TACTICAL TEAM TRAINING
Learn how to shoot, move,
and communicate as a unit.
These dynamic live-fire courses will test your limits and open your eyes to the reality of working with others during a gunfight. You will learn not only how to operate in a small team, but lead it as well. Fireteam tactics, the basics of patrolling, repeling enemy attacks and more are all part of the Small Unit Tactic Courses. Maximize your teams effectiveness through training to work and survive together.
SMALL UNIT TACTICS COURSE DISCOUNT!
Save $50 each when you sign up with a friend! Here’s how it works: One of you will sign up, making sure to select 2 SUT courses to add to your cart. Then enter the discount code TEAM. This coupon only works when you have 2 SUT courses in your cart. If you wish to sign up and pay separately, both students need to contact Cutting Edge directly.
Course Topics covered:
Bounding in pairs is a tactical movement technique where two shooters alternate between moving and covering. While one team member advances, the other provides suppressive fire, maintaining pressure on the enemy and ensuring continuous forward movement. This method enhances survivability in hostile environments and reinforces mutual trust and communication. Proper execution requires clear signals, timing, and terrain awareness. Training focuses on spacing, cover selection, and synchronized movement, making it a vital component of small unit tactics and close-quarters battle scenarios.
Fire and maneuver as a team combines suppressive fire with controlled movement to outflank or close in on a threat. One element engages the enemy, pinning them in place, while another maneuvers to gain a tactical advantage. Success relies on coordination, communication, and trust within the unit. Training emphasizes weapon control, communication under pressure, and adapting to changing conditions. This tactic instills discipline and cohesion, transforming individual shooters into a synchronized and effective fighting force in dynamic combat situations.
Patrolling is a critical skill in both defensive and offensive operations, enabling units to gather intelligence, detect enemy presence, and secure terrain. Patrols can be reconnaissance-focused or combat-oriented, depending on the mission. Effective patrolling demands stealth, communication, terrain analysis, and contingency planning. Training covers route planning, formations, movement techniques, and actions on contact. It also emphasizes maintaining noise and light discipline and ensuring all members understand their roles. A well-executed patrol enhances situational awareness and prepares teams to respond swiftly to threats.
Immediate Action Drills (IADs) are pre-planned, practiced responses to unexpected threats or malfunctions. They ensure a unit can react quickly and effectively without hesitation. Common IADs include returning fire, seeking cover, and communicating status. In firearm training, IADs address weapon stoppages like misfires, double feeds, or failures to eject. These drills are trained repetitively to the point of instinct, reducing reaction time and minimizing confusion. The goal is to regain operational readiness instantly, maintaining momentum and survivability during high-stress engagements.
Team coordination in firearm training emphasizes synchronized actions, communication, and mutual support. It includes planning roles, understanding movement sequences, and establishing signals for direction or status changes. Teams must move, shoot, and communicate as one cohesive unit. Training involves practicing formations, room clearing, cover strategies, and crossfire avoidance. Successful coordination minimizes friendly fire risk and increases combat effectiveness. Whether in close quarters or open terrain, well-coordinated teams outperform disorganized ones, especially under fire or when executing complex maneuvers.
Small Unit Leadership is the backbone of effective tactical teams. It involves guiding, motivating, and making quick decisions under pressure. A strong leader must understand mission objectives, assess risks, and delegate roles while keeping team morale high. Leadership training develops decision-making, accountability, and adaptability. It also includes mentoring, conflict resolution, and crisis management. In high-stakes environments, leaders maintain order and cohesion, ensuring every member understands the plan and their responsibilities. Effective small unit leadership directly impacts mission success and survival.
