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Army Integrated Weapons Training Strategy: An Overview
An overview of progressive Army weapons training from preliminary instruction and simulation through dry practice, zero, qualification, and collective proficiency.
Read articleShot Process: Aiming
TC 3-22.9 dated May 2016, states that aiming is “the continuous process of orienting the weapon correctly, aligning the sights aligning on the target, and the application of…
Read articleSTRAC Continued
As we discussed DA PAM 350-38 (also known as the STRAC) and how it affects training for the paratrooper. I am now going to go on a talk…
Read articleDA Pam 350-38 and STRAC Ammunition Planning
Understand how DA Pam 350-38 connects Army weapons-training strategies with ammunition requirements, forecasting, authorized systems, and progressive planning.
Read articleShot Process: Stability
Today we will be discussing the first functional element of the shot process: Stability. While some would say that stability is the most important element, we want our…
Read articleLMS Defense Night Vision Fundamentals Course with Daniel Bales: AAR
After Action Report Course: LMS Defense Night Vision Fundamentals Course Instructor: Daniel Bales Host facility: LMS Defense Combat Development Center Location: Fernley, Nevada Course length: 1 day *In…
Read articleThe burden of adult based learning in an Alpha world: A tale of willing ignorance.
In modern law enforcement we are forced to train to the lowest common denominator. Blame it on budget, admin’s general disregard for line staff, or rainbow farting unicorns,…
Read articleSierra Tac 2 Point Adjustable Sling
I had this sling on a rifle from February 2016 to January 2017 as a T&E at request of the owner/designer. The Sierra Tac sling is similar to…
Read articleInforce WMLxIR review
I recently purchased a WMLxIR for use on a training/duty rifle. The rifle is used primarily for low light and night vision training. Having learned the hard way…
Read articleP&S ModCast 87 — Plateaus
An experienced panel discusses plateaus in training, learning, and skill development, including practice quality, feedback, measurement, motivation, and long-term improvement.
Read articleVehicle Loadouts
Vehicle Loadout – carrying stuff out of sight, out of mind. Frame of reference: Carried this way when I lived in a small town in a Western “Cowboy”…
Read articleEquipment For Work In Cold Weather Environments – A Primer
By: Orvar Bäcklin With winter having finally arrived I’ve been seeing a trend of posts in the Facebook groups, primarily in P&S – Gear/Equipment about clothing and gear suitable…
Read articlePushing Shooting Capabilities Beyond Qualification
Minimum qualification standards do not define competence. Harder, measurable drills can expose weaknesses and guide deliberate practice without sacrificing safety.
Read articleSHOT Show 2017 Part One
SHOT show 2017 kicked off like every other show I’ve attended… chaos thinly disguised as enthusiasm in multicam. Notable products part one: BE Meyers MAWL: Got hands on…
Read articleEvolutions In Outfitting The Modern Police Officer
I have worked within law enforcement (LE) since the last century. I have worked with leadership that recognized the importance of officer safety and enacted proactive polices which…
Read articleLeading Fighting Men
This is one man’s musings, and over the course of my career they are things that I wanted from my leaders. As such, I have tried hard to…
Read articleNight Vision Quick Focus Caps
Using NVG’s for a multitude of Law Enforcement tasks presents some challenges from typical white light jobs. One of those challenges is that the NVG is focused at…
Read articleKnock & Announce
Editor’s note: This article reflects information available when it was originally published. Laws, policies, products, personnel, technical standards, and recommended practices may have changed. Verify time-sensitive details through…
Read articleIs the Best Gun Really the One You Have?
The gun you have is useful only when it is available, reliable, suitable, safely carried, and supported by competent training and a realistic improvement plan.
Read articleP&S ModCast 81: Roland — Chuck Pressburg (Parts 1 and 2)
Chuck Pressburg, Michael Hueser, Scott Jedlinski, Walt Kowalski, Matt Meckley, and Matt Landfair discuss the person, professional influence, and history behind “Roland” in this restored two-part ModCast.
Read articleP&S ModCast 77 – Sniper
A two-part discussion on sniper employment, precision-rifle training, sustainment, practical accuracy, and the culture required to build capable teams.
Read articleP&S ModCast 78: The P&S Roundtable (Parts 1–3)
A three-part 2016 P&S ModCast roundtable on training, gear, leadership, military culture, mentorship, and critical thinking.
Read articleTactical Tailor Tahoma Tote Rucksack Review
Author’s note: This pack appears to have been renamed the “RR2600 Assault Malice Pack” according to Tactical Tailor’s website. There appear to be no differences according to their…
Read articleSWAT Team Leader Course & Vetting Entities…
I am teaching another Team Leader course in a few weeks. During the course of a year and with different topics being taught, I invariably get asked whether…
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