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Post by supernachos on Dec 23, 2012 8:22:32 GMT -8
I'm just curious on how SULE went and if there are any photos or videos to share of the training day!!!  |
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Post by Stan on Dec 23, 2012 11:23:53 GMT -8
I'm just curious on how SULE went and if there are any photos or videos to share of the training day!!! SULE was awesome. I think everyone is too tired to write about it still. Pictures inbound, video will be inbound in about a month and it will be spectacular. |
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Post by jvv556 on Dec 23, 2012 18:15:02 GMT -8
It was like a Michael Bay movie. Goodtimes. I can only hope formore of these classes in the near future.
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Post by nick on Dec 23, 2012 20:43:17 GMT -8
I read the question "how was SULE", I started replying: "SULE was...." and that's where I stopped replying. hehe
I thought about it for 3 minutes and I still don't know what to say. Saying "SULE was awesome" is definitely true, but then so are the Rifle classes. SULE is a lot more than that though. It's a lot more than handling the rifle properly. Maybe if others chime in I'll get some inspiration, but all I can say is that I plan on attending any future SULE class.
Nothing can replicate real combat, but, for a civilian, SULE gets as close as you can get without getting your hands dirty. However, it's not a Rambo type of class! Safety is the primary concern, as in all other classes, and the class really works on several levels, physical, mental and tactical.
The day part was "awesome" for many different reasons... but then the night part kicked it up even more. You obviously know the mission is not for real, no one is out to kill you (which is a great thing!), and I guess it can be easy to just tag along (not saying that anyone did that). For me, hiking uphill and in the bushes with all the gear through the dark, quiet night, just with your own thoughts and awareness of the surrounding, brought back a realism that I didn't expect.
I appreciated Stan's rifle classes, and I will re-take them many times, since rifle handling is a perishable skill, but rifle classes are kind of a static, closed environment thing, while SULE is a living, breathing, organic thing.
I can't say how the class was, in general terms, I can only say how it was for me.
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Post by Stan on Dec 24, 2012 8:54:12 GMT -8
Also, I thought the food was really good.
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Post by serpenthammer on Dec 24, 2012 11:29:18 GMT -8
Nick I hate to say it but during the ops the Asian Boyz and Aryan Motorcycle club were actually lurking in the bushes , they just dispersed at the awesomeness of our firepower and violence of our assault!
I don't know how I managed but made it through, I was busy during the weekend identifying soreness and pain from the bike mishap the day before or the end result of SULE !
Good time, great planning , great chow!!!
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Post by supernachos on Dec 24, 2012 11:33:45 GMT -8
So how many students attended the first SULE class?
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Post by Stan on Dec 24, 2012 11:53:34 GMT -8
So how many students attended the first SULE class? 8 students = 2 teams |
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Post by nick on Dec 24, 2012 12:59:42 GMT -8
Nick I hate to say it but during the ops the Asian Boyz and Aryan Motorcycle club were actually lurking in the bushes , they just dispersed at the awesomeness of our firepower and violence of our assault! I knew I saw and heard something in the darkness. It was them taking off ;D I don't know how I managed but made it through, Mental toughness. The flesh was weak (or injured in this case), but the spirit was stronger. As far as soreness... as the saying goes, I had pain in muscles I didn't even know I had. hehe Good times. |
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Post by supernachos on Dec 24, 2012 20:26:39 GMT -8
Also, I thought the food was really good. I guess on this point alone would make me want to do the next SULE class ...! Was dinner *romantically* catered under the star-light and/or infra-red illumination?!  |
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Post by Stan on Dec 24, 2012 20:51:05 GMT -8
Also, I thought the food was really good. I guess on this point alone would make me want to do the next SULE class ...! Was dinner *romantically* catered under the star-light and/or infra-red illumination?! Seriously, no one was talking. All I heard were lips smacking. |
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Post by Stan on Dec 27, 2012 20:47:26 GMT -8
Some email replies:
SULE was a great training event I will never forget!!!
I am grateful and very thankful to the Cadre and to all the students that participated in SULE.
The amount of information provided in each mission may seem overwhelming at the beginning but thanks to our team mentors that were there in every step of the way to help us complete each mission in a safe way.
Our instructors and the safety crew did a superb job in making sure there was no accidents, issues or problems and that every student understood the missions.
SULE was a very challenging exercise because tested each individual work skills, time management, delegation and problem solving skills. I feel that SULE accomplished it's purpose of developing leadership skills on each team by building team cohesion and help us identify our own strengths and weaknesses .
The day missions had it challenges, but I feel that the night operations was the most demanding on everyone, having to work in darkness and through unfamiliar route made it tougher and after completing several missions throughout the day exerted our bodies and minds and during the night we were still required to conduct the frontal assault and envelopments and still be able to think clearly and precise.
The CHOW was delicious, YUM YUM.
Look forward in participating in the next year's SULE.
I would like to wish you everyone a happy holidays in company of your love ones, family and friends.
EB
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I just wanted to express my thanks to the cadre and the other students at the SULE course.
I enjoyed myself and felt like I came away with more knowledge and understanding.
SULE covered a much broader range of topics than the typical "shooting" class and I can't think of any other class I've taken which went into the specifics of patrolling and small units like this.
The mission orders processing part of the class was eye opening, in regards to organizing and planning.
I also appreciated the practical tips and advice that the mentors had as we were running through the missions.
I'd also like to thank the other students just for showing up and participating in this event. I hope you all got something out of it.
JVV
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Post by ginrai357 on Dec 28, 2012 10:31:31 GMT -8
I wanted to thank Stan and the Cadre for all of the guidance and making this a very challenging but safe event. Some of my take a ways were:
Medical management - In the start of the course, Doc gave us a basic overview of what to do to a gun shot wound with your medical pack. I added some other non tacticool items to my pack since then...
Communication - It was clear that everyone from your team must understand their role and objectives. It is even more critical during live fire.
Leadership - once the high level goals are given. That information must be then translated into an actual plan and objectives so that everyone on your team must understand the end goal. Ensure team is ready for mission.
Team work - Translate the mission and deploy. During patrol, everyone is staggered and always checking their six. Communication during the patrol.
Time Mgmt - Each mission has a start time and it is pronounced when you are coordinating attacks with other fire teams.
Fitness - going through the hill side of the ASR will give force you to use every muscle in your body. carrying 25LB rig + rifle will force you to either re-eval your rig or train harder. After the hike, you are then tasked with hand to hand for 2 minutes on the punching pad.
Problem Solve - Things never goes as planned but its up to you to contribute to resolve any obstacles.
I might have missed some things and welcome my other team mates to contribute. Thanks again for the great experience!
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