Feb 8-9 - Aerial Target Engagement (Day/Night) - Savannah, GA

Hosted at Hampton Island Preserve in Riceboro, GA - Easy to find accommodations south of Savannah, closer to Richmond Hill

Saturday, February 8th

Sunday, February 9th

This two-day, walk-on-level course provides comprehensive weapons handling and live fire evolutions, both from the ground and in the air. Participants will also undergo basic helicopter familiarization and ground school training, administered by ATTS, to prepare for Aerial Target Engagement missions. New target arrays and extended flight times add to the experience, culminating in day and night gun runs.

Under the direct supervision of helicopter crew chiefs, participants will complete pre-flight checks and conduct multiple live fire engagements from various phases of flight, utilizing newly developed ground target courses.

Rental firearms and equipment are available HERE.

Weight Limit:
Please note a weight limit of 250 lb per person, without gear, for aircraft balance and safety requirements.

Course Structure:

The ATE course is divided into three phases to ensure safety, preparation, and maximum skill acquisition:

• Phase 1: Ground Safety and Live Fire Assessment
  Participants will receive a full briefing on range safety, course procedures, and live fire assessments on the flat range. The only prerequisite is a solid understanding of safe weapons handling and the four rules of firearm safety.

• Phase 2: Ground School and Helicopter Familiarization
  This phase will focus on helicopter operations and safety. Participants will learn how to function efficiently and safely in and around the aircraft, performing multiple dry rehearsals with a static helicopter.

• Phase 3: Airborne Target Engagement
  The final phase transitions to live fire missions. Aircrew members will complete multiple aerial gunnery iterations, targeting ground threats from forward flight, hovering, and orbiting positions. Each participant will be paired one-on-one with a Greenline Firearms Instructor to ensure precision and safety throughout.

Ground School Topics Include:

• Basic aircrew safety

• Approaching and positioning around the helicopter

• Emergency procedures

• Loading and unloading protocols

• Verbal and non-verbal communication signals

• Weapon safety around rotary aircraft

• Target lead/lag techniques based on flight phase

• Optimizing your rifle for airborne engagement

What You’ll Need:

• Zeroed AR-style rifle with 400 rounds (no time for on-site zeroing)

• Suppressor (recommended)

• 1x red dot sight (bring spare batteries)

• 2-point adjustable sling

• Shooting gloves and weather-appropriate clothing

• Eye and ear protection for flat range shooting (provided for the flight portion)

• Three rifle magazines (PMAGs recommended)

• Positive attitude and note-taking materials

High Risk Activity Disclaimer:

This is a high-risk course involving both aviation and live fire exercises. While every precaution will be taken to ensure safety, participants must follow all instructions from the aircrew and ground personnel. A Hold Harmless agreement must be signed, acknowledging the inherent risks. Failure to adhere to safety protocols may result in removal from the course without a refund.

Weather Policy:

Weather conditions may affect course scheduling. While every effort will be made to avoid cancellations, safety remains the top priority. In the event of weather delays, we will attempt to adjust the course timeline accordingly.

Learn more about Airborne Tactical Training Services HERE