PWS - 321 Combatives Training.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR

321 SPECIAL TACTICS SQUADRON COMBATIVES PROGRAM

3 March 2024

1. Description of Services. The contractor shall provide all management, tools, equipment, supplies, and labor necessary to perform combatives training for 321 Special tactics squadron (STS). The contractor shall accomplish all combative skills training tasks to meet the requirements of this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.1. Organization. 321 Special Tactics Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK

1.2. Mission. Mission requirements generate deployments of Special Tactics (ST) personnel to participate in the full spectrum of military operations in forward operating locations. Combatives bridges the gap between physical training and tactics when the need to engage in hand-to-hand combat emerges. A standardized combative training program prepares the ST force to deal effectively with Special Operations Urban Combat, prisoner detainment and control, personnel protection, and self-preservation during combat/non-combatant operations. Learning to effectively and efficiently manipulate the human body provides all Special Tactics personnel with force protection skills and give our operators options in the force continuum between verbal commands and lethal force (and the training to determine when it is appropriate to employ these options). Combatives training shall include grappling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Striking, short-range weapons, and close-range scenario-based drills consistent with hand-to-hand combat situations. All combative training will use the crawl-walk-run approach.

1.3. Instructor Experience and Disciplines.

1.3.1. Primary instructor shall have:

- Minimum of 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

- Experience wrestling or Judo black belt

- Experience in striking martial arts (Muay Thai, Boxing, Kick Boxing)

- Experience instructing hand to hand combatives

- Experience instructing combatives involving weapons

- Experience instructing escalation of force

- Be a qualified Air Force Combative instructor

- Minimum one year instructing Air Force Special Warfare Note: Instructors shall be able to articulate and instruct the differences between the specific Martial Arts and combatives techniques being taught.

Special Note: The instructor must provide a training area off base within 20 miles of RAF Mildenhall to accommodate training when the 321 STS gym is unavailable.

1.4. Specific Tasks.

1.4.1. Recurring Combative Skills Training Task.

Standard training week: Instructor shall provide three 2-hour training sessions per week (312 hours yearly).

Combatives/CQB Proficiency week: Instructor will work with 321STS training lead to develop a block of instruction that meets the needs of the squadron during a specified work week which will consist of up to 40 hours for a total of 120 hours per year encompassing the training objectives in 1.4.1.1 – 1.4.1.2.12.

· During 40-hour proficiency CQB weeks Instructor will provide at minimum 3 instructors.

1.4.1.1. Requirements for Combatives Training.

1.4.1.1.1. Risk Management (RM) will be at the forefront of combatives training to minimize acceptable risks of injury for trainees.

1.4.1.1.2. Basic techniques in the lesson plan shall be performed using task, condition, and standard format, to monitor training/measurable gains in proficiency, and standardization.

1.4.1.1.3. Basic techniques in the training shall utilize preparatory commands and commands of execution to ensure safe, controlled training while utilizing close order drill methodology.

1.4.1.1.4. Under the crawl-walk-run approach, training plan will allow for full speed, full contact introduction/training to interpersonal violence without special training areas or special training aids.

1.4.1.1.5. All techniques taught shall be evaluated for standardized proficiency.

1.4.1.1.6. Personnel shall be tested on all aspects of close combat instruction to include program development, skill attainment, and maintenance.

1.4.1.1.7. Trainees will be instructed on combative fitness training and close combat injuries.

1.4.1.2. Minimum Training Objectives. The contractor shall develop a syllabus and a training timeline to implement the training plan as outlined in this PWS. The training plan shall follow a logical progression, as determined by the contractor staff with a final evaluation event. The syllabus objectives shall concentrate on performing offensive/defensive tactics using basic combatives techniques when engaged in hand-to-hand combat in combatant/non-combatant operations. The training goal is for each student to develop a solid foundation in the following modules:

1.4.1.2.1. Techniques shall be taught with and without body armor

1.4.1.2.2. Gaining and maintaining dominant body position standing and, on the ground,

1.4.1.2.3. Returning to the standing position and creating space to employ weapons systems

1.4.1.2.4. Basic submission techniques; choke and joint manipulation

1.4.1.2.5. Edge weapon offense/defense and disarmament

1.4.1.2.6. Weapon retention and disarmament (carbine/pistol)

1.4.1.2.7. Basic takedown techniques

1.4.1.2.8. Defense to common attacks (front/rear chokes, strikes, push)

1.4.1.2.9. Basic striking

1.4.1.2.10. Prisoner detainment and control

1.4.1.2.11. Special Operations Urban Combat (SOUC) scenarios (CQB) with belligerent combatants and non-combatants

1.4.1.2.12. The contractor shall provide lectures on combatives training capabilities, history of martial arts, evolution of Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Mixed Martial Arts, close combat history, and psychological aspects of killing. The lectures shall be given as part of normally scheduled training.

1.5. Authorized Government Representative (AGR). The AGR shall monitor and coordinate any special actions required from the contractor. Contractor will be notified if monitoring is required more frequently. The AGR will provide a three-month Training Forecast to the contractor representative not later than one month before of the start of the forecast training period or within 15 days of initial contract performance. If the contractor cannot meet scheduling requirements listed on the Training Forecast the contractor shall notify the AGR as soon as possible but NLT 15 calendar days after receipt.

1.6. Work Schedules. Must be agreed upon by both parties (contractor and supported unit). As a standard contractor will provide a lead instructor or secondary instructor for all COI blocks. Standard COI blocks will be performed for two (2) hours per day/ three (3) days per week. During the period of performance of this contract, there will be a maximum of 432 hours available for primary instructor spanning a twelve (12) month period of performance. The training blocks shall be conducted based upon a quarterly training schedule provided to the contractor by the unit combative program manager (PM). The contractor shall submit the agreed upon quarterly training schedule that covers all classes, offsite training, and additional instructors to the Director of Operations no later than one month prior to the beginning of each quarterly training cycle. Any changes to the approved quarterly training plan will be approved by the Director of Operations.

- Primary instructor provides alternate instructor in event they cannot attend.

1.6.1 Assisting Instructors. There will be a maximum of 240 hours available for two (2) alternate instructors to account for the three (3) weeks which will consist of up to 40 hours for a total of 120 hours per year encompassing the training objectives in 1.4.1.1 – 1.4.1.2.12

1.7. Coordination between organizations in 352 SOW. Outside Units require prior coordination through 321 STS Combative Liaison for training.