Tiers of Readiness:

In order to efficiently streamline training and allow training of various individuals at their own pace, it is incumbent to have training and gear lists for various levels of competency. The following tier list is a general competency for all members to attain at their own pace with provided training sessions and with outside training resources at the member’s own expense. It is also necessary that certain individuals have the means to test out of various trainings as they may already have these competencies from their vocations. These individuals may be tapped as trainers to provide their proficiency to other members as they are identified.

Once a tier of readiness is accomplished, this will help command to assign individuals to areas where they can best be of service to the mission. All members should create a record of training, completion of competency fulfillment, and any other records to support their training and readiness (jacket), including fitness reports from their commanders.

Gear lists are minimum requirements needed to meet training and combat readiness for each tier. They do not include or preclude personal comfort items or necessary items such as medications, hygiene, and entertainment/recreation.

TIER 6: Recruit – Suitable for attending training and skill building and focused on personal development and administrative and recruitment activities. Not suitable for deployment.

1. Limited skills or training. Has not yet attained Tier 5 status.
2. Oath and membership.

TIER 5: Generalist – Suitable for general non-deployment roles, administrative, communications, manual labor, recruitment, and emergency response to community disasters. Must always be supervised by Tier 3 or higher.

1. Training:

   1. Demonstrate basic command structure and chain of command (UCM 1-205-1 Test)
   2. Demonstrate basic understanding of rules of engagement (UCM 1-205-2 Test)
   3. Demonstrate understanding of uniform, code of conduct, and mission of UCM (UCM 1-205-3 Test)
   4. Basic First Aid (Red Cross or similar will suffice) UCM 1-205-4
   5. CPR/AED – UCM 1-205-5
   6. Basic Firearms Familiarity (CFP, NRA Basic Pistol or Rifle, hunter safety, or other certification) – UCM 1-205-6
   7. Basic Communications (FCC certification Amateur Radio Operator will suffice for all tiers) – UCM 1-205-7

2. Gear:

   1. Possess rifle in 5.56/.223 caliber with two-point sling.
   2. Possess 220 rounds of 5.56/.223 caliber ammunition.
   3. Possess seven (7) 30-round AR-15 magazines and one (1) 10-round AR-15 magazine.
   4. Possess 9mm handgun
   5. Possess 34 rounds of 9mm ammunition
   6. Possess a minimum of two (2) 17-round 9mm magazines for handgun.
   7. Possess holster and belt for handgun (must meet basic safety inspection)
   8. Possess Khaki pants, olive drab buttoned shirt, olive drab T-shirt.
   9. Possess combat appropriate footwear.

3. Physical:

   1. Execute 5 push-ups.
   2. Execute 3 pull-ups.
   3. Walk one mile with gear in 30 minutes.

TIER 4: Patriot – Suitable for mission support, logistics, general labor, communications, guard duty, evacuations, and motor transport. Must always be supervised by Tier 3 or higher.

1. Training:

   1. Basic Life Support (Red Cross BLS Certification will suffice) UCM – 1-204-1
   2. Marksman Qualification Rifle – UCM 1-204-2
   3. Identify Friend Foe /IFF – UCM 1-204-3
   4. Perimeter and Operational Security – UCM 1-204-4
   5. Basic Land Navigation – UCM 1-204-5
   6. Self-sustainment in the field – UCM 1-204-6

2. Gear:

   1. Battle Belt
   2. IFAK
   3. Tourniquet
   4. Load bearing vest or plate carrier
   5. Gloves
   6. Six (6) AR-15 MOLLE/PALS magazine pouches
   7. Baseplate Compass and 1:24,000 Topographic Map of AO
   8. Ranger beads
   9. Chemlight IFF marker and Chemlights (green)
   10. Handheld Flashlight
   11. Headlamp
   12. One (1) roll of yellow duct tape
   13. One (1) roll of orange duct tape
   14. 3-day pack
   15. Sleeping bag
   16. Meals/MREs, snacks for three (3) days
   17. 2-liter water bladder
   18. Multicam trousers and shirt (long sleeve)
   19. Fixed-blade knife with a blade length of 3-5-inches
   20. Rite-in-the-Rain pocket notebook and mechanical pencil

3. Physical:

   1. Walk 1.5 miles with full kit in 45 minutes
   2. Execute 6 Pull-ups
   3. Execute 10 push-ups

TIER 3: Minuteman – Suitable for basic field deployment, emergency response, communications, recruitment, administrative, manual labor, watch duty, perimeter security details, and NCO command.

1. Training:

   1. Team Development – UCM 1-203-1
   2. Team Maneuvers/Riot Control – UCM1-203-2
   3. Advanced Life Saving (Red Cross ALS or EMT will suffice) – UCM1-203-3
   4. Combat Communications – UCM 1-203-4
   5. Medical Evacuation/9-line – UCM 1-203-5
   6. Noxious gas and chemical irritant mitigation – UCM 1-203-6
   7. Field weapon maintenance – UCM 1-203-7

2. Gear:

   1. FRS/GMRS radio and spare battery(ies)
   2. Level III(A) or higher armor plates (2)
   3. MICH/ACH/FAST/ECH non-ballistic bump helmet
   4. In Ear or over ear radio receiver
   5. Reinforced nylon webbing belt with rappel ring
   6. Large steel carabiner
   7. Trauma Kit
   8. Sewn nylon runner
   9. Mini chemlights
   10. Expandable Baton
   11. Two (2) flex cuffs or large zip-ties
   12. Pepper spray canister
   13. Johnson’s Baby Shampoo
   14. Mylanta Antacid
   15. AR-15 Field cleaning kit
   16. Goggles
   17. Watch with second hand or digital second countdown

3. Physical:

   1. Run/walk/jog 2 miles with full kit in 45 minutes
   2. Fireman’s carry 200 pounds 50 yards
   3. Two-man drag 200 pounds 50 yards
   4. 25 sit-ups (10 minutes)
   5. Ability to squat lift 50 pounds

TIER 2: Specialist – Suitable for command, general activity deployment, combat operations, leading missions, squad leadership, mission planning, Medic, and coordinating with police and military command.

1. Training:

   1. Military Command Structure – UCM 1-202-1
   2. Rifle Expert Qualification – UCM 1-202-2
   3. Pistol Marksman Qualification – UCM 1-202-3
   4. TCCC combat trauma training (Paramedic is suitable with specialized training) – UCM 1-202-4 or 1-202-5 (Paramedic module)
   5. Basic unarmed combatives/LINE – UCM 1-202-6
   6. CQB/ECQB operations and tactics – UCM 1-202-7
   7. Overwatch/Designated Marksman (Option) – UCM 1-202-8
   8. Non-Lethal tools and weapons – UCM 1-202-9

2. Gear:

   1. 1,220 rounds of .223/5.56 ammunition
   2. 551 rounds of 9mm ammunition
   3. Level III(a) MICH/ACH/FAST/ECH ballistic rated helmet.
   4. Three (3) 17-round 9mm magazines and pouches
   5. 10x42 binoculars (20-60x85 spotting scope and 1,800-yard rangefinder (for Designated Marksman)
   6. Bolt action rifle (26 caliber minimum) and 24x Scope (for Designated Marksman)
   7. 100 rounds of rifle ammunition (for Designated Marksman)
   8. Field Medical Kit including IV fluids (for medics)
   9. Black Beret with UCM Patch (for military/LEO liaison)
   10. HAM Base Station (100W/50W/12.5W) 100 Watt solar panel, power supply (for Comms Specialist)

3. Physical:

   1. Run 5 miles with full kit in two hours
   2. 15 Push-ups (5 minutes)
   3. Ability to complete LINE training
   4. 10 pull-ups (5 minutes)
   5. Belly crawl 100 yards in full kit

TIER 1: Operator – (selection level only.) Suitable for special operations, QRF, Intelligence Gathering, Observation, Infil/Exfil preparation, rescue.

1. Training:

   1. SERE – UCM 1-201-1
   2. Combat Intelligence – UCM 1-201-2
   3. Rappel Master – UCM 1-201-3
   4. Pistol Expert Qualification – UCM 1-201-4
   5. Advanced Hand to Hand Combatives – UCM 1-201-5
   6. Reconnaissance – UCM 1-201-6
   7. Small Unit Tactics – UCM 1-201-7
   8. Aerial Surveillance – UCM 1-201-8
   9. Ambush/CounterAmbush – UCM 1-201-9
   10. Unconventional Warfare – UCM 1-201-10

2. Gear:

   1. Harness
   2. Rappel Device
   3. Ascender
   4. Civilian Clothing Suitable to Environment
   5. Large Assault Pack
   6. Drone
   7. Smart Phone
   8. Gas Mask
   9. Ham Radio
   10. In Ear Radio Receiver

3. Physical:

   1. Run five (5) miles with full kit in 1 hour
   2. March 15 miles in full kit in 8 hours
   3. 25 push-ups (5 min)
   4. 35 sit-ups (10 min)
   5. 15 pull-ups (5 min)
   6. Carry 200 lbs 100 yards (5 min)
   7. Rappel with 100 lbs and lock off
   8. Ascend 100 ft rope with 100 lb load
   9. Hold breath underwater for 2 minutes
   10. Swim 100m in 3 minutes
   11. Raise 25 lbs from depth of 10 feet underwater
   12. Run 300m in 2 minutes

NOTE: All tiers are progressive and each proceeding tier must be attained and maintained to proceed to the following tier. All members must pledge to maintain combat readiness and gear requirements to their tier to remain at their current tier. Periodic physical tests may be administered to remain at current tier.