Former Green Berets Mike Glover and Kevin Owens Teach Alternate Positions

Published on February 28, 2020
Duration: 13:17

This training session, led by former Green Berets Mike Glover and Kevin Owens of FieldCraft Survival, focuses on advanced shooting techniques for SWAT officers. It covers mastering alternate shooting positions and effectively utilizing cover. The instruction emphasizes natural movement, maximizing stability through multiple points of contact with structures, and employing improvised rests for precision. Key takeaways include maintaining shooting fundamentals even in non-standard positions and practicing dynamic transitions without compromising the engagement.

Quick Summary

Former Green Berets Mike Glover and Kevin Owens teach advanced shooting techniques, emphasizing natural movement, maximizing stability through multiple points of contact with structures, and using improvised rests. They stress maintaining fundamental shooting principles even in non-standard positions and practicing dynamic transitions without compromising engagement for tactical effectiveness.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Alternate Positions
  2. 01:03Training Philosophy: Natural Movement
  3. 03:23Position Drills & Repetition
  4. 04:22Dynamic Transitions
  5. 06:41Stability & Points of Contact
  6. 07:23Using Window Frames for Support
  7. 10:03Improvised Rests
  8. 11:24Maintaining Fundamentals

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key principles for stable shooting in alternate positions?

Maximize points of contact with solid structures, utilize improvised rests like furniture or pallets to support your body and rifle, and maintain proper fundamentals such as eye relief, level optics, controlled breathing, and smooth trigger manipulation.

How do Green Berets advise approaching shooting from cover?

Focus on natural movement and changing levels rather than rigid, multi-step procedures. This approach helps prevent task saturation under stress and allows for continuous engagement during transitions between positions.

What equipment is shown being used for tactical shooting drills?

The drills feature BCM AR-15 rifles, equipped with EOTech HWS optics and G33 magnifiers, SureFire Scout Lights, and suppressors, chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO.

Why is dynamic transition practice important in tactical shooting?

Practicing shooting through transitions, such as moving from a prone to a kneeling position, ensures that the engagement is not stopped during movement. This builds repetition and efficiency, crucial for combat effectiveness.

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