Basic Tactical Fieldcraft 24AUG25

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 49 unique five hour modules, plus additional practical and field exercises. If you would like to participate in this training program, call Brian at 408-892-5460 or email info@monarchdefense.org.

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. Tactical Precision Rifle Theory
10. Tactical Precision Rifle Fundamentals
11. Tactical Precision Rifle D.O.P.E.
12. Tactical Precision Rifle WIND
13. Tactical Precision Rifle Putting It All Together
14. Self Defense Theory
15. Basic Defensive Shotgun
16. Basic Defensive Handgun
17. Defensive Handgun Fundamentals
18. Night Defensive Handgun
19. Close Quarters Defensive Handgun
20. Advanced Defensive Handgun
21. High Intensity Gunfighting Drills
22. Close Quarter Battle Theory
23. Basic Close Quarter Battle
24. Advanced Close Quarter Battle 
25. Force On Force 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. Principles of Reconnaissance
33. Long Range Observation
34. Basic Stealth and Camouflage
35. Ghillie Suit and Thermal Camouflage
36. Thermal Weapon Sights
37. Grenade Theory
38. Drone Theory
39. Radio Theory
40. Land Navigation
41. Anti-Materiel Rifle Theory
42. Automatic Rifle Theory
43. Principles of Patrol
44. Combat First Aid
45. Care Under Fire
46. Principles of Attack
47. Principles of Defense
48. Principles of Ambush
49. 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
PCC/PCI’s
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