The Carbine Operator’s Course stresses high intensity shooting situations with a carbine. The operators will conduct extensive range training drills used to reinforce correct shooting technique. The emphasis will be on developing conditioned responses to shooting as swiftly as the operator can get the solid, repeated and rapid hits, maximizing economy of motion in their technique. Graded targets throughout the course will provide feedback on the skill level development with every round being accounted for (100% of the rounds must hit the target) with 80% hitting the target zones. The course is designed to reinforce the fundamentals of successful shooting techniques against complex targets versus time and accuracy by developing quick and reflexive shooting skills at the close (0-50 yards) and the medium (50-300 yards) ranges.

Core objectives include:

• Demonstrates safe manipulation skills, nomenclature and manual of arms for the carbine
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic carbine equipment
• Demonstrate knowledge of tiered safety procedures
• Exposure to the Combat Mindset and Personal Protection Directives
• Exposure to the Performance Shooting System™
• Mature fighting skills to achieve an optimum balance of accuracy and speed
• Demonstrates combat marksmanship skills from standard and non-standard shooting positions at the close ranges (0-50 yards) and the medium ranges (50-300 yards)
• Become familiar with external (trajectory) and terminal ballistics and anatomical features
• Learn an improved battle sight zero for specific situations
• Reinforce Non-Diagnostic weapons manipulations
• Reinforce muzzle discipline from unconventional positions
• Exposure to the Target Enhancement Training Program©
• Engage threats at close, medium and long distances from various positions and forms of cover
• Engage multiple threats both static and on the move
• Engage moving targets both static and on the move
• Engage threats using non-standard responses; perform post-shooting assessments and scanning techniques
• Engage threats at night using reduced light techniques and non-diagnostic techniques
• Engage threats and manipulate the carbine using strong hands only
• Transitions to secondary weapon during applicable situations

The Carbine Operator’s Course aims at enhancing combat accuracy, developing tactical proficiency, and achieving greater performance consistency. The course develops the individual’s skills and situational confidence necessary to dominate in realistic shooting conditions where stress can have a negative impact on performance.