Limited Visibility Sniper Training (LVST)

Course Description

This course is designed for trained snipers of various skill levels.  Attendees will train the necessary tactics, techniques, and procedures used to deliver precision fire from concealed positions during hours of limited visibility.  Training will consist of classroom instruction (minimal), zero and true verification, data gathering at various ranges, multiple target engagements at various ranges during hours of limited visibility, stress shoot events, night live fire stalks, enemy sniper point of origin scenario, team competitions, and free shooting time to review any subject covered in the course.

Course Objectives

• Conduct night live fire stalks while remaining undetected
  
• Construct sniper hide-sites during hours of limited visibility
  
• Identify enemy sniper point of origin during hours of limited visibility
  
• Engage multiple targets at various ranges using night vision and/or thermal devices
  
• Engage multiple targets using alternate shooting positions during hours of limited visibility
  
• Complete the Target Acquisition Drill (TAD) with a score of 15 or better
  
• Demonstrate night sniper techniques and procedures during team shooting competitions
  

Course Duration

10 training days (2 weeks)