sUAS/C-sUAS Integration Course

SUAS/CSUAS Integration Course

Division Schools

Headquarters Battalion

Course Description
Target Population Description
Course Dates
Nomination Process
Submit a Nomination
Coordinating Instructions
Contact Us
T&R Standards & Additional Info

Course Description

The course improves the ability of small unit leaders to integrate Group 1 sUAS in support of the ground scheme of maneuver at the Company level and below. This includes improved integration into mission planning, RSTA, and fire support planning and execution. It begins with re-baselining students’ understanding of system capabilities and limitations. It includes the practical application of sUAS integration with supporting arms and emerging TTPs to weaponize Group 1 sUAS. The course consists of a primer on C-sUAS TTPs and systems and surveys of current and emerging trends in sUAS / C-UAS. Course content nests with emerging 7316 doctrine and training. The course includes live-fire sUAS CFF, dropping grenades with sUAS, and employment of C-sUAS systems. Course OIC: 1stLt McMahon, (10) training days, (6) courses for FY25, (6) “modified” Fire Support Teams and individual Marines can be added as “bolt-ons”.

Target Population Description

Student Quantity

Minimum: 3 x "Modified" FiSTs
Maximum: 6 x "Modified" FiSTs

Student Requirements (Modified FiST)

Team Leader
Forward Observer
Radio Operator
2 x sUAS Operators (Trained in a mix of two: SkyDio, SkyRaider, or PUMA)
Additional students are welcomed as “bolt-ons”

Course Dates

SUAS/CSUAS 1-24
Status: Completed

SUAS/CSUAS 2-24 (10/30 Seats)
Registration Status: Open
Registration Deadline: 01 July 2024
Convene Date: 15 July 2024
Report Date: 15 July 2024
Graduation: 26 July 2024

SUAS/CSUAS 3-24 (0/30 Seats)
Registration Status: Open
Registration Deadline: 26 August 2024
Convene Date: 09 September 2024
Report Date: 09 September 2024
Graduation: 20 September 2024

Nomination Process

Units should submit their nominations via the "Submit a Nomination" tab facilitated by MS Forms.

Registration will close if a class reaches its maximum seat capacity ahead of the registration closed date. If this happens, the following class’s registration will open early. This will be communicated during the nomination process.

Class seat capacity is shown next to the class number. This is driven by factors such as staff guidance and physical space. These seat dates may change slightly throughout the year.

Units may request to have Marines added to the standby roster for classes that are full prior to the report date. Standby Marines must still meet the requirements outlined below. Marines that are not accepted as standbys will be offered preferential seating for the next following course.

Seat availabilities are shown as (Seats Taken/Maximum Seats)

Submit a Nomination

Coordinating Instructions

Pending

Contact Us

Deputy Director
Captain A. Ramos

Email: abraham.ramos@usmc.mil

Office Number: 760-725-8757

Operations Chief
Gunnery Sergeant P. S. Collier

Email: patrick.s.collier@usmc.mil

Office Number: 760-725-8759

Training Chief
Staff Sergeant Arthur F. Renteria