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.

Required 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.
• $700 no show or late cancellation fee.

Course Dates: May 4th – 8th, 2026

Class Location:

• Joint Base Lewis-McChord
• 31310 Pendleton Ave, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433

Cost:

• $700.00

Time:

• Day 1 (Monday) Start time 0800 hrs.

Registration:

• Click here to register

Registration Will Be From 0800 To 0830 Hours Monday May 4th In PT Gear.
Question?

• Contact Matthew Nelson at mnelson@ci.richland.wa.us

Presented by TacFlow Academy | Hosted by Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office

July 6-9, 2026
Day 1 location
8915 Cathcart Way
Snohomish, Washington 98296
$1250 per Student

Course Description
The 4 Day Ballistic Shield Instructor Course is a culmination of years of actual operational experience and training
evolutions. This is a comprehensive look into various law enforcement high risk situations and how best to leverage
ballistics shields to increase favorable outcomes. Our tactics presented are geared toward worst case scenario and
everything is pressure tested. If your agency or team isn’t incorporating ballistic shields into your movement indoors
or in open areas, this class will allow you to explore the effectiveness of shield work and bring it back to your
department.

Course Topics:

• Deliberate clearance
• Low light shield work
• Threshold management
• HRT/crisis entry response
• Active Shooter Response
• Window team breaching options
• Vehicle assault/vehicle hostage rescue
• Individual live fire skill sets
• Combative applications

Gear List:

• Pistol/ 700 rounds
• Carbine/ 100 rounds
• 140 rounds Simunition (majority pistol)
• Duty gear, vest, helmet
• Eye & ear pro
• Dedicated pistol mounted weapon light
• Force on force face & throat protection

View the flyer here for more information

Register at www.TACFLOW.com