Course Title: Basic Military Mountaineer Course

Length: 14 Days

Location: Ethan Allen Firing Range, VT

Description: Students will have the following general subject areas taught during this Course of Instruction: Mountain Navigation Skills, Individual Mountain Skills, Small Unit Mountain Skills, Mountain Medical Skills, and Summer/ Winter Specific Practical Exercises. Course Outcomes: Perform duties as a member on a roped climbing team trained in using basic rope systems; conduct rappelling operations, navigate and perform basic mountain casualty evacuation in mountainous terrain; perform duties as an assistant instructor to train unqualified Soldiers in basic mountaineering skills.

SQI/ASI Awarded: SQI “E”

Pre-Requisites: No MOS restrictions. Individuals reporting must be in excellent physical condition.