COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Patrol Designated Marksman Program is designed for select officers assigned as a Designated Marksman within their respective Law Enforcement Agency. This course will provide students with the training needed to bridge the gap between deployment of the patrol rifle and precision rifle in every-day law enforcement patrol operations where extended response time of a SWAT/SRT Sniper may be critical towards a situation being resolved safely.

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For the non-Law Enforcement students, this is a Light Precision Rifle course for those looking to expand the capabilities of the small frame AR platform out to extended distances.

 

TOPICS COVERED:

• Medical/Safety Brief

• Fundamentals of Precision Marksmanship

• Weapons Handling and Familiarization

• Designated Marksman Rifle Setup

• Supplemental Gear and Carry Methods

• Zeroing the Scoped Carbine

• Intro to Ballistics (Internal, External, Terminal)

• Data Books and Records Keeping

• Use of Magnified Optical Sights

• Unusual Shooting Positions in an Urban Environment

• Shooting from Elevated Positions

• Multiple Shots and Multiple Targets

• Shooting from Barricades

• Tripod Deployment

• Target Discrimination

• Range Estimation

• Accuracy1st Speed Drop

• Accuracy1st Quick Wind

• Max Point Blank Range

• Engaging Small Critical Targets under time

• Extended Distance Engagements

 

COURSE LENGTH: 2 Days/Approximately 16-18 Hours

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COURSE COST: $450.00

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PREREQUISITES: Students must have completed a carbine/rifle operator course prior to enrollment. This is a fast paced course and not meant for inexperienced shooters.

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AUDIENCE: Law Enforcement, Military, Legally Armed Citizens. NOTE: This class will be ran in both Restricted and Open Enrollment format based on host or facility restrictions.

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WEAPON REQUIREMENTS: AR15 platform patrol Rifle capable of 2 MOA or better (minimum caliber .223/5.56mm), LPVO with 1x on low end/6x minimum on high end(mil-based & illuminated reticle preferred) OR variable power magnified optic(mil-based & illuminated reticle preferred), 2 point sling, bipod (Harris BRM-S 6-9" / 9-13″, Atlas, Magpul, or similar), at least 2-20 rounds magazines and 1-30 round magazine.

 

AMMUNITION REQUIREMENTS: 300 rounds Match Grade ammunition AND 200 rounds Ball ammunition OR 500 rounds Match Grade ammunition.

 

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: Eye and Ear Protection, Data Book for rifle (Can be a full detailed sniper Data book or basic Rite in the Rain DOPE Logbook), shooting tripod with either PIG/HOG saddle or ARCA, rear support bag, laser range finder, binoculars, assault pack for carrying all equipment, magazine pouch for spare magazines(either belt pouch or chest rig), weather appropriate clothing/gloves (Cold/Rain/Mud), pen and note taking material, Food/snacks and water. **Students will need to download the GeoBallistics App prior to start of class**

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RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: Offset 45 degree or 12 o'clock MRDS HIGHLY recommended(we prefer 12 o'clock), spotting Scope, shooting mat, elbow pads, knee pads, boonie hat or baseball hat, sunblock, rifle cleaning and maintenance equipment, any special optic tools required for your set up.

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MPOETC CLEE ID: CLE01860

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Why establish a Designated Marksman Program?

 

The purpose of a law enforcement designated marksman program is to provide specialized, highly trained personnel who can deliver precision marksmanship and enhanced situational awareness in various critical scenarios. Specifically, the program aims to address areas of the following:

 

1. High-Risk Warrant Service: Provide overwatch, observation, and surveillance during the execution of high-risk warrants, protecting law enforcement officers from potential threats by monitoring the area. This includes identifying and tracking suspicious activities or individuals and engaging hostile threats if necessary to prevent harm to officers and innocent civilians.

 

2. Large-Scale Events: Ensure public safety at large gatherings by deterring criminal activity and providing rapid response to potential threats, minimizing the risk of harm to attendees through precise engagement if required.

 

3. Public Venues: Enhance security in crowded locations such as sports arenas, concert halls, and other public spaces by identifying and neutralizing threats quickly and accurately to prevent mass casualty incidents.

 

4. Bridge gap until higher trained sniper units arrive: Offer precision marksmanship capabilities in high-risk operations until more specialized sniper units can arrive on the scene. This ensures immediate tactical support and effective threat management during the critical initial phases of an operation.