Training

WSTOA’s Basic SWAT course is 5 days and 50 training hours

The focus of WSTOA’s Basic SWAT course is the basic required knowledge for officers and deputies newly assigned to SWAT or Tactical Response Teams. The target audience are individuals who have recently been assigned to SWAT, they will gain the understanding of contemporary theories and concepts used during SWAT operations.  Students will participate in classroom and field exercises designed to develop their understanding of the tactics and techniques employed during tactical operations. This course is facilitated by experienced SWAT team leaders and elements leaders currently assigned to Tier 1 and Tier 2 SWAT teams, experienced in developing newly assigned SWAT officers.

The primary course objectives are as follows:

• SWAT Theory & Concepts in order to gain an understanding of SWAT utilization during tactical operations.
• Team organization and structure, to include the responsibilities of each position within the team.
• Specialized equipment and munitions introduction used by SWAT Teams.
• Tactics used during armed barricaded incidents and high risk warrant service missions.
• Proper Scouting and Operational Plan & the necessity of after-action reviews.
• Dynamic, Slow and Methodical, and Covert movement techniques.

Equipment:

• Helmet
• Entry Vest
• Gloves
• Tactical Uniform
• Rifle/SMG
• Handgun
• Eye and hearing protection
• APR (Gas Mask)
• PT gear
• Simunition, Force on Force, UTM bolt or rifle with 150 rounds of marking cartridges
• Simunition, Force on Force, UTM protective gear

Cancellation:

• Deadline to cancel is 7 days prior to class.
• $500 no show or late cancellation fee.

Class Location:

• Spokane Police Training Facility
  2302 N Waterworks, Spokane WA 99212

Recommended Hotel:

• ​Davenport Grand Hotel

Cost:

• $500.00

Registration will be from 0800 to 0830 hours in PT gear.

REGISTRATION:

40 Maximum Student Registrations – Registrations Left:

LOCATION:

Fernan Rod and Gun Club

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Staybridge Suites
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DAY CQB LEVEL 1 & 2 INSTRUCTOR COURSE

Lead Faucet Tactical Close Quarters Battle Course Elaborates on the basics of POD CQB. The course focuses on the building blocks of 4-5 man assault elements as well as multiple team CQB. The course covers fundamentals of CQB, crisis action planning, multiple entry points, hostage rescue and CQB TTPs.

The Performance Objectives:

Assaulter will be able to reiterate verbally specific knowledge pertaining to the class when asked. The Assaulter will be able to successfully demonstrate the duties and responsibilities of an Assault cell as well as the individual duties for the 1,2,3, and 4 men. Assaulter will comprehend POD CQB as well as HR specific CQB TTPs.

Fundamentals Covered during CQB Course:

Duties and responsibilities of the assault cell, duties and responsibilities of the 1,2,3, and 4 men, actions upon entry for the 1 man, room clearing techniques for multiple rooms, opposing threats, breaching techniques if applicable, hallway procedures, intersection procedures, foyer procedures, stairwell procedures, priority of work inside a room, contingencies in a CQB environment, shooting and moving and how it applies to CQB. HR specific TTPs, multi team entry crisis action planning.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Carbine:

Carbine with sling and Optic of choice, Iron sights are suitable as well. BUIS, Light or laser if applicable. 4 magazines, and 700 rounds SIMMS, UTM or Airsoft

Additional Equipment:

Eye and Ear Pro, gloves, battle belt with holster, body armor if applicable, inclement weather clothing, flashlight and laser if it is a night course, pen and paper and a GREAT ATTITUDE!