2-3. Basic or One-Station Unit Training

2-3. Basic or One-Station Unit Training

This is a suggested training program for basic training or OSUT. It is based on ten hours of available training time, divided into five periods of two hours each. Training should start with ground grappling, which is not only easier both to teach and to learn, but also provides a sound base for the more difficult standing techniques. A program should not begin with techniques that will take a long time to master. The result would be almost uniform disillusionment with combatives in general.

a. Period 1 (2 hours).

• Introduction to combatives safety.

• Combat demonstration performed by instructors or trainers to gain attention and to motivate soldiers.

• Warm-ups and stretches.

• Stand up in base.

• Escape the mount by trap and roll.

• Pass the guard.

• Achieve the mount.

• Drill No. 1, 10 to 15 repetitions; escape the mount, pass the guard, achieve the mount, in sequence.

• Escape the mount by shrimp to the guard.

• Escape the mount drill.