Patrol Structure Clearing (16 Hours)

Overview

Patrol Structure Clearing is a comprehensive 2-day intermediate training course designed to equip Armed Professionals with advanced building clearing tactics. Participants will gain an understanding of how to effectively engage in various Close Quarters Battle (CQB) styles across diverse settings. Topics also include the core principles and fundamentals of 1, 2, & 3 person CQB and both daytime & nighttime applications with handheld and weapon mounted lights. This course places a significant emphasis on refining tactical approaches, techniques, and procedures proven to mitigate overall risk for responding personnel.

Experience Requirements

Restricted to current military/law enforcement. Proof of training and credentials must be submitted during registration. This course is specifically designed for armed professionals currently serving in law enforcement and active-duty military. A basic understanding of patrol response and activities is required to attend this course, as well as an intermediate proficiency level with both pistol and rifle.

Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum firearms handling skills required for the specific class may be removed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.
 

Course Outline

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in low-light applications with handheld and weapon-mounted lights.
• Utilize cruiser positions for enhanced safety.
• Employ effective approaches to building entry.
• Create detailed tactical diagrams of building layouts, including key features such as entry points, room layouts, and potential threat areas.
• Execute effective 1-3 officer CQB response strategies.
• Implement limited penetration strategies.
• Conduct threshold clears.
• Apply door procedures.
• Execute hallway movement tactics.
• Effectively integrate learned strategies in scenario-based exercises.

Equipment List

• Duty belt with holster
• Duty pistol with 3 magazines
• Duty rifle with 3 magazines
• Handheld flashlight(s)
• Rifle mounted flashlight
• Pistol mounted flashlight (optional)
• UTM / SIM / FX Brand - FOF with Bolts pistol ammunition
• UTM / SIM / FX Brand - FOF with Bolts rifle ammunition 
• UTM / SIM / FX Brand - FOF with Bolts Pistol or Bolt 
• Personal protective gear for force on force  
• Suitable footwear
• Clothing suitable for training in any weather
• Hydration system
• Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
• Hearing protection
• Recommend electronic hearing protection or earmuffs and earplugs

Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection at the Epping, NH location

Ammo

• Estimated round count: 200 rounds pistol, 200 rounds rifle, 250 rounds pistol UTM / SIM / FX Brand - FOF with Bolts, 250 rounds rifle UTM / SIM / FX Brand - FOF with Bolts
  • Law Enforcement course participants – Due to a recent ATF ruling, we are unable to supply UTM munitions for Law Enforcement courses. Participants are now responsible for sourcing their own UTM munitions. We continue to offer full support for rifle conversions. We appreciate your understanding as we navigate these regulatory changes.
• For Epping, NH courses, non-toxic, non-jacketed FRANGIBLE ammunition may be required - call for clarification
• Ammunition is available for purchase from the Epping, New Smyrna Beach, and Colorado Springs facilities only