Combatives FM 3-25.150
Combatives FM 3-25.150 (Complete Manual)
1-1. DEFINITION OF COMBATIVES
Hand-to-hand combat is an engagement between two or more persons in an empty-handed struggle or with hand-held weapons such as knives, sticks, or projectile weapons that cannot be fired. Proficiency in hand-to-hand combat is one of the fundamental building blocks for training the modern soldier.
1-2. PURPOSES OF COMBATIVES TRAINING
Soldiers must be prepared to use different levels of force in an environment where conflict may change from low intensity to high intensity over a matter of hours. Many military operations, such as peacekeeping missions or noncombatant evacuation, may restrict the use of deadly weapons. Hand-to-hand combatives training will save lives when an unexpected confrontation occurs.
More importantly, combatives training helps to instill courage and self-confidence. With competence comes the understanding of controlled aggression and the ability to remain focused while under duress. Training in combatives includes hard and arduous physical training that is, at the same time, mentally demanding and carries over to other military pursuits. The overall effect of combatives training is-
- The culmination of a successful physical fitness program, enhancing individual and unit strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiorespiratory fitness.
- Building personal courage, self confidence, self-discipline, and esprit de corps.
Army Regulation 350–1 Training (Click for PDF of regulation)
Army Training and Leader Development
4 Aug 2011
1–25. Modern Army Combatives Program trainingThe objective of the Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) is to enhance combat readiness by instilling theconfidence and fighting skills that are only gained through engagement with an opponent in a combat situation.
Combatives training is a fundamental building block for preparing Soldiers for current and future operations and mustbe an integral part of every Soldier’s life. MACP applies Army-wide, to all components. This regulation establishesArmy policies for combatives training and FM 3–25.150 serves as the instructional guide for combatives training.
a. Commanders in both the Operating Force and Generating Force will establish combatives program consistent withthis regulation, FM 3–25.150, and unit missions. Combatives programs will include individual training, competitions,and scenario based training.b. Soldiers must be willing and able to fight when called upon. Every Soldier should experience the physical andemotional demands of hand-to-hand fighting prior to engaging in combat.——-
4–12. Modern Army Combatives Program training in unitsCommanders will conduct combatives training programs that instill the confidence and fighting skill that can only begained through engagement with an opponent in a combative situation. Combatives training is a fundamental buildingblock for preparing Soldiers for current and future operations. FM 3–25.150 serves as the instructional guide forcombatives training
a. Professional instruction is the key to success in combatives training. Units will maintain the appropriate level ofcertified instructors:(1) One (1) Level 1 instructor per platoon(2) One (1) Level 2 instructor per company(3) One (1) Level 3 instructor per battalion(4) One (1) Level 4 instructor per brigade
b. Levels 1 and 2 Combatives Instructor Training Courses will be held locally by unit Level 3 and Level 4 certifiedinstructors respectively. Units are responsible for submitting the graduates names to USACS in written memorandumsigned by the first 0–5 commander for inclusion to their certification database.c. Combatives training will be conducted regularly in support of mission readiness, posted on unit training schedules, and executed at company and platoon levels.(1) Combatives is a link between physical training and tactics. Combatives training should encompass trainingspecifically dedicated to technique training as well as being integrated into both physical and tactical training.(2) Combatives instruction is not always physically demanding and should therefore never replace physical trainingbut should be an important and integral part of it.d. Brigade and above master trainers will report injury trends semiannually to USACS.
my platoon sgt is being a dick and not letting me teach level 1 combatives im certified but having a hard time finding the exact regulation pointing out im aloud at platoon level any help i looked through 350-1 and i cant find the actual pargraph
Sorry so late in my reply
Below Excerpt is taken from
Army Regulation 350–1
Army Training and Leader Development
Dated 4 Aug 2011
I have also attached the reg to the MMASoldier site http://mmasoldier.com/army-combatives-2/combatives-manual/.
4–12. Modern Army Combatives Program training in units
Commanders will conduct combatives training programs that instill the confidence and fighting skill that can only be
gained through engagement with an opponent in a combative situation. Combatives training is a fundamental building
block for preparing Soldiers for current and future operations. FM 3–25.150 serves as the instructional guide for
combatives training.
a. Professional instruction is the key to success in combatives training. Units will maintain the appropriate level of
certified instructors:
(1) One (1) Level 1 instructor per platoon
(2) One (1) Level 2 instructor per company
(3) One (1) Level 3 instructor per battalion
(4) One (1) Level 4 instructor per brigade
b. Levels 1 and 2 Combatives Instructor Training Courses will be held locally by unit Level 3 and Level 4 certified
instructors respectively. Units are responsible for submitting the graduates names to USACS in written memorandum
signed by the first 0–5 commander for inclusion to their certification database.
c. Combatives training will be conducted regularly in support of mission readiness, posted on unit training schedules, and executed at company and platoon levels.
(1) Combatives is a link between physical training and tactics. Combatives training should encompass training
specifically dedicated to technique training as well as being integrated into both physical and tactical training.
(2) Combatives instruction is not always physically demanding and should therefore never replace physical training
but should be an important and integral part of it.
d. Brigade and above master trainers will report injury trends semiannually to USACS.