Feb. 29th - Mar. 1st Intro: Tactical Night Vision

CA P.O.S.T. Certified: 16 hours

The course is designed to provide law enforcement officers a solid understanding of the fundamentals of night vision deployment. The class will cover gear choice, setup, and the use of night vision goggles (single / dual tube). Students will understand how to maintain and care for the devices. Additionally, students will be taught the implementation and hazards of infrared laser aiming devices. Students will perform night time movements in low light / no light interior and exterior environments safely. Students will participate in a variety of live fire range exercises where they will show competency with NVG, aiming lasers, and white light.

COURSE CONTENT

• Safety Brief

• Case Law

• Gear Discussion and Setup

• Law Enforcement Night Operations

• Maintenance and Care for NVG

• NVG and IR Laser Safety

• Movement under NVG

• White Light and IR Light Use and Deployment

• Zeroing Lasers

• Integration of NVG and shooting (Carbine / Pistol)

• Reloads using NVG

• Transitions using NVG

• Equipment Failure Drills

• Improvised Shooting Positions

• Scenarios

HOURS OF OPERATION:

DAY 1: 1500 to 2400 hours

DAY 2: 1600 to 0100 hours

FOOD:

Limited available food options. Students should bring food each day.

PREREQUISTE:

Students should have a strong understanding, skill, and safe handling of a patrol rifle and handgun. Students must be sworn law enforcement.

HOTELS / LODGING INFORMATION:

https://www.fresnopolice.net/lodging/

Due to the late hours on the second day, we strongly suggest people with extended travel stay another night at their hotel to rest.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

• Carbine / Rifle

300 Rounds of Ammunition

Mounted Weaponlight

Red Dot (preferred NVG compatible and NVG Height Mount recommended)

Infrared Laser

Mounted IR illuminator

Sling

5 Magazines

• Pistol

300 Rounds of Ammunition

Night Sights -MRDS (preferred)

3 Magazines

Non-Lethal Training Converstion kit (UTM, Simunitions, etc.)

Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (50 rounds)

• Night Vision Goggle and Mount (Single or Dual Tube)

• Helmet (Ballistic or Bump)

• Handheld White Light

• Ballistic Eye Protection

• Ear Protection

• Body Armor or Plate Carrier

• Duty Gear to include Holster, Belt, Magazine Pouches

• Batteries for all Electronics

• IFAK