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 presented by infrared laser devices to eye safety. This course will involve classroom discussions, practical exercises, live fire range, and scenario based exercises using simunition/force on force equipment and weapons.

This class is restricted to law enforcement only.

Day 1
1400-1700 Classroom/ Indoor Practical Exercises
1700-1800 Break
1800-2300 Practical Exercises / Live Fire Range

Day 2
1400-1700 Classroom / Indoor Practical Exercises
1700-1800 Break
1800-2300 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, magazines and 200 rounds rifle ammunition
· Handgun with weapon mounted light, magazines and 100 rounds handgun ammunition
· Eye/ear protection, and clothing appropriate for the forecasted weather conditions
· Handheld white light
· Spare batteries for NOD, lights, and sights
· Simms /Force on Force conversion bolt for rifle with 40 rounds force on force 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