Our mission is to train select noncommissioned officers to advise and assist unit leaders in the planning and implementation of direct fire gunnery training and the integration of weapon platforms (RWS, ATGM, MGS) within the SBCT, and to produce Master Gunner graduates who can train unit combat vehicle crews in techniques and procedures to engage the full capability of their weapon platforms in precision direct fire engagements, and who support unit level maintenance on Stryker Variant vehicle's fire control and weapon systems.
Stryker Master Gunner is taught in 39 days. The curriculum focuses on the following training areas:
Weapon System Technology: Trains students to perform diagnostic maintenance procedures used to identify, troubleshoot, and repair complex malfunctions at the unit level that occur in the weapon and fire control systems of Stryker Variants: M1256 ICVV, M1134 ATGM, and XM1304 ICVVA1-30MM vehicles to develop baseline data used in the analysis of weapons function.
Gunnery Training: Plans, Prepares and Implements training on the techniques and procedures to fully integrate the weapons and fire control systems' capabilities, under normal and unusual conditions. Trains advanced gunnery methodology, doctrinal, and technical procedures needed to assess Stryker Variant proficiency in Echelon 1: Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise (CALFEX), Echelon 2: Section/Platoon Gunnery, and Echelon 3: Crew Gunnery. Provides training on identified procedural errors to increase a crew's ability to operate weapons systems to its designed capabilities.
Gunnery Training Management: In accordance with FM 7-0, Training management principles; and the Integrated Weapons Training Strategy (IWTS) TC 3-20 series; trains students how to assess a unit gunnery program and inform the commander of trends in strengths and weaknesses.
Students are required to bring (3) copies of their orders, command endorsement letter, and a copy of their MGCC graduation certificate.
The following items are required for attendance to the course:
-Kevlar
-Assault Pack
-Ear Pro
-Eye Pro
-Complete sleeping system
-Wet weather bag
-Flak
-Toiletries (Razors, baby wipes etc)
-Camel Back and canteens
-Gloves
-3 sets of woodlands
Airport:
Atlanta International Airport is approx 90 mins from Fort Benning and is approved in DTS as an authorized airport for travel to Fort Benning.
Columbus airport is 25 mins from Fort Benning. This is a smaller airport and flights are limited in regards to arriving and departing. Ensurer your flight arrives on time per the prescribed airborne check-in time.
Rental Car:
Rental cars are limited at Columbus Airport and only operate during standard business hours. Atlanta International Airport has a greater supply of rental cars and operates 24/7.
Operations Officer:
Office: 706-545-7400
Operations Chief: