2.4.1. B-rdy Night Vision and Thermals Operator Course

The Night Vision & Thermals Operator Course is one of the flagship courses in tactical training. Teams and their members who sign up for will expand their skills for performing various tasks using the night vision devices. It is precisely specialized Tier 2 course designed for teams with night vision devices and skills in GreenTac and CQB. Our unique methodology is based on the latest insights from the international battlefield and breaks down the most common myths and outdated methods.

A prerequisite for successful completion of the course is that members of the registered unit have individual skills at the Tier 1 level especially in 1.2. Dark Environment Individual Courses and 2.3 CQB.

The course is based on our own methodology and we had proven the high-level of course with Czech top units. We have also reflected a number of scenarios from real self-defense situations and operations undertaken in the dark in the course.

The entire course is conducted in the spirit of the B-rdy Performance Oriented approach, which means we focus not only on technique execution, but also on the ability to shoot effectively in low light conditions.

MAIN BENEFITS

• Make darkness your tactical advantage
• Modern and constantly developing methodology based on the B-rdy educational system and practical experience
• The lessons combine Force on Force training, Live Fire training and different locations
• Long-term approach in the spirit of B-rdy Performance Oriented training – i.e., measurable increase participants performance

TIER 2 COURSE

The B-rdy Modern CQB Course is a Tier 2 course in the B-rdy hierarchy. In our concept, it is not an entertainment course, but comprehensive training based on a methodical approach that builds on and follows up on the skills acquired at the Tier 1 level, primarily in the areas of B-rdy Weapons Handling and Shooting, Dark Environment Individual Courses, B-rdy Performance Trainings, and other selected skills. Tier 2 courses are typically organized for entire registered teams, primarily from the armed forces. At the request from graduates of our B-rdy Weapons Handling & Shooting courses, we can offer several classes and lessons to form a functioning team.

As part of your preparation, we recommend refreshing your knowledge of:

• safety, weapon control, loading and unloading, working with the safety catch, ammo management, and tactical reloading
• B-rdy Shooting Basics Tetragon (BSBT – posture and center of gravity, weapon grip, trigger pull, and eye work) in full gear with helmet and gloves
• left and right guard, arm and hand swaps from various weapon positions
• multiple target engagement – shooting at multiple targets
• movements in different directions within the team (cover-and-go procedure)
• procedures for shooting from different positions (standing, high and low kneeling, prone)
• shooting at close range
• reaction to malfunction by switching weapons
• solving common malfunctions
• cover and its use – working with distance from cover (light/dark differences), weapon position on different types of cover (vertical, horizontal, slanted), slicing the pie, footwork, search fire, vertical position changes, etc.
• lowlight & dark conditions with rifle and pistol
• basics of teamwork (safe directions, working on cover with multiple people, cover-and-go procedures, etc.)
• communication procedures

However, there is nothing to worry about, we will proceed step by step and from the basics according to the group’s abilities and skills.

Mandatory equipment:

• Helmet or skullcrasher with a suitable shroud for attaching the Wilcox L4G24 mount or your own NVD system
• Headlamp and handheld flashlight
• layered clothing suitable for the weather and getting dirty (camouflage, e.g., multicam), jacket to protect against the cold
• sturdy shoes covering the ankles
• full gear equipment (tactical belt and plate carrier)
• protective equipment – high-quality eye protection resistant to projectiles (FX, airsoft), active headset, protective mask covering the face (we will have several pieces available for loan) or balaclava or wrap, gas-mask
• training primary weapon (rifle) – FX or airsoft equipped with a flashlight + at least 3 magazines and sufficient ammunition (+ loader, etc.)
• Live AR-15 self-loading rifle equipped with a flashlight and silencer (recommended barrel length 10-14.5″), live service pistol + at least 3 magazines for both weapons an ammunition
• A sling for a long guns.
• A secure, hard (kydex, plastic etc.) holster for a short gun.
• Sufficient amount of water (at least 3 liters of water per day) and your own snacks, e.g., energy bars (we will probably order some food delivery during the course)
• Writing materials for notes
• UHF Radio

Recommended equipment:

• Training pyrotechnics are an advantage (training flashbangs, training grenades)
• knee pads or knee protection
• wet wipes for the eyes to clean up any marks left by the marking ammo
• A chair to rest on will increase your comfort.

Bring your weapons to the shooting range in a UNLOADED STATE!

The course is suited to teams and units with B-rdy Tier 1 courses graduates members. We are also able to create an individual terms for foreign students.

Registration is mandatory. When you register for a course, you will receive a confirmation email and we will send you an invoice approximately 1 week before the event. The price will be calculated upon your own equipment.

1st night

• Repetition of the 1.2.3. B-rdy Night Vision and Thermals Basics Workshop – live fire shooting

2nd night

• Advanced shooting skills with Night Vision Devices – live fire
• Thermals as an advantage

3rd night

• Greentac basics repetition
• NV Operator basics in small unit tactics in green environment – force on force
• Reconnaissance & Observation Course using NVDs – thermal drones – force on force

4th day & night

• Repetition of CQB – FoF
• Night CQB with NVDs – FoF
• NV tactical driving

5th night

• Complex scenario with NV – deployment, movement in the AO, Reconnaissance & Observation, Raid with CQB, exfil, debrief – FoF

Go to Trainings page and download the printable targets and other materials for your training.