25-A04-Firearms Operator SNIP1: 40-hour SSGT Precision Rifle: Operator Course in Pearl, MS (April '25)

Pre-requisite: Attendee must have the ability to consistently shoot 2 MOA (2 inch) 5-shot groups at 100 yards. DESCRIPTION: This 5-day SSGT Precision Rifle: Operator Course (Basic) is designed for beginner scoped rifle operators or those experienced in long range precision marksmanship. The course begins with establishing the fundamentals of properly setting up one’s rifle, the care and maintenance of the rifle, and a solid understanding of internal, external, and terminal ballistics. The course emphasizes the development of good habits to support the principles of precision marksmanship under all conditions. Officers will zero their rifles then learn to determine their muzzle velocity and ballistic coefficient to establish the flight characteristic ofthe rifle-bullet combination. This information is further used by inputting it into ballistic software that accounts for atmospheric conditions which affect the point of impact of the round. These skills and equipment are used by the pr