Does the army have any program similar to the MCMAP? Do they teach pugil sticks or any of the close combat events during basic training?
2007-03-05 00:26:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes, its called Modern Army Combatives. Based on Gracie School of Brazilian_Jiu-Jitsu and other hand to hand techniques.
Check out the website.
2007-03-05 02:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by JimFinSC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to work for a helicopter tour company, and one of the pilots used to be a blackhawk pilot. He was taught how to escape. Kick in the groin, crushing blow to the windpipe, gouge the eyes, break joints and bones, crush the nose, etc. The whole points wasn't to kill, but to maim and seriously wound so the pilot can escape. Just as an FYI, I'm assuming you're gonna go the Warrant Officer route. And you do need to take the AFAST test, the flight aptitude test. And then after you take it, if you have a passing score, they will select you based on Army needs. Which then reserves you a slot. Minimum passing score is 120 I believe.
2016-03-29 00:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by Sheila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the Army has a basic combatives course during basic training. There is a certification process for unit instructors as well. No it won't make you a martial arts expert, but simply to familiarize yourself.
2007-03-05 00:49:08 · answer #3 · answered by andrew.runde@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I went thru in the 80's it was called hand to hand combat, and it was simple judo moves. Now it is called combatives, and although they still use the basis of judo it has advanced (thanks to Royce Gracie). There are now requirements for combatives in your regular units PT program and it is so big and effective there are compititions within bases, the Army, and even between branches. Also yes there is still pugel stick training.
2007-03-05 00:39:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes but it is a very basic one thats not worth much. After taking it in week 4 we got our very first week-end pass. Our sarge said boys when your in New York City this week-end, forget the hand to hand or you could get hurt. this was in 1969
2007-03-05 00:33:21 · answer #5 · answered by dude_port 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Don't tee off the drill sergeant or he will pair you up with the meanest dude in the company.
2007-03-05 01:47:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,its week 4 i think
2007-03-05 00:29:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll get the basics.
enrolling in classes is recommended
2007-03-05 00:40:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do, but it is very lacking in real life situations. I was there, so I know.
2007-03-05 02:16:23 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah but it goes by the name messing with your neighbor, lol.
2007-03-05 00:32:57 · answer #10 · answered by Joew noyb 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋