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Applied Explosives Course — This course outlines the discussion of the different compositions and theory of
explosives and tamping methods.
Dynamic Entry Course — Students are taught different methods of
explosive breaching. They must have already completed the "Applied Explosives Course".
Urban Reconnaissance & Surveillance — A course designed to train personnel from
FMF and
division reconnaissance,
Scout Sniper Platoons,
Radio Battalions and
Radio Reconnaissance Platoons, and company
intelligence (S-2) detachments in the conduct of
urbanizedreconnaissance and
surveillance (R&S). The course will cover at a minimum, an introduction to R&S, intelligence considerations, R&S planning, urban route planning and movements, introduction to
direct action (DA) operations, evasion-and-escape techniques, surveillance/counter-surveillance techniques and equipment, and urban communication procedures. Training will focus on reconnaissance in support of special operations and conventional missions with specific emphasis on urban operations. This course provides an outstanding opportunity to integrate with the Amphibious Squadron's (
PHIBRON)
Naval Special Warfare Detachment (NAVSPECWAR Det.)
Assault Climbers Course —There is a 5 week, 3 phase course that consists of mountaineering skills, mountain physical endurance training, multi-pitch climbs, lead climbs, belaying, rope installations, knots, rappelling, steep earth climbing, and all the necessary knowledge associated with it.
Dynamic Assault Course — This course is initially designed for enhancing
close quarters combat (CQC) skills. Students learn and apply CQC in a low-light environments. It also emphasizes on advanced surgical and precision shooting with the
M4 carbine and
M1911A1 .45 caliber pistol. Students learn to quickly switch from one weapon to the other during failure drills. They are also introduced to a close quarters battle environment. They are instructed on how to systematically clear a room and navigate through buildings as a team. Participants learn to quickly identify and deal with improvised explosive devices, adversaries and individuals of unknown intent, referred to as unknowns, within the confined spaces of the "Shooting House".
Security Element Training Course — This course is designed for the
Security Element of a
Maritime Special Purpose Force, a
platoon sized force. It develops the skills necessary for the force to function in support of the
Assault Element. The training of this platoon will include limited Close Quarters Battle (CQB) skills, internal security procedures, hostage handling procedures, and other capabilities required to support the assault element.
Boat Raid Course — The course familiarizes the students with the
Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft in performing various raid and reconnaissance missions. The training also teaches courses of instructions on how to move from a maritime environments to dry land. Students are required to operate around obstacles in the aquatic course.
Deep Infiltration and Extraction Team (DIET) Course — This course teaches students to make small air/ground units under the SPMAGTF. Only students qualified in HRST, CQC, SPIE, Urban Sniper and masterful command of aircraft and navigation may qualify.
Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and/or Personnel (TRAP) Course — Course teaches students in the fundamentals of helicopter and subsurface insertions for the recovery of aircraft equipment and personnel, or other sensitive material that is of interest for retrieval.
Non-Lethal Weapons Course — Students learns skills in utilizing their
MCMAP skills in defense and offense of non-lethal weapons.