Carbine Elements Theory 2 (CET2) Course Description

Carbine Elements Theory 2 is designed to give the intermediate or advanced shooter the proper carbine fundamentals. Starting with mindset, the class focuses on the core foundation of accuracy, acceptable accuracy under dynamic stress.

Requirements: CET1 or similar.

Subjects Covered

• Life Safety Brief
• Proper gear selection and placement
• Establishing a proper zero
• 7 fundamentals (Accuracy Drills, Axis and Mechanics of Recoil)
• 3 Core Fundamentals
• Acceptable Accuracy Drills
• Balance of Speed and Accuracy
• Admin reloads / Speed reloads / Tactical reloads Check
• Transition Shoulder Shooting Drills
• Reactive Movement Drills
• Running Drills
• Instinctive Shooting and Mindset Drills
• Malfunctions
• Improvised shooting positions with Transitional Shooting Drills

Equipment List

Students provide their own ammo: 2000rds of carbine and 200 rounds of Handgun ammo minimum.

Hardware – A functional and practical carbine or battle rifle chambered in 5.56×45, 5.45×39, 300 Blackout, 7.62×39, 7.62×51.  A secondary weapon (handgun) of choice. If available, a spare weapon system is also an excellent idea. A cleaning kit and tools that are compatible with the weapon system(s) in question is also a must. Each student should have a minimum of 5 working magazines.

• Note pad, and pen/pencil
• Clothing suited to strenuous activity as well as being seasonally appropriate
• Rain gear / cold weather gear (seasonal)
• Ear pro (electronic preferred) / Eye pro
• Baseball style hat recommended
• Proper belt to support equipment
• Carbine magazine pouches, Battle belt, or Chest rig
• Handgun (secondary weapon), magazines
• Tools that work on your weapon
• A holster and magazine pouch that will retain equipment when moving
• Weapons lube
• Water hydrating device
• Knee and elbow pads (optional)
• Gloves (optional)
• An open mind