Security Levels
Advanced Marksmanship Instructor Course (AMI)
502056
Course Contact: (910) 376-6623
PURPOSE:
This two week course delivers advanced tactical marksmanship training and coaching techniques to prepare graduates to perform as Marksmanship Unit Master Trainers. This training is designated “High Risk.”
This course consists of classroom instruction and instructor-led/supervised advanced practical exercises (drills) at the small group level. AMI students are observed during a concentrated advanced tactical marksmanship course of instruction while being supervised and mentored by a senior instructor. The student must achieve 80% on a graded technical evaluation and a practical shooting evaluation in order to successfully complete this course.
DURATION:
10 Days
PREREQUISITES :
*Parent commands are responsible for ensuring course prerequisites are met and verifying documentation is correct/up to date (all documentation shall be hand carried). All documentation will be reviewed upon arrival to SMTC and members arriving without prerequisites/documentation shall be disenrolled.
- Students must have successfully graduated TTC/BTOC (member must provide graduation certificate).
- Student must be a qualified member of a Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT), Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST), or Tactical Law Enforcement Team (TACLET) for at least 6 months.
- Students must have successfully graduated USCG Small Arms Instructor (SAI) Course (member must provide graduation certificate).
- Student must have a favorable command endorsement.
- Student must report with medical records on the day of in-processing (Actual Medical Record).
- Student must have a current periodic physical and must not possess a medical profile that would prohibit participation in training and must not be taking any medications that may affect reflexes or judgment.
- Student must have vision correctable to 20/20 in each eye, if wearing correctable lenses, and must possess M40 gas mask lens inserts and two pairs of glasses for training purposes.
- Student must meet and maintain the current height and weight standards (reference ALCOAST 468_09) and update physical characteristics in Direct Access a minimum of 30 days prior to the first day of the course.
- Student must have no convictions of domestic abuse/violence that precludes the issuance and use of a weapon.
- Student must have no history of alcohol or drug abuse and no court martial during current enlistment.
- Student must be weapon qualified on the following:
- PQS qualified for the Sig P229R DAK PDW, Remington Model 870 Riot Shotgun, MK-18 as per Ordnance Manual COMDTINST 8000.2 (series). PQS shall be completed within 90 days of report date. (PQS will be confirmed upon arrival to SMTC and failure may result in disenrollment). *Hyperlink in blue provides a checklist of items that will be verified upon reporting to SMTC.
- Student must be current on the Practical Pistol Course (Sig P229R DAK PDW), Remington Model 870 Riot Shotgun and the Combat Rifle Course (CRC) (MK18) as per Ordnance Manual COMDTINST 8000.2 (series) and properly annotated on form CG-3029 (Small Arms Record Firing Report).
- Student must be current on judgmental pistol course (JPC) and properly annotated on form CG-3029.
- Student must be qualified physically:
- Student must have successfully completed the GO/NO GO Tier 2 Physical Fitness Test per Deployable Operations Group Physical Fitness Program, DOGINST 6110.1, within six months of convening class date. (Commands requesting attendance of unit personnel must provide in the request information certifying how the prerequisites were met).
EQUIPMENT LIST:
*Parent commands/students are responsible for ensuring all equipment is brought, inspected, and certified upon reporting to SMTC. Equipment will be inspected upon arrival to SMTC and members arriving without proper equipment may be disenrolled.
Assaulter Kit:
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Minimum QTY |
Description |
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1 |
Soft body armor (level IIIA) with level IV plates (It is recommended that the students get used to wearing the full kit before arriving to the course. Students can expect to wear the kit for 12 hours a day. Plates must have clear identifying NIJ rated protection level on the plates, or unit shall provide documentation stating level of protection). |
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1 |
Ballistics helmet (Kevlar, Level IIIA) (Helmet must have clear identifying NIJ rated protection level on the helmet, or unit shall provide documentation stating level of protection). |
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1 |
Ballistic eye protection – clear and tinted, rated ANSI Z87.1 |
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1 |
Ballistic goggles – clear and tinted, rated ANSI Z87.1 |
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1 |
Hearing protection |
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1 |
Individual first aid kit (IAW Tactical Medical Manual, COMDTINST M16601.16 series) |
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1 |
Gas mask w/ canister and carrier |
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1 |
Gas mask eyeglasses inserts (if required) |
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1 |
Triple mag pouch (.40 cal) |
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1 |
PDW thigh holster (SIG P229R DAK w/ light; insight XTI) |
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1 |
PDW secondary retention system |
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1 |
Tactical light source w/ carrier (hand held) |
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2 |
Spare lithium batteries and bulbs for tactical light source |
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1 |
TFSS (Overt) (IAW COMDTINST M10470.10 series) |
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1 |
Tactical sling (MK-18) |
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1 |
Triple mag pouch (5.56) |
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1 |
Shotgun keeper |
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1 |
Duty Belt |
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1 |
Hydration System |
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1 |
Assaulter Gloves (full finger) |
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1 |
Knee pads (optional) |
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1 |
Elbow pads (optional) |
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1 |
Nomex hood (optional) |
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1 |
Drop pouch – utility (optional) |
Individual Equipment:
Check off |
Minimum QTY |
Description |
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2 |
Assaulter boots |
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2 |
Advanced Interdiction uniform- blue (IAW DOGINST 1020.1A) (All patches will be taken off before reporting to SMTC) – See *Note 1 |
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3 |
ODU sets (Bring one set as carry-on if flying commercial air) – See *Note 1 |
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1 |
ODU foul weather gear (Cold, rain, etc) – See *Note 3 |
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1 |
Personal hygiene items (Shower shoes, towels, etc) |
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1 |
PT uniforms (IAW ALCOAST 278/09 Required PT Uniform) – See *Note 3 |
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1 |
Running Shoes |
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1 |
Appropriate Civilian Attire (see SMTC website for more information) |
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1 |
Combination lock |
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1 |
Medical alert tags/bracelet (As required) |
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2 |
Eyeglasses w/ prescription pro-mask insert |
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Individual Documentation:
Check off |
Minimum QTY |
Description |
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1 |
Military identification card |
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1 |
Complete medical questionnaire |
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1 |
Copy of DD-2766 adult preventive/chronic care flowsheet and actual medical records |
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1 |
Current CG-3029s for SIG P229R DAK, MK-18, Remington Model 870 Riot Shotgun. |
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1 |
CG-3029s for PQS on the Sig P229R DAK PDW, Remington Model 870 Riot Shotgun, MK-18. PQS shall be completed within 90 days of report date. (PQS will be confirmed upon arrival to SMTC and failure may result in disenrollment). *Hyperlink in blue provides a checklist of items that will be verified upon reporting to SMTC. |
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CG-3029s for current JPC |
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1 |
Valid carry letter from parent command |
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Memo from parent command stating student successfully completed the GO/NO GO Tier 2 Physical Fitness Test per deployable operations group Physical Fitness Program, DOGINST 6110.1, within six months of convening class date. |
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1 |
Original travel orders authorizing “carry and use of firearms in performance of duties” and “Government lodging and government messing.” – See **Note 2 |
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1 |
SAI letter designated by current parent command |
FAX: (910) 376 -1898
Please contact unit before sending fax.
* Note 1: Unit specific t-shirts, ball caps or wickable clothing is not authorized with USCG uniform.
** Note 2: Quota cancellations/changes/messages – parent commands shall send student cancellation/changes messages to SMTC, TQC and DOG prior to convening to provide time to reissue orders. No substitutions will be accepted if official message has not been received and may result in members being disenrolled.
*** Note 3: MCB Camp Lejeune, NC can experience harsh winter and summer conditions. Students should be prepared for various weather conditions during the training environment.
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