FAQ

There’s really not a standard way to get started! However, the common root is

• Follow us on social media (Here’s our IG, Here’s our FB, Here’s our youtube page)
• Join our discord server and ask questions!
• Take a look at Brent0331’s YouTube channel – he’s one of the many skiled cadre at 1S, and a lot of newbies accredit him to being a great motivator to getting involved.

Reading the below pages in sequence will give you insight into the 1S customs, course curriculum, requirements and structure! Please enjoy!

Learning Philosophy This page highlights One Shepherd’s focus on hands-on leadership development and tactical mastery through active, zero-penalty wargaming simulations rather than traditional classroom instruction.

Warrior Leader Program Uniforms This page outlines the program’s required uniform standards, detailing how participants must supply their own specific Woodland (BLUFOR) and solid Olive Drab Green (OPFOR) gear for identification and camaraderie.

Field Gear This page explains the requirements for combat and sustainment gear, emphasizing the necessity of subdued earth tones and Olive Drab Green for field exercises while offering a $100 complete gear rental program.

Program Policies This page lists the institutional rules regarding student safety, personal conduct, nondiscrimination, and strict firearm and ammunition handling mandates during live training events.

Course Descriptions This page outlines the structure of the multi-semester Warrior Leader Program curriculum, beginning with the mandatory two-day Warrior Basic Course covering essential combat tools and tactical team movements.

One Warrior This page details the specific skills, coursework, and field navigation requirements needed to achieve the “One Warrior” entry-level competency certification tag.

One Leader This page details the advanced track requirements for the “One Leader” tag, focusing on mission planning, ethics, command execution, and personal reflection.

Lightfighter This page defines the requirements for the “Lightfighter” scroll, which recognizes students who have spent at least 32 field days mastering advanced, dismounted patrolling operations and small unit tactics.

Training Locations This page provides the calendar dates, open registration windows, and regional host sites for upcoming semester field training exercises.

FAQ: What to Buy First This page advises new students to prioritize buying their specific required BLUFOR and OPFOR uniform pieces, boots, and safety gear before investing in other equipment.

FAQ: Why OD Green Gear This page clarifies that solid Olive Drab Green load-bearing gear is universally required because it seamlessly blends with the Woodland uniform while remaining visually distinct from the solid green OPFOR uniform.

FAQ: Why Two Uniforms This page explains that carrying both Woodland and Olive Drab green uniforms is non-negotiable for immediate friend-or-foe identification during fast-paced force-on-force training, field hygiene, and institutional tradition.

Laser pointers and optics are absolutely allowed. Please don’t remove anything from the rifle you’re given (ie don’t replace the pistol grip). you can ADD to the rifle. Optics, flaslights, eye safe laser pointers, IR Lights + Lasers, vertical foregrips, and custom slings are constantly brought by warriors.

Since we use MILES, and the MILES laser is what we zero to, any optic you need to bring will be need to be able to cowitness the optics which will be iron sights.

Note that some of our rifles have handguards with mlok slots and others are classic USGI plastic. You will not be able to swap your handguard when issued.

While we want you to be as prepared as possible, you can potentially borrow some from fellow warriors – we very heavily reccomend following the packing list.

We also have a pre-made package of gear that you can pay an additional fee to rent for the semester, called the Shepherd’s Closet.