thedrifter
11-15-03, 10:37 AM
Baton training strikes Parris Island
Submitted by: MCRD Parris Island
Story Identification Number: 20031113134619
Story by Pfc. Justin J. Shemanski
MCRD/ERR PARRIS ISLAND, S.C.(Nov. 14, 2003) -- With a forward strike and a couple of jabs, baton training for military police officers aboard MCRD Parris Island began Nov. 4.
Seventeen Marines participated in the one-day course that is held quarterly to review proper techniques and to teach new military policemen how to properly utilize the Monadnock Expandable Baton.
"The whole course is basically a refresher to all MPs who carry black gear," said Staff Sgt. Eric Bryant, the Provost Marshal's Office training chief.
He said all officers carry pepper spray and an expandable baton along with their weapon and they must use them appropriately depending on the level of hostility.
"The baton is used as a backup to the spray," Bryant said.
"When the spray doesn't work is when it's important to know how to use a baton. When you use a baton, which is a non-lethal weapon, it is important to know where to hit," said Bryant. "We want to teach them how to strike with a baton correctly without even having to think about it."
According to Bryant, an MP cannot hit anywhere near the head, which could cause death, or strike any of the joint areas of the arms and legs, the groin, or the chest, which could all leave someone seriously injured. He said the main goal of this type of training is to gain control of the subject and to not use deadly force if possible.
At the beginning of the classes, several jabs, strikes and other movements are taught using the baton. They are also taught how to keep balance and move around their opponents without opening themselves up to a hit.
During the end of the course, an MP puts on the "Red Man Suit" and the Marines take turns defending themselves against their heavily-padded attacker.
"This is where we see what they have learned," said Bryant. "During the static exercises where they practice by themselves, you can't really see how they would react in a real situation. With the suit, the Marines are really attacked and must use the baton techniques learned to defend themselves,"
"This is where you see if the Marine is able to improvise in a fight and use the right techniques at the right times," added Bryant.
Bryant said the incident rate on Parris Island where a baton would be used is relatively low, but the training is still required, just in case.
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A group of Marines from the Provost Marshal?s Office execute a front jab as part of their baton-training exercises. The course is held quarterly to ensure the Marines remain proficient with the baton techniques. Photo by: Pfc. Justin J. Shemanski
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/main5/2EE2DBA2CCDC5B3685256DDD00671E16?opendocument
Sempers,
Roger
:marine:
Submitted by: MCRD Parris Island
Story Identification Number: 20031113134619
Story by Pfc. Justin J. Shemanski
MCRD/ERR PARRIS ISLAND, S.C.(Nov. 14, 2003) -- With a forward strike and a couple of jabs, baton training for military police officers aboard MCRD Parris Island began Nov. 4.
Seventeen Marines participated in the one-day course that is held quarterly to review proper techniques and to teach new military policemen how to properly utilize the Monadnock Expandable Baton.
"The whole course is basically a refresher to all MPs who carry black gear," said Staff Sgt. Eric Bryant, the Provost Marshal's Office training chief.
He said all officers carry pepper spray and an expandable baton along with their weapon and they must use them appropriately depending on the level of hostility.
"The baton is used as a backup to the spray," Bryant said.
"When the spray doesn't work is when it's important to know how to use a baton. When you use a baton, which is a non-lethal weapon, it is important to know where to hit," said Bryant. "We want to teach them how to strike with a baton correctly without even having to think about it."
According to Bryant, an MP cannot hit anywhere near the head, which could cause death, or strike any of the joint areas of the arms and legs, the groin, or the chest, which could all leave someone seriously injured. He said the main goal of this type of training is to gain control of the subject and to not use deadly force if possible.
At the beginning of the classes, several jabs, strikes and other movements are taught using the baton. They are also taught how to keep balance and move around their opponents without opening themselves up to a hit.
During the end of the course, an MP puts on the "Red Man Suit" and the Marines take turns defending themselves against their heavily-padded attacker.
"This is where we see what they have learned," said Bryant. "During the static exercises where they practice by themselves, you can't really see how they would react in a real situation. With the suit, the Marines are really attacked and must use the baton techniques learned to defend themselves,"
"This is where you see if the Marine is able to improvise in a fight and use the right techniques at the right times," added Bryant.
Bryant said the incident rate on Parris Island where a baton would be used is relatively low, but the training is still required, just in case.
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/2003111314241/$file/pmo(L).jpg
A group of Marines from the Provost Marshal?s Office execute a front jab as part of their baton-training exercises. The course is held quarterly to ensure the Marines remain proficient with the baton techniques. Photo by: Pfc. Justin J. Shemanski
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/main5/2EE2DBA2CCDC5B3685256DDD00671E16?opendocument
Sempers,
Roger
:marine: