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Soldier "I" Training Wing Basic Bravo1

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A reminder for everyone wanting to experience how it is to train with legends from the SAS, Soldier I, In cooperation with Gunman Midlands will be conducting the Traning Wing Basic Course Bravo1 at The Grange in Coventry on 30 July. Don't miss this one to experience something from the men who have been from the field and lived to tell their stories.

COURSE : BRAVO1

DATE : Saturday 30th July 2011
LOCATION : The Grange, Coventry, CV7 7FP  
HOURS : Start 1000 hrs. End 1700 hrs approx. Check-in from 0900 hrs.
BOOKINGS : Call The Grange now on 01676 532384 to secure your place.

Or Book Online

INSTRUCTOR
Pete 'Snapper' Winner
22SAS - 'B' Squadron - Land Rover & Boat Troop

Pete served with the Regiment for 18 years; fought at the epic Battle of Mirbat and was one of the team members who famously stormed London's Iranian Embassy in 1980. Following his time in Sabre Squadron he went on to become an instructor in the Regiment's Counter-Revolutionary Warfare Wing. He has instructing some of the world's premier CT teams and the Royal Protection Team. 

INSTRUCTOR
Bob 'Sgt Rock' Podesta
22SAS - 'A' Squadron - Freefall Troop

Bob Podesta served a total of 27 years in the Army, 25 of which were with the SAS. Bob has served as a sniper with the anti-terrorist team and trained the men who went on to end the Iranian Embassy Siege. Bob's extensive specialist knowledge in Desert Warfare, CRW and other related SF skills are highly sought and he continues to work operationally around the world.

What to expect: You will join Nimrod Platoon for an intensive day's training developed by our specialist ex-SAS Instructors, covering theory, practice then getting it right while under fire:

Patrol preparations and skills 
(including silent communication & reacting to ambushes)

Operating effectively in the field
(effective assault tactics, fire control orders, fire & manoeuvre and assaulting enemy positions)

CQB
(Single room combat & room clearance)

To complete the day your new skills will be put to the test when you face the final battle scenario, working as a team to attack and occupy a designated enemy position... held by Pete Winner and Bob Podesta!

Following a debriefing it will be time to hit the bar and recount the odd war story or two. "

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