SCOUT RECON – LEVEL I

SCOUT RECON – LEVEL I

This unique 2-day course is a condensed version of the Navy SEAL sniper school. In addition to mastering advanced marksmanship techniques, you will learn and apply the fieldcraft of Scout Reconnaissance. This includes camouflage, covert movement, and the effective use of space. Ultimately, these skills will be tested when you conduct several stalks through the woods without being seen.

This course is suitable for law enforcement snipers/designated marksmen, avid hunters ready to take the hunt to the next level, and responsible citizens looking to expand and challenge their skillset.

Precision Marksmanship

Topics include:

• Review eye relief, shooting positions, breathing, trigger control and follow through
• Review bullet trajectory vs. line of sight, and how it applies to ranging the target properly
• Review Mils vs. MOA and how we use each to achieve your goals
• Review ranging targets effectively utilizing the scope reticle
• Confirm rifle zero at desired distance
• Establish and confirm rifle data (DOPE) out to 800+ yards
• Advanced shooting positions and finding stability in unorthodox shooting positions
• Reading mirage and environmental factors for effectively making adjustments for wind
• The natural effects of the environment and how to adjust for the conditions for more predictable accuracy
• Recognize and read bullet trace, and how to use it to make adjustments for next round hits
• Utilizing holds for faster engagements on targets at distances of 800+ yards

Scout Recon

Topics include:

• Camouflaging using paints and other natural items such as vegetation to match the environment
• Stalking including tips and techniques for minimizing exposure for maximizing concealment
• Using angles and dead space to move faster and more effectively
• Shooting from positions of concealment
• Tactical water crossings
• Surveillance and counter-surveillance techniques

• Precision or hunting style rifle (Bolt action or semi-automatic)
  • Adjustable rifle scope with appropriate long-range reticle (Mildot, MOA, or BDC)
  • Bi-pod or shooting bags for rifle
  • Instructional guides and specification for your optics and rifles including reticle instructions.  
• 250 rounds (Frangible requirement doesn’t apply for this course)
• Note pad, calculator, pencil/pen
• Ground pad 
• Spotting Scope (Recommended)
• Ear and Ear protection
• Gun lube, cleaning kit, tools for your scope/scope rings
• Clothing for the weather (Note the range is outside)
  • Closed toed shoes
  • Pants (recommended)
  • Long sleeve shirt (recommended)
  • Hat (recommended)
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
• Recon Equipment:
  • Hand sized hedge clippers 
  • Skin camo paint 
  • Camouflage clothing and Boone style hat for the stalks (Think Florida Forest when selecting patterns) 
  • Drag bag for gun or extra gear that can get dirty (Plus 2 carabiners and 20 feet of paracord)
  • Compass 
  • Waterproof bag 
  • Red Lens Flashlight 
• Lunch and snacks
• 1-Gallon of water each day