Course Objective
The course is designed to develop a full set of advanced marksmanship, tactical, and reconnaissance skills required to perform sniper-operator tasks in combat environments and high-risk zones.
The course represents the final and highest level of training within the Alfa-Metal sniper training system.

Course Description
The program is intended for students who have successfully completed the full cycle of preliminary sniper training. The course combines in-depth theoretical instruction with intensive practical training, covering:
Ultra-long-range shooting
Advanced ballistics and corrections
Reconnaissance and tactical training
Sniper pair operations
Employment of technical reconnaissance assets and UAVs
Counter-sniper operations

Training is conducted by instructors with verified combat and instructional experience.

Duration and Training Methods
14 days (140 training hours)
Theory and practice

Training is conducted in classrooms, on a certified shooting range, as well as in a tactical environment, forested areas, a situational training village, and other locations of the Alfa-Metal training center.

Participation Requirements
Successful completion of the Sniper Class II – Advanced Sniper Operations course — mandatory
Completion of the Night Ops course — recommended
Completion of the Combat Patrolling course — recommended
Personal sniper weapon system — welcomed

Final Outcome
Upon completion of the course, each student will:
Develop a comprehensive understanding of sniper-operator employment in combat conditions
Acquire practical skills in ultra-long-range shooting up to 1200 m
Understand complex ballistic models and real-time firing corrections
Gain experience in reconnaissance and tactical operations
Master interaction within a sniper pair
Acquire skills in the use of UAVs and technical reconnaissance assets
Become familiar with counter-sniper methods and interaction with fire support assets
Complete a final comprehensive practical exercise
Receive a standard-issued certificate

Weapons Used
Victrix Gladio .308
Barrett MRAD .308, .338
HK MR3 .308
SAN 511 50 BMG

Course Topics

I. Marksmanship Training

• Ultra-long-range shooting up to 1200 m
• Cold bore shot and verification at distances of 300–500 m
• Employment of multiple ammunition types
• Engagement of small-sized and partially concealed targets
• Shooting through obstacles and ballistic windows
• Firing from non-standard and restricted positions
• Shooting under time constraints
• Night shooting

II. Advanced Ballistics and Corrections
(partial repetition of advanced course theory with additional expanded content)

• External ballistics at ultra-long ranges
• Full physics of bullet flight and environmental effects
• Shooting in gusting, variable, and steady wind
• Second-shot correction
• Use of ballistic calculators and meteorological stations in real time
• Zero offset when changing ammunition types
• Trajectory correction through ballistic coefficient and true muzzle velocity
• Synchronization of ballistic calculator data with the actual bullet trajectory

III. Reconnaissance and Tactical Training

• Reconnaissance and preliminary mission planning
• Route selection
• Operations behind enemy lines
• Organization of covert surveillance
• Selection and preparation of observation positions
• Camouflage in various terrain types
• Camouflage of observation positions
• Thermal signature concealment
• Drone concealment techniques
• Organization of surveillance using UAVs and other technical reconnaissance assets
• Observation under observation
• Collection of reconnaissance information
• Enemy analysis
• Preparation of reports and data transmission
• Target coordinate transmission
• Sniper pair operations
• Sniper pair communication
• Role distribution and responsibilities
• Long-range observation
• Sniper pair operations under time constraints and elevated stress

IV. Counter-Sniper Operations

• Fundamentals of counter-sniper operations
• Detection of enemy snipers and observers
• Camouflage against counter-sniper assets
• Operations under threat of engagement
• Actions of a counter-sniper team
• Artillery fire adjustment
• Interaction with external fire support assets