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MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - For two weeks, instructors with the Advanced Law Enforcement Marksmanship Course have been aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, teaching military police a course designed to better equip the students to deal with emergency situations.
The course is strictly for law enforcement personnel. It is a 40-hour course that targets three main weapons systems, the 9 millimeter, the M1014 shotgun and the M4 rifle.
During the course the students learn how to transition between the weapons systems, said Maceo Franks, executive director Marine Corps Police Academy East/east coast senior law enforcement coordinator. The students perform marksmanship drills and various shooting platforms, positions, and complete a qualifying course at the end of the week.
The year-old course, which is run by Headquarters Marine Corps, is typically taught at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., but has started to branch out to other bases, with Quantico being the second and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton also participating this summer.
Instructors who teach ALEMC look for specific things in the students who want to participate.
This is an advanced course, said Franks, accordingly we look for students who are already proficient with the three weapons systems we cover.
“I have done things [here] that I’ve never done before,” said Lance Cpl. Kaylei Curry, military police Marine Helicopter Squadron One. “[Because of this course,] I feel more comfortable and efficient with my weapons.
According to those who have some understanding of the course, benefits of this one-of-a-kind course, are numerous.
“It improves marksmanship skills and shows your limits and what you need improvement on,” said Brian Nelson, police officer Marine Corps Base Quantico. “If an emergency happens, residents of Quantico can have more confidence in the responders.”
“There is no cost associated with this course, said Franks. “And no support burden, we have the resources to facilitate this training, taking away the burden [cost and organizational] from local PMO and police departments.”
“The course is an advanced course,” said Sgt. Justin Vogt, HMX-1 training chief. “This course helps take our Marines to the next level in marksmanship, confidence in using their weapon, and confidence in handling various emergency situations.”
Correspondent: samuel.l.ellis@usmc.mil
| Date Taken: | 05.22.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 05.31.2013 11:09 |
| Story ID: | 107848 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, VA, US |
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