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A scouting and patrolling class is now scheduled for April 27, 2024! https://stokermatic.com/product/scouting-and-patrolling/

Description
You find yourself in a non-permissive environment and must conduct a patrol ensuring your security. How do you plan and act accordingly to evade observation and ensure security? Go beyond the basics and master your craft.
This course is designed for those the novice to experienced outdoorsman. The course begins in the classroom, but the majority of the time is spent outdoors and the student will travel upwards of 3-4 miles in austere conditions.
Cost is $400. Parking is limited, and groups are small as a design to maximize your experience. You will pack all of your equipment (including food, which is not provided) – once we depart, there will be no returning to vehicles. Conditions are austere (no electricity, running water, etc). IF you plan on carpooling with others, let Stoker know so he can adjust the class size as needed.
Designed for: Beginner to Novice. Students will traverse 3-4 miles through the wilderness.
LOCATION: Blairsville, GA. All coordinating instructions will be sent upon registration.
What You’ll Learn:
– How to use a map and compass
– Land Navigation course
– Terrain analysis for route planning
– Patrol composition
– Departing a friendly location
– Conducting short and long halts
– Crossing danger areas
– Location finding when position is unknown
– Determine coordinates of distant location when unknown
– Occupying and establishing a patrol base
– Immediate action drills
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