HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Sleep Inn and Suites
located at 18216 Colonel Henry K. Douglas Dr., Hagerstown,
MD 21740, is the host hotel. Reservations can be made by calling
301-766-9449. Be sure to ask for the special OpTac International
Program rate of $60.00 per night, for two double beds and
$65 per night, for upgrade rooms (king bed or two doubles
with microwave / refrigerator). Reservations must be made
prior to March 15, 2008, to guarantee these rates. A complimentary
continental breakfast buffet is included in the price.
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COURSE
DESCRIPTION (3 days):
The OpTac International Counter-Sniper
Program will be held April 1-3, 2008, in Hagerstown, Maryland.
This professional development program is designed to enhance the operational effectiveness of law enforcement and military snipers in their role of counter-sniper. A strong emphasis is placed on preparation for emergency response and surveillance operations that would require movement, concealment, observation, and target engagement techniques against armed targets. Classroom and field exercises include: counter-sniper operational tactics, counter- and anti-tracking, force on force engagements, marksmanship skills, fieldcraft/stalking skills, communications, and observation/reporting techniques. The cost to attend the OpTac International Counter-Sniper Program is $599 per person. There is limited space available, therefore, paid reservations will be accepted on a priority basis.
Subject Areas:
- Counter-sniper tactics
- Counter- and anti-tracking
- Development of track consciousness
- Speed paradox
- Sniper team insertion
- Camouflage/concealment
- Stalking exercises
- Force on force exercises
- Sniper coding/reporting systems
- Communications
- Live-fire shooting exercises used to simulate actual emergency response operations
- Target identification exercises
- KIMS exercises/observation skills
Course Goals:
- Understand the functions of a counter-sniper and the tactics utilized in that capacity
- Understand the principles of counter-and anti-tracking
- Understand the principles of camouflage and concealment
- Understand and be able to perform stalking skills
- Understand and be able to communicate field observations
- Understand and be able to implement sniper coding and reporting systems
- Understand and be able to perform precision sniper-fire from a variety of operational situations
- Be able to perform precision sniper-fire on suspect targets and cold bore targets located at different distances, under stressful conditions
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