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Dan Herman
Dan Herman is a former USMC Scout Sniper and Mountain Warfare Instructor with over two decades of sniper, tracking, and survival instruction for military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters across the U.S.
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Dan Herman is a seasoned USMC Scout Sniper and veteran instructor with over 25 years of operational and instructional experience. Serving a decade in the United States Marine Corps, Dan rose to Staff Sergeant and held key leadership roles, including Chief Scout Sniper and Platoon Sergeant for the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines. He later became the Senior Noncommissioned Officer-in-Charge (SNCOIC) of the Mountain Scout Sniper Course at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, where he developed and submitted the program’s curriculum and POI for formal approval and funding.
His military service laid the foundation for a lifelong dedication to sniper and fieldcraft instruction. Dan has served as Chief Instructor at GPS Defense Sniper School (formerly McMillan Sniper School) and has been a Lead Instructor with the Tactical Tracking Operations School since 2007. His expertise spans long-range marksmanship, mountain warfare, tracking, land navigation, and survival.
Dan has trained military units, law enforcement teams, and civilian shooters nationwide. He is widely respected for his ability to build multidisciplinary curricula that blend sniper fundamentals with real-world applications.
Signature Courses Include:
- Long Range Rifle
- Carbine Gunfighter
- Pistol Gunfighter
- Land Navigation & Survival
- Tracking & Navigation for LE
- Sniper Program (Military)
Dan delivers immersive instruction rooted in decades of elite-level experience, from combat-tested techniques to field-proven survival skills.
Trusted by Marines, federal agencies, and precision shooters across the country.
courses
Arizona
BASIC SNIPER COURSE
This five-day, 50-hour certification course builds foundational sniper capability for SWAT teams. Covering rifle setup, fieldcraft, tripod use, and mission planning, it’s ideal for agencies launching or strengthening sniper programs from the ground up.
Arizona
POLICE SNIPER TEAM LEADER COURSE
Designed for current and future LE Sniper Team Leaders, this 3-day course covers mission roles, program development, qualifications, SOPs, and gear selection—equipping leaders to run safer, smarter, and more effective sniper programs.
Arizona
POLICE SNIPER TRIPOD UTILIZATION COURSE
This three-day course trains active-duty LE snipers in tripod and alternate support shooting—critical skills for real-world ops where prone isn’t an option. Build stability, speed, and adaptability through scenario-based, stress-tested drills.
Arizona
URBAN SNIPER RESPONSE TACTICS COURSE
Built for LE/MIL snipers, this four-day course prepares operators for real-world urban contingencies—covering vehicle hides, covert deployment, plainclothes movement, and full mission planning in complex SWAT-driven urban environments. Scenario-based, realism-focused.
Arizona
SNIPER INSTRUCTOR COURSE
This five-day, 50-hour course prepares experienced LE snipers to become certified instructors, covering curriculum development, live-fire coaching, and teach-backs—equipping you to build and lead a department-level Basic Sniper School with confidence.
Arizona
LARGE CALIBER RIFLE INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Train to lead your agency’s .50 BMG and .338 LM program in this five-day instructor-level course focused on large-caliber deployment, vehicle interdiction, and long-range overwatch for LE/MIL snipers. TCOLE-certified and operationally grounded.
Arizona
POLICE SNIPER RESPONSE TO A PUBLIC VENUE
Purpose-built for law enforcement snipers, this advanced 4–5 day course trains operators to provide overwatch and counter-terror response in stadiums and public venues, with live-fire reps inside actual sites using real-world bullet traps.
training schools
TacVille Training Center in north Phoenix, Arizona.
Tac Flow
Tacflow Academy delivers mission-specific sniper and long-range training from Phoenix and Texas, with mobile teams offering nationwide LE- and civilian-ready precision rifle courses.
skills
Prior Military Sniper Experience
Military Instructor
Tactical Shooting Expert
Tactical Skills Expert
address
Training Center in north Phoenix, AZ
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