MPA March Training Evolution

Date: 22 Mar 08

Weather: 24 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit (approximate); Wind: NW @ 11 mph. 4 to 5 inches of fresh snow.

Counties Represented: Oakland, Oceana, Macomb, Genesee, Bay, & Jackson

Purpose: Team Skills Training

Highlights:

      1. MPA Basic Qualification (Level 1) – 4 candidates successfully completed the
          certification.

      2. Efficient Ruck Packing for 72 hr Minimum – Ruck sacks are now more efficiently
          packed; not so many folks hampered by shifting loads.

      3. Visual Signals – Who needs to talk when you can communicate with hand and arm
          signals?

      4. Reinforced Triangle – An excellent base camp no matter the group size.

Photo Ops:



MPA Support! A volcano stove & soup!


New Folks Preparing to Fire for Record


What's this? A 7.62 AR?? Nice rifle!

Outstanding training evolution! Thanks to all who braved the snow covered roads and came out to increase their skills! Spring and summer training are up next. Camp Savoy in May!!