GBRS GROUP| Special Missions Unit Squadron Standards

Summary

The video follows GBRS Group cadre as they revisit a set of timed “squadron standards” shooting tests at the Mid-South range in Mississippi. The presenters explain that the drills measure both speed and accuracy, and that results can be tracked as formal performance standards. The day is exceptionally hot, and the group admits they have not run many of the tests in about a decade.

Five-yard pistol test

The first test is a 31-round pistol drill at five yards, with a 13-second limit. The shooters make the time, but the opening runs are uneven. One describes shots landing low as the sight bounced, while another’s pace is disrupted by gas from his weapon. The group inspects the targets, noting tight groups alongside a few misses or near-misses.

Seven-yard tests

The remaining drills are run from seven yards. The cadre work through low- and high-readiness tests, reloads, accuracy checks, rifle-to-pistol transitions, and shoulder changes.

Several attempts reveal how small errors can matter: a dropped item, a missed target, a difficult reload, a malfunction, and uncertainty over sight holds interrupt runs or prompt retries. One shooter’s shoulder-change attempt exceeds the nine-second limit. The group repeats the drill and emphasizes that the skill needs regular practice.

Around-the-world test

The final “around-the-world” test combines movement across the target array with a reload, under a ten-second limit. Early runs are affected by ammunition and counting mistakes, including one shooter realizing he has run short.

Later attempts are cleaner. The group records runs of roughly 9.15 and 9.39 seconds, while another attempt is reported at 9.67 seconds after a reload error. A final run at about 9.87 seconds is praised for its tight grouping.

Takeaways

The cadre conclude that the tests reward a balance of pace and accuracy rather than speed alone. Most participants improve on repeat attempts, though the shoulder-change drill remains a notable challenge. They close by thanking the Mid-South range team and saying they plan to practice the standards—and shoulder changes—more regularly.

The subtitles provide no video timestamps, so the sequence is summarized in order.

Presenters: GBRS Group cadre, including DJ, Joey, and Andy (as identified in the subtitles). Sources and people thanked: Ross, Rodney, John Shaw, and Houston Shaw; Mid-South Combat Shooting Institute / Inter-Institutional Combat Shooting Range, Wallace, Mississippi.