Urban Sniper – Combat Tactics (Beginner and Advanced)

Course Description

When the success of an entire mission depends on crack marksmen, pinpoint accuracy under adverse conditions is absolutely essential.  This course will train military snipers to levels of fighting excellence that exceed normal standards. The beginner class includes firearms and scopes familiarization as well as the role of the sniper in a military organization. Students will be challenged to adapt and perform in a wide variety of environmental conditions that include precise simulations of actual scenarios like hostage rescue, suicide terrorist, enemy hostile fire long range and short range team protection.

The advanced class will involve the sniper in various hostage rescue missions and other challenging drills, and will include active training that elevates sniper performance in a variety of extreme operational conditions and adverse environments.

Subject Areas

• Principles of sharp shooting and combat fighting skills
• Sniper skills in urban environments and incidents involving insurgents and/or terrorists
• Role of the sniper in a military operation
• Firearms and scopes familiarization
• Night vision technology and use
• General ballistic applications
• Live drills, day and night exercises based on the latest war zone scenarios 

Gear and Ammo requirements

• Handgun + long rifle
• Three magazines per weapon
• Sniper rifle
• Bipod
• Scope
• Night vision
• Holsters: fast draw holster & pouch or duty rig
• Ammunition – 200 rounds per day for each firearm
• Eye/ear protection (goggles for intervention)
• Binoculars
• Log book
• Pencils
• Sniper mat
• Helmet
• Tactical vest, or load vest
• Kneepads
• Radio
• Training attire
• Hat