The 1st Dimension Precision Field Rifle-Hunter/Sniper is comprised of two levels, Levels I is 3 days (24 hours) and Level-II is 2 days (16 hours).
     The 2nd Dimension Precision Field Rifle-Hunter/Sniper is comprised of three levels, Level-III, IV & V. Levels III & IV are 2-day (16 hours) classes.
     All levels are based on proven methods and skills. Information taken from the US Army Sniper FM-23 Field Manual, The US Marine Corp Scout/Sniper Manual, The SEAL Sniper Training Manual, and some techniques from various Law Enforcement Precision Marksman Manuals along with our own experiences in combat, has been compiled for these courses. From all this information we have strived to keep those skills and techniques which are both useful for snipers and hunters in field conditions. Most all the military physical fitness and basic warfare techniques have been removed. There are no special SWAT type tactical secrets or special equipment used during these courses. Because TacTrain is A Fighting School, there are certain sections designed to blend with current defense standards, so there is plenty of STS, Skills-Tactics-Strategies.

     This course does provide fundamental precision field rifle information and skill building of which many parts were originated by hunters, for which snipers adopted, and some originated by snipers for which hunters have adopted. Course have been designed for weekends so students have an option from the 1, 2 and 3 week long courses conducted by other schools. However, students must be committed to live fire and dry fire self-training between courses to keep pace and refine their skills. Although law enforcement and military students attend these classes, most students are citizen civilians wanting to broaden their knowledge and abilities with a taste of regimented training.      Below we have provided a brief overview of each level. Please keep in mind that we travel through these classes at the pace of the class. We strive to keep classes around 6-8 students. If the class pace and conditions allow we will progress further than the outline, however we will not sacrifice the core fundamentals, so most attention is placed on them, with anything else we have time for as a bonus.....

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Prerequisite for Level-I 1st Dimension PFR-H/S, Required Equipment* and Clearance **
Prerequisite for Level-II 1st Dimension PFR-H/S, is successful completion of Level-I
Prerequisite for Level-III 2nd Dimension PFR-H/S, meet minimum 1st Dimension standards
Prerequisite for Level-IV 2nd Dimension PFR-H/S, is successful completion of Level-III
Prerequisite for Level-V 2nd Dimension PFR-H/S, is successful completion of Level-IV

* 308 caliber (7.62 NATO) precision type bolt action or gas operated rifle, mil-dot long range telescopic sight, match grade ammo, all of which are capable of 1 MOA accuracy. Additional equipment may include; range and field cleaning gear, spotting scope, binoculars, shooting mat or drag bag, knee and elbow pads, protective ear, eye and head gear, snap caps, chamber block, pen/pencil, highlighter, magic marker and notebook, old bathing towel, shooting bags, stand, bipod or similar support, butt bag. (the Chief Instructor may made exception approval for 30-06 caliber bolt guns, and/or some 308 gas guns).
** In addition to TacTrain student credentials, each student enrolling in the PFR program must have the approval of the Chief Instructor.

Level-I 1st Dimension Precision Field Rifle-Hunter/Sniper consist of 3 days, day 1 &2 are held at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility (located in north phoenix), day 3 is held in the field (desert wilderness country). The first day consist of classroom lectures and range time, with students shooting up to 300 yards. The 2nd day is on the range as students continue working on fundamentals out to 600. During these sessions we strive to cover the fundamentals of Safety, PFR-H/S Purpose, Weapon Familiarization, Telescopic Sight Familiarization, Ammunition Familiarization, Bullet Trajectory, Effect of the Environment on Bullet Performance (wind, barometric pressure, ambient temperature, humidity), Mil-Dot Reticle, MOA (minute-of-angle), Scope Turret Adjustments, Come-Up and Come-Over Charts, Trajectory Charts, Chronographs and Muzzle Velocity, Up/Down Shooting Angles, Charts & Records (range, shot, military sketch), HSWS Care and Maintenance, Position Shooting (standing, kneeling, sitting, prone), Fundamentals (hold, butt-pocket, spot-weld, sight alignment, grip, aiming, trigger control, breathing, follow-through, bolt manipulation), and more. In the afternoon of day 1, students will chronograph there match grade ammo from their HSWS (Hunter/Sniper Weapon System), and obtain zero's at 100, 200, and 300 yards. On day 2, students will compose come-up and come-over charts for their HSWS based on true muzzle velocity and current conditions. They will apply skills reviewed during lecture to targets from 300 yards out to 600 yards. On day 3, student will be introduced to field skills. Students meet at a predetermined location and travel together to an undisclosed location north of the Wickenburg Mountains. Students are issued a sectional and work together to plan a field exercise objective in the morning. In the afternoon, students use their skills to address various improvised targets out to 700 yards under actual field conditions (can you say...wind!). At completion, students should be capable of hitting a coyote size target or smaller consistently at 500 yards under like same conditions, and students should have a sound understanding of precision field rifle basics and fundamentals.

Level-II 1st Dimension Precision Field Rifle-Hunter/Sniper consist of 2 days in the field held in the high desert wilderness north of the Wickenburg Mountains. Each of the two days begins and ends with a field shooting exercise from 50 to 500 yards (800 yards on day 2) using both skills from Level-I and building skills for longer and more precise hits under actual field conditions of slope and wind. During the mid-day students will participate in various field exercises including map reading, land navigation, stealth movement, hide selection and more. Upon completion students should have developed the skills to hit coyote sized targets or smaller out to 600 yards and addressed man sized targets out to 800 yards.

Level-III 2nd Dimension Precision Field Rifle-Hunter/Sniper consist of 1 day at the range facility, half day shooting in daylight, half day shooting in reduced light/no light. The 2nd day is held in the high desert wilderness. On day 1 (first half daylight) students are challenged by rapid movement, precise shot placement and unusual positions. (second half night) Students are introduced to low light/no light/artificial light and night optics. Day 2 students meet at a predetermined location and travel together to an undisclosed location north of the Wickenburg Mountains, conduct a field maneuver training exercise, and finishing the day with a 700-1000+ yard shot (dependant on environment conditions). Students will be required to use all their environmental and trajectory calculations to obtain satisfactory results to overcome field conditions of angle, distance and wind.

Level-IV 2nd Dimension Precision Field Rifle-Hunter/Sniper consist of 1 day at the range facility, shooting all day. The second day consist of training operation in the high desert wilderness. Day 1 is held at the range facility where students are introduced to Point-Blank Range and speed of the 600 yard zero. Student will also study the fundamentals of observation and fine tune their skills at Range, Shot and Sketch charts while addressing targets to 500 meters. Day 2 students will travel to an undisclosed area north of the Wickenburg Mountains. In the morning, students participate in a field observation exercise. In the afternoon, students will plan and execute a short stalk and "hide" (blind) selection and general design exercise, then address several improvised targets at unknown distances.

Level-V 2nd Dimension Precision Field Rifle-Hunter/Sniper consist of 2 days at the range facility and 1 day in the field. The 1st day is spent preparing camo in a classroom environment indoors and/or outdoors. The 2nd day is spent refining camo and utilizing it during shooting exercises. The 3rd day is held at an undisclosed wilderness area and comprises utilizing camo and field skills. During day 1 students will be introduced to various methods of camouflage for both their HSWS, field gear and themselves. Students will partially build a mini-ghillie suit and prepare camo for their HSWS. On day 2, students complete their camouflage and test it under shooting conditions on the range facility. On day 3 students meat at a predetermined location and travel to an undisclosed location in the high desert wilderness where they will be given a sectional and field exercise objective. They must perform an undetected stalk within the margins of the exercise to be successful.