REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:

  • Serviceable Carbine (capability to attach white light and IR laser)

  • Red Dot or Low Range Variable Power Optic

  • Weapon mounted White Light

  • Infrared Laser aiming device

  • Sling

  • Pistol

  • Pistol Mounted White Light (recommended)

  • Night Vision Device, complete

  • Helmet mount for Goggles

  • NVG Arm to mount NVGs to Helmet

  • Helmet (or other head borne item)

  • 2xFully functioning Rifle Magazines

  • 1xFully functioning Pistol Magazine

  • Holster

  • Magazine retainers for rifle and pistol magazines

  • All Personal Protective Equipment as required by Department SOP

  • Clear Eye Protection

  • Ear Protection (amplified recommended)

  • Proper Clothing for Weather conditions

  • Outdoor footwear

  • Note taking material

  • Tools for Weapon and Accessories

  • Cleaning Kit

  • Extra Batteries for Optics and Laser Aiming device

  • Round count will vary based on course length

It is a well-known fact that the US Military “Owns the Night.”

This course teaches the weapons handling skills needed in a hostile environment while emphasizing safety, awareness and surgical marksmanship. This course will also prepare students to effectively operate using Night Vision Goggles (NVGs), Laser Aiming Devices and white light in a tactical environment. Drawing on the expertise of our Special Operations Instructor Cadre this course is designed to demonstrate to students how to effectively utilize and understand their equipment, then operate during hours of limited visibility and apply all those skills with safety and confidence. Operators will quickly gain experience, confidence and competence required to operate effectively as an individual and member of a tactical team with their assigned weapons.

COURSE CONTENT: 

  • Diagnostic evaluation with weapon(s)

  • Sights, zeroing considerations and techniques

  • External ballistics

  • Individual kit and set up to include load-out theories, weapon set up, and gear placement

  • In-depth discussion on capabilities and limitations of NVGs and Laser Aiming Devices

  • Understanding the mounting platform and NVG configuration

  • Focusing NVGs for optimal performance

  • Fundamentals of pistol and carbine marksmanship

  • Reloads and malfunctions

  • Shooting positions

  • Surgical Marksmanship

  • Multiple target engagements

  • Shooting on the move

  • Mounting weapon lights

  • Target discrimination

  • Target acquisition and engagement using white light

  • Shooting positions

  • Situational awareness

  • Proper use of covered positions and barricades

  • Tactical scenarios/shooting under stress

  • Offensive mindset and training methodology

  • Increased confidence that is vital for Performance: On Demand

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