Field Manual (FM) 3-25.150, The Army Combatives Manual outlines combative techniques, requirements for safe combatives training, and rules for combatives competitions. Included in the intended audience are commanders and certified Level III and IV instructors. This publication applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard (ARNG)/the National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and the [...]
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ave you ever wondered about the origins of the Army Combatives Program? If so please read on… This excerpt was taken from the actual Army Combatives Regulation. HISTORY OF MARTIAL ARTS Where do the martial arts come from? Most people would answer that they come from the orient. The truth is that every culture that [...]
Army Combatives Level 1: Basic Combatives Course – Is a 40-hour, one week course. It is tailored for developing the instructor base necessary to get Basic Combatives to every Soldier. Students learn to teach the techniques of Basic Combatives. It is conducted during a one week period starting at 0800 on the Monday of training [...]
Army Combatives Level 2: Basic Tactical Course – Is a 80-hour, two week course, that improves on the training provided during the Basic Combatives Course. The Basic Tactical Course is tailored to teach the more advanced techniques (Army Combatives Level 2) which illuminate why the basic techniques are performed as they are as well as [...]
Army Combatives Level 3: Basic Combatives Instructors Course – Is a 80-hour, two week course, that improves on the training provided during the Basic Tactical Course. The Basic Combatives Instructors Course is tailored to teach the more advanced techniques (Army Combatives Level 3) which illuminate why the basic techniques are performed as they are as [...]
Army Combatives Level 4: Tactical Combatives Instructors Course – Is a 160-hour, four week course, that improves on the training provided during the Basic Combatives Instructor Course. The Tactical Combatives Instructors Course is tailored to teach the more advanced techniques (Army Combatives Level 4) which illuminate why the basic techniques are performed as they are [...]
In 2009, after an exhaustive four year development process, Nike introduced their version of Army Combat Boots. I call them Nike Combat Boots, but Nike refers to them as the Nike Special Field Boot. Trust me these are not your old school basic issue boots. Nike has redesigned all of the standard features that we’ve [...]
Welcome to Fort Bragg Combatives There are several Combatives Programs active on Fort Bragg. The mission of the Fort Bragg Combatives Program is to develop Leaders and Soldiers combative ability in order to instill the Warrior Ethos and prepare Soldiers to engage the enemy in close quarters combat, by teaching realistic training methods and developing [...]
Each year more than 500 Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers compete in the Army Combatives Championship. The Army Combatives Championship Tournament has been held at Fort Benning, Georgia and Fort Hood Texas. The Championship Tournament is open to male and female Soldiers and other service members attached or currently serving with Army units. [...]
Welcome to Fort Meade Army Combatives School The mission of the Fort Meade Combatives School is to develop Leaders and Soldiers combative ability in order to instill the Warrior Ethos and prepare Soldiers to engage the enemy in close quarters combat, by teaching realistic training methods and developing a self sustaining Combatives program within units [...]
Official Army Modern Combatives Program Hook and Head Control The hook and head control is the third method in the progression for a Soldier to further control a non compliant enemy If the opponent collapses the frame the Soldier may move to the hook. The hook is accomplished by pummeling the frame arm between the [...]
Fort Bragg Army Combatives Program
Welcome to Fort Bragg Combatives There are several Combatives Programs active on Fort Bragg. The mission of the Fort Bragg Combatives Program is to develop Leaders and Soldiers combative ability in order to instill the Warrior Ethos and prepare Soldiers to engage the enemy in close quarters combat, by teaching realistic training methods and developing [...]
Fort Meade Army Combatives School
Welcome to Fort Meade Army Combatives School The mission of the Fort Meade Combatives School is to develop Leaders and Soldiers combative ability in order to instill the Warrior Ethos and prepare Soldiers to engage the enemy in close quarters combat, by teaching realistic training methods and developing a self sustaining Combatives program within units [...]
Fort Sill Army Combatives School
Welcome to Fort Sill Combatives School The mission of the Fort Sill Combatives School is to develop Leaders and Soldiers combative ability in order to instill the Warrior Ethos and prepare Soldiers to engage the enemy in close quarters combat, by teaching realistic training methods and developing a self sustaining Combatives program within units on [...]