2-day Patrolman Rifle Course (24-2808)

Service Description

CLEET accredited Class Size minimum: 10 students or more Day 1 is 4 hours of classroom time with 4 hours on range (As shown below) Day 2 is 8 hours on range (As shown below) Total Hours - 16 instructed hours Course Goals: • Teach the mission of the patrol rifle. • Reinforce the need to apply the Four Cardinal Safety Rules of Firearms Safety. • Teach the basic operation of the patrol rifle. • Identify the caliber which will best meet our expectations for the patrol rifle. • Identify the different ammunition types and which will best meet our needs. • Teach the importance and use of the sling. • Teach various safe methods of transporting the patrol rifle. • Teach the importance of movement and cover when employing the patrol rifle. • Qualify the student using the Patrol Rifle Qualification Course of Fire. • Demonstrate field stripping and routine maintenance. • Discuss Patrol Rifle Policy & Procedure considerations. Methods of Instruction: • Static • Fluid • Dynamic Instructor Provided Training Aids & Supplies: • Classroom & Training Site • Range with adequate backstop and room to conduct planned activities Q targets with optional Good/Bad Guy targets • First Aid Kit • Water • Sanitary Facilities • Communications (radio or cell phone) Student Equipment Requirements: • Operable patrol rifle with a sling (optics optional but must have iron sights) • 1000 rounds rifle ammunition (FMJ OK if bullet weight is the same as your duty ammo) • 250 rounds pistol ammunition (FMJ OK) • Minimum of four (4) rifle magazines • Service Pistol w/minimum of three (3) pistol magazines • Complete Duty Belt • Body Armor • Personal Protective Equipment (eye & hearing) • Gun cleaning kit for rifle and handgun Student Performance Objectives: • State and understand the mission of the patrol rifle. • State the tactical difference between rifle and pistol ammunition. • Describe the proper operation and manipulation of the patrol rifle. • Demonstrate dry and live fire application drills. • Demonstrate immediate action clearance procedures. • Demonstrate an overall knowledge of course and subject matter. Testing Procedures: • Minimum score of 85% for all live fire scored drills & qualification while maintaining, 100% round accountability. • Successfully complete assigned oral presentations • Successfully run assigned live fire course assignments