Intermediate Distance Carbine

The Forge Tactical Intermediate Distance Carbine course is an 8-hour intermediate level course. This course develops the student’s intermediate range skills (50-300 yards), extending the effective range of the 5.56 carbine in the student’s hands to match the capabilities of the platform.  The goal of this course is the achievement of first round hits from 50 to 300 yards.  Topics introduced include basic extended ballistics, zeroing options, effects of weather, range estimation, shooting positions, holdover compensation, common ballistic reticles, and spotting techniques and communication. This is not a beginner’s course, so please come ready to work with a zero’d rifle.     

Prerequisites: US Citizen or ITAR approved person, and graduate of Forge CQB Skills Course or other reputable carbine operator course.

Equipment List:

• Common Sense
• RDS or optical sight equipped Carbine with 5 magazines (Carbine should be zero’d when you arrive)
• Carbine magazine pouches
• Handheld and weapon mounted lights
• IFAK and TQ
• 500 rounds carbine ammunition (NO GREEN TIP OR AP AMMO IS ALLOWED)
• Electronic hearing protection which fit under your helmet
• Eye protection
• Water and snack food
• Weather appropriate clothing
• Pen and notebook (you will be taking notes)