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Level 1
Tactical Operation (Basic SWAT)
This course will be modified to the level of expertise in the audience and
can be adapted in the classroom for multiple levels of experience and
understanding.
Training Goals and Objectives
This is an advanced skill development course designed for the armed
professional currently engaged in tactical operations or initiating a
tactical program, at the law enforcement or military level. During this
block of instruction the student will receive a practical base of knowledge
in the dynamics of tactical operations and techniques for successful
management of related situations. Further, the attendee will receive
training in the efficient and effective use of various weapons systems in
environmental conditions similar to those experienced during actual callout
or mission situations, to include; close quarters conditions, in and around
vehicles and unconventional positions, deliberate & dynamic entry and
movement, and the dynamic of hostage rescue operations. This program is
presented in a contemporary and legally defensible format. Response skills
will be developed through simulated force application situations and dynamic
exercises
The course will be directed at a multi agency/multi disciplinary approach to
tactical operations. Several areas will be addressed; each area by it self
is an area of expertise requiring detailed individual course instruction.
Training Audience, Format and Content
This is an advanced skill development course designed for the armed
professional currently engaged in tactical operations or initiating a
tactical program, at the law enforcement or military level.
This course is most successful when taught and received with audiences of 30
officers or fewer, but has been given in groups of 100 or more with
successful reviews. The smaller groups enable officers to have more direct
dialog & contact with the instructors and the other students.
The course is designed in 7 day sessions with each day involving the
exploration of a different topic and the reinforcement of previous learned
material. The course is generally designed to run from 0800 to 1800 hours
daily, but can be manipulated for evenings and extended days as needed.
Daily content and course schedule/agenda:
Day One:
Introduction (Course & Instructors)
Train to Win Philosophy
Tactical Concepts
High Risk Operations
Tactical Planning
Tactical Intelligence Exercise
Day Two:
Command & Control
Tactical Intelligence Reports & Operations Orders
Team Building Exercise #1
Tactical Options
Case Studies: Good Guys Electronics, Sacramento CA
Stealth Movement & Barrier Penetration
Day Three:
Team Building Exercise #2
Team & Individual Movement
Introduction to CQB
4 & 8 Man CQB
Day Four:
Team Building Exercise #3
Entry/Clearing Techniques
Manual & Mechanical Breaching
Diversion Devices
Day Five:
Team Building Exercise #4
Vehicle & Linear Assaults
Down Man/Officer Extraction
Down Man/Officer Extraction Exercise
Day Six:
Team Building Exercise #5
Vehicle Deployment Techniques
Hostage Rescue Dynamics
Hostage Rescue Exercise
Day Seven:
Summary of Week
Course Completion Practical Exercise
Debriefing
Closing
There are no pre-requisites to this course.
Evaluation
The evaluation process will consist of class participation and active
involvement in class exercises.
Any audio/visual or POSTC/Academy facility or staff needs will be addressed
on a case-by-case basis, but might include the use of an electronic
projection unit, VCR, audio or marker board materials.
Student Materials
Depending on student understanding, a wide range of video, audio and
PowerPoint presentations will be used in the training session, and the
instructors will come prepared with everything they will need to make this
an informative, fast-paced learning experience. The materials will range
from commercially driven video, personal case studies of the instructors,
live fire exercises, and detailed hands on training exercises.
Detailed lesson plans are available as needed, and copies of the course
PowerPoint presentations will be available to those in attendance.
Due to publishing restrictions, these training materials are not enclosed
for a review!
Required Equipment
Training or callout uniform (BDUs or similar tactical uniform)
Boots
Gloves (good quality leather or Nomex/Kevlar if using diversion devices)
Duty handgun with a minimum of 3 magazines
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Billed cap (ball cap, boonie hat, etc)
Issue or designated body armor (preferably tactical, but soft will
suffice)
Knee pads (optional, but advisable)
Elbow pads (optional, but advisable)
Protective cup (optional, but advisable for male officers if marking
rounds are used)
1000 rounds of ammunition for handgun
1000 rounds of carbine or sub machine gun ammunition (if applicable)
1000 rounds of birdshot or trap loads for shotgun (if applicable)
Evaluations of Past Courses
Evaluations of past presentations are available upon request if this
material and telephonic interviews are not satisfactory.
In addition, we are happy to provide the names of references from all across
America to assist you in your decision.
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