Since there is considerable difference between the role of the law enforcement and military sniper, each STTU sniper program is modified to suit the operational and training needs of the host team or agency. BASIC SNIPER TRAINING The first phase of the snipers' training, law enforcement or military, will address the following topics: • Required Entry Standards & Qualifications • Rifle Selection & Maintenance • Ballistics • Mental Preparation • Scoped Rifle Marksmanship • Data Logging & Record Keeping • Operational Procedures • Rules of Engagement / Shoot Policy • Hide Selection & Construction • Communications Procedures • Sniper Commentary • Intelligence Gathering & Photography • Shot Placement • Command Fire Procedures • Simultaneous Fire Procedures • Low-light / Night shooting Techniques ADVANCED SNIPER TRAINING Phase two of the snipers' development should be an advanced program that is designed to meet the mission specific needs of the special operations team. These can be taught in a series of short courses or as one complete school. Subjects will vary from team to team, but may include some or all of the following topics: • Advanced Camouflage & Concealment • Land Navigation & Fieldcraft • Long Range Estimation • Long Range Shooting • Moving Target Shooting • Sniper Initiated Assaults • Sniper Ambush Drills • Night Movement & Shooting • Shooting Through Mediums / Glass • Aircraft Options • Dignitary Protection Drills To complete the advanced sniper school, snipers are required to participate in field training exercises (FTXs), involving stress, exertion, prolonged hold on, sniper commentary, an assault option and prisoner reception. The purpose or the law enforcement sniper in shooting is to stop WITH CERTAINTY the life-threatening activity of the target. THE SNIPER SHOOTS TO KILL WITH THE FIRST ROUND. "ONE SHOT STOP"