A. Patrol rifle classroom training. Individual must first successfully complete security officer handgun training. The entry-level patrol rifle classroom instruction will emphasize but not be limited to:
- Rifle handling techniques
- Nomenclature/identification of rifle parts
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Field striping and reassembling
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Loading and unloading
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Chambering
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Reloading
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Slings
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Traditional sling
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Single point sling
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3 Point sling
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Transition from handgun to rifle/rifle to handgun
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Malfunctions
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Immediate actions procedures
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Remedial action
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Proper care and maintenance
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Rifle retention
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Ammunition management and identification
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Range safety
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Dim light/low light
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Fundamentals of rifle marksmanship
- Grip
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Stance (position)
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Sight alignment
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Sight picture
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Trigger control
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Breathing
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Follow through
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Zeroing iron sights
- Establishing mechanical zero
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Zeroing process
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Dim light shooting
- Hours of darkness/dim light
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Identification requirements
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Unaided reduced light shooting techniques
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Aided reduced light shooting techniques
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Shooting positions
- Fundamentals of shooting positions
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Basic patrol positions
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Use of force
- Criminal and civil liability
- Written examination
Total hours (excluding examination) 16 hours