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CIEAN

FRATERNAL STRENGTHS OF INTEGRATION AND TRAINING

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COVEÑAS

THE MUNICIPALITY OF COVEÑAS IS IN THE GULF OF MORROSQUILLO, ON THE CARIBBEAN SEA, BETWEEN PUNTA SAN BERNARDO AND PUNTA MESTIZOS (CÓRDOBA).

CLIMATE

91.4°F 52% HUMIDITY COORDINATES

9°24′05″N 75°40′48″W

IT HAS AN EXCELLENT TROPICAL CLIMATE, BEACHES WITH FINE SAND, CORAL REEFS, LUSH VEGETATION, PLENTY OF MARINE GASTRONOMY AND A SPECTACULAR UNDERWATER WORLD, AMONG ITS MANY OTHER BENEFITS.

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GENERAL INFORMATION To reach Coveñas, make use of the best transportation

The sea which gently laps the beaches of Coveñas

options from the main cities of Colombia, via land or air.

is characterized by its warm and calm waters which

The road from Medellín to Coveñas is the main route by

have a depth of about 50 meters. This means that it

land and takes 10 hours to complete; from Sincelejo it

is possible to use amphibious landing boats, large-

takes just 45 minutes; Cartagena de Indias is 3 hours

draught helicopter carriers of the “Wasp” or “Tarawa”

away and from Montería it takes an hour and a half.

class, “Helicopter Landing” type docks or America type

With regard to air transportation, the Marine Infantry

“Amphibious Assault Ships”.

training base has its own runway allowing for easy and exclusive access by air.

The depth of water close to the centrally located beaches is ideal for carrying out large scale amphibious

The nearest commercial airports are in Montería (an

naval maneuvers. All types of amphibious assault craft,

hour and a half away); Sincelejo (45 minutes away); Tolú

such as the large ones mentioned above and others of a

(just 25 minutes away). Thanks to its relaxing beaches

smaller draught such as “Canberra” class, “Izumo” class,

and enjoyable landscapes that offer such wonderful

“Ocean” class, “Mistral” class, “Dokdo” class and “Juan

contrasts, thousands of tourists come to visit Coveñas

Carlos 1” class craft can also easily be used here.

and stay in hotels, cabins or in tents on the seashore to feel in closer contact with the beauty of the landscapes.

With a depth of 50 meters, its beaches and currents

Coveñas is also home to the oil terminal where the

allow the disembarkation of: “Landing Ship Tank” (LST)

Caño Limón-Coveñas pipeline, which begins in Arauca

type boats; amphibious caterpillar vehicles (tracked

and crosses the country from east to west, terminates.

Amphibious Assault vehicle-AAV and LVT-landing vehicle), and its geographical features also enable these

The beaches found between Tolú and Coveñas are

large ships to operate from their flight decks aircraft as

located along a narrow coastline that separates the

varied as light, medium, and heavy helicopters, from the

Caribbean Sea from the “ciénaga” or wetlands of La

Seahawk (navalized Blackhawk) to the CH53 Sea Stallion

Caimanera and which are constantly being transformed

or the MV-22 Osprey and F35.

by the sea currents, waves, and tides. Thanks to its constant climate, training can take place throughout the year.

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INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION


INTERNATIONAL AMPHIBIOUS TRAINING CENTER This unit was created on 7 November 2006, and was initially called the Marine Specialist Infantry Center. Its facilities were built between 2004 and 2005, and today is known as the Coveñas (Sucre) Marine Infantry Training Base. In August 2012 it became known as the International Amphibious Training Center (“CIEAN” is acronym in Spanish) and its mission is to conduct courses of instruction and training to raise the level of operational effectiveness of the different marine infantry units. Currently, it is the unit responsible for conducting the different specialized courses for personnel from the Colombian Navy, from other national forces and those from friendly countries. Different courses and training programs for all kinds of special needs are carried out within these facilities.

COLOMBIAN MARINE INFANTRY TRAINING BASE The Marine Infantry Training Base was established in 1974 and has been the home to a disciplined, trained and highly skilled group of professionals. This is where the knowledge gained from training and understanding is brought together to perfect land and river operations. Some of the most modern and extraordinary war tactics have emerged from this base. Its mission is to develop the different types of training, educational and qualifying course for officers, NCOs, and members of the Marine Infantry, who will be assigned to units of the Colombian Navy, to contribute to the fulfilment of its institutional objectives.

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COURSES 6

COURSES

SHOOTING

WATER SURVIVAL

RIVER OPERATIONS

EXPLOSIVES

DOGS MARTIAL ARTS

INDIVIDUAL MILITARY SKILLS


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BASIC MARKSMANSHIP INSTRUCTOR

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TRAINER OF BASIC MARKSMANSHIP INSTRUCTORS

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DESIGNATED MARKSMAN

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SAFETY SWIMMER

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COMBAT WATER SURVIVAL INSTRUCTOR

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TRAINER OF COMBAT WATER SURVIVAL INSTRUCTORS

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MEDUSA TACTICAL SCUBA DIVING

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BASIC COMBAT

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ADVANCED COMBAT

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RIVER PILOT FOR COMBAT BOATS

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RIVER GUNNER

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RIVER OPERATIONS

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EXPLOSIVES TECHNICIAN

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BASIC EXPLOSIVES AND DEMOLITION AND EXPLOSIVES TEAM DEMINING*

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BASIC HUMANITARIAN DEMINING

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ADMINISTRATION AND HANDLING OF FUEL AND LUBRICANTS

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DOG TRAINER FOR DETECTING SUBSTANCES

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DOG NURSE

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MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR

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TRAINER OF MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTORS

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NON-LETHAL WEAPONS

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MARINE INFANTRY OFFICER TACTICS

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BASIC MARINE INFANTRY INSTRUCTOR

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SHOOTI AT THE HEART OF EVERY SOLDIER THERE IS A RIFLEMAN AND THE SOUL OF THE RIFLEMAN IS HIS ABILITY TO SHOOT

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NG The center’s shooting courses emphasize effectiveness, multiple selection targets, opportunity targets and moving targets, to support maritime and river interdiction operations. Training includes different exercises when undertaking military operations including moving vessels to multiple targets, opportunity targets, and moving targets.

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SHOOTING

BASIC MARKSMANSHIP INSTRUCTOR COURSE


DURATION:

4 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE

STUDY PLAN Subphase: weapon practice •

Preparatory shooting instruction

To develop individual techniques of: precision; reaction;

Shooting table 1 description

classification with rifle and small arms, so that the

Shooting table 2 description

Commander of a military unit has at his disposition a

Skills theoretical table

select group of instructors in basic marksmanship, with

Rifle classification

whom it is possible to undertake a shooting training

Shooting exercise table 1

programme for the staff under his command.

Shooting exercise table 2

Shooting exercise skills table

Polygon performance

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Basic marksmanship instructor

Subphase: weapons •

Adjusting sight to zero

Galil rifle

APPLICANT PROFILE

Galil ACE 21 rifle

The course is aimed at NCOs in any of the following

M-16 rifle

Pietro Beretta 9mm pistol

ranks: First Sergeant; Sergeant First Class; Second Sergeant; First Corporal; Second Corporal; Third Corporal and Marine Infantrymen or their equivalents from other national or foreign forces.

PREREQUISITES

Subphase: instruction techniques •

Instruction techniques

Subphase: ballistics •

Ballistics

The applicant must: be physically fit; be medically fit to undertake the course; have basic secondary education.

Subphase: ammunition administrative documentation •

Ammunition administrative documentation

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DURATION:

3 WEEKS

STUDY PLAN Subphase: shooting •

Shooting preparatory instruction

Entrance exam

Defensive shooting with small arms (theoretical)

Defensive shooting with small arms (practical)

Classification description with pistol

To set standards for creating an academic plan that

Rifle classification

considers the procedures that an instructor needs

Pistol classification

when developing a basic marksmanship instructor

Polygon performance

OBJECTIVE course so that the Force in question can think of possibly certifying its own personnel.

CERTIFICATION AWARDED:

Trainer of basic marksmanship instructors

APPLICANT PROFILE The course is aimed at NCOs and Marine Corps members who have completed the course and qualified as basic marksmanship instructors. In addition, that person must be working as an instructor within the institution or unit that he represents.

PREREQUISITES Submit a copy of the diploma that certifies that applicant: took and passed the basic marksman instructor course; is physically fit; is medically fit to

Subphase of technical weapon •

Entrance exam

Defensive shooting with small arms (theoretical)

Defensive shooting with small arms (practical)

Classification description with pistol

Rifle classification

Pistol classification

Polygon performance

Subphase marksmanship device •

Elvis

Nimrod

Mort

Laser designer

Night vision devices

Leupold

Subphase: ammunition administration documentation •

Shooting documentation

undertake course.

Subphase: ammunition

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SHOOTING

Ammunition general knowledge

Field work and display


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TRAINER OF BASIC MARKSMANSHIP INSTRUCTORS COURSE

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03. 14

SHOOTING

DESIGNATED SHOOTER COURSE


DURATION :

8 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE

PREREQUISITES The course requires a high level of physical and psychological capability. Therefore, the candidate

To improve the offensive capability of the Marine

must: be very physically and psychologically fit to deal

Infantry Units through the efficient use of a piece

with crisis situations; be medically fit to undertake the

of equipment with specialized training. To enable

course; have 20/20 vision; be a member of the military

the development of maneuvers by pairs (shooter-

with the best average scores in shooting exercises. In

observer); to gather information and act in support of

addition, the institution that wishes to participate in

carrying out offensive military operations. Likewise,

the course, should bear in mind that the course training

this pairing acquires the ability attack selected targets

and preparation is aimed at pairs (2, 4, 6) of people, to

using a high precision rifle, which can considerably

optimize the training opportunity.

strengthen the effectiveness of units at Battalion, Company, or Platoon level.

STUDY PLAN CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Designated shooter

Subphase: weapons practice •

Rifle: Remington M-24 (theoretical-practical)

Sight: Leupold MARK IV (theoreticalpractical)

APPLICANT PROFILE The course is aimed at officers and NCOs with the rank of: Captain; Lieutenant; Second Lieutenant; Second Sergeant; First Corporal; Second Corporal; Third Corporal; Marine Infantryman; or their equivalents from other national or foreign forces.

Fundamentals of precision shooting (theoretical-practical)

Responsibilities of observer shooter (theoretical-practical)

Data and record book (theoretical-practical)

Ballistics (theoretical-practical)

Encountering moving and multiple targets (theoretical-practical)

Observation (theoretical-practical)

Tracings

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Distance card

Land navigation (theoretical-practical)

First aid

Special equipment (rangefinders, monoculars, binoculars)

Pietro Beretta pistol 9mm

Urban area selected shooting procedures

Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

Memorizing (memory games)

Combat water survival

Humanistic phase •

Human rights and international humanitarian law

Tactical phase

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SHOOTING

Campaign techniques

Short distance shooting qualification

Estimation of distances

Shooting in the air

Shooting at an upward or downward angle

Integrated confidence test

Air assault


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SURVIVAL

IN THE

WATER

AN AMPHIBIOUS LANDING IS THE MAIN MEANS USED BY THE MARINE INFANTRY TO ARRIVE AT THE COMBAT ZONE; SURVIVAL IN THE WATER IS THEIR MAIN WORRY.

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SURVIVAL IN THE WATER


The program takes place entirely in bodies of water such as the sea, rivers, and lagoons, etc. In addition, the program trains the marines in five levels of combat water survival techniques to be able to survive and to help companions in any aquatic scenario.

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SURVIVAL IN THE WATER

SAFETY SWIMMER COURSE


DURATION :

4 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE

STUDY PLAN •

Integral humanistic training

Human rights and international humanitarian law

Seek to enable the combatants to use their skills through confidence building in carrying out aquatic

Marine combat water survival instructor course

exercises to provide support to the units that carry out military missions in extreme combat areas where

Surveillance and victim recognition

river environments are common. In addition, the course

Dangerous marine life

seeks to train the NCOs and marine infantrymen to be

Waterproofing techniques

auxiliary instructors for combat water survival when

Lead “Entto” for safety swimming

undertaking training activities.

CPR “ABCDE” for rescuers in the water

Introduction to safety swimming

Hypothermia in watery environments

Approximate free style

Medic stroke

Entry of the medic into deep

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Safety swimmer

water/shallow water •

Helping a tired swimmer

Multiple victims rescue

The course is targeted at NCOs, cadets and recruits

Recovery of submerged victims

who are in their last year of training and/or marine

Beach rescues

infantrymen or their equivalents from other national or

Utilitarian breast stroke, side stroke, back

APPLICANT PROFILE

stroke, and freestyle swimming

foreign Forces. •

Grading of survival levels in water: 1; 2; 3

PREREQUISITES

Underwater swimming

The course is very physically demanding so a candidate

Lifesaving: towing and dragging

Rescue equipment

Lifesaving defenses

Handling of scuba diving equipment

Crossing river on surface of river

Physical and aquatic conditioning

must be in excellent physical condition, be medically fit to do the course and have a basic knowledge of swimming.

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DURATION:

7 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE

STUDY PLAN •

Single admission test

Water survival qualification levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

To train instructors to reduce number of casualties by

Physical culture

drowning in all amphibious units, thereby preserving

Underwater swimming

the wellbeing of members of a Force. It is also intended

Swimming 1,500 meters freestyle

to teach the members of a military institution the

Approximate free styles

survival techniques in different aquatic environments,

Medic stroke

to reduce the fear of water and increase the confidence

Medic entry into deep and shallow water

of personnel and to improve their ability to survive in

Medic escapes, towing and dragging

water in normal and extreme conditions.

Utilitarian swimming using breast stroke, side stroke, back stroke

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Combat water survival instructor

Approximate life-saving freestyle stroke

Rescues at safety swimmer level

Rescues at the instructor level of combat survival in the water

Beach rescues

APPLICANT PROFILE

Rescues with equipment

Multiple victims rescue

The course is aimed at military personnel who are

Recovery of submerged victims

officers or NCOs in the following ranks: Captain;

Stabilization in line; handling spinal injury in

Lieutenant; Second Lieutenant; Sergeant First Class; •

Helping a tired swimmer

Third Corporal; or their equivalent in other national or

Written exam

foreign forces.

First aid

Instruction techniques

PREREQUISITES This course is very physically demanding; therefore, the candidate must be: physically fit; a perfect swimmer; medically fit to be able to do the course; able to swim 500 meters in a swimming pool in a minimum time of 13 minutes.

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the water

Second Sergeant; First Corporal; Second Corporal;

SURVIVAL IN THE WATER


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COMBAT WATER SURVIVAL INSTRUCTOR COURSE

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SURVIVAL IN THE WATER

TRAINER OF COMBAT WATER SURVIVAL INSTRUCTORS COURSE


DURATION:

4 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE

STUDY PLAN •

Single admission test

Qualification of water survival: levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Supplement the training of instructors in combat water survival for handling crisis situations in the

Physical tests

water, increasing the confidence of people under

Swimming under water

one’s command and developing water survival skills in

Swimming 1,500 meters free style

extreme conditions.

Free style

Breast stroke

Side stroke

Back stroke

Rescues at instructor level of combat water

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Trainer of combat water survival instructors

APPLICANT PROFILE The course is targeted at military personnel who are officers or NCOs and who have passed the course for instructors of combat water survival.

PREREQUISITES

survival •

Beach rescues

Multiple victims rescue

Recovery of submerged victims

Stabilization in line; handling spinal injury in the water

Written exam

CPR: AED and DAN equipment

Instruction techniques

To submit a copy of the diploma that certifies your participation in and passing of the instructor course for water survival; to be physically fit; to be medically fit to undertake the course.

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DURATION:

4 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE

PREREQUISITES The course requires excellent physical and academic abilities, so the applicant must be in excellent physical

To train tactical scuba divers who are seeking to

condition, be medically fit to do the course and, in

improve their combat skills in amphibious operations,

addition, must be a person who stands out because of

by using autonomous scuba diving equipment to

his personal and professional qualities.

efficiently and effectively carry out military operations to contribute to the fulfillment of the institutional mission of each Force.

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Medusa tactical scuba diving

PROFILE OF THE APPLICANT The course is targeted at officers, NCOs and marine infantrymen in swimming techniques and the use of autonomous scuba equipment to improve individual and team operational capabilities.

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SURVIVAL IN THE WATER

STUDY PLAN Phase 1 •

Tactical swimming

Endurance and combat water survival

Carrying out confidence building tests

Physical culture

Zodiac boats

Use of surface equipment

Phase 2 •

Basic use of scuba diving equipment

Carrying out confidence building tests

Decompression tables

Scuba diving physiology

Scuba diving physics


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MEDUSA TACTICAL SCUBA DIVING COURSE

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RIVER

OPERATI THE ABILITY TO OPERATE IN RIVERS MEANS THEY BECOME A MEANS OF ACCESS TO COMBAT ZONES RATHER THAN AN OBSTACLE

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INTRODUCTION RIVER OPERATIONS


ONS The courses take place in maritime, river and mangrove swamp scenarios for those river assault groups that are transported by operational river units and other units from the fleet to undertake river based operations. This type of training includes the techniques and tactics to carry out these types of landings.

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RIVER OPERATIONS

BASIC COMBAT COURSE


DURATION :

4 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE

Martial arts

Combat water survival

Shooting table I

Shooting table II

To train the combatant in the necessary basic combat

Classification with rifle

techniques, tactics and procedures used in military

Classification with pistol

operations in asymmetric warfare.

Tactical phase •

CERTIFICATION AWARDED:

Intelligence and counterintelligence: motorized movements

Terrestrial navigation

Resistance, evasion, escape and survival

Air assault

APPLICANT PROFILE

March (combat equipment) 12 km

The course is targeted at Marine infantrymen or their

Lessons learned

Mobile patrol base

Combat drills

Actions on the objective

Targeted patrols

Double action exercises

Basic combat

equivalents in other national or foreign forces.

PREREQUISITES The course is physically demanding so the applicant must be in an excellent physical and psychological condition to cope with crisis situations. In addition,

Physical phase for combat

the applicant must be medically fit to do the course.

STUDY PLAN

March (combat equipment) 18 km

Technical phase

March (combat equipment) 32 km

Doctrinal confidence test bridge jump

First aid

Accompanying weapons

Basic knowledge of explosives

Optronics

Communications

Close combat

Rifle extraction from 7-meter depth in the Caribbean Sea

(18 mts) •

Amphibious spirit

Physical test of the instructor (final test)

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RIVER OPERATIONS

ADVANCED COMBAT COURSE


DURATION:

4 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE

PREREQUISITES The course is physically demanding so the applicant must be in excellent physical and psychological

To train officers who serve as Platoon Commanders

condition to cope with crisis situations. In addition,

and NCOs who serve as Squad Commanders, so they

the applicant must be medically fit to undertake the

receive theoretical and practical guidance to prepare

course.

them for irregular and regular combat techniques, thereby strengthening their competencies in planning terrestrial operations, and all this training is done within the framework of international law governing human rights and international humanitarian law.

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Advanced combat

APPLICANT PROFILE The course is targeted at officers and NCOs with the rank of: Captain; Lieutenant; Second Lieutenant; Second Sergeant; First Corporal; Second Corporal; Third Corporal; or their equivalents in other national or foreign forces.

STUDY PLAN Technical phase •

First aid

Accompanying weapons

Basic knowledge of explosives

Optronics

Communications

Close combat

Martial arts

Combat water survival

Preparatory shooting instructions

Tactical phase •

Intelligence and counterintelligence

Motorized movements

Terrestrial navigation

Resistance, evasion, escape and survival

Air assault

Military operations planning

March (combat equipment) 12 km

Organization of small units on irregular missions

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First responders

Tactical procedures mobile patrol base

Combat drills

Irregular combat techniques

Actions on the objective

Targeted patrols

Double action exercises

Physical phase for combat •

E xtraction of rifle from 7-meters deep in the Caribbean Sea

March (combat equipment) 18 km

March (combat equipment) 32 km

Doctrinal confidence test bridge jump (18 mts)

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Amphibious spirit

Physical test of the instructor (final test)

RIVER OPERATIONS


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DURATION:

23 DAYS

OBJECTIVE To train staff in handling outboard motor boats of 17,

PREREQUISITES Applicants must have a good level of fitness and have a good attitude and vocation for handling boats. Furthermore, all applicants must be excellent swimmers.

19, 22 and 25 feet in length, applying the rules and procedures of the river doctrine, in which the training focuses on using them along coastal areas, rivers and river and hydrographic channels, to acquire the skills needed for the piloting of these types of boats when carrying out river operations. In addition, to provide training in basic outboard motor mechanics to resolve mechanical emergencies and undertake first level maintenance on these outboard motors.

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Combat boat river pilot

STUDY PLAN Psychological preparation area •

Human rights and international humanitarian law

Integrated humanistic training

Combat psychology

Physical preparation area •

Gymnastics

Combat water survival

Physical tests

Technical preparation area •

Special equipment

River legislation

The course is targeted at NCOs who have a minimum of

Maintenance, repairs, and supplies

two years’ service and who are currently serving in the

Outboard motor mechanics

following ranks: First Corporal; Second Corporal; Third

Boat handling

Corporal; Marine Infantrymen; or their equivalent ranks

River use knots

in other national or foreign forces.

Documentation of river units

APPLICANT PROFILE

Tactical, operational preparation area

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RIVER OPERATIONS

Lessons learned

River operations

Anti-drug trafficking operations


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RIVER OPERATIONS

RIVER GUNNER COURSE


DURATION:

23 DAYS

OBJECTIVE

PREREQUISITES The applicant must be in a good physical condition, be medically fit for undertaking the course, and have the

To strengthen the training and preparation of those

right attitude and vocation for handling weapons. The

who use river combat equipment by training them to

applicant must also be an excellent swimmer.

make effective use of weapons available to a unit, when carrying out river or riverbank operations. Training focuses on the use and maintenance of: M-60 7.62 mm caliber machine gun; M-240B 7.62 MM caliber machine gun; MK-19 grenade launcher; MGL grenade launcher; M-79 grenade launcher; M2HB 0.50 caliber machine gun; light marine infantry weapons.

STUDY PLAN The training of students on the river combat course is psychological, physical, technical and operational tactics based on principles and values and the respect for human rights.

Psychological preparation area

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: River gunner

APPLICANT PROFILE The course is targeted at NCOs who have a minimum of 2 years’ service and are currently in the following ranks: First Corporal; Second Corporal; Third Corporal; or marine infantryman or their equivalents in other national or foreign forces.

Integral action

River combatant spirit

Integral humanistic training

Ideologies and strategies

Operational tactical leadership

Combat psychology

Physical preparation area •

Gymnastics

River swimming

Physical test

Confidence building tests in the river

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Technical preparation area •

Weapons

Fiberglass

River legislation

Maintenance, repairs, and supplies

Outboard motor mechanics

Handling boats

Knots for use on the river

Lifeguard combat

Operational tactical preparation area

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Continuous action directed exercises

Combat intelligence

Quality standards for river operations

Command procedure

Legal procedures

Operational procedures

Designator of military objectives on land

Anti-drug trafficking operations

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RIVER OPERATIONS

RIVER OPERATIONS COURSE


DURATION:

9 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE

STUDY PLAN The training of students on the course of river combat is: psychological; physical, technical; tactical and is

To train military personnel in: river interdiction;

based on principles and values with respect for human

planning, leading and execution of river operations on

rights.

board boats used in river combat, in rivers, along coasts and along riverbank areas, so that drug trafficking

Psychological preparation area

organizations are prevented from using the rivers for

Integrated action

criminal activities and to ensure freedom of navigation.

River combatant spirit

Humanistic integrated training

Ideologies and stratagems

Operational tactical leadership

Combat psychology

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: River operations

Physical preparation area

APPLICANT PROFILE

Gymnastics

The course is targeted at military officers and NCOs

River swimming

Physical test

Confidence building tests in river

who have a minimum of 4 years’ service and who are in the following ranks: Captain; Lieutenant; Second Lieutenant; First Sergeant; Second Sergeant; First Corporal; Second Corporal; or their equivalents in other national or foreign forces.

PREREQUISITES The applicant must be in an excellent physical condition as the course demands a high level of physical exertion on land and in water. The candidate must also be medically fit and be an excellent swimmer.

Technical preparation area •

Weapons

Fiberglass

River legislation

Maintenance, repairs and supplies

Outboard motor mechanics

Boat handling

Knots for river use

Lifeguard combat

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Operational tactical area of preparation

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Continuous action directed exercises

Combat intelligence

Quality standards for river operations

Command procedure

Legal proceedings

Operational procedures

Designator of military targets on land

Anti-drug trafficking operations

RIVER OPERATIONS


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EXPLOSIV EXPLOSIVES ARE THE MAIN DISPLAY OF VIOLENCE IN WAR; IT IS NOT SOLDIERS WHO DO NOT KNOW HOW TO HANDLE THEM

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ES The course includes the necessary procedures for the search, finding and destruction of explosive devices in underwater area, used in support to support maritime and river operations. The courses examine the procedures used to detect, locate and neutralize explosive devices at the time of carrying out a river or sea landing.

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DURATION:

9 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE

PREREQUISITES The

applicant

must

be

very

physically

To train military personnel in the procedures used

situations. The candidate must also be medically fit

in the search, detection, locating and neutralization

to do the course. In addition, the applicant must have

of improvised explosive devices or anti-personnel

completed basic secondary education.

mines. In addition, to train the student to form an anti-explosive and demining team (EDT) (“EXDE” is acronym in Spanish) in the operational marine units, so that, at the end of the course, the students can carry out special support work in the fixed military bases for the maintenance of defense systems in which they use targeted explosive charges.

CERTIFICATION AWARD:

STUDY PLAN •

Explosives (theoretical/practical)

Explosives II and demolition (theoretical/ practical)

Mines and improvised explosive devices

EDT techniques

Metal detectors and probes (theoretical/ practical)

EDT explosives and demining

APPLICANT PROFILE The course is targeted at officers and NCOs in the following ranks: Lieutenant; Second Lieutenant; First Sergeant; Second Sergeant; First Corporal; Second Corporal; Third Corporal; Marine infantrymen; or their equivalents in other national or foreign forces.

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psychologically fit to be able to deal with crisis

EXPLOSIVES

Special anti-explosive equipment and charges

First aid (treating traumas and burns)

EDT aerial assault team

Nuclear and biological threats

Defense systems with explosives for fixed bases

Current explosives legislation

Human rights and international humanitarian law

Observation techniques and statistics

Ottawa Convention

Physical training


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EXPLOSIVES

EXPLOSIVE TECHNIQUES COURSE


DURATION:

12 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE To train the student in the technical handling of special anti-explosive equipment, to be able to successfully deactivate improvised explosive devices that are found

with crisis situations; be medically fit to take the course. In addition, the applicant must have basic secondary education, as the course includes a high level of theory which requires the best academic average scores to be able to continue in the course (when working with explosives, the first error is the last one).

in urban and rural areas, safeguarding the physical wellbeing of troops and of the civilian population. This training is targeted at members of the military that already form or will form urban anti-explosives units, that can reduce and counter incidents involving packages, cars and buildings packed with explosives, normally used by drug trafficking organizations.

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Explosives technician

STUDY PLAN •

Basic electronics applied to explosives

Custody chain

Chemistry applied to explosives

Casuistry and philosophy of deactivation

Explosives I, II and III

Special charges

Air assault

Nuclear, chemical, biological threats

Observation techniques and statistics

Tracking of arms, munitions, explosives

Special equipment knowledge: EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disruptor)

APPLICANT PROFILE

Post explosion

The course is targeted at officers and NCOs with the

Underwater procedures and operations with

Rank of: Lieutenant; Second Lieutenant; First Sergeant; Second Sergeant; First Corporal; Second Corporal; Third Corporal; Marine Infantrymen or their equivalent

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EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disruptor) procedure

ranks in other national or foreign forces.

First responder

Munition identification

PREREQUISITES

Physical preparation phase

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DURATION:

8 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE

APPLICANT PROFILE The course is targeted at officers, NCOs and Marine Infantrymen with a minimum of five years’ service who

The course seeks to set rules of procedures to guide the

are a: Lieutenant; Second Lieutenant; First Sergeant;

demining course on humanitarian demining operations

Second Sergeant; First Corporal; Second Corporal;

using: manual demining techniques; non-technical

Marine Infantrymen or their equivalent ranks in other

studies; technical studies; demining supervisors to

national or foreign forces.

train, instruct and prepare officers, NCOs and Marine Infantrymen, members of the National Army, Colombian Air Force, National Police, State Security Agencies, and

PREREQUISITES

personnel from the Armed Forces of friendly countries.

The applicant must be physically fit, be medically fit

The aim is to reduce the death rates caused by IEDs

to do the course and have completed basic secondary

during humanitarian demining operations.

education.

STUDY PLAN APPLICANT PROFILE : Humanitarian demining

General instructions

Mine clearance using manual demining technique

Non-technical study

Demining squad leaders

Monitoring of humanitarian demining operations

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DURATION:

6 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE

Technical phase •

History and theory of fuels

Industrial security and environmental protection

To ensure the safe and efficient supply of quality fuels to those Units involved in military operations.

Transport, storage, distribution of fuel

Quality of fuel, quality testing, equipment for doing filtration quality tests

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Fuel and lubricants operator

Filtration equipment and fuel recirculation

Operation of fuel pumps

Equipment maintenance, repair, supply

Introduction to fuel accounting and contracting

APPLICANT PROFILE The course is aimed at officers, NCOs and Marines on

Tactical phase

active service from the different forces and friendly

Fuel operations

countries.

History and theory of fuels

Industrial safety and environmental

PREREQUISITES Be proposed by the commander of your unit, selected by the Marine Command and be physically and psychologically fit.

protection •

Transport, storage and distribution of fuels

Quality of fuels, quality testing, quality testing equipment

Filtration, filtration equipment and fuel recirculation

STUDY PLAN Humanistic phase •

Humanistic integrated training

Human rights and International humanitarian law

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EXPLOSIVES

Leadership

Pump operation

Maintenance, repair and supplies to equipment

Fuel operations

Introduction to fuel accounting and contracting


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DOGS A DOG IS A MAN’S BEST FRIEND AND THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND LOYAL PARTNER IN COMBAT

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INTRODUCTION DOGS


Training courses for dogs focus on: the capability of detecting explosive devices placed in river and coastal areas; the detection of narcotics aboard ships in the sea and on equipment used on rivers.

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DOG TRAINER COURSE FOR DETECTION OF NARCOTICS AND EXPLOSIVES


DURATION:

15 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE To train military personnel in the training of dogs to

PREREQUISITES The applicant must be: physically fit; have an aptitude and vocation for working with dogs; be medically fit to do the course.

detect narcotic substances and drugs money as part of the fight against drug trafficking; to improve the operational capabilities of a military force, through the efficient and effective use of dogs, so that a Commander has more control over the places where narcotics are trafficked and transited. In addition, to prepare personnel to detect explosive substances, to counteract the terrorist threat that tries to mount attacks on facilities or members of a military unit and the civilian population, thereby giving a Commander

STUDY PLAN •

narcotic substances •

Dog first aid

Cynology

Dog training techniques

General knowledge about drugs

EDT techniques (“EXDE” is acronym in Spanish for Explosives and Demolition

an Important tool for decision making in combat operations.

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Dog trainer for the detection of narcotics and explosives

APPLICANT PROFILE The course is targeted at NCOs from the following ranks: First Corporal; Second Corporal; Third Corporal; Marine Infantrymen or their equivalent ranks in other national or foreign forces.

Techniques in the detection of

Teams - EDT) •

Cleaning and maintenance of kennels

Hidden compartments

Site exploration

Night marches with dogs

Air assault missions with dogs

Ethology

Human rights and international humanitarian law

Dog psychology

Animal legislation

Ethics and values

Physical culture

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DURATION:

8 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE To train dog handlers in medical management and basic veterinary skills, to optimize institutional resources and ensure the dog handler is properly prepared to respond to animal emergencies during operational matters.

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Dog nurse

APPLICANT PROFILE The course is targeted at NCOs from the following ranks: First Corporal; Second Corporal; Third Corporal; Marine Infantrymen or their equivalent ranks in other national or foreign forces who are dog handlers.

PREREQUISITES The applicant must be certified as a dog handler, be physically fit, and have an aptitude and vocation for working with animals, and be medically fit for doing the course.

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DOGS

STUDY PLAN •

Morpho physiology

Management of hospital services

Semiology

Infectious diseases

Pharmacology

Internal medicine

Veterinary emergencies

Surgical procedures

Current medicine legislation

Current legislation about human rights and international humanitarian law

Military criminal justice

Ethics and values

Dog legislation

Psychology (post-traumatic stress)

Physical test

Physical training with dogs


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MARTIAL

ARTS

TURNING THE BODY INTO A LETHAL WEAPON IS THE ULTIMATE SKILL THAT CAN BE ACQUIRED FOR CLOSE PERSON TO PERSON COMBAT

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INTRODUCTION MARTIAL ARTS


Martial arts training is essential for the Marine because it strengthens him physically and mentally. In addition, it provides tools to the combatant so that he can overcome situations in which the use of force is restricted and where it is necessary to use the body as a means of defense to guarantee his physical wellbeing.

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MARTIAL ARTS

MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR COURSE


DURATION:

6 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE

STUDY PLAN •

Brown Belt techniques

Green Belt techniques

To train instructors, through: the strengthening of

Yellow Belt techniques

the spirit and the body together with the teaching of

Blue Belt techniques

military values and virtues. In addition, to teaching the

History of the M.I. Martial arts program

conditioning and control of the physical strength of

Amphibious commando training track

a man, with the intention of sustaining the physical

Instruction techniques for martial arts

capacity of members of the Force.

instructor

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Martial arts instructor

APPLICANT PROFILE The course is aimed at officers and NCOs who have the rank of: Lieutenant; Second Lieutenant; First Sergeant; Second Sergeant; First Corporal; Second Corporal; Third Corporal; or their equivalents in other national or foreign forces.

PREREQUISITES The course is physically demanding and also requires physical dexterity, so the applicant must be physically resilient, be medically fit to do the course and have a vocation for martial arts.

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DURATION:

4 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE The course is intended to complement the training of martial arts instructors, through the strengthening of the spirit, the body, the teaching of military values and virtues, in addition to the physical conditioning of the instructor.

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Trainer of martial arts instructors

APPLICANT PROFILE

STUDY PLAN •

Study of the warrior

Leadership techniques

Responsible use of force

Principles and values

Anatomy and physiognomy

Operational risk management

Human dimensions

The warrior as a knight

Techniques to explain, demonstrate, imitate and practice

Master in weapons

Range tests

Brown Belt techniques

Green Belt techniques

Yellow Belt techniques

The course is targeted at military personnel with the

Blue Belt techniques

rank of officer or NCO who have completed and passed

Red Belt techniques

the martial arts instructor course.

Instruction techniques for martial

PREREQUISITES

Combat cohesion exercises

Physical strengthening exercises

M.I. Martial arts program gymnastics

Using the training tracks

Water exercises

Free sparring

arts instructor

Submit a copy of the diploma certifying that applicant participated in and passed the martial arts instructor course. Be in a good physical condition and be medically fit to do the course.

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MARTIAL ARTS


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INDIVIDUAL MILITARY

SKILLS THE ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTIC OF ATTACK IS LEADERSHIP AND IS FORGED THROUGH INDIVIDUAL MILITARY SKILLS

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INTRODUCTION INDIVIDUAL MILITARY SKILLS


The training of these skills is aimed at offering the basic tools so that a Marine can perform satisfactorily in all naval units, irrespective of the geographical region, the type of unit and the mission that he is going to complete.

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DURATION:

5 WEEKS PREREQUISITES

OBJECTIVE

The course demands a high level of physical ability, therefore the applicant must: be in excellent physical and psychological condition to be able to deal with crisis situations; be medically fit to go on the course;

To improve the offensive capability of Marine Infantry

have basic training in martial arts. In addition, the

Units, through the effective use of non-lethal equipment,

applicant must have basic secondary education.

complemented with; specialized training in crowd dispersion methods; organization of military units to control public disorder; studying crowd behavior;

STUDY PLAN

operational military considerations; communication

Leadership

and personal defense techniques; team, squad and

international humanitarian law

platoons maneuver development; ability to neutralize the nuclei of public disturbances.

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Non-lethal weapons platoon member

and human rights •

Integrated humanistic training

Use of continuous force

Manuals 1-5: theoretical and practical

Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) theoretical contamination and decontamination

Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) - level 1

Non-lethal weapons and munitions

APPLICANT PROFILE

Non-lethal weapons and shooting exercise

Communication skills

The course is aimed at officers and NCOs in following

First aid

ranks: Lieutenant; Second Lieutenant; First Sergeant;

Application of force

Second Sergeant; First Corporal; Second Corporal;

Personal protection equipment

Third Corporal; Marine Infantryman or their equivalent

Integrating use of non-lethal weapons into

in other national or foreign forces.

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INDIVIDUAL MILITARY SKILLS

military operations •

Crowd control

Crowd control formations and techniques

Final scenario

Urban maneuvers

Martial arts


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NON-LETHAL WEAPONS COURSE

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MARINE INFANTRY OFFICER TACTICAL COURSE


DURATION:

20 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE

STUDY PLAN •

Instruction techniques

Combat survival in the water

The course is aimed at giving the future officer the tools

Martial arts

and professional skills to perform as a Commander of

Terrestrial navigation as Commander

a Marine Infantry company, platoon or reconnaissance

Communication

squad. In addition, it aims to train a Commander in

First aid

the role that he must play as a Commander of a river

Combat drills

combat unit.

International conflict

International humanitarian law and human rights

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Tactical Marine Infantry Officer

Heavy weapons

EDT techniques

“GRESAD” training in the Special Forces Battalion of the Marines

APPLICANT PROFILE

Direct fire support

Air assault

The course is targeted at cadets who are in the final

Military targets designator on land

year of Training School and/or at officers who are in the

Intelligence and counterintelligence

first year of their military career in a national or foreign

Military engineering

force.

Provision 039

Planning

Tactical use of designated marksmen

Military criminal justice

Irregular operations

Maintenance management

Urban maneuvers

Amphibious operations

March (combat equipment) 1 km, 18 km

PREREQUISITES The course demands a high level of physical ability therefore the applicant must be in excellent physical condition and be medically fit to do the course.

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INDIVIDUAL MILITARY SKILLS

MARINE INFANTRY BASIC INSTRUCTOR COURSE


DURATION:

8 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE To provide the necessary tools for the optimal and professional performance of NCOs in the basic training units of the Marine Corps. To enable the teaching of instructors with the ability to standardize, under a single doctrine, the process of teaching personnel who begin military training. This education is based on the principles, values, virtues, discipline, leadership and mystique, which all contribute to raising the levels of institutional commitment towards the Force and the training of better citizens.

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Marine Infantry basic instructor

APPLICANT PROFILE

physical condition, be medically fit to do the course and have completed basic secondary education. In addition, the applicant must be someone characterized by their personal and professional qualities.

STUDY PLAN •

Counterintelligence

History of the Marine Infantry

Uniform regulations

Suicide prevention

Time management

Customs and courtesy

Instruction techniques

Leadership

Institutional behavior

Equal opportunity

Good treatment

Physical training for combat

Incentive training

Training tracks (pentathlon-obstaclesconfidence)

The course is targeted at NCOs with the rank of: First

Stress management

Class Sergeant; First Sergeant; Second Sergeant; First

Combat survival in water

Corporal; Second Corporal; Third Corporal; or their

Martial arts

equivalent in other national or foreign forces.

Disciplinary pressure

Summary of permanent orders for recruit

PREREQUISITES The course demands great physical and academic abilities. Therefore, the applicant must be in excellent

training •

Close order

Marches 12 km y 18 km

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INDIVIDUAL MILITARY SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL MARINE INFANTRY COURSE


DURATION:

16 WEEKS

OBJECTIVE

STUDY PLAN Humanistic phase •

Human rights and international humanitarian law

To fully prepare combatants to have the professional skills necessary to perform as members of a squad,

First responder

team, platoon, or crew member of a river combat unit.

Statute of the marine infantryman

Military criminal justice

Military virtues

Sexually transmitted diseases

Psychological operations

CERTIFICATION AWARDED: Marine Infantryman

Technical phase

APPLICANT PROFILE

Accompanying and support weapons

Preparatory shooting instruction

The course is targeted at regular infantrymen either

Weapons I

on active service or reservists, or their equivalents in

Basic knowledge of explosives

other national or foreign forces.

First aid

Terrestrial navigation

Optronics

Communications

Guidance on aircraft (designator of military

PREREQUISITES The course demands great physical and academic abilities; therefore, the applicant must be in excellent physical condition, be medically fit to do the course, must have at least completed 5th grade of primary education and in addition, the applicant must be someone characterized by their personal and professional qualities.

targets on land) •

River operations

Intelligence and counterintelligence

Motorized movements

Air assault

Lessons learned

Combat survival in water

Martial arts

Specialist skills (according to the strengths of each man he is trained in one skill)

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Tactical phase •

Individual instruction on combat

Organization of small units

Irregular combat techniques

Movement techniques

Actions on the objective

Mobile Patrol Base (MBP)

Combat drills against surprise actions by the enemy

Physical phase for combat

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Physical training

Marches

Amphibious commando training track

Physical tests

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