NVG Night Operator Hybrid Course (NVG)
This 2-day, 16-hour night vision course introduces officers to the fundamentals of operating and engaging targets under low-light/no-light conditions using night vision goggles (NVGs) and supporting night vision equipment (NVE).
Day 1 introduces officers to history of NVGE/NVE, manufacturers specs sheet, NVG specs, focusing and operation of NVE. Students will learn the fundamentals of operating NVG and supporting NVE. Students will learn and perform the IR laser zero process and know the effectiveness of the 200 yard converging zero and its use at traditional patrol operation distances and interior close quarters distances as well as close range hostage situations.
Students will engage paper and steel targets under low-light/no-light conditions using night vision goggles (NVGs).
The combines classroom instruction, focusing, zeroing the IR laser with live fire drills to build confidence, safety, and tactical proficiency in night vision environments. The course is designed for individuals with tactical firearms proficiency who are new to night vision gear or seeking to refine their skills.
Students will conduct live fire low light NVG supported shooting and conduct 50-round Law Enforcement low light qualification to graduate and receive a certificate of completion.
Day 2 will introduce students to passive aiming pistol red system shooting skills and dry fire and simulated fire close quarters tactics, perimeter security, approach in the non-ballistic shoot house.
The portion of the course will cover:
- Perimeter Security
- Approach the objective
- Overwatch security
- Dedicated Marksman
- Room Entry
- Pre-Entry Skills
- Room Entry Skills
- Room Clearing Skills
- Building Search
- Small Unit Tactics
- Hostage Rescue
- Force on Paper
- Force on Force
Equipment List:
- Pistol with red dot system
- Duty Belt with holster designed for the duty weapon
- Weapon mounted light
- 3-4 pistol magazines
- 200 rounds of pistol training ammunition
- Duty rifle with a 50 yard zeroed optic
- Sling
- 3-4 magazines
- 250 rounds of FMJ training ammunition (No M855 green tip armor piercing rounds)
- Weapon Light
- Red Dot (preferably Night Vision Compatible)
- NVG Height Mount (Strongly Recommended)
- Weapon-Mounted IR laser with illuminator (Recommended)
- Night Vision Goggles (Spec sheet)
- Helmet
- NVG Helmet Mount
- Head lamp or lantern light (Recommended)
- Handheld White Light
- Ballistic Eye Protection
- Ear Protection
- Chest Rig or Duty Belt with AR Magazine Pouches
- Batteries and back up batteries for all your equipment
- IFAK on your Person
- Clothing suited to strenuous activity as well as being seasonally appropriate
- Rain gear / cold weather gear (seasonal)
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