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5 Day LE Mil Basic Designated Marksman Course
LAW ENFORCEMENT / MILITARY Designated Marksman Basic Course
Duration: 5 Days
This is an intensive five-day course for military and law enforcement candidates. This course is designed for individuals with minimal or no experience using a scoped firearm, and will give them a solid foundation on precision rifle skills for use within their department or unit. This is a pass/fail course that tests marksmanship abilities under a time requirement for a certificate of course completion. Students who are unable to successfully qualify will receive a certificate of attendance.
Topics
- Safety precautions
- Firearm maintenance
- Equipment
- Ballistics
- Marksmanship principles
- Shooter’s logbook
- Spotting methods
- Applying corrections (elevation and windage)
- Methods of judging distance
- Methods of observation, aids and procedures
- Range card
- Methods of engaging moving targets
- Supported and unsupported shooting positions
Prerequisites
- Current law enforcement and active-duty military only. Must present proper credentials.
Ammunition Requirements
- 400 rounds of match grade ammunition
Gear requirement
- Precision rifle system (bolt action or semi-auto. .308 is recommended) including scope (mil-dot reticle pattern is recommended). Bipod mount for the firearm is recommended.
- Complete firearm cleaning kit (push rod, brass jag, powder solvent, copper solvent, bore guide)
- Spotting scope with tripod (good quality scope with variable zoom settings and a reticular pattern is recommended)
- Ear and eye protection
- Backpack or equipment bag
- Calculator
- Range clothing appropriate to the season
- Rain gear
- A water bottle or other hydration system
- Sunscreen and insect repellent in summer months
- Sling for the firearm
- Shooting bag (bean bag, shooting glove or both)
Method
- The course is presented in a combination of classroom theory, practical applications, and live-fire applications. Student-to-instructor ratio for this course is 4:1.
Notes
- This course does not include weapon, ammunition, lodging, transportation, or food. There is lodging and a dining facility available on site. To book accommodations on sight, please contact lodging@constellis.com.
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