Sniper School

This course is designed to teach basic precision rifle tactics to police officers and military personnel. It is held at Fort Carson Army Base. The students attending this course should expect to spend approximately 10 hours per day training in whatever weather conditions the day presents. Students should also be prepared to endure portions of this course that are physically demanding. It is recommended that only accurate and reliable rifles be brought to this course. Equipment failures will not preclude the rest of the class from training. Successful completion of this course requires a passing score on a written exam and shooting qualification.

Our Instructors are certified by the National Tactical Officers Association as precision rifle instructors specializing in the .308 cal. (7.62mm) sniper rifle. Instructors are also Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, Instructor Methodology (Train the Trainer) – certified, and are active members of the Colorado Springs Police Tactical Enforcement Unit Counter Sniper Team, bringing years of real world experience to the course.

Topics to be covered include:

• Basic Marksman Team Procedures
• Rifle marksmanship fundamentals
• Moving targets
• Shooting through glass
• Low-light shooting
• Rifle cleaning
• Data books
• Camouflage and concealment
• Route planning and movement
• Final operating positions
• Observation
• Sniper covered approaches
• Range estimation
• Urban hides

.308 or similar caliber sniper quality rifle (no hunting rifles) and scope
300 rounds of accurate and consistent ammunition
Camouflage BDU’s
Camouflage stick/face paint (Optional)
Data book or small notebook (capable of fitting in cargo pocket of BDU’s)
Flashlight/penlight (preferably with red lens)
Hearing protection
Rifle cleaning equipment
Binoculars
6 feet in length of black chiffon fabric
Duct tape