Maritime Environment Sniper Training (MEST)

Course Description

This course is designed for trained snipers of various skill levels.  Attendees will train the necessary techniques used to deliver precision fire from unstable aerial and seaborne platforms. Training will consist of classroom instruction (minimal), zero and true verification, data gathering/target engagements at various ranges, team competitions, and free shooting time to review any subject covered in the course.

Course Objectives

• Engage multiple semi-stationary seaborne targets from an aerial shooting platform while hovering
  
• Engage multiple semi-stationary seaborne targets from an aerial shooting platform while moving
  
• Engage multiple moving seaborne targets from an aerial shooting platform while hovering
  
• Engage multiple moving seaborne targets from an aerial shooting platform while moving in the same direction
  
• Engage multiple moving seaborne targets from an aerial shooting platform while moving in the opposite direction
  
• Engage multiple semi-stationary seaborne targets from an anchored seaborne shooting platform
  
• Engage multiple semi-stationary seaborne targets from a seaborne shooting platform while moving
  
• Engage multiple moving seaborne targets from an anchored seaborne shooting platform
  
• Engage multiple moving seaborne targets from a seaborne shooting platform moving in the same direction
  
• Engage multiple moving seaborne targets from a seaborne shooting platform moving in the opposite direction
  
• Engage multiple seaborne targets using alternate shooting positions
  
• Complete the Target Acquisition Drill (TAD) with a score of 15 or better
  

Course Duration

10 training days (2 weeks)

7-19 April 2024

4-16 May 2025

3-15 May 2026