MSC-Small Arms Training (MSC-SMA)

Individual Course / Program

Length 4 Days Approval MSC Location MITAGS - Onsite Training Method Lecture/Demo/Practice Simulation None Equipment Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Gun range Pre-requisite Prospective students must never have been convicted of a felony or any crime of domestic violence Individual Course Yes Part of Program No Price of Program $1,495.00

Course Description

This 4-day program is designed to provide mariners destined for service on Department of Defense contract vessels with necessary skills and knowledge for safe efficient gun handling techniques. Proper mindset and the use of "deadly force" are examined and discussed in depth. Attendees qualify with live fire on three weapons: Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun.

Pre-requisites-Prospective students must never have been convicted of a felony or any crime of domestic violence.Each student will be required to sign and attest that the above is true.

Two days are spent on an outdoor range so students need to bring appropriate seasonal clothing and always consider rain gear. 

What You Will Learn

• Small Arms Safety
• Fundamentals of Small Arms
• Fundamentals of Marksmanship
• Nomenclature of Ammunition
• Loading and unloading Weapons
• Malfunction clearing
• Low light and night light
• Shooting while moving
• Tactics and Shipboard Engagements
• Maintenance

What You Should Bring

• Appropriate Seasonal Clothing
• Rain Gear
• Closed toed shoes

Students who satisfactorily completed a four (4) day, 35-hour course of instruction in Small Arms Training provided by the Maritime Advancement, Training, Education, and Safety Program Through the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies and has demonstrated the knowledge and competence in the proper care and safe operation of firearms and has qualified on 9mm semi-automatic pistol, .308 caliber semi-automatic rifle, and 12gauge pump operated shotgun.  This course has been certified as meeting Military Sealift Command standards and content requirements