...Basic Combat Training Basic Combat Training, often referred to as just BCT, is the introduction Soldiers recieve as they enter the Army. It is often considered a life-changing experience, something that people remember, reflect on, and tell stories to their grand children about decades later. BCT is not easy...as we often say here, there is nothing basic about Basic Training. BCT takes 10 weeks to complete. Unlike schools which typically have between six and seven hours a day of teaching, the Army trains for about 12-14 hours a day, Monday through Saturday. We try to avoid too much sitting in a classroom...but it does happen: We also spend a little bit of time outside; getting some fresh and air and, when the opportunity presents itself, a little exercise: Traveling...by foot: Climbing ropes: And if you're good enough, graduating in front of your friends and Family! Week 0: Reception Soldiers complete administrative actions required to become part of the Army. Simple things such as medical examinations, setting up pay, and initial issue of equipment is completed. This process typically takes between two and three days but can take over a week in some cases. Weeks 1-3: Red Phase Welcome to BCT! Soldiers meet their Drill Sergeants and begin training. While often considered a difficult week for Soldiers due to the adjustments, it is actually pretty easy compared to later weeks. Most classroom-type training occurs in this period where Soldiers learn about: * Ballistics...
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...USAIC Pamphlet 350-6 Training the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) Test 31 MARCH 2009 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Headquarters, United States Army Infantry Center Fort Benning, Georgia 31905-5593 USAIC Pamphlet 350-6 TRAINING The Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) Test TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ............................................................................................................................. iii CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION 1-1. 1-2. 1-3. 1-4. 1-5. 1-6. 1-7. PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................. 1-1 AUTHORITY............................................................................................................................... 1-1 FREQUENCY ............................................................................................................................. 1-1 EXCEPTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 1-2 PROCEDURES .......................................................................................................................... 1-2 SCORECARDS .......................................................................................................................... 1-3 RISK ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................................. 1-3 CHAPTER 2 – ADMINISTRATION AND...
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...LEAD SCOUT- I am the lead scout, eyes and ears of the team, Equip with binocular and night vision goggles. Arm with M16 rifle NAVIGATOR- I am the navigator, driver of the team. Equip with lensatic compass and map. Arm with 60 cal Machine gun. RADIO MAN- I am the radio man, the life of the team and communication specialist. Equip with radio set and handbook. TEAM LEADER-HOWAAAA I am the team leader, command and control of the team, conversant of troop leading procedure. Equip with handheld radio, map and lensatic compass, Arm with Ar-15 rifle. HOWAAAAA. CONTACT MAN- I am the contact man, versatile actor of the team, intel and psy ops specialist, fluent in several dialects and languages. Equip with civilian clothes. Arm with M203 and grenade. ASSISTANT TEAM LEADER- I am the asst. team leader, demolition specialist. Equip with demolition equipment. Arm with M16 rifle. SNIPER- I am the sniper of team, expert in rifle, expert in estimating ranges, sharp shooter. Arm with sniper rifle with complete scope. TAIL SCOUT- I am the tail scout, my primary duty is to erase the track made by the team, medical specialist. Equip with first aid kit and camera. Arm with M16 rifle. LEAD SCOUT- He is the eyes and ears of the team. He is the sense of the visual tracker of the team. He is expert disarming and different type of traps, baits, snares and early warning devices by the enemies. He is specialized in silent hand signal. Expert to analyzed the terrain in the far sight and evaluating...
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...Bbbbbbgggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg ggggggggg\kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk\ F F D Fddd D D D D Dd D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Dd D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Dd D D D D D D D D D D Dd D D D Dd Dd D D D D D Dd D D D D D D DFirepower is the military capability to direct force at an enemy. It is not to be confused with the concept of rate of fire, which describes cycling of the firing mechanism in a weapon system. It involves the whole range of potential weapons. The concept is taught as one of the key principles of modern warfare wherein the enemy forces are destroyed or have their will to fight negated by sufficient and preferably overwhelming use of force as a result of combat operations. Through the ages firepower has come to mean offensive power applied from a distance, as there is an immediate dissonance with the thought of one-on-one close quarters combat. Firepower is thus something employed to keep enemy forces at a range where they can be defeated in detail or sapped of the will to continue. The term firepower also commonly describes the collective offensive capabilities of a military force. Contents[hide] * 1 History * 2 Later examples * 3 Further reading * 4 References | History The earliest forms of warfare that might be called firepower were the slingers of ancient armies(a notable example...
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...Heckler & Koch GmbH Table of Contents Introduction 3 Early History 4 Firearms History 4 U.S. Bound 6 Other Countries 8 Negative Image 9 SWOT Analysis 12 Conclusion 13 References 14 Introduction There are over 30 different major firearm manufacturers in the world today. This doesn’t even included small, privately owned companies within the United States and other countries. As children, we have played many different games that include some type of “firearm” whether it is our hand or a plastic toy. So it may come to some more naturally to be drawn towards firearms. Many families around the world own firearms. Even the United States Bill of Rights has a section, that “… the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed” (U.S. Const. amend. II). Early History Interestingly enough, Heckler & Koch came about due to another firearms company, Mauser-Werke Oberndorf Waffensysteme GmbH, otherwise commonly known as Mauser. Mauser was a German arms manufacturer located in Oberndorf, Germany that was started in 1811. They manufactured weapons that would soon be used by the German Army during several wars. It wasn’t until World War II that Mauser would be out of commission as the territory the plant was located in became under control by the French military. The French dismantled the entire factory and destroyed all records. However, former Mauser engineers...
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...LEADERS BOOK INDEX CHAPTER 1. PERSONNEL DATA 2. BATTLE FOCUS 3. EQUIPMENT DATA 4. TRAINING MANAGEMENT 5. SCHEDULED EVENTS 6. PHONE LISTINGS 7. REFERENCES CHAPTER 1 PERSONNEL DATA 1. DAILY PERSONNEL STATUS 2. PERSONNEL ASSET INVENTORY STATUS 3. PERSONNEL DATA DAILY PERSONNEL STATUS DATE: ___________ AUTHORIZED: OFF: ______ NCO: ______ ENL:______ TOTAL: ______ ASSIGNED: OFF: ______ NCO: ______ ENL:______ TOTAL: ______ PRESENT FOR DUTY: OFF: ______ NCO: ______ ENL:______ TOTAL: ______ TDY:_____ STATE SIDE LEAVE: ______ PASS: ______ IN CITY LV: _______ OFF CQ/SDN CO: ______ ON CQ/SDNCO: _____ IN PROCESSING: ______ OUT PROCESSING: ______ PROFILE: _______ HOSPITAL: ______ APT: ______ CON LEAVE: _______ KIA: ______ WIA: ______ MIA: ______ AWOL: ______ DAILY PERSONNEL STATUS DATE: ______ RANK NAME STATUS ______ ________________________________ ________ ______ ________________________________ ________ ______ ________________________________ ________ ______ ________________________________ ________ ______ ________________________________ ________ ______ ________________________________ ________ ______ ________________________________ ________ ______ ________________________________ ________ ______ ________________________________ ________ ______ ________________________________ ________ ______ ________________________________...
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...... 56 BOSS - Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers ................. 57 CHAMPUS / TRICARE ................................ 58 DEERS - Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System .......... 59 NCODP - Noncommissioned Officer Development Program ......... 60 Weight Control ....................................... 62 Physical Training ...................................... 66 Weapons ............................................ 70 M136 AT4 - Rocket Launcher ............................ 120 M16/A2 - 5.56 mm Semiautomatic Rifle ..................... 123 M4 - 5.56 mm Semiautomatic Rifle ........................ 130 M18A1 - Antipersonnel (Claymore) Mine .................... 137 M2 - .50 Caliber Machine Gun ........................... 140 M203 - 40 mm Grenade Launcher ......................... 144 M240B - Machine Gun ................................ 147 M249 - Machine Gun ................................. 150 M60 - Machine Gun .................................. 154 Page 1 / 389 © Copyright 1999-2012 ArmyStudyGuide.com Version 5.3 M72 - Light Anti-Tank Weapon...
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...` Philip Combs Jed Wyman WR121 05 May 2011 A Controlled Mayhem By: Philip Combs The idea of boot camp is dreaded by most everyone that has to face the reality of replacing their nice, warm, loving, and familiar home environment with military barracks, filled with drill sergeants who are now your over bearing parents, and hundreds of other people of the same sex who are now your wretchedly unhappy brothers or sisters. The amiable bedroom where you lay your head to rest so often is gone, but don’t worry, you’ll now have a new bedroom to sleep in, the carpet is replaced with concrete floors, your bed has grown legs stretching upward to support the second mattress laying above you, and your privacy is now shared with 10 other stinky human beings, all as homesick and miserable as you. The closet where you had all of your dirty laundry thrown in a ragged pile in the corner has transformed into a wall locker that includes a cabinet with three pull out drawers, and exactly 18 hangers, no more, no less. Don’t worry though, in this essay I’m going to provide you with enough information to help you prepare for your 9 weeks of controlled mayhem, and help you get a glimpse of what to expect, allowing you to make an educated decision, hopefully before you have signed the dotted line. I’m going to start by explaining how to prepare for BCT (basic combat training). After enlisting and taking your oath of allegiance you will be given your ship...
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...Leader’s Book NAME INSERT YOUR NAME UNIT INSERT YOUR UNIT PHONE # INSERT YOUR NUMBER Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored Corps, which is known as “The Backbone of the Army.” I am proud of the Corps of Noncommissioned officers and will at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the Military Service and my country regardless of the situation in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit or personal safety. Competence is my watch-word. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mindaccomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my soldiers. I will strive to remain tactically and technically proficient. I am aware of my role as a Noncommissioned Officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership. I know my soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own. I will communicate with my soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I will be fair and impartial when recommending both punishment and rewards. Officers in my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as those of...
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...300TH AIR INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY GROUP. PAF FS 12B, 301ST AIR INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY SQUADRON Poblacion, San Juan, Batangas ORDER OF BATTLE WORKSHEET | |OB FACTOR | | |REFERENCE | |REMARKS | | |COMPOSITION | | |Daily Intelligence | | | |Journal dtd |Info from @ Andoy revealed that a certain Ka Celso (TNU) is a CTL under GFC 7 operating at the southwest|B2Y | |02 May 13, SI Nr 2 |portion of the Municipality of San Juan, Batangas. | | |Daily Intelligence |Info from @ Bong revealed that a certain Ka Doring (TNU) is a CTL under GFC 47 operating within the |B2Y | |Journal dtd |south eastern portion of the Municipality of San Juan, Batangas. | | |03 May 13, SI Nr 3 | ...
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...Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND The terms less-than-lethal, less lethal, and non-lethal are frequently and inappropriately used interchangeably. Almost anything can become lethal if used improperly or if circumstances are extremely unlucky; weapons that are considered to be of Non-Lethal force only decrease the odds of deadly injury. The court addresses the use of less lethal force in the “objective reasonableness standard,” where questions regarding excessive use of force are to be judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer coping with a tense, fast-evolving situation. (Graham, Conner, 2009) This revised standard alleviates some of the “Monday morning quarterbacking” that would otherwise result and respects that officers possess sound judgment skills. (Graham, Conner, 2009) In some arrest situations and other law enforcement activities, the use of force may be required to protect the safety of the officer or the public. Occasionally, the threat to an officer or the public justifies the use of deadly force an amount of force that is likely to cause either serious bodily injury or death to another person. (Graham, Conner, 2009) When use of force is required, but deadly force may not be appropriate, law enforcement officers may employ less-lethal weapons to gain control of a subject. Less-lethal weapons are designed to induce a subject to submit or to comply with directions. These weapons give law enforcement officers the ability to protect the safety of...
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...A Walk Over The Fence. By Colin Moore. “Read this and sign it’ The section commander mumbled to me. I had noticed him moving from man to man offering the unofficial looking document for inspection. I knew what it was, as did every one else. I took the sheet of paper from him and moved my eyes down the list of names until I found mine, next to it I scribbled my signature and read what was written, then handed it back. ‘ O group 1400 hrs’. Said the section commander and then he moved off and out of the tent. The paper was a warning order informing the platoon that we were to cross the fence and move by foot to set an ambush at a yet to be disclosed position, full details would be given at the 1400 O group. I had only been with this platoon a week and I still didn’t know any one, pretty much the outsider. In all I’d been in this army for four and a half months, four months basic training then posted to this combat unit I had served once before in another army in another place and another time but had never been in combat. What lay ahead of me was now untried ground and I was scared. Scared of dying or being wounded but most of all scared of letting down the platoon, these men who didn’t know me, and who I didn’t know. The O group was brief; everyone already knew what they were doing and what was their role in the mission, so every one was preparing gear and collecting ammunition and expendables. By this time I was shit scared; all this was becoming way too real. For...
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...February 14th, 2013 : Armed intruders claim to be followers of Sulu Sultan * A group of armed intruders who claimed as the followers of the decedent of the Sultan Sulu have landed in Lahad Datu. * The police have warded and surrounded the area to control the incident. Situation in Lahad Datu under control – Hishammuddin * By the police resource, there is about more than 100 of armed group that suspects as the militant have landed in Lahad Datu. * The situation is still under control and inspection by the police and armed forces as they are negotiating with the intruder’s claims. * Datuk Hishammudin also urged the publics to not worried and makes any speculation regarding to the issue. February 15th, 2013 : Still a stand-off at Tambisan; security personnel on full alert * The intruders is said to be holling up in surau at Kampung Tanduao which mainly localized by Filipinos. * The intruders want to stay in Sabah and do not want to be deported to the Philippines. But they are still confined with tight security by Malaysian army, navy and police. * The villagers nearby in Kampung Tambisan claimed that the intruders were arrived with three boats landed in Silabukan and Sungei Merah that close to Kampung Tanduao. The villagers also said that they were unaffected by the incident and confident with tight security are able to ensure security. * A group of 30 gunmen armed with M16 rifles had entered Kampung Tanduao in Felda Sahabat 20 scheme and...
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...DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS 2000 NAVY PENTAGON WASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000 OPNAVINST 3591.1F N314 12 Aug 2009 OPNAV INSTRUCTION 3591.1F From: Subj: Ref: Chief of Naval Operations SMALL ARMS TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r) (s) Encl: OPNAVINST 5530.14E SECNAVINST S8126.1 (NOTAL) SECNAVINST 5500.29C CJCSI 3121.01B OPNAVINST 5530.13C MILPERSMAN SECNAVINST 1650.1H OPNAVINST 5100.27B NAVSUP P-724 Sections 40701 through 40733 of Title 36, United States Code DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Section 3-211, Joint Ethics Regulation, 1 Aug 93 OPNAVINST 5102.1D OPNAVINST F3100.6H (NOTAL) NTRP 3-07.2.2 SW300-BC-SAF-010 Rev 1 Marine Corps Reference Publication 3-01B, Pistol Marksmanship Marine Corps Reference Publication 3-01A, Rifle Marksmanship Army Field Manual 3-23.35, Pistol Marksmanship Army Field Manual 3-22.9, Rifle Marksmanship (1) Range Regulations (2) Small Arms Dry Fire Training Procedures and Guidelines (3) Qualification Criteria for Pistols (4) Qualification Criteria for Rifles (5) Qualification Criteria for Shotguns (6) Qualification Criteria for Light, Medium and Heavy Machine Gun Performance Evaluation (7) Targets (8) Sustainment Training for Category II Crew Served Weapons Operators OPNAVINST 3591.1F 12 Aug 2009 1. Purpose. To establish Navy policy and prescribe minimum requirements for individual small arms training and qualification per references (a) through (s). This instruction...
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...Table of Contents Title Page Copyright Page Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Chapter 31 Chapter 32 Chapter 33 Chapter 34 Chapter 35 Chapter 36 Chapter 37 Chapter 38 Chapter 39 Chapter 40 THE BESTSELLING NOVELS OF TOM CLANCY THE TEETH OF THE TIGER A new generation--Jack Ryan, Jr.--takes over in Tom Clancy's extraordinary, and extraordinarily prescient, novel. "INCREDIBLY ADDICTIVE." --Daily Mail (London) RED RABBIT Tom Clancy returns to Jack Ryan's early days-- in an engrossing novel of global political drama . . . "A WILD, SATISFYING RIDE." --New York Daily News THE BEAR AND THE DRAGON A clash of world powers. President Jack Ryan's trial by fire. "HEART-STOPPING ACTION . . . CLANCY STILL REIGNS." --The Washington Post RAINBOW SIX John Clark is used to doing the CIA's dirty work. Now he's taking on the world . . . "ACTION-PACKED." --The New York Times Book Review EXECUTIVE ORDERS A devastating terrorist act leaves Jack Ryan as President of the United States . . . "UNDOUBTEDLY CLANCY'S BEST YET." --The Atlanta Journal-Constitution DEBT OF HONOR It begins with the murder of an American woman in the back streets of Tokyo. It ends in war . . . "A SHOCKER." --Entertainment...
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