US Army Obstical Course,Falling,Stretch From FM 21-150 28p

7/27/2019 US Army Obstical Course,Falling,Stretch From FM 21-150 28p

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0. Inspect all sandbags on retaining walls before conduct of instruction sothat all bags are serviceable with at least 75 percent fill and that entire retainerwall is covered with sandbags. Any bag placed where personnel are likely to fallwill be filled with the same consistency filler as the sawdust in the pit and will alsoprovide a minimum of 6 inches of sawdust.

p. Maintain a buffer zone of 6 feet from retainer wall and demonstration areaduring all training, especially training requiring throws and takedowns by students.

q. Rake the training pit to loosen sawdust and remove all sharp objects.Properly inspect the pit so that all safety hazards are removed beforeinstruction/demonstrations are executed.

r. Perform inspections on training pits two days before use to ensure thatthere is at least 6 inches of sawdust throughout the training pit area. This willallow time to acquire sawdust to resurface pit area if there is not 6 inches ofsurface sawdust.

Section IIUNIT TRAINING

Although combative are not likely to become part of a unitsmission-essential task list, commanders cannot overlook theimportance of soldiers skills in hand-to-hand combat. Hand-to-handfighting is a possibility in any conflict, and a basic proficiency incombative may save soldiers lives. Entry-level soldiers receive atraining base in combative during basic training and in OSUT.Advanced individual training commanders should consider usinghand-to-hand combat as part of the physical training program. They

should review the training presented during basic training and, as timepermits, expand into the more advanced techniques discussed in thisfield manual. Regular units must incorporate combative into anorganized training program for soldiers to achieve and sustainproficiency levels.

CAUTION

WHEN PLANNING COMBATIVES TRAINING,

INSTRUCTORS MUST TAKE PRECAUTIONS ACCORDING

TO THE TIME OF DAY SEASON, AND ACCLIMATIZATION

OF SOLDIERS. THEY MUST ALSO CONSIDERMODIFICATION OF THE UNIFORM, BREAK TIMES, AND OR

THE AVAILABILITY OF WATER.

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(3) Standards. The course must be successfully negotiated by all soldiers

in the class with each soldier obtaining kills on 75 percent of the total targetsin his lane. The course must be negotiated in 5 minutes or less (about30 seconds for each 50 meters and time to attack and negotiate obstacles).

WARNING

TO AVOID INJURY, INSTRUCTORS ENSURE THAT THEPROPER INTERVAL IS CONSTANTLY MAINTAINED.

Section IVTEACHING TECHNIQUES

This section discusses a variety of effective teaching techniques to usewhile conducting combative training.

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(2) Buddy -assist ed spl i t s (l eg spreader).(a) Position: Sit on ground facing buddy with legs extended and spread

as far as possible. Position feet inside ankles.(b)Action: Interlock hands with buddy and alternate pulling one toward

the other, causing the buddy to bend forward over the hips until a stretch isfelt (Figure 2-12). Hold this position for 20 seconds, then alternate and havehim pull you into a stretch. Do sequence two or three times each.

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demonstrators through the techniques by the numbers, and then thedemonstrators execute at combat speed. The soldiers can see how to applythe move being taught in relation to the instructor or demonstrator. Theprimary instructor is free to control the rate of the demonstration and to stress

key teaching points. The demonstrators must be skilled in properly applyingthe techniques so soldiers can adequately grasp the intended concepts.

b. Platoon-Size Formation or Smaller. A good method fordemonstrating to a smaller formation is for the primary instructor to applythe technique being taught to an assistant instructor. The primary instructortalks himself through the demonstration. He stresses correct body movementand key teaching points as he does them.

2-13. EXECUTION BY THE NUMBERSInstructors use execution by the numbers to break down techniques into

step-by-step phases so soldiers can see clearly how the movements aredeveloped from start to finish. Execution by the numbers also providessoldiers away to see the mechanics of each technique. This teaching methodallows the instructor to explain in detail the sequence of each movement. Forexample: on the command PHASE ONE, MOVE, the attacker throws aright-hand punch to the defenders face. At the same time, the defender stepsto the inside of the attacker off the line of attack and moves into position forthe right-hip throw. Assistant instructors are able to move freely throughoutthe training formation and make on-the-spot corrections.

2-14. EXECUTION AT COMBAT SPEED

When the instructor is confident that the soldiers being trained are skilled atexecuting a technique by the numbers, he is ready to have them execute it atcombat speed. Executing movements at combat speed enables soldiers tosee how effective a technique is. This builds the soldiers confidence in thetechniques, allows him to develop a clear mental picture of the principles

behind the technique, and gives him confidence in his ability to perform thetechnique during an actual attack. The command is, THE RIGHT-HIPTHROW AT COMBAT SPEED, MOVE. The soldiers then execute thistechnique from start to finish.

2-15. DRILLSDrills are used to maintain soldiers skills in executing techniques throughrepetition. During these drills, techniques or phases of techniques arerepeated as often as necessary to ensure programmed learning by the soldiers.Subconscious programming usually occurs after 25 repetitions of movement.

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