chasnojm
Regular Member
Greenline Tactical Night Vision CQB February 20-21, 2021
Location: Joint Training Facility (JTF) at Blue Force Gear, Savannah Georgia
Task: clear a structure (2/4 Man teams) by utilizing opposing corners/POD.
My Background: USMC Infantry-8 years active duty. Multiple CQB and shooting classes.
Day 1:
Introductions of the instructor: Don Edwards (Primary), Sam Houston (Assistant), and Chris Sizelove (Assistant)
Introduction of students: Class of 12, mixed military, law enforcement and citizens
The bulk of the morning was focused on defining terms and a bit of note taking. (highly suggest bringing a full-size notebook (a mini one is nice for quick notes in the shoothouse)). Following the classroom time, we moved into a quick few 2-Man entry dry runs during the day to ensure the concepts were grasped. We quickly progressed into no-light dry runs and into NLTA on Target runs. Teams were rotated through increasingly more complex clears of the house until we culminated on a near complete clear (including reverse). With six teams to run though the structure, each team got plenty of runs.
Day 2:
The class met again in the morning with a quick overview of 4-man clears and the class broke down into 4 man teams. We immediately launched into clears and mirroring the day before we continued to progress through increasingly more complex clears, culminating in the full house clear with a “live Stressor”.
Overall impression: Don Edwards provided top tier instruction. There is no debating that. The information was presented in a way that all the students were able to pick up the concepts (with minor debate of those experienced in strong wall techniques - Side note, if you have previous experience in CQB that might differ from whats being instructed, save comments for after class). Don and Sam did a great job of providing feedback after each run and breaking down every entry. A great part of training at the JTF is that Chris Sizelove was there as a third instructor. This means you had a 3 instructor to every team in some cases. Pretty hard to beat that level of observation and critique. To keep this brief, don’t hesitate to sign up for this class. Especially since the ammo requirements are low. I highly recommend Greenline for training and will repeat this course again (and hopefully the three day version).
My Gear Setup: Cause this is what everyone likes
Rifle: 10.3 barrel SBR with Aimpoint T2 (1/3 Spuhr), BEM Mawl, Modlight OKW with hot button) with BFG VCAS padded sling. Converted with UTM MMR rounds (no performance issues with law folder & H2 Super 42 Spring)
Helmet: Opscore Maritime cut, 4D pads (great option), Wilcox G24 mount and shroud, Opscore counterweight, Peltor Comtac 3s mounted
Night Vision Device: ACT in Black DTNVGs L3harris WP unfilmed
Plate carrier: Crye JPC 2.0 with Stratagem Branch prototype chestrig/placard. Belt, Crye MRB, Arbor arms medical nutruck
Location: Joint Training Facility (JTF) at Blue Force Gear, Savannah Georgia
Task: clear a structure (2/4 Man teams) by utilizing opposing corners/POD.
My Background: USMC Infantry-8 years active duty. Multiple CQB and shooting classes.
Day 1:
Introductions of the instructor: Don Edwards (Primary), Sam Houston (Assistant), and Chris Sizelove (Assistant)
Introduction of students: Class of 12, mixed military, law enforcement and citizens
The bulk of the morning was focused on defining terms and a bit of note taking. (highly suggest bringing a full-size notebook (a mini one is nice for quick notes in the shoothouse)). Following the classroom time, we moved into a quick few 2-Man entry dry runs during the day to ensure the concepts were grasped. We quickly progressed into no-light dry runs and into NLTA on Target runs. Teams were rotated through increasingly more complex clears of the house until we culminated on a near complete clear (including reverse). With six teams to run though the structure, each team got plenty of runs.
Day 2:
The class met again in the morning with a quick overview of 4-man clears and the class broke down into 4 man teams. We immediately launched into clears and mirroring the day before we continued to progress through increasingly more complex clears, culminating in the full house clear with a “live Stressor”.
Overall impression: Don Edwards provided top tier instruction. There is no debating that. The information was presented in a way that all the students were able to pick up the concepts (with minor debate of those experienced in strong wall techniques - Side note, if you have previous experience in CQB that might differ from whats being instructed, save comments for after class). Don and Sam did a great job of providing feedback after each run and breaking down every entry. A great part of training at the JTF is that Chris Sizelove was there as a third instructor. This means you had a 3 instructor to every team in some cases. Pretty hard to beat that level of observation and critique. To keep this brief, don’t hesitate to sign up for this class. Especially since the ammo requirements are low. I highly recommend Greenline for training and will repeat this course again (and hopefully the three day version).
My Gear Setup: Cause this is what everyone likes
Rifle: 10.3 barrel SBR with Aimpoint T2 (1/3 Spuhr), BEM Mawl, Modlight OKW with hot button) with BFG VCAS padded sling. Converted with UTM MMR rounds (no performance issues with law folder & H2 Super 42 Spring)
Helmet: Opscore Maritime cut, 4D pads (great option), Wilcox G24 mount and shroud, Opscore counterweight, Peltor Comtac 3s mounted
Night Vision Device: ACT in Black DTNVGs L3harris WP unfilmed
Plate carrier: Crye JPC 2.0 with Stratagem Branch prototype chestrig/placard. Belt, Crye MRB, Arbor arms medical nutruck
