Patrol Endorsement (Patrol #1, #2, #3) All Parts (SIM/LIVE)

NOTE: THERE ARE 3 STEPS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE “P” (PATROL) ENDORSEMENT, THEY ALL HAPPEN IN ONE 22 HOUR EVENT)

1. Patrol #1, formally Patrol #1/#2 in 2022

2. Patrol #2, formally Patrol #3 in 2022

3. Patrol #3-Patrol Rifle Class with test, formally Patrol #4 in 2022

WHO: CURRENT Phase 4 (ABLE SHEPHERD CERTIFIED)

WHY: This course will serve as a practical application of the skills developed throughout the Patrol Series thus far. In Part 1 students will practice the Dirt-Dive portions of patrol tactics on contact. This will develop the recognition and coordination necessary to quickly and correctly initiate the desired commands effectively as a team. Part 2 will serve as an actual insert, patrol, recon, hostage rescue and hot extract. Stations will initiate simultaneously and upon completion will rotate.  Part 3 will be an overnight camp and wake up have breakfast and start the Patrol Test.

WHAT: This will be a 3-part event:

·      Part 1: Presenting and Dirt diving the Tactics regarding Patrol and all skills to apply in a real-life encounter.

·      Part 2: Insert to Patrol, to Recon, to Hostage Rescue, to Hot Extract.

·      Part 3: Camp overnight and then testing begins the following morning.

·       Saturday morning, pack up camp gear after breakfast.

·       Begin 2-mile Hike.

·       Testable shooting stations are embedded within the 2-mile hike.

·       Backpack can be grounded while shooting but worn between stations.

WHEN: Friday April 12th to Saturday, April 13th, 2024 (from 4pm April 12th to 1pm April 13th)

WHERE: The Hudick Ranch (private residence)

COST: $500 (THIS IS A SEPARATE OFFSITE EVENT, PREPAID MEMBER CLASS CREDITS MAY NOT BE USED FOR THIS EVENT)

**Participants that successfully pass the standard will be eligible for the “P” (Patrol) Endorsement on Able Shepherd coin.

If you are just needing to Re-Test – please reach out to our Admin Staff to get you taken care of.  The cost for that will only be $200 and you will just arrive for the overnight camp and the test in the AM. 

If you have already taken Patrol #1 and are going to be doing Patrol #2 and #3 Please reach out to our admin staff and we will work on cost for you. 

Gear list:

50 Marking SIM Rounds

Layered clothing that you can patrol in and shoot from various positions

Full kit (AR plus 7 mags: 6 on body, 1 in gun)

Camp Gear (Tent, ground pad, Sleeping bag, etc.)

Backpack w camp gear (Must carry camp gear, will not shoot wearing pack). Pack in/Pack out

Food for camp dinner and breakfast (ex. Freeze Dried, jerky, etc.)

Water for camp and to hydrate during patrol event

Recommended Patrol AR 

-16” barrel

-4 to 8 power magnification

- sighted to engage 100 to 400 yards

7 AR mags

210 Rounds

Pistol wear optional (but will not be fired)

Camp chair

STATION 1

·      200 yds kneeling to BODY

STATION 2

125 yards standing to BODY

·      100 yds prone to HEAD

STATION 3

·      300 yds standing assisted to BODY

STATION 4

·      400 prone to BODY