Designated Marksman : Overview

We offer a variety of marksmanship training ranging from basic to advanced. Please contact us regarding your specific requirements and we will be happy to provide you a solution to fulfill your mission objectives.

 

Basic DesignatedMarksman (15 Days total/5 Days per Phase)

Pre requisite:

• Member must be assigned to Local, State, or Federal militray/LE agency duties.
• Current Rifle and Pistol qualifications equivalent for intrance level operator.
• Currently meets agency fitness standards for duties assigned related to Designated Markisman or equivalent.

Course Outline:

This course is designed for rifle marksman to establish a foundation for employment as a designated marksman. Skills and knowledge are gained and reinforced in shooting scoped weapons through shooting accuracy; target identification, range estimation, calling wind, and skills to work as two man shooting pairs under various conditions. The course is broken down into three phases:

Phase I:
Land navigation and marksmanship training. Students fire match ammunition on long distance known and unknown ranges for qualification.

Phase II:
Stalking, field skills, and urban movement.

Phase III:
Incorporates skills from Phases I and II with communications and surveillance skills.

Course Equipment:
Match weapon (preferably a bolt action .308, mil dot scope, bipod mount), Back Pack/Equipment Bag, Calculator, ear and eye protection, weapon cleaning kit, appropriate foul weather gear, and water bottle.