Overview:

The Ridgeline SWAT Sniper Advanced Course is designed for the Law Enforcement Officer who has already been Certified as a Police Marksman/Sniper with a minimum 40 Hour course.  Our Five-day course starts with a review of the fundamentals then quickly accelerates, challenging students with advanced concepts and more demanding courses of fire.  Graduates will have a more complete skill set and a better understanding of their role and responsibilities in the tactical environment. 

Curriculum:

• Review of Weapons Safety Rules
• Sniper Mindset/Psychology (The “Will to Kill”)
• Range Estimation Drills
• Creating Range Cards
• Observation & Reporting Exercises
• Wind Reading/Estimation Drills
• Understanding Ballistic Software (Demo)
• Cold Bore Exercises
• Advanced Ballistics
• Spotting
• Review of Fundamentals of Marksmanship
• Marksmanship Drills
• Data Collection 100-1000Y (Range Dependent)
• Positional Shooting
• Alternate Positions/Utilizing the Environment
• Multiple Target Engagements
• Command Fire Drills/Sniper Initiated Assaults
• Quick Reaction Drills
• Night/Lowlight Engagements (The Use of NODs/Thermals/Lasers)
• Glass/Barrier Shooting
• Engagement of Moving Targets
• Selection & Occupation of Positions
• Evaluation of Movement Techniques
• Observation & Reporting Exercises
• Performance Pistol Module
• Ridgeline Qualification CoF
  

Equipment:

• Precision Scoped Rifle Capable of 1MOA or Better (min Cal .223/max .338LM)*
• Rifle Scope with External Elevation/Windage Adjustments (mil-based reticle preferred)*
• Bipod*
• Rear bag/Sand Sock (available for purchase)*
• 1200 Rounds Match Grade Rifle Ammunition (Same Lot Number)*
• Rifle Cleaning Gear*
• Pistol*
• Pistol Magazines & Carriers (Min. 3)*
• 250 Round Pistol (FMJ/Practice)*
• Binoculars*
• Spotting Scope**
• Rangefinder**
• Windmeter(i.e. Kestrel)**
• Ballistic Computer**
• Backpack/Ruck/ *
• Tripod w/Shooting Support** (Manfrotto Pref.)
• Note-taking Material*
• Data Book (available for purchase)*
• Flashlight/Headlamp*
• Small Calculator*
• Sling (available for purchase)*
• Appropriate Clothing (Camouflage Utilities/Civilian Outdoor Clothing)*
• Appropriate Footwear (Suitable for Rapid Movement/Stability/Turning)*
• Foul/Cold Weather Gear (Seasonally Dependent)
• Hat w/Brim
• Ear Protection*
• Camouflage Face Paint*
• Ghillie Suit*
• Sunblock
• Insect Repellent
• Chow/Water*

*Mandatory
**Recommended but Not Required