Welcome to the 1st Marine Division Schools Small Attack Drone Operator Course (SADOC). This course certifies Marines in First Person View (FPV) piloting, operational execution, and employment in collective training environments. SADOC is an intensive 15-day course requiring total attention, discipline, and commitment from each student.
Course Duration: 15 Training Days
Location: Nite-Lab Classroom, 1st Mar Div Schools, Bldg # 33402, 33 Area, Camp Pendleton, CA.
Daily Schedule:
Morning Formation: 0815 at the Nite-Lab.
Class Hours: 0830 - 1700.
Typical Day: Includes classroom instruction, FPV Simulator training, and live flights.
Parent commands must screen their Marines to ensure they meet all prerequisites. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the Marine being turned away from the course.
Student Requirements:
Minimum GT score of 100.
Must be BUQ-1 and BUQ-2 qualified.
Must be in a Full Duty medical status.
Must not be colorblind.
Students are expected to maintain an 80% grade point average.
A NAVMED or Battalion Commander waiver is required to fly during the live flight portion of the course.
Command Screening Checklist: The command must verify that the Marine has no significant life factors that could interrupt their focus during this intensive course. This includes:
No financial hardship.
No family hardship.
No pending legal matters.
No extensive appointments.
Reduced or no off-duty education.
The Marine must be free from other obligations to their parent command for the duration of the course.
Check-In: 0745 on T-Day 1 at the Nite-Lab Classroom.
Reporting Uniform: Woodland MARPAT Utilities with 8-point cover.
Directions: The school is located in the 33 Area, in the HQBN Supply Building. Please use the lot labeled "student parking."
1. Required Documents for Check-In:
Completed Command Screening Checklist.
Current Basic Individual Record (BIR).
Current Basic Training Record (BTR).
BUQ 1 and 2 Certification.
NAVMED or Battalion Commander Waiver (if applicable).
2. Gear List:
Administrative:
CAC
Notetaking Gear (e.g., Rite in the Rain)
Protractor & Map Pens
TAK/EUD (optional)
Uniform of the Day:
Woodland MARPAT Utilities
8 Point Cover
Field Gear (Required for T-Day 9 & 10 Only):
Desert FROGs or Woodland MARPAT Utilities
Boonie Cover
Wristwatch
Assault Pack
Kevlar Helmet
Plate Carrier with Front/Back SAPIs
Chest Rig (Sub Belt optional)
6 Magazines
IFAK
Eye and Ear Protection
Gloves
Cammie Paint
50ft of 550 Cord
Rifle Sling
Camelbak
Tarp
Billeting: Billeting is available for Marines not local to Camp Pendleton. Contact the Billeting POC, GySgt Acosta, at (832)-607-1784
Chow: Students may utilize the 33 Area or 22 Area Chow Hall. MREs will be provided during field training days.