Principles of Patrol 7DEC25

Combat is the only “team sport” that humans actually compete in. Imagine someone who only punches a punching bag, then claims he knows how to box, or only bats in a cage against a ball throwing machine, then claims he knows baseball. Batting is only a small part of the game. Punching is only a fraction of the whole of boxing. Someone who only knows how to shoot doesn’t know shit about fighting and winning. Shooting is a tiny percentage of the ballgame, and it isn’t what separates winners from losers. Teamwork, tactics, decision making, leadership, communication, mission planning, movement, maneuver under fire, and shooting combined together is what it takes to make a winning team.

Learn the tactical principles that make the United States the most powerful exporter of military might in the world. Gain the history, context, and lessons learned in blood, and refined over centuries, that allow us to win on any battlefield, past, present, and future. Learn how to use a simple framework to solve problems under stress, and to prevent preventable losses from occurring in the first place. 

This is a tactical problem-solving, movement, and teamwork exercise, in austere field environment. It will be intense physically and mentally. It is not for the weak or the faint of heart. You will plan the mission, insert into the area of operations, move stealthily, identify the proper objective to accomplish the mission, and fight your way out of enemy contact. 

Learn:

METT-TC
GOTWA
PACE
LACE
Sergeant Major Eats Sugar Cookies
WARNO
FRAGO
OPORD
PCC/PCI
LDI crossing
Rally point
Objective rally point
LOA
Hand signals
Near and far recognition signals
Noise Discipline
Light Discipline
Radio Discipline
Trash Discipline
Sectors of fire
Setting security
Rest cycles
Patrol formations
Bounding movement
Bumping movement
Traveling
Traveling Overwatch
Lift fire/Shift fire
Target reference point
Battle drills
 

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, the price is $995 for the first 6 months, and $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:

Combat Rifle Theory
Basic Combat Rifle
Basic Tactical Fieldcraft
Shoot Move Communicate

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. Email admin@monarchdefense.org for driving directions. 

Packing list: 

1 gallon of water per day
Rite in the Rain waterproof notebook, pencil, pen, permanent marker
Sturdy boots or hiking shoes, bring a backup
Wool socks, one pair per day
Sturdy shirt and pants, such as OCP Fire Retardant Combat Uniform
Undershirt, one per day
Long underwear
Pants belt, suspenders recommended
Cool weather jacket, such as m65 field jacket, British smock
Subdued color Goretex rain jacket and pants, or military poncho
Subdued color gloves, such as Nomex flight gloves
Subued color watch cap, aka beanie
Layer garments so you can adjust for cold, wet, or warm weather
Boonie hat with vegetation loops
Rifle with 10+ magazines 
200+ rounds of ammunition
1+ smoke grenade
2+ concussion, or flash bang grenade
We can supply the ammunition you need for $80. See below for more information. 
Load bearing equipment, ALICE, Fighting Load Carrier, TAPS + battle belt, belt kit etc. to carry ammo and water
Cleaning kit with oil, rag, toothbrush, barrel rod, lens cleaning wipes
Rucksack or assault pack with subdued color
Sleeping bag, insulating ground pad, and sleeping bag carrier if staying over night
Tools for mounting and adjusting your optics
Spare batteries for lights, night vision, lasers
Helmet, night vision, recommended
Thermal scope, recommended
Drone, spare batteries batteries, optional
Binoculars, recommended
Rangefinder, recommended
Tripod, recommended
Individual first aid kit (IFAK)
Eye protection
Ear protection 
Red lens flashlight
Leatherman or similar multitool
Knife
Firelighter
Camouflage face paint
50 feet of paracord
Electrolyte powder
Salty snacks
2 MRE’s per day

We have weapons, magazines, magazine carriers, load bearing equipment, pistols, holsters, night vision, armor, helmet, backpacks, etc. for you to borrow all for free. All you need to do is communicate clearly in advance what you need to borrow, and clean what you used before turning it back in.

We can supply all the ammunition you need for $80 per person per day. We can take cash, Zelle to info@monarchdefense.org, or Venmo to brian-wang-11. Coordinate this with your instructor well in advance. 

We can supply MREs for you at cost. Speak to your instructor for details.