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Night Fighter Fundamentals Course
(Use of Night Vision)

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LENGTH OF COURSE:  1 day (4 hours classroom / 4 hours outside)

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TUITION:  $325  (No extra charge for P.O.S.T. credits (L.E.)

 

Course description:

Night Fighter Fundamentals is APT Academy’s introductory course on the proper use of night vision equipment. This class is designed for students who are new to night vision, or who own equipment but have never received formal instruction on how to set it up and use it correctly.

 

This is where Night Fighter training begins.​

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This is not a shooting class.  Its a "get to know your night vision" class.

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 What You'll Learn​

  • Selecting night vision equipment

  • Understanding night vision specs that matter

  • IR laser zeroing

  • Magazine changes under NODs

  • Emergency battery changes in the dark

  • Active vs. passive aiming

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Ammunition: Bring 100 rounds.

 

Equipment needed:

  • Night vision device (mono, bino, or pano)

  • Helmet mount and IR laser

  • Counterbalance

  • Rifle with NV-compatible red dot

  • Offset dot acceptable with LPVO

  • Caliber: 9mm, 5.56, or .22 LR

  • 5.56: suppressor preferred

  • Three magazines and magazine pouches

  • Cold/wet weather gear

  • Note-taking materials

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​  Optional but Recommended

  • Counterbalance

  • Snacks and dinner

  • Microwave and refrigerator available

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 Rental Note:
Three NV units available at no cost — first come, first served.

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​  If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
  We look forward to training with you.

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Cancellation Policy – Night Vision Courses
 

Our Night Vision Courses are specialty training events with limited enrollment, dedicated equipment allocation, and advance instructor scheduling. Because of this, each registration reserves a specific training slot and associated resources.
 

For that reason, all registrations are final and non-refundable.
 

We understand that unexpected situations can arise. While we are unable to offer refunds or rescheduling, the following options are available:

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  • Registration transfers are permitted. You may transfer your seat to another qualified individual by providing an email notice at least 4 days prior to the course date. The substitute student must meet all course prerequisites.
     

  • No-shows forfeit all tuition.
     

By registering for this course, you acknowledge and agree to this cancellation policy.

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We appreciate your understanding and your commitment to this specialized training experience. Our policies allow us to maintain small class sizes, dedicated equipment, and the highest quality instruction for every student.

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Night Fighter Fundamentals – Season Complete

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This was the final Night Fighter Fundamentals class of the season.

Due to extended daylight hours during the summer months, true low-light training conditions become limited. For that reason, this course will resume in late Fall when extended darkness returns.

Updated dates will be posted as we approach the next training cycle.

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