Aerial Target Engagement (ATE)
1 Day Course (expect an extended training day of 16 hours) Due to weather holds we may push the flights to the next day so please take that into account when scheduling travel and accommodations.
Greenline Tactical has engaged with Airborne Tactical Training Solutions, a Tier One provider of tactical helicopter training & support, to offer a unique Aerial Target Engagement Course. Please read the entire course description below
This course is a “walk on” level Course of instruction with flat range weapons handling and live fire evolutions (both ground and airborne) as well as basic aircraft (helicopter) familiarization and ground school training administered by ATTS for new “aircrew members” prior to ATE training missions. The newly trained aircrew members /ATE participants will, under the direct supervision of helicopter crew chiefs, pre-flight and conduct airborne ATE operations with multiple actual live fire aerial target engagement iterations over a variety of ground target courses.
There is a weight limit of 275lb per person without gear for aircraft weight and balance requirements.
This is a 3-phase course:
Phase 1; will include range safety and admin procedure along with flat range live fire assessment and evolutions. Safe weapons handling and understanding of the 4 rules of firearms safety are the only pre-requisites that must be met. Learning the reload with retention and stressing ammunition management is the key to success in the air.
Phase 2; will be dedicated to the ground school portion where students will become familiar with the basics of the aircraft (helicopter) safety and learn how to Efficiently & Safely function in and around the aircraft with weapons. Multiple dry rehearsals will be performed with a static helicopter on the HLZ.
Phase 3; will begin the aerial portion where multiple iterations / missions will be flown with the newly trained aircrew members / course participants accompanied by a (1 on 1) Greenline Firearms Instructor / Aircrew member. Airborne Target Engagement will be accomplished from multiple phases of flight, including but not limited to, forward flight, hover and orbits over the aerial gunnery range. Aircrews / Shooters will be trained to positively identify ground targets and engage them as required/directed in accordance with GT-ATET SOPs. There will be both daylight and night flights conducted.
Aircrew / Participant Ground School Will Include the following -
Classroom
Basic Helicopter Aircrew Member Safety
Approaching/Departing the aircraft
Aircraft positioning
Emergency Procedures
Loading and unloading procedures
Verbal and Non-Verbal communication
Weapon safety when around rotary wing aircraft and other considerations
Target lead/lag procedures depending on phase of flight.
Best practices for optimizing a rifle while airborne.
Attendee Gear List:
A zeroed AR style rifle with 500 Rifle rounds of ammunition. There will not be time allotted to zero a gun, show up prepared to shoot, do not hold back the class with your failure to plan and follow directions and read the course description.
*Suppressors are highly recommended. And can be provided if prior arrangements are made with Greenline Tactical*
A weapon mounted 1x RDS is highly recommended. (Please bring spare batteries)
2-point adjustable Sling
A basic belt (Battle belts are not required)
Good close-toed shoes (Boots recommended)
Shooting gloves (recommended)
Weather/Temp appropriate clothing
Eye and Ear pro for flat range shooting (head protection will be provided for the Flight Portion)
5x rifle magazines (PMAGs highly recommended) minimum
A positive attitude and an open mind
Note taking material (Notebook & Pens)
Night Vision/ Mount/ Helmet/Laser (these can be rented for the course for an additional $200) A NV retention system is highly recommended
High Risk Activity Disclaimer: Aviation is inherently dangerous. Firearms are inherently dangerous. Proper training, solid communication and the ability to follow directions all mitigate the risk as much as possible. Understand that by signing up for this class you agree to follow all directions by Pilots, Crew Chiefs and other ground personnel. You will also be required to sign a Hold Harmless release acknowledging the above risks & dangers. Students will be assessed throughout the training and if they pose a risk to the aircrews, the aircraft, or themselves they will be asked to leave, and refunds will not be issued.
Learn more about Airborne Tactical Training Services HERE
Please Read Carefully. Weather Disclaimer:
Greenline Tactical takes into account multiple variables when planning and conducting Aviation courses. Unfortunately, the weather always has a vote, and we cannot control it. We have plans in place to work around weather to a certain extent and will do everything possible to fly without compromising the safety of the aircrews and aircraft.
The Pilot of the aircraft will make the final decision whether to conduct the flight or not.
If weather is likely to ground the aircraft the day/night of Night aerial training:
Option A we will conduct the training and flights on the first day/night without violation of the FAA mandated crew day for the Aircrew. This is Normal Ops
Option B we will flex into a day class (2 daytime flights) to avoid weather that may be rolling in that night.
Option C, If the weather is a factor all day and all night, we will push the flights until the next day and conduct them as early as possible to allow people to travel later in the day.
These options will be discussed with the Pilot/Aircrews/Class. Ultimately the Pilot is responsible for safety of flight, and it is his call.
If there is a change into a day flight from a night course, Greenline Tactical will issue a refund of $250 for each slot. NV rental fee will also be refunded.
In the event of a full cancellation due to weather a 50% refund will be issued to the attendee.
There are no refunds otherwise, please make sure you can attend or send somebody in your place if you are unable to attend yourself. This course requires a monumental amount of logistics in both equipment/Time/personnel to conduct.