Orion Training Group – Small Unit Sustainment – 5 Day AND BFR Lodging 6/21 thru 6/26

Orion Training Group – Small Unit Sustainment – 5 Day

Date & Time

Thu, Jun 22 at 8:00 AM – Mon, Jun 26 at 6:00 PM CST

Description

16 Total Spots

8 Minimum Required

Time Commitment: Five 10-12 hour days, 1-2 days spent in the field.

Course Focus: to teach small unit patrolling for the fire team and squad level. Some topics to be covered will be movement techniques and formations, patrol member duties, signaling, and contingency actions. This is not a land navigation class, though we will briefly cover some topics on the subject. The class is not meant to be arduous in nature, however students will be under load and moving for up to 8 hours at a time for unknown distances. The bulk of the class will be held outdoors, and training will be conducted regardless of rain or shine, heat or cold, with an exception to extreme weather conditions (hurricane, tornado, brush fire, flood, blizzard). You will spend 1 or 2 nights SLEEPING in the field. The primary instructor will reach out 4 weeks and 2 weeks prior to all students via email for updates to weather and reminders about the packing list.

Packing list:

Items On The Body:

• Pants and long sleeve shirt, durable enough to withstand breaking through brush and briars. Bring 2 sets, minimum.
• Socks, calf high recommended. Pack at least one pair per day, two pairs per day recommended.
• Shoes/ boots, durable with good tread
• Underwear (optional)
• Undershirt (optional), moisture wicking and quick drying recommended.
• Gaiters (optional)

Headgear:

• Ball cap, bush cover, or military soft cover. Needs to be camouflage or solid color such as olive drab, tan, or black.
• Helmet or head mount (if you have night vision). Helmets are recommended for anyone who wears them for duty, but overall optional. We will do some night work, and it’s an opportunity for those with night vision to practice on it.

Fighting Load:

• Plate carrier, chest rig, or load bearing platform with:
• 6 rifle magazines
• 1 quart of water
• IFAK
• If you run anything else on your kit for duty, have that with you.

Backpack/ Rucksack, capable of holding 48 hours worth of supplies:

• 4 quarts of water (minimum)
• 6 meals (MRE, dehydrated rations, trail mix, etc)
• 1 set of your spare clothes
• 1 Tarp or camouflage poncho
• 1 Poncho liner (or similar)
• 1 beanie and light, mid layer top
• Light rain jacket
• Headlamp with red lens filter
• (optional) additional layers you believe you want/ need based on the weather forecast
• (optional) bivy sack and sleeping bag
• (optional) sleeping pad

Fieldcraft items:

• 30ft of 550 cord
• Field shovel
• Hatchet/ camp axe/ tomahawk
• Field knife (5-12″ blade)
• Lighter
• Storm matches
• Ferrocerium rod & striker
• Camo face paint
• Small personal camo net
• Signaling kit: orange panel (handkerchief size), 2x green glowsticks
• Water purification tablets
• Water filtration system

Navigation equipment (optional but encouraged):

• Map (use CalTopo or USGS to order a map of the training site)
• Compass
• GPS
• Map pens or fine point sharpie and eraser pen.

Hygiene items (minimum items on body or kit):

• Lip balm
• Sunscreen
• Hand sanitizer
• Field wipes
• Body powder
• Post ivy contact wipes
• Bug repellent
• Toothbrush
• Boo boo kit (band aids, antibacterial ointment)

Weapon System(s):

Carbine or rifle with sling

(Optional) Pistol with holster (holster MUST have active retention)

Disclaimer: the minimum required class size is 8 students. If 8 students are not registered within two weeks, the class will be cancelled and the registered students will be refunded their tuition. If the minimum class size is reached, no refunds can be issued. We pay our instructors in advance so your funds will no longer be available. By paying registration, you agree to these terms (they are stated on registration as well). However, you will be given credit to enroll in other courses.

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Lodging – See Ticket Below

Lodging includes:

• 1 bunk
• Storage Locker (please provide own lock for stand up lockers)
• Access to 3 full baths
• Kitchenette
• Common area
• On-site free parking
• Linens and Towels included

There will be no mid week cleaning of the Lodge – Please take care for the week

Cleaning fee is one time charge per stay – Included in the price

For this Class – There is NO on-site camping, wilderness camping or primitive camping – Please reserve a bunk at the lodge