The Basic Carbine Course is a Two Day, Low to Moderate Intensity class
with the emphasis on the basics of marksmanship and manipulation.
This class will include:
Nomenclature
Disassembly / Assembly
Maintenance
Magazine selection
Sight types
Slings
Ammunition
Practical application will include Weapons Safety; Sight Alignment /
Sight Picture; Trigger Control; Loading / Unloading / Reloading; Position
shooting – Prone Kneeling, Sitting
Bring:
A good attitude
Serviceable 5.56x45mm Carbine.
An AR type is STRONGLY recommended
A serviceable sling. A tactical
sling is best—but you must have a sling
Three serviceable magazines
The ability to carry two
magazines on your body
Eyepro and Earpro
Baseball type hat
Clothing appropriate for the
season
Kneepads and elbow pads are
optional, but recommended
700 rounds of serviceable Ball ammunition
Water / electrolyte replacement
and food
You will be required to bring a
cleaning kit and paper towers/rags. These can be ordered from Brownell’s,
www.brownells.com,
1-800-741-0015 The Masen Mil Special Cleaning Kit
#555-000-005 is good to go.
You will need cleaner and lube. Pat’s
preference is Slip 2000 725 Cleaner/Degreaser and Slip 2000 Extreme Weapons Lube (EWL)
from www.slip2000.com. They are non-toxic green friendly and
work extremely well.
At the end of this class you will have a good understanding of the
functioning of the weapon, and how to safely and effectively employ it.
If you have questions, contact us
directly for assistance!
In accordance with International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) Regulations, only U.S. Citizens will be accepted to participate in E.A.G. Tactical courses.