Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS137   19926-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
AJS137 19926-20086 L+L 3 Credit(s) 3.50 Period(s)
Rangemaster Certification
Certification of Arizona Department of Corrections Security Staff as Rangemasters. Prepares the Rangemaster to teach formal classes and to operate the shooting range.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS137   19926-20086 Rangemaster Certification
1. Define, apply, and instruct the basic marksmanship principles in the classroom. (I)
2. Identify the common errors in marksmanship fundamentals. (II)
3. Identify the significance of target recognition. (II)
4. Describe the techniques in target analysis by reading shot groups. (II)
5. Define and apply the duties and functions of the Rangemaster. (III)
6. Define and apply the duties and functions of a Safety Officer. (IV)
7. Define and describe the duties and function of the marksmanship instructor. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AJS137   19926-20086 Rangemaster Certification
    I. Basic Marksmanship Principles
        A. Stance
        B. Grip
        C. Breathing
        D. Sight alignment
        E. Sight picture
        F. Trigger pull
        I. Marksmanship Fundamentals
        A. Common errors
        B. Target recognition
        C. Target analysis
      III. Duties and Functions of the Rangemaster
          A. Operation of the firing range
            1. Staff activity/safety
            2. Staff support activity
            3. Equipment
            4. Records
          B. Incident procedures
        IV. Duties and Functions of the Safety Officer
            A. Work on line
            B. Enforce safety rules
            C. Respond to problem situations
          V. Duties and Functions of the Marksmanship Instructor
              A. Maintain certification
              B. Instruct staff
              C. Teach marksmanship principles
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