American Rifleman Television: Rogue Corps Warriors

Published on June 5, 2015
Duration: 9:28

This episode of American Rifleman TV follows the Rogue Corps, an organization dedicated to helping combat-wounded veterans maintain their shooting skills. The program focuses on therapeutic adventure, emphasizing that these veterans are still capable and dangerous. The training includes marksmanship drills, weapon manipulation, reloads, and malfunction clearances, aiming to improve accuracy and speed while managing potential issues like double feeds and failures to fire.

Quick Summary

The Rogue Corps program offers therapeutic adventure for combat-wounded veterans, helping them maintain shooting skills at facilities like Gunsite. Training focuses on marksmanship fundamentals, weapon manipulation, reloads, and malfunction clearances, aiming to empower veterans and remind them of their capabilities.

Chapters

  1. 00:33Introduction to Rogue Corps
  2. 01:16Rogue Corps Mission and Therapeutic Adventure
  3. 01:55Focus on Carbine Training at Gunsite
  4. 02:55Drill: Two Rounds Center Mass
  5. 03:12Training Objectives: Marksmanship and Manipulation
  6. 04:09Therapeutic Benefits of Training
  7. 05:15Veteran Jacob Romo's Experience
  8. 05:48Adapting to Physical and Mental Challenges
  9. 06:47Mental Recovery and Adaptation
  10. 07:26Instructor's Observations on Veteran Toughness
  11. 07:59Veteran Backgrounds and Skill Refresher
  12. 08:30Relearning Weapon Manipulation Post-Injury

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rogue Corps?

The Rogue Corps is an organization dedicated to helping combat-wounded veterans maintain their shooting skills through therapeutic adventure. They train at facilities like Gunsite, focusing on marksmanship, weapon manipulation, and overcoming physical challenges with a warrior mindset.

What kind of training do the Rogue Corps veterans undergo?

The veterans participate in marksmanship drills focusing on trigger control, side alignment, and follow-through. They also practice weapon manipulation, including tactical and speed reloads, and malfunction clearances for issues like double feeds and failures to fire.

How does the Rogue Corps program benefit veterans?

The program provides a therapeutic adventure, helping veterans push their limits, maintain their skills, and regain a sense of empowerment. It allows them to de-stress, enjoy themselves, and be reminded of their capabilities as defensible individuals.

What are some of the challenges veterans face in retraining?

Veterans may face challenges such as overcoming old muscle memory, adapting to new techniques for weapon manipulation (especially with prosthetics), and maintaining balance. The mental aspect of adaptation is also crucial, often preceding physical adjustments.

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