SWAT I - Basic SWAT Operator (40 Hours)

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Overview

The SWAT 1 program is designed to enhance core mission profiles skills necessary to conduct High Risk Warrant Service and correctly address Barricaded Persons and Emotionally Disturbed People. This program is essential for the new team member, as well as the experienced operator looking to update their skills. The depth of this program will involve perishable skills such as room clearing, hallway operations, reconnaissance and mission planning, diversionary device deployment, tactical K9 integration and basic negotiation skills.

5- Day Course 

Experience Requirements

This training course is specifically designed for the current or prospective agency tactical team members. A moderate proficiency level and working knowledge with the carbine and pistol are required to attend. The student must also be free of any physical ailment that would limit their participation in events that require running, climbing and carry 45lbs for extended periods. Please see the Required Equipment section for student responsibilities.

Restricted to current Law Enforcement or Military members.

Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum 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

• Conduct a high-risk warrant service
• Perform room clearing and the principles of close quarters battle
• Conduct mechanical breaching
• Demonstrate breach point procedures
• Deploy distraction devices and certification
• Execute barricaded subject operations
• Perform stealth search techniques
• Determine when to deploy chemical munitions
• Understand the practical application of the K9 in the SWAT mission
• Display basic negotiations skills for Emotionally Disturbed People

Equipment List

• Semi-automatic pistol with 3 magazines
• Semi-automatic rifle with 3 magazines, optic and weapons light
• Helmet
• Tactical ballistic vest
• Tactical uniform
• Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)
• Nomex gloves
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Gas mask
• Gun belt
• Individual lights (handheld or helmet mounted)
• Handcuffs

Ammo

• Estimated round count:
  • 300 rounds pistol
  • 300 rounds rifle
  • 150 rounds 5.56mm marking cartridges (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

Notes

Restricted to current Law Enforcement or Military members

5-Day Course