I personally feel that recruits should have some instructor zero training. What do think about such training in the military?

SPC Eddie Espejo — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 08:53:18 -0500

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Feb 24 at 2017 9:29 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 09:29:59 -0500

SPC Eddie Espejo - you may want to go back and explain what "instructor zero" training is because I know I am not familiar with that term so I am sure others are in the same boat.

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made Feb 24 at 2017 9:51 AM

SSgt Dan Montague — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 09:51:32 -0500

is that some video game terminology?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2017 9:58 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 09:58:25 -0500

what does "instructor zero" mean?

Response by SSG Robert Pratt made Feb 24 at 2017 12:10 PM

SSG Robert Pratt — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 12:10:19 -0500

Not every soldier has the need for specialist training such as that. That could be better utilized if the individual was assigned to a combat arms unit and was a junior NCO. He would be then able to help in the training of his soldiers using the knowledge gained.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2017 12:45 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 12:45:19 -0500

No. I'm all for firearms training. Instructor zero is a showman. I'm not saying he isn't pretty good with firearms, but I'm not about to follow his YouTube advice.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2017 1:04 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 13:04:43 -0500

Ok. After having had to google search who/what instructor zero is....here is my thoughts:

No. Recruits should not be taught by this man. At least, not yet anyway (per say). Here is what I mean. Recruits learn the BASICS. Basic understanding of the military, BRM, map reading maps, etc. When they get to their units, that's where the more in-depth training takes place. And even then, perhaps not to be instructed by this guy. Why? Not to knock the Combat Support MOS's, but what would a Lab Tech need specialized training by this guy for? Or even a JAG Soldier? If this guy instructs specialized combat tactics of pistol and rifle marksmanship/engagements.....then let it be for those that will benefit most from him......like SF and Infantry. Teaching this kind of stuff to (for example) a Preventive Medicine Soldier.........who will NEVER (unless some really BAD scheisse happens) clear a room or village......would be wasted training and money.

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Feb 24 at 2017 1:15 PM

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 13:15:53 -0500

Like a couple of other posts, I do not think instructor zero would do new recruits any good. Instructor zero could be used for advanced specialty training or perhaps instructor training where the experience would be more easily recognized and absorbed. That way the information is getting indirectly passed down to recruits without wasting instructor zeroes time or overwhelming the recruits.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2017 6:54 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 18:54:39 -0500

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Response by COL Charles Williams made Feb 25 at 2017 1:16 PM

COL Charles Williams — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 13:16:53 -0500

SPC Eddie Espejo Close Quarters Combat Marksmanship is a part of many levels of training. But, before you can get to CQCM, you need to master the basics. As a leader, I always focussed on this, as you need to train the way you will fight, in both Garrison and Combat. But, I can tell you, I had more than one boss, who was not to keen on such things for safety reasons... Yes, it is necessary, once the basics of safety and marksmanship are completed. Of course this also varies widely by MOS and then units/missions.