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.
