SWAT I - 5 Days
Introduction: Using tactics developed from what SWAT/CERT/SRT teams consistently experience during operations, The US Training Center SWAT I course will give an officer new to a tactical team a working understanding of the core skills relating to basic clearing techniques. The first day will expose the student to the necessary firearms skills needed to successfully conduct building clearing exercises. The following four days develop all the necessary basic skills for the student to successfully clear a structure. Students will be challenged with situations and exercises that will create a solid foundation of skills to be integrated into tactical team.
This course is open to all officers that conduct warrant service, fugitive apprehension, SWAT operations and drug search warrants, that are in need of a good understanding of basic room clearing tactics.
Aim: Develop the basic skills the student requires for clearing operations
Topics:
- Safety
- Fundamentals of Building Clearing
- Marksmanship (as pertaining to building clearing)
- Two, four, and six-man Entry and Movement
- Hallways
- Stairwells
- Basic use of Shields
- Force-on-Force (Using Simunition® FX® rounds)
Ammunition Requirements: 400 rounds standard ball pistol ammunition (300 for day one, 100 for remaining days), 400 rounds of ammunition for carbine (300 for day one, 100 rounds frangible for remaining days*).
*Frangible ammunition is only needed if shooting rifle cartridge as primary weapon (ex: .223 caliber) for live fire in the shoot house.
Gear: Duty pistol, minimum three pistol magazines (single stack .45 cal minimum five magazines), Duty carbine with sling, minimum three magazines, armor carrier/load bearing vest, magazine holders (pistol and carbine), entry gear, wraparound eye protection, ear protection, weapon cleaning kit, appropriate range attire for climate and conditions and a water bottle or other hydration system.
Method: This course is a combination of classroom presentation (10%) and practical exercises (90%) using marking round exercises and live fire exercises.
Skill Prerequisites: US Citizen Law Enforcement Officers and active duty military (Combat MOS only)
Number of attendees: eight to fourteen students
Duration: Five full days
Additional Information: Students have the option to attend the US Training Center Advanced SWAT course upon completion of the Basic SWAT course
Course Cost: $995.00 includes use of Simunition® modified weapons, and about 100 rounds of Simunition®. Lodging is available at the North Carolina campus and may be reserved through your Sales Coordinator. A variety of meal options can be purchased from our on-site dining facility for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Most items on the gear list may be rented via the application at additional cost or purchased at the Proshop.
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