2-6 April 2012, 5 Day Patrol Rifle Instructor Course @ TSTCC, Stedman, NC
To Register: 5-Day Patrol Rifle Instructor
This train the trainer course is designed to develop Patrol Rifle Instructors who can return to their organizations as lead instructors and true subject matter experts. Students will increase their skill level and effectiveness with the patrol rifle as well as their ability to instruct others in the safe and proper use of the weapon. This is an excellent follow on course for those who have completed the TSI Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle Basic and Advanced Courses, or for an Officer who already has demonstrated expertise with the rifle/carbine.
Students in the course will be expected to conduct “Teach Backs” of learned material to TSI’s instructors and fellow students. Students must succesfully pass practical and written exams to receive an Instructor Certificate. The primary instructor will have a professional Law Enforcement background.
The following topics will be taught in the course:
Safety
Operating cycle of the AR-15 rifle/carbine
Sights, zeroing considerations and techniques for iron and optical sights, external ballistics, slings, and equipment placement
Brilliance in the Basics® training methodology
Identifying and correcting shooter errors
Fundamentals of rifle marksmanship
Shooting positions
Multiple target engagements
The set-up and shooting on the move
Target Ddiscrimination
Basic room clearing (door manipulation)
Low light shooting
Medium shooting (Glass, sheet-rock, wooden doors)
Proper use of covered positions and barricades
Tactical training mindset
Ammo requirements: 1500 rounds of rifle ammunition and 200 rounds of pistol ammunition per person.
Prerequisite: TSI Basic Patrol Rifle and TSI Advanced Patrol Rifle (TSI must approve equivelent courses).
Training schedule: Show time is 7:30 am with instruction starting at 8:00 am.
Individual equipment:
Carbine with 5 magazines
Pistol with 5 magazines
Weapon mounted flashlight for carbine
Hand held flashlight
Knee and elbow pads (optional)
Weapon cleaning kit (with oil for guns)
Rain or inclement weather gear
Eye and ear protection (clear and shaded lens are recommended)
Water/Snacks (1 hr lunch break)
Hat/Gloves (rifles will get hot)
Sun Screen (non-greasy or water resistant recommended)
Optical sight for rifle (optional, but highly recommended)
Individually issued equipment (LBE, ballistic or protective vest with associated magazine pouches)
Course includes: 44 hours of instruction and a certificate of completion.
To Register: 5-Day Patrol Rifle Instructor
Cost: $995 tuition fee or $2,020 package price - includes all of the above and rental of carbine, magazine pouch, magazines, eye and ear protection and required rifle ammunition.
