Five Day Tactical Carbine Instructor
This train the trainer course is designed to develop Carbine Instructors who can return to their organizations as lead instructors and true subject matter experts. Students will increase their skill level and effectiveness with carbine rifles as well as their ability to instruct others in the safe and proper use of the weapon. Students in the course will be expected to conduct “Teach Backs” of learned material to TRC’s instructors and fellow students. Students must successfully pass practical and written exams to receive an Instructor Certificate.
Course Objective: Student will demonstrate his/her ability to perform as a tactical firearms instructor in a safe and effective manner.
The following topics will be taught in the course:
Ammo requirements (Student Furnished): 1500 rounds of rifle ammunition and 100 rounds of pistol ammunition per person.
Prerequisite: TRC to approve prerequisite qualifications of each student. Call to inquire.
Training schedule: Show time is 7:30 am with instruction starting at 8:00 am.
Individual equipment:
Course includes: 44 hours of instruction and a certificate of completion.
Course Objective: Student will demonstrate his/her ability to perform as a tactical firearms instructor in a safe and effective manner.
The following topics will be taught in the course:
- Safety
- Operating cycle of the AR-15 rifle/carbine
- Sights, zeroing considerations and techniques for iron and optical sights, external
- Ballistics, slings, and equipment placement
- Brilliance in the Basics® training methodology
- Identifying and correcting shooter errors
- Fundamentals of rifle marksmanship
- Shooting positions
- Multiple target engagements
- Movement and shooting on the move
- Target discrimination
- Low light shooting
- Proper use of covered positions and barricades
- Tactical training mindset
Ammo requirements (Student Furnished): 1500 rounds of rifle ammunition and 100 rounds of pistol ammunition per person.
Prerequisite: TRC to approve prerequisite qualifications of each student. Call to inquire.
Training schedule: Show time is 7:30 am with instruction starting at 8:00 am.
Individual equipment:
- Carbine with 5 magazines
- Pistol with 2 magazines
- Weapon mounted flashlight for carbine
- Handheld flashlight
- Knee and elbow pads (optional)
- Weapon cleaning kit (with oil for guns)
- Rain or inclement weather gear
- Eye and ear protection (clear and shaded lens are recommended)
- Water/Snacks (1 hr lunch break)
- Hat/Gloves (rifles will get hot)
- Sunscreen (non-greasy or water resistant recommended)
- Optical sight for rifle (optional, but highly recommended)
- Individually issued equipment (LBE, ballistic or protective vest with associated magazine pouches)
Course includes: 44 hours of instruction and a certificate of completion.