SUMMER TRAINING

Over the last few summers, we have been fortunate that the newest members have either remained in the Boston area for much of the break or been able to routinely visit. This has allowed us to spend some time doing remedial training on the skills learned in Candidate Term, as well as to learn a host of other skills which will be useful when operating as B-12 cadre.

Our training has focused on ensuring solid competence at existing skills and then developing the scheduling, operational planning, communications, administrative, and technical skills necessary for the successful execution of Candidate Term during the upcoming academic year. We hope to welcome some more new members in the Fall.

Not all of our training lends itself to being photographed, but below are some pictures from some our more visually interesting sessions:

Members recon a training area, Summer 2016.	Members prepare for a training event, Summer 2016.
Part of escape and evasion training, Summer 2016.	A member undergoing rescue scenario training, Summer 2016.
A member checks her azimuth during land navigation continuing education, Summer 2016.	A member briefs a portion of an upcoming training event, Summer 2016.
A member practicing tent setup, Summer 2015.	Members practice deploying a radio antenna to establish a radio network, Summer 2015.
Rope anchoring training, Summer 2015.	Vehicle maintenance training, Summer 2015.
Plotting their points, Summer 2015.	Members on a land navigation exercise at night, Summer 2015.
A new member plots his land navigation points during Member Training. Summer 2014.	Checking out the compass. Summer 2014.
No compass allowed, even at night. Members learn how to navigate at night by using only terrain association. Summer 2014.	A trainer verifies a plotted point. Summer 2014.
Members before entering the woods for training. Summer 2014.	A new member works through a landnav theory problem. Summer 2014.
New members learn how to set up radio stations and networks for communication during operations. Summer 2014.	New members refresh their knowledge of knots during Rope Work training. Summer 2014.
A tourniquet is applied to a casualty. Summer 2014.	Ventilations are provided to a trauma patient. Summer 2014.
B-12 members view a presentation on how to effectively develop lesson plans and teach classes, in preparation for doing just that as B-12 cadre during the next Candidate Term. Summer 2014.	A member demonstrates how to assess and treat a casualty. Summer 2014.
A new member practices the Modified Jaw Thrust method of opening the airway of a trauma patient. Summer 2014.	A new member performs a full body assessment on a casualty, simulated by one of the alumni who assist in Member Training. Summer 2014.
During a familiarization exercise and terrain walk for Operation STEADFAST LIGHTNING, a new member is briefed on the intricacies of planning and running the operation by the member who was in charge of it during the most recent Candidate Term. Summer 2014.	B-12 uses radio communications for accountability, safety, and operational coordination during most of its training operations, so members have to learn how to set up supporting radio stations and networks. Here, two members practice rigging an antenna for subsequent elevation, before bringing a makeshift Tactical Operations Center (TOC) online. Summer 2014.
A member is shown an antique military vehicle during a break in a MOUT training exercise conducted by a local B-12 asset. Summer 2014.	Members hitch a ride. Summer 2014.
A new member learns the principles and practices of setting secure climbing and rappelling anchors. Summer 2014.	“This is way more fun than Candidate Term.” Summer 2014.
Sometimes “advanced” training means learning to do without. Here, a new member accurately plots points and determines an azimuth without using a protractor. Summer 2014.	No compass allowed. During Advanced Land Navigation training, members learn how to successfully navigate long distances using only a map. Summer 2014.
A senior member attempts to overcome a roof during one of the more fun parts of Member Training. Summer 2014.	An alumnus negotiates an awkward ledge. Summer 2014.
A new member performing a patient assessment.	Indoor rock gyms allow for relatively rapid improvement of climbing technique, though not much in the way of rigging practice.
Climbing at the Quarries.	About to go for it.
On the backboard.	At the indoor rock gym.
Treating for shock.	Advanced landnav training.
Rigging an equalized and redundant rappel station.	Rigging an alumnus for an Australian-style rappel.
Rigging a climbing station at Cathedral Ledge, NH.	Climbing at the Cathedral Ledge practice slabs.
Rigging a rappel station at the Quincy Quarries.	Securing a dressing to a simulated abdominal wound.
On rappel at the QQ.	Immoblizing a casualty’s arm in a sling.
Traversing a ledge at the QQ.	Belaying a fellow member.
Climbing the crack.	Getting lowered after an ascent.