Ridgeline Defense – Law Enforcement Event Overwatch Course - Outline and Requirements

Ridgeline Defense – Law Enforcement Event Overwatch Course

The Event Overwatch Course is a mission-driven program designed for Law Enforcement Snipers and LPVO-equipped Patrol Officers tasked with providing armed overwatch and threat interdiction during public events, tactical operations, and high-risk details.

This course delivers real-world training for real-world threats — from glassing a crowd to engaging threats in seconds. You'll build the skills, mindset, and tactical decision-making required to operate in no-fail overwatch roles.

Core Training Blocks:

  • Marksmanship Fundamentals Refresher – Confirm zero and sharpen your baseline with a focus on repeatable precision and recoil management under stress.
  • Supported Alternate Positions – Utilize barricades, tripods, and improvised cover to build stable positions in complex environments.
  • Rapid Engagement Techniques – Speed up your shot process with efficient target acquisition, holds, and transitions under time constraints.
  • High Angle Shooting – Learn to calculate and apply angular corrections for rooftop and elevated engagements.
  • Observation Techniques – Develop the ability to detect pre-threat indicators, read human behavior, identify anomalies in complex environments, and effectively communicate real-time intelligence.
  • Overwatch Mission Planning – Cover site selection, field sketching, comms plan, as well as integrating with command structure and supporting elements.

Built for:

  • Snipers assigned to tactical units
  • Patrol Officers with LPVO-configured rifles tasked with overwatch or directed response

Student Requirements:

  • Active Law Enforcement
  • Duty weapon with LPVO or precision optic
  • 400 rounds of duty/match ammo
  • Standard field gear and comms equipment

This course is full-spectrum training for officers operating in high-threat, high-visibility environments where accountability and capability are everything.

$750/person