Originally Posted by
voiceofreason
I took one course with them -more reps of fewer drills compared to other groups I've trained with.
WARNING: Off-topic drift
What is your idea on this? I've always seen it two ways -
1) you attempt to train folks to sufficient competency that they remember the technique and can practice on their own;
2) you fire numerous short drills, giving folks an overall view of more stuff, but training little if any to basic competency.
I've always preferred the first method which meant my basic/intro courses were generally longer in order to cover the 'essentials' I felt needed to be taught to basic competency.
Advanced courses were essentially the same, except focusing on one or two elements. This attitude was formed when I attended a two day pistol malfunction course. Two complete days spent clearing fail to feeds, fail to fires, fail to extract, fail to eject malfunctions without once hearing then called anything else, and only one method taught. We fired less than a hundred rounds, but wore out dummies. You don't forget when it is pounded into you that way.
Unfortunately, in the popo training world, you never have enough time, and in most cases if 'Jimmy' will certify guys as patrol rifle operators in three days, Chiefs ain't sending many folks to your five day course.
That being said, I get the civilian 'course has got to be conducted on week-ends' training mindset, especially if it is a road show.
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