DESCRIPTION: This 32-hour course is designed to train individuals in the tactical use of the patrol rifle or carbine. The course will enhance and broaden the skills of individuals already assigned by their agency as rifle operators. This is not a basic patrol rifle course. The course will provide intermediate to advanced shooting techniques and skills that are specifically designed around the needs of your patrol and SWAT team members. The topics covered are mental conditioning, non-traditional shooting positions, supported and unsupported shooting positions, action vs. reaction drills, small unit tactics, live fire tactical movement, low light shooting, equipment selection and much more.

PREREQUISITES: This course has both physical and mental components that will be highly challenging. Students must be full-time peace officers or active-duty military personnel. Students must have completed a Basic Rifle Operator Course (or equivalent) and know the basic traditional firing positions, weapons operation, and maintenance of the tactical weapon, or currently assigned to their agency's tactical unit. All students who are not members of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office must sign a liability waiver.

* Rifle and/or pistol sighting systems MUST be zeroed prior to arriving to the class. *

PRESENTATION HOURS: This is a 32-hour course that starts at 0800 on the first day. Students will be provided with a course schedule on the first day. There will be one night session during this course.

POST CERTIFICATION: POST Plan IV.  POST Cert #1010-32075.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: 

• Agency approved patrol rifle (AR-15/M-16 recommended) with sling
• 1,500 rounds of factory ammunition for rifle
• Four - 30 round magazines with pouches
• Rifle mounted light and handheld flashlight
• Agency approved duty handgun with three magazines
• 150 rounds ammunition for handgun
• 100 rds frangible ammunition for rifle
• 50 rds frangible for handgun
• Cleaning equipment for weapons
• Body armor / tactical outer carrier and duty belt
• Gas mask
• Eye and ear protection
• Agency approved BDU uniform SHALL be worn with hat 
• A hydration system / water, knee and elbow pads and sunscreen are highly recommended.

Note:  All equipment utilized and worn must be authorized in their agency’s policies.

RESERVATIONS: This course is limited to 24 students and reservations will be made on a first come, first serve basis. If you need additional information please call Range Technician Lynn Frost, at (925) 803-7131 or lfrost@acgov.org.

CANCELLING REGISTRATION:  To cancel a registration for a course, please notify the Regional Training Center via e-mail or phone. E-mail cancellations can be directed to rtcinfo@sheriffacademy.com and phone cancellations to (925) 551-6970. In all cases, course cancellations less than 5 business days' prior to class start date, may be subject to a course cancellation fee equal to 50% of the course tuition. Students who fail to attend the course without cancelling prior to the start of the course (No Show) will be charged the full course tuition.

 *Due to the physical dangers of this course, you will be required to sign a Release of Liability as a safety precaution when arriving at the RTC. Please see the link below to review the document. SKM_C45822101910470 (sheriffacademy.com)