LAND NAVIGATION COURSE

THE CURRICULUM

You will master the technical skills of a mobile element:

• Land Navigation: Advanced map and compass work to own your movement across any terrain. 

• Patrolling & SUT: Small Unit Tactics and tactical movement formations.

• Field Communications: Maintaining connectivity when the grid is compromised.

• Camouflage & Concealment: The art of disappearing into your environment.

• Field Craft: Real-world shelter-making, fire, and water procurement while on the move.

REQUIRED LOAD OUT

If it isn’t in your pack, you don't have it. All gear must be man/woman-portable.

• Day Pack / Rucksack (calories and self sustainment for 24 hrs)

• Weather Appropriate Clothing
• Change of Clothing In Waterproof Bag
• Sturdy Footwear (ankle support required)
• Eye Protection (clear/tinted)
• Gloves (mechanix style or leather)

• IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) 

• Foot Kit (foot powder, moleskin, pair of clean dry socks, large fingernail clippers)

• Sleep Kit

• Poncho (for shelter)
• 50 - 100' of Paracord
• Water Purification (chemical or filtration)
• Shovel (folding or spetznaz style)

• Headlamp (with spare batteries)

• 1 Gallon (Water Carrying Capacity)

• TP in dry bag or Wet Wipes

• GMRS/FRS capable Radio with spare charged battery
• Flashlight (handheld) with spare batteries
• Headlamp (red/white capable) with spare batteries

• Weather Layer (Rain/Cold protection)

• Fire Kit & Knife

• MINI roll of duct tape

OPTIONAL LOAD OUT

• EMPTY rifle with Optic, Sling and White Light
• Chest Rig/Plate Carrier (weight is a consideration, so choose wisley)
• Ranger Handbook

• else is optional, choose your weight wisely.

WEAPONS POLICY

Rifles are permitted but subject to strict safety standards. All Rifles will be cleared upon arrival and must remain chamber empty with a chamber flag inserted for the entire duration of the course. NO other firearms will be allowed.