Advanced Training
NVG Baseline Operator
A comprehensive night vision training program for rifles and pistols under Night Vision Goggles (NVGs).
- Length
- 1 day
- Hours
- 8 hours each day
- Ammo
- 500+ rounds rifle + 500+ rounds pistol
- From
- $400
- Dates
- On request
About the course
About NVG Baseline Operator
The NVG Baseline Operator Course is a comprehensive night vision training program designed to build essential skills with rifles and pistols under Night Vision Goggles (NVGs). Starting with the psychology and tactical advantages of NVGs as a force multiplier, this NVG course covers industry standards for gear selection, setup, and application.
Students progress through a crawl-walk-run methodology, mastering movement, communication, and live-fire exercises in low-light and no-light environments. By the end of this night vision class, participants will achieve core competency with NVGs, lasers, and white light, gaining the confidence to operate effectively in the dark. Learn why and how we fight at night in this must-attend NVG training.
NoteNVG rentals are available for additional costs from Darksky Optics. Upon completion of purchasing this course you will be connected to set up your rentals.
What you’ll work on
This course covers
- Shooting fundamentals / safety
- Psychology of fighting at night with NVGs
- Kit set ups (helmet, comms, NVGs, lasers/illuminators)
- Laser zeroing
- Passive vs. IR shooting & when to apply
- Environment considerations
- Pistol RDS/iron sight shooting under NVGs
- Clearing malfunctions both rifle & pistol
- Shooting positions / alternative shooting positions
- Information process & PID
- Ballistics (internal, external, terminal)
- Efficient movement / body mechanics
- Primary & secondary weapons manipulation
- Gear considerations
- Malfunctions / reloading
- Uses of cover and movement under NV
What to bring
Minimum gear requirements
- Tactical rifle with IR laser
- Pistol
- OWB holster
- Rifle sling
- NVGs
- Helmet
- Batteries
- At least 500 rounds rifle
- At least 500 rounds pistol
- At least 3 rifle magazines
- At least 3 pistol magazines
- 2 magazine holders for pistol magazines
- 1 magazine holder for rifle magazines
- Ear & eye protection
- Appropriate clothing for terrain and weather
- Weapons maintenance & cleaning equipment
- Food & water
- Permanent marker
Optional
- Body armor
- Plate carrier
- Chest rig
- First aid, etc.
Dates & booking
Upcoming classes
No public dates scheduled right now. NVG Baseline Operator can still be run privately for your group.
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