Mission:
The 1LT John A. McCown Mountain Training Group trains and develops disciplined alpine Soldiers to enhance individual and small-unit competency in extreme-cold weather (ECW) and mountainous or other complex, severely restricted terrain.
Vision:
The 1LT John A. McCown Mountain Training Group is at the forefront of cold weather, mountaineering, light infantry training and innovation for the 10th Mountain Division (LI). Serving as the 10th Mountain Division's standards bearers, our cadre are consummate professionals who strive to uphold standards, regulations, and our alpine traditions and heritage. We are a holistically fit, tactically, and technically proficient organization that is committed to training Soldiers and units to build the necessary skills and confidence to train and fight in any terrain or environmental conditions.
Course Details: (click for more details)
This course satisfies the requirement for Basic Military Mountaineering Course - Preparatory before
attending BMMC.
attending BMMC.
* SQI "E" qualified Soldiers only.
Mountain Climbing Tower:
PURPOSE:
The Mountain Training Group provides units with the opportunity to utilize the climbing wall for structured physical training while developing fundamental mountaineering skills. Sessions focus on improving confidence and technical proficiency through climbing and related mountain warfare tasks. Units can review the Concept of Operations (CONOP) provided to better prepare for training and utilize the linked Excel calendar to schedule training to support individual and collective readiness objectives in a controlled and supervised environment.
INTENT:
To develop Soldiers' ability to safely and confidently conduct climbing operations through the proper use of climbing equipment and techniques.
Click here to request a reservation for the Mountain Climbing Tower
Contact Information:
Company Commander |
(315) 772-4081 |
Company First Sergeant |
(315) 772-6731 |
Company Executive |
(315) 772-1930 |
Operations |
(315) 772-1974 |
Air Assault / Rappel Master |
(315) 772-9051 |
Mountain Training Group
Phone:
(315) 772-1974
(315) 772-1974
Location:
Bldg. 4871, Netherly Street
Fort Drum, NY 13602
Hours of Operation:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Notice:
Hard copies of required course documents are available in the entryway of Bldg. 4871. Digital versions can be found on our public Teams page. Email the above address for access.