LENGTH: 5 Day / 50+ Hour
TUITION: $1675*
Round Count: 1000

Overview:
​The Ridgeline SWAT Sniper Course - Level 1 is designed for the Law Enforcement Officer who has been designated or chosen by their Agency to be responsible for the application of precision fires or tactical reconnaissance during critical incidents.  Our five-day, 50+ hour course develops the fundamentals of the multi-mission skill set required for todays Law Enforcement Marksman.  

Graduates of this course will be able to make immediate incapacitation shots from 0-125 yards with a 99% hit probability (day or night and from any position).  Graduates of this course will be able to make non-instantaneous incapacitation shots from 0-300 yards with a 90% hit probability (day or night and from any position).

Curriculum:

• ​Understanding of Weapon Systems and Ancillary Equipment
• How to Setup and Fit a Rifle
• Scope Theory
• How to Properly Maintain a Sniper Weapon System
• Understanding Angular Units of Measure
• How to Estimate Range
• How to Call and Correct for Wind
• How to Develop and Maintain a Data Book
• Cold Bore Theory and How to Document It
• An Introduction to Ballistics
• Fundamentals of Rifle Marksmanship
• How to Establish a Zero
• Data Collection/Validation (0-600y)
• How to Master Supported Alternate Positions (Tripods/Barricades/Real-World Props)
• Command Fire and Simultaneous Shots
• How to Engage Targets at Night or in Lowlight
• ​How to Select and Occupy Final Firing Positions
  • Rural Operations
  • Urban Operations
  • Vehicle Operations
• ​Individual Camouflage Theory and Techniques
• Individual Movement Techniques
• The Principals of Observation

Equipment:

• Precision Scoped Rifle Capable of 1MOA or Better (min Cal .223)
• Rifle Scope with External Elevation and Windage Adjustments (10x min/mil-based reticle preferred)
• Clip On Night Vision Device (if issued)
• Bipod
• 1000 Rounds Match Grade Rifle Ammunition (Same Lot Number)
• Rifle Cleaning Gear
• Binoculars
• Note Book
• Camp Chair/Stool
• Assault Pack & Individual Equipment

The items above are REQUIRED.  Any other items such as, but not limited to; spotting scopes, shooting mats, kestrels, laser range finders, etc are welcome.


*Tuition Includes Basic Sniper Kit:

• Rear Bag/Sand Sock
• Tripod w/ PIG Saddle
• 2-Point Adjustable Sling w/Snap Shackle
• Tactical Concealment Cobra Hood