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PT Tactical Goon Squad
Monthly Small Unit Tactics
Individual gun skills are very good. Team skills are what separates the men from the boys. PT Tactical Goon Squad is by INVITE ONLY. Every member is personally vetted/. All members are Alumni of Expert Rifleman and/or Urban Rifleman.
Advanced Training
Take your marksmanship and tactical skills to the next level. Learn how to run as a team. Confirm with live fire every month.
Faster Paced
Because Goons are expected to be squared away, there will be less build up, less pomp and circumstance, and less down time. Arrive 30 minutes early, squared away, and ready to go.
Goon Membership
Become a Goon - a member of our exclusive team. This is a brotherhood. What happens in Goon Squad stays in Goon Squad. You have a role - and the rest of the Goons are depending on you performing your role.
Goon Training
Train with the Goons.
First (or second) Saturday of the month, every month.
$65 per monthly session - click the link below.
Also, you can use Venmo - @Patriottraing (last four: 8939)
Also, you can use PayPal - @patriottraining
Also, CashApp - $patriottraining
For PayPal & Venmo, use Family & friends gift transfer.
Goon Special Events
From time to time, the PT Tactical Goon Squad will have an ALL DAY field exercise - the Damned Fun Time (DFT). We will do quals. We will review medical. We will grill out at the end of the day!
Early in the year, we will vote on the dates of the DFT.
Goon Training Standards
A good Goon will make every attempt to take Expert Rifleman, Urban Rifleman, and Essential Pistol. Be working toward taking all three of these. There is little overlap in these three core classes, and all are essentials for Goons who want to be able to make a difference.
Goon Rules
Rules -
1. STFU
- Don’t do/buy/sell illegal shit
- Don’t talk about illegal shit
- Don’t talk about doing/buying/selling illegal shit.
2. No drama / infighting
- Don’t be That Guy / Don’t be that girl.
- Respect the chain of command
- If you have a beef with someone, take it off line. It is not part of the group.
3. Goons will display the martial tenets
- Courtesy
- Integrity
- Perseverance
- Self Control
- Indomitable Spirit
About PT Tactical Goon Squad
DETAILS
Training:
9 am – 12 noon
This class by invite only.
Curriculum
The following topics shall rotate monthly:
1. Security Patrol & react to contact
2. Recon Patrol & ambush
3. Raid & CQB
4. Supply Run
5. Recon + LP/OP & Sniper operations
6. Skills & Drills & Quals: Rifle and pistol improvement & medical
Prerequisites:
All participants must have taken either Urban Rifleman or Expert Rifleman
Required Items:
· Rifle & 4+ magazines, with sling - ZEROED.
· Pistol, holster, 2+ mags
Be working towards:
· Chest rig and/or battle belt
· Camo attire, hat, boots
· Patrol pack with the 5 Cs, 2 quarts water
· Walkie-Talkie style radio with standard GMRS/FRS channels (optional - headphone / mic)
(Midland suggested – balance of cost and reliability.)
· Notepad & pen (write in the rain preferred)
· Eye & Ear protection
2024 Schedule:
Jan 6
Feb 3
March 2
April 6
May 4
June 8
July 13
Aug 3
Sept 7
Oct 12
Nov 2
Dec 14
2025 Schedule:
Jan 4
Feb 1
March 1
April 5
May 3
June 7
July 12
Aug 2
Sept 6
Oct 4
Nov 1
Dec 13
Ranking
Name
1. Trainee* - Tenn Flag – Red, White, Blue
2. Goon 1** - Tenn Flag – Coyote Tan
3. Goon 2 - Tenn Flag – Olive Drab
4. Goon 3 - Tenn Flag – Multitan
5. Mob Leader - Tenn Flag – Silver & Black
6. Posse Leader - Tenn Flag – Silver & Black
7. Swarm Leader - Tenn Flag – Black & White
8. Group Leader - Tenn Flag – Black & White
* Trainee is someone who has not taken Expert Rifleman or Urban Rifleman. This person must be admitted by vote of Group Leaders.
** Anyone who has had Urban Rifleman or Expert Rifleman and has been admitted to the group comes in as a Goon 1.
WEAPONS QUALIFICATIONS
Weapons qualifications will be performed twice per year, after the normal practice time. Those that fall below “Marksman” will be put on notice. Those that fall below “Marksman” twice will be required to complete Expert Rifleman and/or Essential Pistol prior to being allowed to return (depending on specific struggles).
Qualifications:
1. Pistol
2. Rifle
TARGET - FBI QIT
RIFLE
Anywhere in the "bottle" counts as a hit.
7 yds
• Start standing, low ready
• Fire 2 shots
• 3 seconds
• Repeat 5x
15 yds
• Start standing, low ready
• 5 rounds standing – 5 rounds kneeling
• 15 seconds
25 yds
• Start standing, low ready
• 5 shots strong side off of barricade – move to kneeling and 5
shots from strong side off of barricade – switch shoulders and 5
shots from support side off of barricade kneeling.
• 50 seconds
50 yds
• Start standing
• Load gun and drop to prone – fire 5 – move to kneeling – fire 5 –
move to standing – fire 5.
• 60 seconds.
Passing Score: 80%
Instructor: 90%
PISTOL
3 yds
• Draw & fire 3 rounds with strong hand only, switch hands, and fire
3 rounds with support hand only in 6 seconds.
5 yds
• Draw & fire 3 rounds in 3 seconds
• From the Low Ready, fire 3 rounds in 2 seconds
• From the Low Ready, fire 6 rounds in 4 seconds
7 yds
• Draw & fire 5 rounds in 5 seconds
• From the Low Ready, fire 4 rounds, conduct an empty gun reload,
and fire 4 more rounds, all in 8 seconds.
• From the Low Ready, fire 5 rounds in 4 seconds.
15 yds
• Draw & fire 3 rounds in 6 seconds.
• From the Low Ready, fire 3 rounds in 5 seconds.
25 yds
• Draw & Fire 4 rounds from standing, drop to kneeling, and fire 4
more rounds from kneeling in 20 seconds.
Passing Score: 80%
Instructor: 90%
FAQ
Team Specialty Positions
Medic Only for those who qualify
Sniper Only for Citizen Sniper graduates, must also be medically trained.
Comms Only for certified comms persons
Leader
Patrol Defaults
Formation: Diamond
Uniform Defaults
· Woodland (M81) pattern is the default.
· Goon Squad members are urged to stick with a common and effective pattern, and a military style build.
· The Tennessee State Flag, in a color that corresponds to the wearer’s rank, is worn at the uppermost of the right arm. Exception: if the Goon Squad member is current or former Military, the US Flag shall be placed in the uppermost position on the right arm, and the Tennessee flag below that, as is in accordance with the US Flag Code.
· Boonie hat or ball cap, at wearer’s preference.
· Eye and Ear protection at all times.
· Good hiking boots, preferably of a natural (not bright) color, so as to help blend into the environment.
Weapon Defaults
· Rifle: AR-15 platform strongly preferred.
o Light preferred
o Sling preferred
o Rifle must be zeroed to the ammunition carried.
· Rifle magazines: enough to carry 150 rounds. (That would be five 30-round AR magazines)
· Battle Belt or chest rig to carry the mags, and other materials.
· Sidearm: semiauto striker fired pistol preferred.
o GLOCK 19 size or larger preferred.
· Sidearm magazines: enough to carry 30+ rounds.
Gear Defaults
· Subdued color rucksack / backpack with the 10 C’s of survival packed, as well as mission specific gear.
· IFAK with at least a TQ, gauze for pressure dressing, gauze for wound pack, a chest seal, and shears.
· Midland or similar radio with standard GMRS/FRS channels.
o Earpiece / mic optional but suggested.
MORE FAQ
What if I need to zero my rifle?
- Bring an extra box of ammo (same make, same type)
- Arrive at 8:00 am to Mountain Top
- Zero the rifle.
I don't have a chest rig / battle belt
- Reach out for a loaner
I have a friend / family member who would like this
- Reach out and let us know
- Team will vote on allowing the person as a trainee.
- Person must make the next available Expert Rifleman or Urban Rifleman
Goon Squad Additional Information
GRAHAM COMBAT KILLHOUSE RULES
- Nobody is coming to save you.
- Everything is your responsibility.
- Save who needs to be saved.
- Kill who needs to be killed.
- Always be working.
This presumes two key facts about life:
First - there are people who are more valuable to us than others. This is natural. Family, Friends, and Community. These innocent lives are what we fight for.
Second - there are bad people in the world. By definition, these are people who would deny life or liberty from a Goon or his family, friends, or community. Some people need to be killed, and these are them.
FLOW CHART
This flow chart, although biased to military initiatives, is a pertinent tool to understanding the skills and tactics a Goon should be proficient in.
FLOW CHART - PART 2
This flow chart, although biased to military initiatives, is a pertinent tool to understanding the skills and tactics a Goon should be proficient in.
GOON SQUAD MEDICAL
Medical Gear Suggestions
These items are suggested for Goon Squad members as being the premium medical equipment you can carry. We will learn how to use all of these devices.
Tourniquets
Patriot Training suggests the SAM-XT Tourniquet. Get one from Rescue Essentials.
Gauze and Israeli Bandage
Gauze for pressure dressing, gauze for wound packing, and an Israeli bandage, all in one!
Compressed Gauze
You may wish to carry additional compressed Gauze. Here is some from Rescue Essentials.
Chest Seals
A chest seal can be used on a sucking chest wound.
Get a Hyfin chest seal pair from Rescue Essentials
Shears
Shears can be used to remove clothing from the affected area so treatment can be made.
Get a heavy duty pair of shears from Rescue Essentials.