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This course can be scheduled to meet your specific requirements.

Course Description


LET555 - Basic Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) Training - 60.00 Hours

Prerequisites

Participants must be licensed or certified peace officers with a current commission or military/security personnel and must have at least one year of law enforcement experience.
  • All participants will be required to pass the following physical requirements
  • All participants are required to bring the following SWAT Equipment list equipment
    Participants are required to bring a tactical uniform, if possible, physical training clothing, and footwear

    Description

    Basic Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Training is a 60-hour tactical course designed to provide participants with a solid understanding of basic SWAT concepts and operations. Basic SWAT Training gives the new SWAT officer an opportunity to learn basic tactical operations theory and develop a level of proficiency in common SWAT operations.

    Topics

  • History of SWAT
  • Building entry and searches
  • Selection and physical evaluation of team members
  • Tactical deployment and field skills
  • Dynamic entry techniques
  • Use of distraction devices and chemical agents

    Audience

    Law enforcement, security or military personnel assigned to a tactical team or special response unit

    Other Information

    In order to register with a check or purchase order, print out the registration form and send it in with the payment.

    Contact Information
    800-423-8433 or publicsafety@teexmail.tamu.edu

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