NVG Basic Operator Course

Introduction

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For Military & Law Enforcement Only

Our NVG Basic Operator Course focuses on the fundamental understanding of night vision & building the individuals skill sets with rifle & pistol under Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) The class will start with the psychology and benefits of employing NVGs as a force multiplier at night. You will then move into industry standards for gear selection and setup. This class will provide the student with the tools to safely & effectively move, shoot, and communicate in low-light/no-light environments. Students will participate in a crawl, walk, run approach while learning to utilize their equipment. By the end of class, students will have progressed all the way through to a variety of movement and live-fire shooting exercises. The courses of fire are to produce a core competency with night vision goggles, lasers, and white light. At the end of this course, students will have a clear understanding of why and how we fight at night.


This course covers

  • shooting fundamentals / safety
  • Psychology of fighting at night with NVG’s
  • kit set ups (helmet, comms, NVGs, Lasers/illuminators)
  • laser zeroing
  • passive vs IR shooting & when to apply
  • environment considerations
  • pistol RDS/iron sight shooting under NVGs
  • clearing malfuntions both rifle & pistol
  • shooting positions / alternative shooting positions
  • information process & PID
  • ballistics (Internal, External, Terminal)
  • shooting positions / alternative shooting positions
  • efficient movement / body mechanics
  • Primary & secondary weapons manipulation
  • gear considerations
  • malfunctions / reloading
  • uses of cover and movement under NV

Minimal gear

  • Tactical Rifle with VIS/IR laser
  • Pistol
  • OWB Holster
  • Rifle sling
  • NVGs
  • Helmet
  • Batteries
  • At least 250 rounds rifle
  • At least 150 rounds pistol
  • At least 3 rifle magazines
  • At least 3 pistol magazines
  • 2 magazine holders for pistol magazines
  • 1 magazine holder for rifle magazines
  • Ear & Eye Protection
  • Appropriate Clothing for terrain and Weather
  • Weapons maintenance & cleaning equipment
  • Food & Water
  • Permanent Marker

Optional gear

  • Body Armor
  • Plate carrier
  • Chest rig
  • First Aid, etc.

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