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Start time for all events is 1930 Eastern Standard Time (EST GMT-5)
All Qualifications, Schools, & MOS Training are scheduled three days in advance.
The Land Navigation Qualification trains soldiers to plot 8 digit grid points, use the baseplate compass and learn the major, minor and supplementary terrain features. The Land Navigation Qualification does not grant any special equipment.
Air Assault School trains soldiers to be proficient in helicopter operations which include both landing and repelling as methods of insertion. Helicopter resupply, considerations and limitations are also taught. Air Assault Finishes with a live fire exercise.
The Designated Marksman Qualification trains soldiers to be able to take the Squad Designated Marksman role. The Designated Marksman Qualification grants soldiers the ability to carry a Designated Marksman Rifle and use high powered optics.
Airborne School trains soldiers to be able proficient in static line parachute operations. Airborne resupply, considerations and limitations are also taught. Airborne School finishes with a live fire Field Exercise.
The Explosives Qualification trains soldiers to be able to safely employ demolitions, disarm explosives and use breaching charges. The Explosives Qualification grants soldiers the ability to carry explosives, breaching charges and a defusal kit.
The Heavy Weapons Qualification trains soldiers to operate key weapon systems that are found in a typical Weapons Squad including the FGM-148 Javelin, FIM-92F Stinger, M3 MAAWS, and M240B. More than just teaching about the weapon system itself, it also teaches the necessary skills to employ the weapons effectively and safely.
Air Assault School trains soldiers to be able proficient in helicopter operations which include both landing and repelling as methods of insertion. Helicopter resupply, considerations and limitations are also taught. Air Assault School finishes with a live fire Field Exercise.
The Military Freefall Qualification trains soldiers in both methods of High-altitude military parachuting: HALO (high altitude – low opening) and HAHO (high altitude – high opening). The Military Freefall Qualification grants soldiers the ability to carry an altimeter watch.
