Sniper Team Leadership Course

The role of the police sniper extends far beyond precision marksmanship and requires strategic leadership, operational planning, and continuous training development. This three-day Police Sniper Team Leader Course is designed for experienced snipers, team leaders, and supervisors responsible for managing and developing law enforcement sniper teams.

Students will gain practical leadership and operational planning skills necessary to effectively deploy sniper assets, manage team performance, and support mission success. The course also emphasizes training development, equipment evaluation, and communication with command staff regarding sniper team capabilities and operational limitations.

Through classroom instruction, live-fire exercises, and scenario-based training, participants will enhance tactical decision-making and develop the tools needed to lead and sustain a professional sniper program within their agency.

Topics Covered

• Leadership and team management
• Operational planning and sniper deployment strategies
• Mission planning and real-time intelligence gathering
• Training program development and qualification course design
• Equipment selection, testing, and evaluation
• Command communication and operational briefings
• Live-fire and scenario-based drills
• Tactical decision-making and engagement strategies

Student Required Equipment

• Rifle equipped with a scope with adjustable turrets capable of 1 MOA or less
• Bipod
• Adjustable sling
• 200 rounds of duty ammunition
• Rear bag (Armageddon Gear Schmedium recommended)
• Tripod, if available
• Backpack
• Binoculars or spotting scope, if available
• Note-taking materials
• Clothing appropriate for the range and weather conditions
• Hearing protection
• Laptop for student presentations