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Fort Jackson's Special Troops Battalion is gearing the installation to become more hands-on.
"We regularly have to re-qualify for our weapons, but when it comes to hand-to-hand combat we don't practice as much," said Sgt. Edwin Velazquez, master combatives trainer. "This course helps equip you with these skills."
Starting last month, STB offered levels one and two combatives classes at Vanguard Gym for personnel from every brigade and MEDDAC. This is the first time in years that the level two
class has been offered to all personnel.
"The Special Troops battalion has always been a service-based organization, " said Capt. Brad Hannon, commander of Fort Jackson's Headquarters Company, STB. "We take every opportunity to provide the post with the best."
The four week course ends Friday. Each level took two weeks to complete.
"This is not a bad course at all. I have already told my buddies to take this course," said Spc. Ishmael Johnson. "I have learned a lot of techniques and moves that I can use anywhere."
About 20 Soldiers participated in the course. Velazquez is hoping to have this class offered every quarter.
"Hand on hand combat isn't something that you only used in the military," he said. "This is a life skill that you can take with you everywhere you go."
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