration for
previous training may be used, or, student may option to Test
Out. |
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| Level-I
Battle Carbine 1st Dimension Course Overview |
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Level-I Battle Carbine 1st Dimension consist of 1-day (8 hours)
during daylight hours, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility (located in north
phoenix). Course study areas include; Gun Safety, introduction to a hot-range,
familiarization with the Battle Carbine, fighting stance, loading, unloading,
reloading (stress/speed, tactical, emergency), fundamentals of defensive
marksmanship, carbine readiness conditions, carbine readiness positions,
carbine sling positions, S-D-P (Smooth-Deliberate-Precision), shoot-and-move,
pivot turns, 90* look-scan-see- assess, precision marksmanship, target
acquisition, malfunctions, awareness, combat readiness and fighting mindset,
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| STUDENT PREPARATIONS |
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Student should be familiar with their carbine. If not, they
should take time to study the manual or seek help from a reliable source to
become familiar with the safe operation, features and functions of their
carbine. Students should be familiar and confident to load magazines, field
strip and clean their carbine, and all the specific features and functions of
your make and model carbine.
Also students should know and commit to
memory the following GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:
1. All GUNS are always LOADED
2.
NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
3.
KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
4.
KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and
behind. 5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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| STUDENT PROVIDED
EQUIPMENT |
- Safe and adequate Eye and Ear
Protection. - Safe and functional carbine, AR-15, Mini-14, AK47/74 or
similar type auto-loading .223/7.62/etc. - Add-on sights, such as
Trijicon Reflex II, Aim Point, CompC, Red Dots and scopes are permitted.
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Assure that your carbine is sighted in (or be familiar with POA/POI to make 100
yards hits). - At least two 20/30 round magazines.
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Spare magazine pouch (or pocket/vest arrangement to carry the spare magazine).
- Carrying Strap (sling) of some type or tactical sling.
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275-350 rounds of functional factory ball type ammunition.
- Casual wear for the possible changing weather conditions.
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Adequate foot gear to protect against possible desert insects and varmints.
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Sun screen if you have sensitive skin. - Gun cleaning equipment, in case it is
necessary
Optional Equipment - Sight adjustment tool.
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Other tactical add-on's you may have already mounted such as a tactical light,
laser, etc. are acceptable. - Knee and Elbow Pads.
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Defensive sidearm. |
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| Level-II Battle Carbine 1st Dimension
Course Overview |
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Level-II Battle Carbine 1st Dimension consist of 1-day (8
hours) at the range facility, as a 8 hour daylight class. Course study areas
include: Gun safety, Level-I element review, SDP, internal targeting, multiple
targets, barricades, position shooting, standing, kneeling (speed, support,
double knee), roll-over prone, shooting-on-the-move, STS
(skills-tactics-strategies), gun transition, combat readiness, fighting
mindset, plus more. |
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| STUDENT PREPARATIONS |
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Students should have completed their Level-I homework
assignment; Conduct several dry practice and live fire self-training sessions
in preparation for this course.
Also students should know and commit to
memory the following GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:
1. All GUNS are always LOADED
2.
NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
3.
KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
4.
KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and
behind. 5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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| STUDENT PROVIDED
EQUIPMENT |
- Safe and adequate Eye and Ear Protection.
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Safe and functional carbine, AR-15, Mini-14, AK47/74 or similar type
auto-loading .223/7.62/etc. - Add-on sights, such as Trijicon Reflex II,
Aim Point, CompC, Red Dots and scopes are permitted.
- Assure that your weapon is sighted in for 50 yards, and be
familiar with POA/POI. - At least three 20/30 round magazines.
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Spare magazine pouch (or pocket/vest arrangement to carry the spare magazine).
- Carrying Strap (sling) of some type or tactical sling.
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350-400 rounds of functional factory ball type ammunition.
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Defensive type sidearm in belt, thigh or shoulder holster with spare magazine
and 50-100 rounds of practice type ammunition. - Casual wear for the possible
changing weather conditions. - Adequate foot gear to protect against
possible desert insects and varmints.
- Knee
and elbow pads. - Sun screen if you have sensitive skin.
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Gun cleaning equipment, in case it is necessary
Optional
Equipment - Sight adjustment tool. - Other tactical add-on's you
may have already mounted such as a tactical light, laser, etc. are acceptable.
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| Pistol/Carbine Skills Workshop
Overview |
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Pistol/Carbine Skills Workshops are held on a dedicated range
specifically for TacTrain alumni students and guests. The subject matter at
each of these events is dictated by the attending students needs. Beginners and
advanced students can be separated or mixed dependent on the skill area
selected. Coaches and instructors are available to assist students at any
level. Full day participation is not required. Students should arrived prepared
for a hot-range with a minimum of equipment (at Level-I 1st Dimension) and ammo
they intend to use. Pistols students do not have to have a carbine, nor do
carbine students have to have a pistol. |
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Level-III Battle Carbine 1st Dimension Course
Overview |
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Level-III Battle Carbine 1st Dimension is a 1-day (8 hour)
day/night class held at the range facility. During the day ours student review
the fundamentals of Level-I and II, are introduced to scenario challenges , as
well as being introduced to HSLD (high-speed, low-drag) of the 2nd Dimension.
Level-III also includes an introduction to night shooting (low light, no
lights, and lighted targets using tactical type fighting handheld lights).
Course study areas (daylight) include: Gun safety, 1st Dimension review,
scenarios and qualification. Course sturdy areas (night) include: night vision
principles, what works, what doesn't, various artificial hand held lights,
weapon mounted lights, low level light target acquisition, no light target
engagement, combination no light/handheld light shooting, implications of
target identification, |
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| STUDENT
PREPARATIONS |
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Students should have completed their Level-II homework
assignment; Conduct multiple live fire self-training sessions intermixed with
several dry fire self-training sessions in preparation for this course.
Students are expected to have mastered the basic fundamentals during the 1st
Dimension and their self-training sessions.
Also students should know and
commit to memory the following GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:
1. All GUNS are always LOADED 2. NEVER let the MUZZLE cover
anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY 3. KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the
trigger until your sights are on target 4. KNOW your TARGET, what is
beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and
behind. 5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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| STUDENT
PROVIDED EQUIPMENT |
- Safe and adequate Eye and Ear Protection.
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Safe and functional carbine, AR-15, Mini-14, AK47/74 or similar type
auto-loading .223/7.62/etc. - Add-on sights, such as Trijicon Reflex II,
Aim Point, CompC, Red Dots and scopes are permitted.
- Add-on weapon mounted
tactical light(s), and/or handheld tactical light with belt mounted carry
holder. - Assure that your weapon is sighted in for
50 yards and be familiar with POA/POI. - At least two 20/30 round magazines.
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Spare magazine pouch (or pocket/vest arrangement to carry the spare magazine).
- Carrying Strap (sling) of some type or tactical sling.
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450-500 rounds of functional factory ball type ammunition.
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Handheld tactical light, Surefire, Stinger,
etc. - Weapon mounted light. - Casual wear for the possible changing
weather conditions. - Knee and elbow pads. - Adequate foot gear to protect against
possible desert insects and varmints. - Sun screen if you have sensitive skin.
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Gun cleaning equipment, in case it is
necessary. |
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Level-IV Battle Carbine 2nd Dimension Course
Overview |
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Level-IV Battle Carbine 2nd Dimension is a 1-day (8 hours)
daylight class held at the range facility. 2nd Dimension courses are HSLD
(high-speed, low-drag). Students are provided the required time to learn and
develop, however at a much more demanding pace than the 1st Dimension. Students
learn the value of combat readiness and must be prepared to keep pace with the
class. Level-IV is a position and movement course involving some obnoxious
positions and constant movements, similar to what one should expect during
battle. Course study areas include: Gun safety, cold start, 1st Dimension
review and qualifications, kneeling positions (transition into and out of)
speed, supported, double knee, squatting and other variations, prone positions
(transition into and out of) roll-over, Olympic, urban, supine and other
variations, positions utilizing barricade cover, shooting-on-the-move, advance,
withdraw, perpendicular and oblique, combination transitions of movement and
positions, 360* look-scan-see-assess, alternative sighting methods, multiple
adversaries, S-D-P, S-T-S, combat readiness, combat/fight mindset, plus more.
Students should expect to get into the mud or dust during this rain or shine
class and bring appropriate clothing for the season. |
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| STUDENT
PREPARATIONS |
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Students should have completed their 1st Dimension homework
assignment; Conduct multiple live fire self-training sessions intermixed with
several dry fire self-training sessions in preparation for this course.
Students are expected to have mastered the basic fundamentals during the 1st
Dimension and their self-training sessions. Student who do not self-train in
preparation will face difficulty in successfully negotiating this
course.
Also students should know and commit to memory the following
GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:
1. All GUNS are always LOADED
2.
NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
3.
KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
4.
KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and
behind. 5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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| STUDENT
PROVIDED EQUIPMENT |
- Safe and adequate Eye and Ear Protection.
-
Safe and functional carbine, AR-15, Mini-14, AK47/74 or similar type
auto-loading .223/7.62/etc. - Add-on sights, such as Trijicon Reflex II,
Aim Point, CompC, Red Dots and scopes are permitted.
- Add-on weapon mounted
tactical light(s), and/or handheld tactical light with belt mounted carry
holder. - Assure that your weapon is sighted in for
50 yards and be familiar with POA/POI. - At least three 30 round magazines.
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Spare magazine pouch (or pocket/vest arrangement to carry the spare magazine).
- Carrying Strap (sling) of some type or tactical sling.
-
450-500 rounds of functional factory ball type ammunition.
- Handheld tactical light, Surefire,
Stinger, etc. - Weapon mounted light. - Casual wear for the possible changing
weather conditions.
- Knee and elbow
pads. - Adequate foot gear to protect against possible desert insects
and varmints. - Sun screen if you have sensitive skin.
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Gun cleaning equipment, in case it is
necessary. |
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Level-V Battle Carbine 2nd Dimension Course
Overview |
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Level-V Battle Carbine 2nd Dimension is a 1-day (8 hours)
day/night class held at the range facility, starting in the afternoon. 2nd
Dimension courses are HSLD (high-speed, low-drag). Students are provided the
required time to learn and develop, however at a much more demanding pace than
the 1st Dimension. Students learn the value of combat readiness and must be
prepared to keep pace with the class. Level-V involves introduction to various
fighting techniques using positions of advantage and scenario challenges,
throughout the daylight hours and into night fighting addressing various night
fighting problems from stealth to equipment failure, plus more. Students should
expect to get into the mud or dust during this rain or shine class and bring
appropriate clothing for the season. |
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| STUDENT
PREPARATIONS |
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Students should have completed their Level-IV homework
assignment; Conduct multiple live fire self-training sessions intermixed with
several dry fire self-training sessions in preparation for this course.
Students are expected to have mastered the basic fundamentals during the 1st
Dimension and their self-training sessions. Student who do not self-train in
preparation will face difficulty in successfully negotiating this
course.
Also students should know and commit to memory the following
GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:
1. All GUNS are always LOADED
2.
NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
3.
KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
4.
KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and
behind. 5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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| STUDENT
PROVIDED EQUIPMENT |
- Safe and adequate Eye and Ear Protection.
-
Safe and functional carbine, AR-15, Mini-14, AK47/74 or similar type
auto-loading .223/7.62/etc. - Add-on sights, such as Trijicon Reflex II,
Aim Point, CompC, Red Dots and scopes are permitted.
- Add-on weapon mounted
tactical light(s), and/or handheld tactical light with belt mounted carry
holder. - Assure that your weapon is sighted in for
50 yards and be familiar with POA/POI. - At least three 30 round magazines.
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Spare magazine pouch (or pocket/vest arrangement to carry the spare magazine).
- Carrying Strap (sling) of some type or tactical sling.
-
450-500 rounds of functional factory ball type ammunition.
- Handheld tactical light, Surefire,
Stinger, etc. - Weapon mounted light. - Casual wear for the possible changing
weather conditions.
- Knee and elbow
pads. - Adequate foot gear to protect against possible desert insects
and varmints. - Sun screen if you have sensitive skin.
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Gun cleaning equipment, in case it is
necessary. |
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Level-VI Battle Carbine 2nd Dimension Course
Overview |
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Level-VI Battle Carbine 2nd Dimension is a 1-day (8 hours)
daylight class held at the range facility. 2nd Dimension courses are HSLD
(high-speed, low-drag). Students are provided the required time to learn and
develop, however at a much more demanding pace than the 1st Dimension. Students
learn the value of combat readiness and must be prepared to keep pace with the
class. Level-VI involves various scenario challenges and introduces students to
TEAM fighting, ammo management, movement, guard, assualt and withdrawl, plus
more. Students should expect to get into the mud or dust during this rain or
shine class and bring appropriate clothing for the
season. |
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| STUDENT
PREPARATIONS |
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Students should have completed their Level-V homework
assignment; Conduct multiple live fire self-training sessions intermixed with
several dry fire self-training sessions in preparation for this course.
Students are expected to have mastered the basic fundamentals during the 1st
Dimension and their self-training sessions. Student who do not self-train in
preparation will face difficulty in successfully negotiating this
course.
Also students should know and commit to memory the following
GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:
1. All GUNS are always LOADED
2.
NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
3.
KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
4.
KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and
behind. 5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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| STUDENT
PROVIDED EQUIPMENT |
- Safe and adequate Eye and Ear Protection.
-
Safe and functional carbine, AR-15, Mini-14, AK47/74 or similar type
auto-loading .223/7.62/etc. - Add-on sights, such as Trijicon Reflex II,
Aim Point, CompC, Red Dots and scopes are permitted.
- Add-on weapon mounted
tactical light(s), and/or handheld tactical light with belt mounted carry
holder. - Assure that your weapon is sighted in for
50 yards and be familiar with POA/POI. - At least three 30 round magazines.
-
Spare magazine pouch (or pocket/vest arrangement to carry the spare magazine).
- Carrying Strap (sling) of some type or tactical sling.
-
450-500 rounds of functional factory ball type ammunition.
- Handheld tactical light, Surefire,
Stinger, etc. - Weapon mounted light. - Casual wear for the possible changing
weather conditions.
- Knee and elbow
pads. - Adequate foot gear to protect against possible desert insects
and varmints. - Sun screen if you have sensitive skin.
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Gun cleaning equipment, in case it is
necessary. |
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| Level-VII Battle Pistol/Carbine 3rd Dimension Course
Overview |
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Level-VII Battle Pistol/Carbine 3rd Dimension is a 1 1/2-day
(12 hour) day/Night class held at the range facility. 3rd Dimension courses are
HSLD (high-speed, low-drag). Students are provided the required time to learn
and develop, however at a much more demanding pace than 1st Dimension. Students
learn the value of combat readiness and must be prepared to keep pace with the
class. The 3rd Dimension is by invitation only. Students must express an
interest in entering the 3rd Dimension, have meet the minimum performance level
and obtained the Lead Instructors recommendation as well as the Chief
Instructors approval. Course material for 3rd Dimension courses are provided
students during enrollment. |
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