OSG Course 2027Hostage Rescue Symposium (Sniper/Marksmen)
The Texas Tactical Police Officers Association (TTPOA) presents the 2026 Hostage Rescue Symposium — an advanced training opportunity for tactical snipers responsible for some of the most critical and demanding missions in law enforcement. Led by Obsidian Spear Group instructors Paul Frantz and Grove Scarborough, this symposium goes beyond precision marksmanship to address the broader tactical and operational contributions sniper teams make to hostage rescue operations. Participants will leave with practical tools and field-validated experience in high-risk, high-consequence environments.
$1800
LENGTH
5 days
Location
El Dorado, Texas
Next Dates
November 2–6, 2026
About this course
The Texas Tactical Police Officers Association (TTPOA) presents the 2026 Hostage Rescue Symposium - an advanced training opportunity for tactical snipers responsible for some of the most critical and demanding missions in law enforcement. Led by Obsidian Spear Group (OSG) Sniper Cadre instructors Paul Frantz and Grove Scarborough, this symposium goes beyond precision marksmanship to address the broader tactical and operational contributions sniper teams make to hostage rescue operations. Participants will leave with practical tools and field-validated experience in high-risk, high-consequence environments.
Who it's for
Currently assigned law enforcement tactical snipers
SWAT operators from Texas and beyond seeking advanced sniper skills
Sniper team leaders responsible for hostage rescue mission planning
Prerequisites
Active law enforcement assignment as a tactical sniper or marksman
TTPOA membership required ($30/year individual membership)
Credit card payment strongly recommended — proof of payment required immediately upon sign-up
What You'll LearnSkills covered in this course
01Individual precision marksmanship
02Sniper deployment: evaluating risk, opportunity and operational contribution
03Pre-assault assessment during execution
04Communication, reporting, synchronisation and execution
05Night and Low-Light Operations
06Coordination with assault elements during Full Mission Profile (FMP)
Schedule & DetailsEverything you need to know
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The symposium runs three parallel tracks: Precision Marksmanship and Team Shooting Skills; Tactical Employment During Hostage Rescue Operations; and Integration with Assault Forces During Full Mission Profile (FMP) Exercises. Towards the end of the week, sniper and assaulter cells are combined in a full mission profile scenario.
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This class will not have a traditional schedule. There may be some night-time training involved. Tentative schedules will be distributed upon registration.
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El Dorado Training Grounds, El Dorado, Texas. The price of attendance ($1,800) includes lodging and food for the entire training period. Operators will stay on the training site for the duration of the class.
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Attendance is limited to vetted SWAT personnel. Seats are extremely limited — limited to TWO (2) per department. Register early; seats fill by waitlist.
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Register via TTPOA.org. You must be a TTPOA member ($30/year). Credit card payment is strongly recommended — proof of payment is required immediately upon sign-up. Mail checks payable to TTPOA, Attn: Sniper Rescue Symposium, PO Box 304, Burnet, TX 78611.
EquipmentWhat to bring
01Precision rifle and optic appropriate for tactical sniper operations
02Duty ammunition and any team-issued equipment
Physical address required at sign-up — physical address will be distributed to confirmed attendees only
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