Vehicle Counter-Ambush Tactics (VCAT)

To survive a vehicle ambush you must immediately change the dynamic by establishing dominance over the adversary.  Over 2 days, students will learn tactics to counter “near ambushes” (distances under 25 meters) and “far ambushes” (distances greater than 25 meters). Students will engage targets while seated in the vehicle and rapidly address threats at close ranges outside of the vehicle.  In addition, students will practice various shooting positions to engage targets from 25-100 meters while maximizing cover and concealment. The tactics will be validated with force-on-force scenarios.

Required Equipment:

-Eye protection

-Ear protection

-Gloves to protect against glass and sharp metal

-Uniform including "outside the waistband" holster, magazine pouches, and body armor

-Handgun with 3-4 magazines

-Carbine with 3-4 magazines

-400 rounds handgun ammuntion

-500 rounds carbine ammunition