Course Description & Equipment List:
UPDATE 3/30/11:
TRAINING FLYER
Course Description: This course is complete in content regarding advanced sniper marksmanship and the tactical application of sniper / observer skills. The range and field applications stress precision shooting and proper tactics. Students will be presented a wide variety of live fire drills and scenarios.
This course will cover the following advanced skills:
- Advanced Sniper Marksmanship
- Position Shooting
- Engaging Multiple Targets
- 50-700 Known/Unknown Targets
- Urban Operations
- Stress Shooting
- Moving Targets
- Observer Skills
- Techniques of Observation
Ammunition required: 250 rounds, match grade ammo
Equipment requirements: 308 rifle or other short action caliber capable of one minute of angle, Easily adjustable scope, Bipod, Leather or nylon sling, not a carrying strap, Rear Bag, Cleaning gear for Rifle, Pen, pencil, highlighter, and black marker, Two small spiral notebooks or one rifle data book, Flashlight, Calculator, Eye and ear protection, Long sleeved shirts and long pants, Durable boots or footwear, Camelback or other water system, Leather gloves, Rucksack or backpack to carry all gear, Sunscreen, Bug repellent, Rain gear, Hat or ball cap, Wind Meter, Spotting Scope