T1T Night Vision Fundamentals

Course Length: 1 day or 2 day options.

Course Description: The Tier 1 Night Vision Fundamentals course is designed to introduce the technical and physical skills best suited for the use of night vision devices in low/no light conditions.  NVF is not a traditional shooting course; instead it is focused on developing a foundational understanding of the proper employment of force multiplication through applied technological advantages. During this two day course, students will be introduced to the concepts and principles associated with effective use of night vision and night vision devices against threats; weapon manipulation under NV and techniques designed to maximise the inherent advantages of NV use.

Since night vision devices can be cost prohibitive, Tier 1 Tac tics has partnered with Futurama to provide each attending student with NV equipment for use during the course; IR lasers, helmets, IR flashlights and Night Vision Goggles are supplied.  Students only need to bring the equipment listed ahead in the required equipment section.

NVF is not a weapons fundamentals class, attending students are expected to, and must be able to demonstrate proficiency with weapon safety and marksmanship.  Failure to do so will prevent course participation.

Blocks of instruction include:

• Introduction to Night Vision
• Weapon and movement safety in low light
• Understanding darkness
• Equipment Configuration
• Movement and Navigation
• Marksmanship and weapon use
• Threat confrontation
• transitions from NV to white light
• Partner/team techniques
• Maximising force under Night Vision

Course cost: R5000.00

Mandatory Equipment:

• Rifle with accessory rail, 12 o’clock position on rail must have the ability to accept picatinny mount accessories.
• Flash hider muzzle device.  Compensators/brakes are not recommended, some models may be prohibited (see below).
• Rifle sling, two point with one hand adjustment ability.
• Rifle optic (red dot recommended).
• A minimum of 7 magazines, personally marked to identify owner.
• Rifle ammunition carry system (Plate carrier recommended).
• Handgun with a min. of three magazines (a weapon mounted light is strongly recommended).
• Handgun holster, duty carry configuration with active retention.
• Handheld light with spare batteries.
• Ear and eye protection (clear eye protection for night use).
• 500 – 1000 Rounds rifle (quality ammunition, low flash recommended).
• 200 rounds handgun.

Provided equipment for course:

• Helmet with NVG mount
• Night Vision devise
• IR Laser aiming device
• White weapon mounted light

Optional (recommended) Equipment:

• Gloves
• Hydration
• Field cleaning kit
• Basic maintenance tools
• Knee and elbow pads
• Additional magazines for all weapons

Class size: Minimum of 4, no more than 12 students

Prerequisites: Previously attended (Tier 2 Carbine course) and (Tier 2 Handgun course) or (Tier 2 RDS Handgun course)