Sept 6-7 Structure Ops / Shoothouse 1 - Lima, OH

You will train primarily during daylight but there may be an opportunity for night/low light/NVG sessions. Bring your night vision setup if you have it!

Structure Ops (Shoothouse Level 1) course is a 16+ hour course that teaches you the fundamental techniques of 2- and 4-man team CQB tactics.  These fundamentals can be applied across many environments and tactical situations.  This course is the foundational building block for continuing education into Close Quarters engagements and advanced tactical and procedural training.

You must arrive with a zeroed carbine.  There will be no opportunity to do so and you will be held to a high standard of accuracy.

Shoothouse Level 1 is a no-live fire course.  You will use UTM non-lethal training ammunition.  Your carbine must be capable of being converted to shoot this (piston ARs are typically problematic).  Conversion bolts and ammunition are available from the host facility for an additional cost.  Additional ammunition can be purchased on site if needed.   We will work late and be up early on TD2.  There will be a low light portion the night of TD1.  Even though we will be using NLTA, you will be held to the same accuracy and safety standards as if you were using live ammunition.

Prerequisites - Students should have attended recent tactical carbine training. Safe and proficient gun handling and shooting skills will be expected.

Topics Covered Include -

• Safety Brief

• Principles of room combat

• Center and corner fed rooms.

• Sectors of fire

• Hallways, stairwells, corners, and intersections.

• Combat Marksmanship (CMMS)

• Actions at doorways

• Room search procedures

Equipment list -

• Positive attitude

• AR 15 style Carbine properly zeroed with sling and weapon mounted white light.

• Minimum 3 magazines for your carbine

• Ballistic vest with rifle rated plates and ballistic helmet (limited rentals are available)

  • (Rifle plates and Ballistic helmet can be waived only for Level 1 course.  Bump helmets can be used as a substitute)

• Appropriate training uniform, long pants, long sleeved shirt, boots or sturdy shoes.

• Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) and Tourniquet

• Ballistic eye protection (required)

• Ear protection, muff style are recommended

• Spare Batteries for lights and optics

• Handheld Tactical Light

• Gloves (required)

• Water & Lunch

• Sunblock/insect repellent as needed

• Rain gear as needed

• Notebook/pen

• Cleaning kit with lube