Basic Tactical Fieldcraft 17JAN26

Basic Tactical Fieldcraft is a discussion and hands on exercise to help students understand the attitude, knowledge, skills, and equipment necessary for mission success, safety, and comfort in the field. 

This class is part of the Combat Rifle School. We schedule small group instruction based upon the your request. This program consists of the following 50 unique training modules, plus additional practical and field exercises. If you would like to participate in this program, the price is $995 for the first 6 months, then $165.83 per month thereafter. Call Brian at 408-892-5460 or email info@monarchdefense.org to apply. 

1. Combat Rifle Theory
2. Basic Combat Rifle
3. Shoot Move Communicate
4. Combat Rifle Fundamentals
5. Combat Rifle Optics
6. Close Quarters Combat Rifle
7. Night Combat Rifle
8. Advanced Combat Rifle
9. Precision Rifle Theory
10. Precision Rifle Fundamentals
11. Precision Rifle D.O.P.E.
12. Precision Rifle WIND
13. Tactical Precision Rifle
14. Self Defense Theory
15. Basic Defensive Shotgun
16. Defensive Handgun Theory
17. Basic Defensive Handgun
18. Defensive Handgun Fundamentals
19. Night Defensive Handgun
20. Close Quarters Defensive Handgun
21. Advanced Defensive Handgun
22. High Intensity Gunfighting Drills
23. Close Quarter Battle Theory
24. Solo Close Quarter Battle
25. Team Close Quarter Battle 
26. The American Rifle
27. Ammunition Science 
28. Ammunition Data Collection
29. Ammunition Production
30. Special Purpose Rifle
31. Basic Tactical Fieldcraft
32. Long Range Observation
33. Basic Stealth and Camouflage
34. Ghillie Suit and Thermal Camouflage
35. Kalash Klas
36. Thermal Weapon Sights
37. Hand Grenade Theory
38. Drone Theory
39. Radio Theory
40. Land Navigation
41. Anti-Materiel Rifle Theory
42. Automatic Rifle Theory
43. Combat First Aid
44. Care Under Fire
45. Principles of Patrol
46. Principles of Reconnaissance
47. Principles of Attack
48. Principles of Defense
49. Principles of Ambush
50. Principles of Raid

Prerequisite:

None

Cancellations:

If you do not plan to attend, notify us immediately so that we can give your spot in class to another student. If you register for a class then no-show, you will be charged a $50 Pain In the Ass fee. We do not issue refunds. Questions? Call Brian at 408-892-5460 or email info@monarchdefense.org.

Location:

Our facility is in the mountains 1 hour east of San Jose, 1 hour south from Livermore. Detail directions will be emailed to those who sign up.

Learn: 

Shoes, socks, boots
How to tie your laces
Blousing trousers
Uniform and clothing
Belts
Headwear
Eye protection
Ear protection
Gloves
EDC (every day carry) pocket items
Watches
notebooks, pens, pencils
Knot tying, shock cord, paracord, bank line, bungee cords, ranger bands
Sewing, sewing kits
Water, how much do you need, how to carry it, water purification
Poisonous plants, venomous snakes, gnats, chiggers, ticks, mosquitos, biting flies, spiders, fleas, and worms
Field hygiene and sanitation, latrines, cat holes, trash
Setting up load carrying equipment, ALICE, MOLLE, FLC, TAPS, plate carrier, battle belt
Setting up armor
Setting up helmet, cat eye band
Face paint and camouflage
Carrying and stowing night vision
Spare batteries
Assault packs, rucksacks
Sustainment items
Introduction to MRE’s (meal ready to eat)
Stoves and fire making
Poncho and tarp shelters
First aid items, booboo kit
Survival items
Signaling and communication
Carrying pistols and grenades
Team gear
Slings
Rifle setup
Night fighting equipment
Sleeping in the field, how much sleep do you need? 
Weapon cleaning kit
Multi tools
Flashlights
Entrenching tools
Knives, machetes, bayonets, saws, pruning shears
Load balancing and packing
Pre combat checks and precombat inspections
Loose straps
Jump test
Noise, light, radio, scent, trash discipline
Cold climate considerations
Hot climate considerations
Wet climate considerations
Desert climate considerations

Packing list: 

Notebook and pencil