This course is ideal for SWAT team leaders, supervisors, law enforcement leaders, and anyone responsible for organizing, training, or deploying sniper teams.

This course equips sniper team leaders, supervisors, and command staff with the knowledge to establish, train, and manage effective sniper programs. Topics include personnel selection, training design, and mission decision-making. Participants gain insight into sniper roles, functions, and limitations to ensure programs operate with maximum safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.

• The mission and role of the police sniper
• Criteria for personnel selection
• Equipment selection and requirements
• Establishing a robust training program
• Developing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Understanding "green light" policies and deadly force considerations
• Liability protections and risk management
• Sniper tactics and mission planning
• Effective use of sniper teams in traditional and non-traditional roles
• Real-world case studies and lessons learned

• Understand foundational concepts to manage and supervise sniper programs.
• Apply risk management and safety procedures in sniper deployment.
• Develop SOPs and policies aligned with effective sniper team usage.

Required Materials:

• Notebook and pen
• One empty flash drive

Optional Materials:

• SOPs, training plans, or qualification course materials from your agency for review/discussion

• If you are allergic to bees, outdoor plants, or animals, please bring your epinephrine pen or other medication.
• Life-threatening allergies and pre-existing injuries or conditions must be reported to the OTOA training staff on day one of training.

Students are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.