This 2 day course is designed to provide the tactical officer with a strong foundation for the use of night vision equipment and its role in law enforcement tactical operations. Students will gain hands-on experience with the function and operation of various night vision devices, infrared laser sighting systems, IR lights, and handheld thermal units. This course is a systematic approach to equipment selection, operational considerations, benefits and limitations of night vision/thermal devices, and the dangers of infrared laser devices to eye safety. This course will involve classroom discussions, practical exercises, live fire range, and scenario-based exercises using simulation/force-on-force equipment and weapons

Day 1

1500-1800 Classroom/ Indoor Practical Exercises
1800-1900 Break
1900-0000 Practical Exercises / Live Fire Range

Day 2

1500-1800 Classroom / Indoor Practical Exercises
1800-1900 Break
1900-0000 Building Clearing/Rural Terrain/Scenarios

Mandatory Equipment

· Standard tactical equipment and body armor

· Helmet mountable night vision device (NOD) with helmet, mount, and transfer arm.

· Rifle with weapon mounted light, 3 magazines and 200 rounds rifle ammunition.

· Handgun with weapon mounted light, 3 magazines and 50 rounds handgun ammunition.

· Eye/ear protection, and clothing appropriate for the forecasted weather conditions.

· Handheld white light

· Spare batteries for NOD, lights, and sights.

· Sims /Force on Force conversion bolt for rifle with 40 rounds Force on Force/Simms marking ammunition.

Suggested Equipment

· Weapon Mounted IR and or visible laser

· IR Marker/Beacon

· Handheld Thermal

Note:
Students who attend the course and do not have IR lasers, IR lights and handheld thermal will be provided opportunities at the course. Instructors will bring some additional NOD/thermal equipment for both demonstration and student use.

POST Credits: 16 Hours