The Combative Carbine (CC1) course will introduce the combative fundamentals to the individual by habituating correct technique under the stress of performance. We use extended range sessions to reinforce proper technique execution and establish performance memory. This mentality will enhance weapons competency level by practicing techniques to the subconscious level. The individual will establish confidence at obtaining an Improved Battlesight Zero and become familiar with the Point Blank Range. They will employ quick and solid mounts to achieve repeated first round hits at close and ultra close ranges. The methodology of our program is to provide effective and timely solutions to realistic problems. The individual will perfect the necessary foundational skills to achieve better combat accuracy, tactical proficiency and performance consistency. These techniques will provide the individual with sound options that can be relied upon if and when circumstances dictate.

Core objectives include:

• Demonstrates safe manipulation skills, nomenclature and manual of arms for the carbine
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic carbine equipment
• Demonstrate knowledge of tiered safety procedures
• Exposure to the Combat Mindset and Personal Protection Directives
• Exposure to the Performance Shooting System
• Mature fighting skills to achieve an optimum balance of accuracy and speed
• Demonstrates combat marksmanship skills from standard and non-standard shooting positions at the close ranges (0-50 yards)
• Become familiar with external (trajectory) and terminal ballistics and anatomical features
• Learn an improved battle sight zero for specific situations
• Reinforce Non-Diagnostic weapons manipulations
• Reinforce muzzle discipline from unconventional positions
• Exposure to the Target Enhancement Training Program©
• Engage threats at close and ultra-close distances from various positions and forms of cover
• Engage multiple threats both static and on the move
• Engage moving targets both static and on the move
• Engage threats using non-standard responses; perform post-shooting assessments and scanning techniques
• Engage threats at night using reduced light techniques and non-diagnostic techniques
• Engage threats and manipulate the carbine using strong hands only
• Transitions to secondary weapon during applicable situations

The Combative Carbine (CC1) course aims reinforcing the combat mindset, non-diagnostic weapon manipulations, reflexive responses, surgical shooting, ammunition management and a greater awareness of cardinal safety rules. The course develops a high level skills confidence and weapon familiarity necessary to dominate in realistic shooting conditions. The main focus will be at the close ranges (0-50 yards), but their will be work out to the medium ranges (50-300 yards).