So with the new year im looking at getting into a few classes. I have an infantry background and im familiar with the ar15 platform obviously.
I haven't attended any training outside of the military and I'm curious about a few things. I know there are some posts in the past about this but nothing truly addressing my concerns. It may come across as me trying to make a statement but trust me im not im very curious because Im not knowledgeable in these things.
Im looking for some input on what people hope to gain from there courses and why they pick specific ones.
I have to admit I grind my teeth when I read something from a civilian where they imply that they are more competent then military personnel to engage in gunfights. I seem to see a lot of people say "well I would do this and then that...bet the Deployed guys don't know that..." When they've never been in combat or shot at anything that isn't paper. Real world experience is worth all the training in the world in my opinion Which leads me to my next thought.
** Disclaimer, Ill be the first one to say many military personnel, although effective in combat have never fine tuned their skills and are pretty brutish and misinformed as to effective procedures.
Example: Gieger Tigers banging their mags on there kevlars before inserting it... Seriously wtf I hate seeing that.
I have a friend who ive been trying to convince to attend with me. Lots of people say go with a buddy. He has four years of active service as an Infantry rifleman two tours in Iraq and a contracting position in Afgan under his belt.
He makes a good point in that " what are they going to teach me that I haven't learned or encountered kicking doors in for 16 hours a day...?" He put a stick my my spokes. Hes right in that if its worked this far why change what we know? Now im thinking aren't most trainers former military and where did they learn there specialized skills outside of military doctrine? Im thinking their skill sets add more to individual tactics as opposed to team tactics, correct me if im wrong. And there are some civilian trainers as well correct? I don't know how to feel about that, please give me some insight on that.
Weren't these type of classes initially created to prepare civilian contractors for work in Iraq/Afgan? While looking around trying to familiarize myself with the community ive seen a lot of civilian MOUT(shoot houses) and other training with people wearing full protective gear and combat load outs. I don't really understand this.
Any and all input would be appreciated, I posted here as opposed to Lightfighter for a broader audience of Civilian,LEO, and MIL. I know this place has serious shooters and industry pros. I never considered AR15.com for obvious reasons, Im not even a member.
Its hard to find much out of NY in my area I plan of traveling to the Charlotte NC area which is my future residence.
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