Basic Tactical Operations Course
This course is designed to give the new or intermediate tactical officer a sound and comprehensive foundation of knowledge and tactical skills. Upon completion of this course students should be competent in skills which will allow them to operate in a basic tactical environment. This is an intense and physically demanding course. Course objectives are accomplished through classroom presentation and hands on application. This course can range in duration from 5, 7, or 10 days. The curriculum is modified and based upon the requesting agency's operational scope and responsibilities.
Some of the topics covered in this course are:
Pre-operational planning and target assessment
Role of Negotiations in tactical operations
Barricaded subjects and Slow methodical clearing
High Risk Warrant Service
CQB / Dynamic room clearing
Chemical munitions
Proper use of flash Sound Diversionary Devices
Legal aspect of tactical operations
Breaching