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For more information about this course or to schedule a class, please contact the division.
This course can be scheduled to meet your specific requirements.

Course Description


LET578 - Patrol Rifle Operator - 24.00 Hours

Prerequisites

None

Required Equipment

  • Hearing protection, wrap around eye protection, billed cap
  • Knee and elbow Pads
  • Magazine fed semi-automatic rifle that uses and was manufactured for the use of detachable magazines with sling, 3 magazines, magazine pouches, appropriate cleaning gear and 600 rounds of ammunition. No M855 green tip or armor piercing ammo will be allowed. Detachable optics are acceptable but rifle must have iron sights that co-witness through the optic.
  • Duty handgun with 3 magazines and 150 rounds of ammunition, duty belt with non-collapsible belt holster for handgun, magazine pouch and cleaning gear.
  • Weather appropriate, sturdy clothing and good footwear, i.e. duty style or hiking boots that provide good ankle support.
  • Body armor is recommended
  • Sunscreen, bug spray, drinking water and snacks are highly recommended
  • Athletic or medical tape for fingers and hands is also recommended

    Description

    The Patrol Rifle Operator course is designed for officers who are being issued patrol rifles. The course emphasizes weapons manipulation and training to fight with a rifle at what was traditionally considered handgun ranges. The course is based on the AR-15/M-4/M-16 weapons platform. However, other systems will be discussed.

    Topics

  • Firearms Safety
  • Principles of Marksmanship
  • Rifle Nomenclature, Care and Maintenance
  • Rifle Manipulation
  • Sight Adjustment and Zeroing Procedures

    Audience

    Participants should be currently commissioned peace officers or security personnel.

    Other Information

    In order to register with a check or purchase order, print out the registration form and send it in with the payment.

    Contact Information
    800-423-8433 or publicsafety@teexmail.tamu.edu


    Hearing protection, wrap around eye protection and a billed cap are MANDATORY. No one will be allowed to participate in rifle training without appropriate safety gear.

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