SNIPER I
COURSE OVERVIEW AND INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS
COURSE LENGTH: 40 Hours (5 Days)
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is designed to expose tactical personnel to the proper deployment and techniques for a long rifle
position. Topics to be covered include weapons selection and maintenance, rapid deployment issues, use-of-force
issues and coordinated fire techniques. This course of instruction will stress the fundamentals of marksmanship and
precision shooting. Practical range training will include shooting at moving targets, range estimation, and various
courses of fire.
INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS
Upon completion of this course the attendee will be familiar with:
1. Proper weapons maintenance
2. Rapid Deployment
3. Coordinated fire techniques
4. Engaging a moving target
5. How to estimate range distance
6. The requirement for proper decision making in the use of lethal force
7. Qualification course of fire
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DAY TO DAY / HOUR TO HOUR AGENDA
DAY ONE
Hours: Instruction:
0800-0830 Course Administration
0830-1200 Safety, Definitions, Principles of Tactical Long Rifle, etc.
1200-1300 Lunch (not provided)
1300-1400 Rifle Inspection
1400-1600 100-yard Zero Check
1600-1700 Debrief / Weapons Clean-up
DAY TWO
Hours: Instruction:
0800-0900 Movement (Sniper walk, All Fours, and Sniper crawl)
0900-0930 100-yard Zero Check
0930-1100 200-yard Zero Check
1100-1200 Rapid Bolt Manipulation Drill
1200-1300 Lunch (not provided)
1300-1600 Positions: Sitting, Kneeling, Military Squat, Standing
1600-1700 Debrief / Weapons Clean-up
DAY THREE
Hours: Instruction:
0800-0830 100-yard Zero Check
0830-0930 Weak Side Rifle Shooting
0930-1000 Gas Mask Precision Rifle Shooting
1000-1200 Stalking Scenarios
1200-1300 Lunch (not provided)
1300-1600 Shooting Exercises
1600-1700 Debrief / Weapons Clean-up
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DAY FOUR
Hours: Instruction:
0800-0830 100-yard Zero Check
0830-1200 Moving Targets
1200-1300 Lunch (not provided)
1300-1500 Precision Long Range Shooting
1500-1600 Dim Target ID
1600-1700 Debrief / Weapons Clean-up
DAY FIVE
Hours: Instruction:
0800-0830 100-yard Zero Check
0830-0930 FBI Qualification Familiarization
0930-1200 Stress Course
1200-1300 Lunch (not provided)
1300-1400 Qualification Familiarization
1400-1600 Coordination Fire Techniques
1600-1700 Course Close-out / Weapons Clean-up
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COURSE OUTLINE
I. Preface
A. Course Overview
B. Instructional Goals
C. Agenda
D. Outline
E. Co-Host Logistics
II. Nomenclature
III. Firearms Safety
IV. Range Rules
V. Safety Circle
VI. Operational Gear
VII. Weapons Zero
VIII. Data Log Book
IX. Shooting Positions
X. Marksmanship
XI. External Ballistics
XII. Wind direction
XIII. Minute of Angle
XIV. Range Estimation
XV. Milliradian Theory
XVI. Acute Angle Shooting
XVII. Moving Targets
XVIII. Observer's Responsibilities
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XIX. Range Work
XX. Weapon Maintenance
XXI. Cleaning Protocol
XXII. Zero Check
XXIII. Scope Function Drills
XXIV. Rapid Bolt Manipulation
XXV. Un-Compensated and Compensated DOPE
XXVI. Chemical Agent Mask
XXVII. Weak Side Rifle
XXVIII. Coordinated Fire
XXIX. Command Fire
XXX. "Three Second" White Light
XXXI. Target Identification
XXXII. Un-Supported Positions
XXXIII. Acute Angle Shooting
XXXIV. Glass
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CO-HOST LOGISTIC REQUIREMENTS
CLASSROOM
Adequate seating for up to 34 students with tables, good ventilation
Marker board and markers
Flip chart with paper
AUDIO VISUAL
LCD Projector for computer presentation
Large projection screen (minimum of 6’x6’ screen size)
Speaker system to connect to laptop for audio
Extension cord and power strip
AV table or cart
OTHER
Access to copier
Rifle range with 20 shooting points
Target stands, backers
Targets (silhouettes, cartoons, photo, etc)
Steel hanger or stationary steel targets (rifle proof)
Masking tape and target markers
Spray paint (4 colors)
Bull horn or PA system
Emergency medical support on site or nearby
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STUDENT EQUIPMENT LIST
INDIVIDUAL
Law Enforcement ID
Deployment Uniform (BDU, etc.)
Inclement weather gear
Elbow / knee pads
Hearing and eye protection
Canteen / camelback
Duty scoped rifle with shooting sling
300 rounds duty ammunition
Optics
Rifle data book
Cleaning gear
Note taking devices
Flashlight
Duty gas mask
Compass
OPTIONAL
Night vision scope for duty rifle
Shooting mat
Range finder
Calculator
Spotting scope
GPS
Ghillie suit
Hide making material
Weight bearing harness
Drag bag
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