MCCCD Program Description

Law Enforcement Precision Rifle Operator III

Course: AJS289AR

First Term: 2004 Summer II

Lecture 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Advanced techniques of police precision rifle deployment with the emphasis on extended range considerations. Includes range estimation, effects of wind and other factors, extended range ballistics, target identification, and equipment considerations

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Review principles of use, deployment, and marksmanship of the police precision rifle. (I) 2. Review principles of the methods of controlling informants, documenting covert information, and techniques used in covert operations. (II) 3. Describe the disadvantages to firing the precision rifle at extended ranges. (III) 4. Describe the tactics closing the distance on a threat during a tactical situation. (IV) 5. Describe the effects of the following when firing at extended ranges: wind, heat, altitude, and other weather conditions. (V) 6. Describe the effects of external ballistics when firing at extended ranges. (VI) 7. Describe the equipment required for successfully identifying and engaging a target at extended ranges, and describe the consequences of failing to accurately estimate the proper range at extended distances. (VII) 8. Describe the equipment required to accurately estimate extended ranges. (VIII) 9. Demonstrate the ability to accurately engage a target at 300, 400, 500, and 600 yards using both the hold off and scope adjustment methods. (IX) 10. Demonstrate the ability to accurately estimate range from 300 to 600 yards using several various methods. (IX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Review of Basic Police Precision Rifle A. 4 Firearms safety rules B. Range safety rules C. Fundamentals of marksmanship D. Shooting positions E. Optics F. Sighting in G. Cold shot H. Rifle care and cleaning II. Review of Police Precision Rifle II A. Ballistics B. Deployment C. Rifle operator responsibilities D. Equipment considerations E. Special conditions III. Disadvantages of extended range firing A. Target identification B. Range estimation C. Ballistics considerations and bullet performance D. Increased effects of weather E. Low light considerations IV. Tactics for closing on the threat A. Movement B. Camouflage C. Diversions D. Stalking V. Weather and environmental effects at extended ranges A. Wind B. Temperature C. Humidity D. Altitude VI. External ballistics considerations at extended ranges A. Bullet path B. Bullet drop C. Bullet energy D. Bullet velocity E. Accuracy VII. Equipment requirements for extended range shooting A. Rifle scopes B. Spotting scopes C. Binoculars VIII. Extended range estimation equipment A. Range finders B. Optics IX. Extended range proficiency drills A. Range estimation drills B. Known distance drills C. Target identification drills D. Hostage target drills E. Failing light and low light drills F. Moving target drills G. Scope adjustment drills H. Hold off drills

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/24/2004

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