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Old 09-09-2005, 08:46   #6
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Originally Posted by stakk4
On this note, other recent articles have discussed how much more support personnel are now trying to go SF. Coming from a non-combat arms unit, we don't do very much tactical training, and nothing on MOUT. Is there any suggested way for non-CA candidates to try to get ready for Phase II aside from studying the Ranger Handbook and FM 7-8? Maybe something a little more hands on?

Thanks in advance for your guidance.

S
MOUT, CQB, etc is sort of like dancing the Tango, you need to attempt it a few times before you really start to get the hang of it.

The “books” are good for understanding the combat “principles” such as “support” “security” and “assault” “actions on the objective” etc etc etc.

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