Lightfighter Patrolling Basic
0700 Saturday June 12, 2027 — 0700 Sunday June 13
Lightfighter Anonymous is excited to host our second Patrolling Basics course. This will be an instructor led course unlike our other FTX style events.
As always, this training is on an invite only basis, all patched members are allowed to sponsor a single guest to any event.
As always, THIS IS A BLANK FIRE ONLY EVENT! No Live Ammunition is allowed on site!
Link-Up Period Begins:
1500 Friday June 11
Community campout available onsite Friday night.
Link-Up Period Ends:
0700 Saturday June 12
NO LATE ARRIVALS!
Safety Brief & STARTEX:
0800 Saturday June 12
Group will step off together on a 3-5 mile movement with designated training stations.
ENDEX:
0700 Sunday June 13
Patrol will conclude within walking distance of parking area for those unable to camp.
Learning Patrol
The Lightfighter Basic is a 3-5 mile learning focused group patrol with designated training stops throughout. The patrol will end in a learning focused patrol base, where we will field camp for the night.
We have modified our past course curriculum to re-focus on our elementary patrolling skills. We plan on covering:
Patrol roles
Patrol communication
Traveling TTP’s
Danger Areas
Actions on contact
This patrol will end in a mock patrol base, where we will learn an individual/two man fighting position discuss priorities of work, and then make a camp fire.
Ridge Runners & Gravel Stompers (NIGHT INFIL LANE)
After Sundown, we will be brining back a fun game that we learned long ago at One Shepherd. Where everyone splits into two teams, Ridge Runners or Gravel Stompers. This game plays very much like an ‘infiltration lane’, where the Ridge Runners attempt to sneak into the Gravel Stompers patrol base. The caveat is that the Gravel Stompers can only use visible light, while the Ridge Runners are afforded NVG/Thermal equipment. This is a fun way for everyone to test their skills and equipment at night— sans and gunfire!
Expectations
Expectations for the patrol are to arrive on time, have a good attitude, and carry your fighting load and rucksack as you would on an FTX. Some members have been asked to teach specific portions of the patrol, however all members of LFA are asked to be informal leaders and educators.
Equipment
Pack as you would for an FTX lasting 24 hours. Blank ammunition is NOT REQUIRED, however we WILL be using blank fires during the drill portion of the event.
Sign Up
This event is open to patched members and their guests only! Any current active member in good standing is allowed to sponsor a new participant at an event.
Understand! Signing up is a commitment to our program. Thank you!