Basic SWAT
This 5-day Basic SWAT course is for tactical teams, warrant service units, gang and narcotics task forces, and patrol officers seeking advanced tactical training, the course focuses on structure clearing, warrant service, team movement and communication, breaching, barricaded suspect response, reconnaissance, hostage rescue familiarization, and immediate action drills.
Description
This course introduces contemporary principles, procedures, tactics, and techniques for SWAT operations that are consistent with the National Tactical Officers Association’s recommendations. In addition to SWAT Teams, this hands-on course is perfectly suited for officers assigned to or seeking assignment to, any type of tactical team, including Narcotics or Gangs Task Force, Fugitive Apprehension Teams, Crime Suppression, and Warrant Service Teams. It’s also a great course for current SWAT Team members that wish to refresh or increase their knowledge of SWAT tactics.
TOPICS COVERED
- Team organization
- Resolution of barricaded suspects
- Warrant service
- Clearing structures
- Team movement and communication
- Hostage Rescue familiarization
- Reconnaissance and reporting during special operations
- Breaching
- Immediate Action Drills
- Personal gear setup and recommendations
- Hasty vehicle takedowns
- Shooting tactics in compressed team environments
- Unarmed subject control
- TacMed familiarization
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Ballistic Helmet (if issued)
- Gas Mask
- Tactical Body Armor with ballistic plates in conjunction with soft armor
- If not assigned, a concealable vest is acceptable
- Carbine or Sub-Gun with four (4) mags
- Pistol with three (3) mags
- Weapon mounted lights (preferred) and/or handheld lights
- Spare batteries for all sights and lights.
- 450 rounds for EACH weapon system (NO ARMOR PIERCING OR GREEN TIP)
- Bring all assigned S.W.A.T. Call-Out equipment
- Gloves, Cap, Knee Pads, Snacks, Bug Spray, Water
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Ballistic Eye Protection / Ear Protection
- Simunition/UTM/ Force on Force weapon or adaptors - 50 NTLA rifle or 50 NTLA pistol (Airsoft is great alternative)
- Notebook and Pen
Additional Equipment (Optional)
- Ballistic Shield
- Mirrors
- Breaching equipment – ram, pry tool
Prerequisites
Must be Law Enforcement