"We live in a gruesome world - where crime and atrocity
lurk in every corner.
Injustice, deception, lies and oppression destroy the lives of so
many innocent generations in so many places on earth.
If forces of justice never checked the forces of oppression - the
world we live in would descend into absolute darkness.
Myself and my team - we intend to instill in cadets the principles
and values of truthfulness, integrity, kindness, mercy and justice
- combined with supreme leadership and military prowess."
Course details:
DAY 1
9am - 12pm
Discussion on why justice is important
Discussion on why kindness is important
Discussion on why integrity is important
1pm - 4pm
Discussion on the following battles:
1. AMBUSH
Teutoburg Forest, 9AD
In 9AD, Varus, the Roman governor of Germania, was lured into an ambush
by Arminius, a Romanised German and officer of an auxiliary cavalry
unit. Varus led three legions through the Teutoburg Forest to suppress a
Germanic revolt, and when his 20,000 men were strung out along the line
of march, Arminius struck with the full force of his warrior army. The
Romans struggled on for days until the survivors made a last stand at
Kalkriese Hill, north of present-day Osnabrück. The Roman defeat wasn't
just physical; it was also psychological. Ambushes demand patience and
careful sighting, with precise coordination of each strike arm. The
Germanic tribesmen, so often thought of as wild barbarians, succeeded
because of their self-discipline in waiting for the right moment to
spring their attack, but ultimately their strategy was an example of
effective and channeled aggression.
2. ENVELOPMENT
Operation Uranus in 1942
The unexpected appearance of enemy troops on a flank or from behind can
damage an army's morale, and if a force is encircled it can be deprived
of supplies or attacked from any side. Ultimately, if completely cut
off, it must cut its way out, surrender or fight to the death.
Envelopment is the classic example of manoeuvre warfare and has produced
some of the most decisive victories in history. The tactic was employed
at Stalingrad in Operation Uranus, beginning on November 19, 1942. With
the Germans pinned down and unable to manoeuvre, the Soviets delivered a
heavy artillery bombardment from 3,500 guns on Romanian and Italian
positions on either side of the city, then unleashed several armoured
formations, including three tank corps. They combined mobility and speed
with devastating firepower, driving deep behind German lines to cut off
and then defeat the entire German army in Stalingrad.
3. COMMITTING THE RESERVE
Austerlitz in 1805
One of the principles of war is to achieve one's objectives with an
economy of effort, so that a reserve force is preserved to meet the
unexpected, reinforce a threatened part of the front or press home to
certainty a successful action. At Austerlitz in 1805, Napoleon chose a
deployment that would tempt the opposing Austro-Russian force to attack
him on his right. In doing so, he knew he would be able to overextend
his enemies. Although under significant pressure, Napoleon held his
reserve back until he was absolutely certain the allies were committed,
then he struck. His troops smashed the allied centre, beat off a
counter-attack and then curled around the isolated allied left. It was a
decisive victory, won by the precise commitment of resources at the
critical moment.
4. SHOCK ACTION
Arsuf, 1191
Often, at the critical moment in a battle, the shock action of a charge
or a brief increase in the intensity of fire is enough to break an enemy
force. The sudden assault has often been delivered by 'heavy' troops -
infantry, cavalry or tanks - designed specifically to punch their way
through an enemy line. The impact of that charge - indeed, sometimes the
very spectacle of it - can prove too much for the troops on the
receiving end. This was the case at the Battle of Arsuf during the Third
Crusade (1189-92). The Europeans under Richard the Lionheart had marched
under a rain of arrows for hours, as Saracen archers tried repeatedly to
goad them out of their tight formation. Then, suddenly, the knights
charged at Salahuddin's infantry and light cavalry. The effect was
dramatic - the Saracens broke and retreated.
5. CONCENTRATION
Jagdeschwader Formation in 1917
The German strategist Clausewitz regarded the concentration of force as
the highest principle of war. This required the accumulation of
resources at the precise point and moment where a battle would be
decided. In World War I, the German strategy of using air squadrons
defensively in 1917 enabled them to marshal their reserves, strike only
where they were needed, prioritise their resources and preserve the
lives and therefore the experience of their pilots. Jagdgeschwader
(Flying Circus) formations were assembled to counter Allied sorties at
strategic points on the front. These proved effective and built a
reputation for success that was epitomised by Von Richthofen, the Red
Baron.
6. OFF-BALANCING & PINNING
Trafalgar in 1805
It's often effective to pin an enemy into a position where firepower or
manoeuvring can destroy him, or where the enemy is so disrupted by
off-balancing probes that he has little idea where the main attack will
fall. Napoleon ordered Vice Admiral Villeneuve to concentrate all French
and Spanish naval forces to break the Royal Navy and thus pave the way
for the invasion of England. But Rear Admiral Horatio Nelson proved
adept at unnerving his adversary and off-balancing the French plans. At
Trafalgar, Nelson broke with the traditions of naval warfare and thrust
two columns into the French line to bring about a general action where
his men's superior seamanship and gunnery would win the day. The French
were pinned into place and then thrown into confusion by Nelson's bold
and courageous action, producing one of England's most glittering
victories.
7. STRATEGIC OFFENCE & TACTICAL DEFENCE
Panipat in 1526
In war, it's advisable to advance into a region that's strategically
valuable and, once there, to defend a strong tactical position and force
the enemy to make a costly attack. Babur, the ruler of Kabul, set out to
defeat Lodi, the sultan of Delhi, but he had just 12,000 men against
100,000, and though his force was armed with gunpowder weapons, their
slow rate of fire made his men vulnerable to Lodi's cavalry. Babur
advanced rapidly to Panipat near Delhi, knowing this sudden threat to
his opponent's capital would prevent him from seeking refuge behind its
walls. He selected the battlefield carefully and formed a barrier of
wagons, and Lodi's men made a series of fruitless assaults. Having
inflicted heavy losses, Babur counter-attacked, then resumed his
offensive into India.
8. DECEPTION
Q-SHIPS, 1915
To work, deception has to establish significant doubt in the minds of
the enemy so that they alter their plans. During World War I, the Royal
Navy struggled to find a solution to U-boat attacks in the Atlantic. Yet
it was noticed early on that the Germans preferred to surface and use
the less sophisticated main armament on the foredeck to sink their
victims. Named after their home port, Queenstown in Ireland, a number of
'Q-ships' were deployed - civilian vessels with concealed armaments.
With holds packed with wood to enable them to float even when torpedoed,
they were deliberately sent into areas where U-boats were known to be
operating. As the U-boat surfaced, side panels were dropped to clear the
line of fire for concealed guns - a technique used by HMS Baralong,
which sank U-27 after it surfaced to attack a merchantman off south-west
England.
9. INTELLIGENCE
Matapan in 1941
Battlefield victory can hinge on accurate, timely intelligence about the
enemy, particularly regarding his intentions and his capabilities. In
March 1941, naval intelligence learned through its successful
code-breaking that a strong Italian fleet had set out to attack a
British convoy. The nearby fleet commander, Admiral Andrew Cunningham,
concentrated his forces, and after aerial attacks he disabled an Italian
cruiser. The Royal Navy's radar assisted in locating the stricken
Italian vessel and its escorts. Cunningham decided to bring to bear
maximum firepower by approaching at night. In the subsequent action, the
Italians, who possessed no comparable intelligence assets, lost two more
heavy cruisers and two destroyers.
10. GUERRILLA WARFARE
CHINA, 1934-49
In the right circumstances, guerrilla forces can achieve great
successes. The essence of insurgent warfare is the hit-and-run attack
and concealment within the operational environment. Guerrillas need the
backing of the population for intelligence and recruits, and to win
political power. In China in the Thirties, Mao Zedong, knowing
governments seek to resolve insurgencies quickly, advocated a protracted
war. If attacked, he would refuse battle, falling back to the interior.
The Long March, beginning in 1934, was one such retreat, but his real
focus was on political education: by 1945 he had 14 base areas with
millions of supporters.
11. SWARMING
Siege of Samarkand
Spitamenes used Bactrian horse archers in effective swarming attacks
against a relief column sent by Alexander the Great. Bactrian horse
archers surrounded various Macedonian phalanxes, staying out of range of
their melee weapons, and fired arrows until they had no more. The
archers would then withdraw to a supply point, but another swarm of
horse archers would sometimes replace them, and sometimes attack
elsewhere. The Bactrians eventually caused the phalanx to break
formation, and destroyed it. Alexander recognized his forces could not
directly combat horse archers, but that the horse archers needed
resupply of provisions, horses, and arrows. Alexander split his forces
into five columns and began building fortifications in the areas where
the Bactrians had resupplied. Eventually, his anti-swarm tactics worked:
cut off from resupply, the Bactrians had to meet the Macedonian phalanx,
which were vastly superior in melee. Alexander made it priority to
engage guerillas or other light mobile forces. Spitamenes was effective
as long as his force were mobile, and he had adequate communications
with mounted couriers. Once he was forced into direct battle with heavy
forces, he literally lost his head. At the Battle of the Jaxartes River,
Alexander once again faced swarming tactics from an army of Scythian
horse archers. Alexander sent a unit of heavy cavalry ahead of his main
line. As expected, the Scythian horsemen surrounded the detached
cavalry. At the right moment, Alexander's cavalry reversed direction and
pushed half of the Scythians straight into the main phalanx of
Alexander's army, where they were slaughtered. Upon seeing this, the
remaining half of the Scythian army retreated from the battle.
Day 2
9am - 12pm
Virtual Marksman Training
Laser and VR weaponry
Laser fitted Handguns and automatic weapons will be used to hit animated
targets
Virtual weapons will be used in a virtual range.
Virtual weapons available are:
1 Pistols
1.1 Beretta 950BS Jetfire
1.2 Beretta M9A1
1.3 Beretta Px4 Storm
1.4 Browning Hi-Power
1.5 Colt M1911A1
1.6 CZ 75 SP-01 SHADOW
1.7 Desert Eagle Mark VII
1.8 Glock 22
1.9 Remington Rolling Block
1.10 Ruger Mk III
1.11 SIG-Sauer P250 Compact
1.12 Tokarev TT-33
1.13 Walther PPK
2 Revolvers
2.1 Smith & Wesson Model 29
2.2 Smith & Wesson Model 327
2.3 Smith & Wesson Model 629 Stealth Hunter
3 Shotguns
3.1 Benelli M4 Super 90
3.2 Beretta DT11
3.3 Fabarm Martial Pro Forces
3.4 Franchi SPAS-12
3.5 Mossberg 590A1
3.6 MTs255
3.7 Remington 870
3.8 Sawn-off Double Barreled Shotgun
3.9 Serbu Super Shorty
3.10 "KWG1"
4 Submachine Guns
4.1 AEK-919K “Kashtan”
4.2 Beretta Cx4 Storm
4.3 Brügger & Thomet MP9
4.4 FN P90 TR
4.5 GEPARD
4.6 Heckler & Koch MP5A2
4.7 Heckler & Koch MP5KA4
4.8 Heckler & Koch MP7A1
4.9 Heckler & Koch UMP45
4.10 Intratec TEC-9
4.11 Kedr PP-91
4.12 MAC-11
4.13 PP-19 Bizon
4.14 PP-2000
5 Assault Rifles
5.1 AK-101
5.2 AKM
5.3 AKS-74U
5.4 FAMAS F1
5.5 Heckler & Koch G36
5.6 Heckler & Koch G36C
5.7 IMBEL IA2
5.8 FN SCAR-L
5.9 L85A2
5.10 M16A1
5.11 M4A1 SOPMOD
5.12 Mk. 18 Mod 1
5.13 Steyr AUG A3
6 Battle Rifles
6.1 FN SCAR-H
6.2 Galil 7.62
6.3 M14
6.4 M14 DMR
6.5 MAS-49/56
6.6 SKS
7 Sniper Rifles
7.1 Barrett M107A1
7.2 Kimber Model 8400 Advanced Tactical SRC
7.3 Sako 85
7.4 SVD Dragunov
8 Machine Guns
8.1 General Dynamics GAU-17/A
8.2 RPK
9 Launchers
9.1 M79
9.2 RPG-7
10 Other
10.1 M67 Hand Grenade
10.2 Orion Flare Gun
1pm - 5pm
Fighter Jet Flight and Weapons and Reconnaisance Training
VR cockpit, Startup, Take Off, Weapons management, GPS and sensor
tracking
Jet Fighters Available:
AJS-37 Viggen
The AJS-37 Viggen is a Swedish double-delta supersonic attack aircraft
from the late Cold War. It was the backbone of the Swedish Air Force
during the Cold war, serving as the main attack and anti-ship platform.
The AJS is the 90’s upgrade of this 70's era aircraft, adding several
advanced weapons and systems functionalities. The aircraft was designed
around the pilot, with an excellent man-machine interface, supporting
the pilot through the smart use of autopilot systems, radar and HUD
symbology in order to deliver the ordnance onto targets from treetop
level with high speed attack runs.
The aircraft is armed with multiple weapon systems ranging from
programmable stand-off weapons such as the RB-15F antiship missile to
the BK90 Cluster munitions dispenser to various bombs, rockets and
missiles for a wide range of target types. The aircraft can also carry
gun pods and the Sidewinder series of infrared-guided missiles for air
defence and self-protection purposes.
SU-27
The Su-27, NATO codename Flanker, is one of the pillars of modern-day
Russian combat aviation. Built to counter the American F-15 Eagle, the
Flanker is a twin-engine, supersonic, highly manoeuvrable air
superiority fighter. The Flanker is equally capable of engaging targets
well beyond visual range as it is in a dogfight given its amazing slow
speed and high angle attack manoeuvrability. Using its radar and
stealthy infrared search and track system, the Flanker can employ a wide
array of radar and infrared guided missiles. The Flanker also includes a
helmet-mounted sight that allows you to simply look at a target to lock
it up! In addition to its powerful air-to-air capabilities, the Flanker
can also be armed with bombs and unguided rockets to fulfil a secondary
ground attack role.
MIG-21bis
The MiG-21bis is a delta wing, supersonic, fighter-interceptor jet
aircraft. Much like the AK-47 became the everyman's rifle, the MiG-21
has been operated by more than 40 countries worldwide, and has enjoyed
the longest production run of any modern jet fighter to date. The
MiG-21, in all of its variants, has fought in wars stretching all the
way from the Vietnam War in the 1960's to the modern day Syrian Civil
War. Owing to its unique blend of versatility, ruggedness and
maintainability, the MiG-21 remains in active service to this very day.
F15c
The F-15 has often been labeled as the greatest U.S. fighter aircraft
from the 1970s until the early 21st century. The F-15C is a pure fighter
with outstanding performance and has scored over 100 air-to-air
victories without suffering any confirmed losses.
A10c - Warthog
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin
turbofan engine, straight wing jet aircraft developed by
Fairchild-Republic for the United States Air Force (USAF). Commonly
referred to by the nicknames "Warthog" or "Hog", its official name comes
from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a World War II fighter that was
effective at attacking ground targets. The A-10 was designed for close
air support (CAS) of friendly ground troops, engaging armored vehicles
and tanks, and providing quick-action support against enemy ground
forces. It entered service in 1976 and is the only production-built
aircraft that has served in the USAF that was designed solely for CAS.
Its secondary mission is to provide forward air controller – airborne
(FAC-A) support, by directing other aircraft in attacks on ground
targets. Aircraft used primarily in this role are designated OA-10.
The A-10 was intended to improve on the performance of the A-1 Skyraider
and its poor firepower. The A-10 was designed around the 30 mm GAU-8
Avenger rotary cannon. Its airframe was designed for durability, with
measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of titanium armor to protect the
cockpit and aircraft systems, enabling it to absorb a significant amount
of damage and continue flying. Its short takeoff and landing capability
permits operation from airstrips close to the front lines, and its
simple design enables maintenance with minimal facilities. The A-10
served in the Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm), the American
intervention against Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, where the A-10
distinguished itself. The A-10 also participated in other conflicts such
as Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada, the Balkans, Afghanistan, Iraq, and
against ISIL in the Middle East.
In 2005, the entire fleet of 356 A-10 and OA-10 aircraft began receiving
the Precision Engagement upgrades including an improved fire control
system (FCS), electronic countermeasures (ECM), and smart bomb
targeting. The aircraft receiving this upgrade were redesignated A-10C.
The Government Accounting Office in 2007 estimated the cost of
upgrading, refurbishing, and service life extension plans for the A-10
force to total $2.25 billion through 2013. In July 2010, the USAF issued
Raytheon a contract to integrate a Helmet Mounted Integrated Targeting
(HMIT) system into the A-10C. The Air Force Material Command's
Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill AFB, Utah completed work on its 100th
A-10 precision engagement upgrade in January 2008. The final aircraft
was upgraded to A-10C configuration in June 2011. The aircraft also
received all-weather combat capability,[29] and a
Hand-on-Throttle-and-Stick configuration mixing the F-16's flight stick
with the F-15's throttle. Other changes included two multifunction
displays, a modern communications suite including a Link-16 radio and
SATCOM. The LASTE system was replaced with the integrated flight and
fire control computer (IFFCC) included in the PE upgrade.
Throughout its life, the platform's software has been upgraded several
times and although these upgrades were due to be stopped as part of
plans to retire the A-10 in February 2014, Secretary of the Air Force
Deborah Lee James ordered that the latest upgrade, designated Suite 8,
continue in response to Congressional pressure. Suite 8 software
includes IFF Mode 5, which modernizes the ability to identify the A-10
to friendly units.[47] Additionally, the Pave Penny pods and pylons are
being removed as their receive-only capability has been replaced by the
AN/AAQ-28(V)4 LITENING AT targeting pods or Sniper XR targeting pod,
which both have laser designators and laser rangefinders.
In 2012, Air Combat Command requested the testing of a 600-gallon
external fuel tank which would extend the A-10's loitering time by 45–60
minutes; flight testing of such a tank had been conducted in 1997, but
did not involve combat evaluation. Over 30 flight tests were conducted
by the 40th Flight Test Squadron to gather data on the aircraft's
handling characteristics and performance across different load
configurations. It was reported that the tank slightly reduced stability
in the yaw axis, but there was no decrease in aircraft tracking
performance.
Black Shark
Russian Ka-50 attack helicopter - The Ka-50 "Black Shark" is a unique
and deadly single-seat, Russian attack helicopter that has seen combat
in the Northern Caucasus. It combines a high performance dual rotor
system with a deadly weapons payload of guided missiles, rockets, bombs,
and a 30mm cannon. The Ka-50 is also unique in that it has an ejection
seat.
Day 3
9am - 12pm
Virtual Squad and Fire Team Training
Formations, tactics and weapons
1pm - 4pm
Fire Team based Mission Preparation
Terrain, Buildings, Assets and Objective assessments
Day 3
9am - 12pm
Fire Team Mission Execution
Winning Team 10 points
Losing Team 5 points
1pm - 5pm
Virtual Airbased Mission Training and Execution
Winning Team 10 points
Losing Team 5 points
Day 4
9am - 12pm
Virtual Global Tactical Training - Air, Land and Sea
Virtual Nuclear Global Warfare tactical Training
1pm - 7pm
Virtual Air, Land and Sea Tactical Warfare Execution
Winning Team 10 points
Losing Team 5 points
Virtual Global Nuclear Warfare Execution
Winning Team 10 points
Losing Team 5 points
Leaders Face off - Virtual tank to tank
Winning Team 10 points
Losing Team 5 points
Points evaluation and certification