Custos Development Group’s 50 hour (POST Certification pending) BSOC has been developed for officers / operators who have recently been assigned to the role of Law Enforcement Sniper / Marksman or operators who are seeking continuing education. Custos Development Group's program is designed to give the best possible training in safety, modern techniques, and utilization of tactics. Our course is designed to provide the Sniper with the skillset and knowledge needed to safely and successfully perform operational assignments. Custos Development Group strives to provide the Sniper with the Techniques, Technology, Skillset, and Mission Goals to be successful modern police snipers.
 
Custos Development Group consistently reevaluates it’s training programs to coincide with modern policies, technology, and techniques in each field.  Because of this, the course would also be excellent as sustainment training for seasoned students of the craft or those who have been away from the craft for a while as it would provide updated techniques to ensure their team is relevant and up to date.
 
Disclaimer***The student must possess the physical strength and stamina to repetitively manipulate and fire their weapon system throughout a demanding week of training, in all weather conditions. The student must be able to get up and down from standing, kneeling, and prone positions, as well as move forward, backward, and laterally. A student’s level of physical fitness can be a direct reflection of their performance and retention of information.
 
To register for the course please email daniel@custosdg.com
 
Topics Covered:
 
Basic Precision Rifle Marksmanship skills
Use of reticles
MIL and MOA adjustments
Types of Modern Scopes and Reticles
Prone and alternate positions
Tripod Utilization
Support equipment
Zeros and holdovers for different ranges out to 300 yards
Situational Rural and Urban Training Exercises
Data and Record Keeping
Practical Qualifications
Written Test
 
Required equipment:
 
Law Enforcement/Military Credentials
Rifle, Bolt action or Semi-Auto, 5.56mm, .308, or 6.5 creedmoor (A weapon system with a detachable box magazine is strongly recommended) Please consult ahead of course for weapon systems of other calibers other than listed. 
400 rounds match ammo (No Armor Piercing or Tracer Ammo)
Magnified Optic- (Minimum power of 3x9)
Sling (Must assist in sling supported shooting)
Shooting mat or roll
Bipod
Shooting Sticks / Tripod
Ammo / Mag Pouch
Data Book / Clipboard / Notebook with pen/pencil
Eye and Ear Protection
Billed Cap (A full brimmed “Boonie” style is recommended)
Gloves
Support bag 
Range Bag / Small Backpack
Cleaning Kit
Water Bottle / Camelback
Sunscreen and Bug Spray
Training uniform (BDU style pants long sleeve shirts or tops are recommended)
Rain gear for inclement weather
 
Recommended Equipment:
 
Suppressor and suppressor cover for weapon system 
Veil 
Laser rangefinder
Binoculars and/or Spotting scope