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.  

1. 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).
 
2.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).
 
 
Pre Requisites: Must be ACTIVE Law Enforcement Officer, Military Personnel, or credentialed Government Contractor.

Curriculum:

• Individual Equipment Setup
  • Line 1
  • Line 2 
  • Line 3
• Sniper Marksmanship Package
  • Understanding of Sniper Weapon Systems and Ancillary Equipment
  • How to Setup and Fit a Rifle
  • Fundamentals of Rifle Marksmanship
  • Scope Theory
  • Understanding Angular Units of Measure
  • How to Establish a Zero
  • Methods of Estimating Range
  • How to Call and Correct for Wind
  • Data Collection/Validation (0-600y)
  • Cold Bore Theory and How to Document It
  • How to Master Supported Alternate Positions 
    • Tripods
    • Barricades
    • Real-World Props)
  • An Introduction to Ballistics
    • Internal
    • External
    • Terminal
  • Command Fire and Simultaneous Shots
  • How to Properly Maintain a Sniper Weapon System
  • How to Develop and Maintain a Data Book
  • Introduction and familiarization to the employment of Clip-on Night Vision Devices
• Sniper Field Craft Package
  • The Principals of Observation/Surveillance
  • Individual Camouflage Theory and Techniques
  • Individual Movement Techniques
  • How to Select and Occupy Final Firing Positions
    • Rural Operations
    • Urban Operations
    • Vehicle Operations

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