Advanced Rifle 3

Course Description:

The Advanced Rifle 3 (303) is an advanced level 2-day course designed to push the student and equipment to the maximum effective range of the M4/AR15 platform. In the Advanced Rifle 3 course, students learn to deliver effective fire at mid-ranges from 5m to 300m (further engagements range and class specific) through an expanded understanding of marksmanship principles and equipment. A brief discussion on environmental factors at the further ranges will give a basic understanding of limitations and how to work around them. Subjects include: BZO selection, proper zeroing procedures, Point Blank Range theory, marksmanship shooting techniques, “red dot” like shooting techniques, hold over techniques, Introduction to data cards, known and unknown distance shooting, target analysis and shooting positions optimally suited for urban terrain.

A major objective of this course is the ability to achieve first-round lethal strikes at various distances. The curriculum has a heavy emphasis on the rapid assumption and movement from various shooting positions, thus physically demanding. Rifle weight and mission essential gear are discussed relevant to performance. In specific the degradation of performance when rifles weigh more than nine pounds unloaded. Supporting objectives include shot calling, ammunition selection, low powered magnified optics benefits and sling supported techniques.

Please read this article on how best to prepare for this course: Advanced Rifle 3 Course Preparation

Gear & Equipment:

• AR15/M4 rifle (5.56mm recommended)
• Adjustable rifle sling
• Red dot sight or low powered variable optic
• 750 rounds of training ammunition
• 250 rounds of match/duty ammunition
• 5 x magazines
• Range attire: long pants, comfortable shirt, athletic shoes and ball cap
• 1^st Line gear (rigid belt, rifle magazine pouches and dump pouch)
• Clear/tinted wrap around ballistic eye
• Electronic hearing protection
• Shooting pad or knee/elbow pads
• Shooting rest or sandbags
• Bi-pod (optional)
• Clear/tinted ballistic wrap around eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Firearm cleaning kit and lubrication
• Notebook and pencil
• Water, food, snacks and appropriate clothing for inclement weather
• Open mind

Course Prerequisites:

Tactical Rifle 2 or similar. The below drills are suggested as minimum skill requirements to meet the prerequisites. All drills are shot using a low ready position of at least 45 degrees downward. The recommended target is the TRICON TCT-MK4 available from Action Target or TRICON B8 target.

• Rifle Standard Alpha: at the 25 yard line, fire 10 rounds (9 reload 1) in 12 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 70/100 points or higher.
• Rifle Standard Hotel: at the 50 yard line, fire 4 rounds standing to the body, then drop to kneeling and fire 2 rounds to the body in 15 seconds or less. Must be below par with all hits.
• Rifle Standard Juliet: at the 100 yard line, fire 10 rounds from any position in 60 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 70/100 or higher.

Registration fee does not include any associated range fees.

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