acc - assault climbers course

Dates

ACC is taught on a as needed basis. Units will contact NWTC and USARAK G3 to coordinate for classes. Next ACC class is 31 August - 14 Sept 2010

Packing list

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Course Information and Scope

a. Scope. To train selected soldiers in the knowledge/skills required to lead small units/teams over technically difficult, hazardous or exposed (Class 4 and 5) mountainous terrain during summer months. Emphasis is placed on developing the Level 2 mountaineering tasks described in Chapter 2, FM 3-97.6, Mountain Operations (1999 Revision) and FM 3-97.61, Military Mountaineering. The course is intended for units or individuals that will conduct operations in mountainous terrain and must operate independently of major units or organizations or will lead larger organizations over technically hazardous terrain.

b. Prerequisites.

(1) Enlisted personnel. E4 through E7.

(2) Warrant/commissioned officer. WO1, CW2/O1 and O2 platoon level leaders.

(3) Cadets are authorized to attend this course.

(4) Course is open to combat arms and soldiers attached to combat arms units. Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis as approved by the Commandant, NWTC. All students must have no P-2 or temporary profile(s) under the P, U, or L columns of the physical profile serial code (numerical) (PULHES) code. All students must meet minimum physical training and height and weight standards. All students must have no uncontrollable fear of heights. No security clearance is required. All students must have graduated from the Basic Mountaineering Course or have appropriate Level I mountaineering training (such as the Vermont Mountain Warfare School Summer Course). The Commandant, NWTC will determine if a student meets the pre-requisites for this course. All prerequisites listed for the BMC apply for the ACC. BMC graduates must achieve the ACC selection standard during the completion of the basic course. Soldiers must demonstrate complete mastery of the basic skills, possess no excessive or uncontrollable fear of heights, and demonstrate a minimum level of rock climbing proficiency to be selected for the ACC. Performance/written evaluations are used in the selection process. Security clearance required: None.

c. Reporting instructions. The Assault Climber Course begins at 0730 on the published start date and ends at 1000 on the end date. Attendees must arrive at the Black Rapids Training Site between 1200 and 1600, on the report date. Due to limited parking at the Black Rapids Training Site, privately owned vehicles and individual government vehicle travel is not authorized. The Northern Warfare Training Center is responsible for transportation from FWA to the Black Rapids Training Site and return. DPTSM will arrange bus transportation if there will be at least 10 people attending from FRA. The unit is responsible for inter-Alaska travel if there will be fewer than 10 people traveling from FRA. There is no separate issue facility at Black Rapids Training Site; soldiers arriving without the prescribed clothing and equipment items may be denied admission to the course. There are no post exchange facilities at the Black Rapids Training Site; attendees must bring adequate personal hygiene items/sundries to last the duration of the course.

Special note: Personnel from FWA report to Building 3479, at 0800, on the report date. An equipment layout will be conducted prior to in processing.

d. Class schedule. This course is by request through USARAK DPTSM only. Course length is 25 days.

e. Quota allocations. There are 15 seats for this course.

Students MUST have a Field Meal Card issued by their unit.

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