Photo By Spc. Tyler Maulding | Spc. Victoria Waltho, health care specialist, C Company, 172nd Sustainment Brigade,...... read more read more
CONTENGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq — Soldiers from 172nd Infantry Brigade visited Camp Victory recently to receive five days of instruction in the 10th Mountain Division light fighter combatives course, led by Command Sgt. Maj. James Redmore, Multi-National Division - South senior enlisted leader.
"The purpose was to provide them with training that's more relevant than the [combatives] training they currently conduct within their unit," said Redmore. "The 172nd Inf. Bde. currently uses the Fort Benning level-one and level-two combatives training courses, which is good training, but our training focuses on stand up work for unarmed combat as opposed to ground fighting techniques."
After learning about the unique course, approximately 30 Soldiers from the 172nd expressed an interest in attending it and traveled north to receive the training from Redmore himself.
"I personally developed the course about five years ago. When I put this program together I focused on the most relevant technique based on what Soldiers will face in today's combat environment; techniques that are simplistic so that any Soldier could learn them and techniques that are effective should they have to use them," said Redmore, a Harvey, Ill. native. "I designed the course not only to give Soldiers an acceptable level of proficiency to execute the techniques; but also give them a level of proficiency that they can instruct once they return to their unit."
"It consists of a compilation of techniques focusing on joint manipulation, which allows you to detain, control, or escalate to killing your opponent if required," continued Redmore. "The uniqueness of our course is it allows you to gauge your aggressiveness based on the situation."
Redmore explained that his combatives course has four different modules.
"The first module is primarily pain compliance and escort techniques," said Redmore. "The second consists of reaching, strikes, and grabbing techniques. The third consists of ground survival. The techniques we provide in our ground survival do not teach the students how to fight on the ground; they teach the students how to escape their aggressor if they end up on the ground. From there they can use other options as opposed to keeping the fight on the ground where they are more vulnerable. The fourth module consists of drills that associate with all the techniques provided in the first three."
Soldiers found the training to be difficult, but worthwhile.
"[The training was] very challenging, but we had very thorough and patient instructors," said Spc. Courtney Grossman, Intel Analyst, Headquarters Headquarters Company 172nd Inf. Bde. "They ensured everyone understood everything and really took the time to explain the moves."
"It's been a great class, very practical," added Spc. Victoria Waltho, health care specialist, C Company, 172nd Special Battalion. "I would recommend it to anyone."
| Date Taken: | 04.18.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 04.18.2009 10:50 |
| Story ID: | 32542 |
| Location: | BASRA, IQ |
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