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HRO-1 & HRO-3: WILDERNESS WARRIOR WEEKEND - October 1-2, 2016 - Austin, TX


Your Price: $800.00
Class Code: 100116-chambers
Primary Instructor: John Chambers
Secondary Instructor: Greg Nichols - Gabe Suarez - Sua Sponte
City: Austin
State: Texas

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HRO-1 & HRO-3 "WILDERNESS WARRIOR WEEKEND"
October 1-2 (+1 additional day TBD), 2016
Austin, Texas
Instructor: John Chambers / Gabe Suarez / Greg Nichols / Sua Sponte

ALL PROCEEDS OF THIS CLASS WILL GO TO BENEFIT THE CHAMBERS FAMILY. LORD WILLING HE WILL MAKE IT TO CLASS! THE TRIBE IS WITH YOU BROTHER! Gabe, Greg, and Sua have graciously stepped in for John to make this an event to be remembered!


In this class participants will be exposed to and practice some of the basic elements of small unit patrolling tactics in a rural environment.

IMPORTANT - PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN GOOD ENOUGH PHYSICAL CONDITION FOR TWO DAYS OF CONTINUOUS MOVEMENT WITH A FULL INDIVIDUAL LOAD OF EQUIPMENT TOTALING NOT LESS THAN 30 LBS. RAIN OR SHINE, HOT OR COLD.

Some of the topics covered:

  • Mission planning, defining your mission(s)
  • Individual equipment selection
  • Camouflage techniques
  • Pre-combat inspections
  • Hand and arm signals
  • Other various communications methods
  • Traveling methods (overview)
  • Crossing danger areas
  • Security halts
  • Rally points
  • Hasty defensive positions

This class is the first class in our HRO package and deals with learning how to operate in two shooter teams and covers, Modified Small Unit Tactics, Moving as a Team, Immediate Action Drills, Counter Ambush Drills, and other things commonly taught to special units. You will learn the material via small lectures, dry and live fire work, and extended fire drills. To our knowledge, this material has never been taught outside of professional government funded schools.

This is the four day material in a compressed three day format. In addition to this usual material, we will work on vehicle drills, and some movement to contact, and ambush-counter ambush work. We have a huge area to work with and the vastness of terrain exceeds what we have worked with before. Take a long look at the photos we have added. This is a great learning class and one of the most fun training sessions we do all year.

This will be physically challenging class and will involve carrying your gear and weapons all day long, as well as require short sprints, dropping into position and getting back on your feet quickly. Be sure you have a reliable rifle, and understand how to use it bilaterally (both right and left sides). Be sure you can execute a reload on the move and retain the magazine with you.

In short -

1. Be in good enough shape to carry all your gear all day long
2. Know safety, marksmanship and reflexive gunhandling
3. Take care of yourself-all the little things like hydration and the little ouchies we all succumb to from time to time.

NOTE: This class is presented for lawful information purposes only and without any intent that the material will be used by anyone for unlawful purposes.

CLASS AND RANGE DETAILS

DURATION: 3 Days TIME: 9am - 5pm
AMMUNITION: Approx. 400 rounds for rifle/shotgun. A minimum of 240 rounds will be carried at all times.
RANGE & GEAR REQUIREMENTS:

Rifle/shotgun and cleaning kit for same, hydration system capable of carrying minimum of 3 liters on your person, suitable clothing for continuous operations in mountainous terrain over a 48 hour period. (think warm layers and Goretex) Don't forget to wear well broken in boots and use good socks, hats that keep sun off your head and or keep your head warm and gloves, Load bearing rig/chest rig (must be capable of carrying ammo/water and a small amount of other supplies), med size backpack/rucksack, while you will not be required to carry it, it is a good idea to have extra water. (Minimum of 10 liters per person per day, even if you do not use it), personal emergency equipment to include a fixed blade knife (5 inches or less is fine) fire starting equipment (lighters/matches/or commercial emergency fires starters), ear and eye protection (recommend both sunglasses and clear shooting glasses), flashlight with red lens.

OPTIONAL: Night Vision devices (highly recommended but not necessary), IR lasers/lights/signaling devices (highly recommended), 2 way radios, binoculars, trauma kit w/tourniquet (highly recommended), compass, GPS, TOPO maps, ranger handbook.

WATER: While you will only be carrying 3 liters or so on your person at one time you'll need to bring 3 times that, per person, per day. This is a requirement of the class.

Also Helpful
Bring spare clothing appropriate for the weather, including a hat, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Plan to bring lunch, snacks, and water (min 1 gallon per person) for the entire day unless driving to lunch is a viable option from the range location. Bring allergy medication (if needed), a chair (if you prefer), note taking supplies, and a boo boo kit (band aids, gauze pads, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment and tape). You may wish to bring pads such as knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves if the class lends itself to that.

RANGE:

Cutting Edge Training Facility
County Road 436
Thrall, TX 78665

DIRECTIONS:

Take Highway 79 East from Round Rock through Hutto, take the loop around Taylor, and travel through Thrall. On the far side of Thrall, turn right on County Road 436. Take 436 about two miles back and turn left into a private gate and follow the road back to the range. I will be putting a Suarez logo sign at the 436 tun off, and will also put one at the gate to the range. I will be at the Dell Diamond parking lot at 0800 and will leave at 0815 if anyone wants to meet and follow me out on the first morning.

Google Map link

HOTELS:

Wingate
1209 N I 35
Round Rock, TX 78664
866-715-0006

Sleep Inn & Suites
1980 Interstate 35 Frontgage Rd
Round Rock, TX 78681
512-246-6000

Days Inn
1802 S. IH-35
Round Rock, TX 78681
512-246-0055

AIRPORTS:

http://www.travelmath.com/nearest-airport/Thrall,+TX

NOTES:

This class is only for successful graduates of Patrolling 1 or for those who can provide proof or recent (Within 3 years) military or police training of a similar nature. If in doubt, contact us and ask.

Range is a private facility formerly used by Federal Contractors. Participants should bring water and lunch, folding chairs, etc.

WATER: While you will only be carrying 3 liters or so on your person at one time you'll need to bring 3 times that, per person, per day. This is a requirement of the class. Come prepared for trecking through deep brush and terrain features while carrying all your gear.

 


Range information, directions, local hotels, and contact information are ON THIS PAGE, contact the office if there is missing data or you need more information.

If you have any further questions or need to contact your instructor, please don't hesitate to call us!