BASIC SWAT
Basic SWAT is a 5-day (45-hour) foundational tactical training course designed for active-duty law enforcement officers currently assigned to SWAT or tactical response teams. This intensive program covers high-risk warrant service, barricade resolution, hostage rescue, and building-clearing tactics. Students will enhance their individual and team-based operational skills through live fire, breaching, and structure-based drills. To enroll, participants must be verified by their agency and meet firearms qualification requirements. Upon successful completion, graduates will earn certification as entry-level SWAT Operators. This course includes hands-on instruction, practical assessments, and mission-ready training for real-world tactical environments.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Basic SWAT is designed for active-duty law enforcement officers assigned to a tactical team or units that are tasked with executing high risk warrant service, barricade resolution and hostage rescue. This class will cover the basic knowledge required for members of tactical teams and lay a foundation of tactical movement in the team environment. All students will be required to meet the following prerequisite prior to acceptance, Proof of these will be mandatory:
The student must submit a letter on department letterhead from their respective team leader or commander confirming the following:
The student is currently assigned to a tactical response team or unit tasked with conducting tactical operations.
The student has qualified with a minimum score of 90% on the Georgia State Firearms Qualification or established team qualification on all weapons platforms assigned.
This course is tailored for team-based armed professionals who already have a solid foundation in firearms handling and decision-making abilities. Basic SWAT focuses on implementing and enhancing individual operator skills for domestic law enforcement operations in the tactical environment.
Students must pass by demonstrating both individual and team-based practical skills learned throughout the course. Upon completion of the course and passing the skills assessment, students will receive a certificate certifying them as an entry level SWAT Operator.
COURSE LENGTH: 5 Days (45 Hours)
INSTRUCTIONAL OVERVIEW
SWAT Team Organization and History
Pre-Operational Planning
High-Risk Warrant Service
Barricade Resolution
Breaching
Chemical Agents
Noise Flash Distraction Devices
Less Lethal Munitions
Building Clearing Tactics
Hostage Rescue Operations and Tactics
Case Law
Expectations/Capabilities
Flat Range Training / Live Fire Drills
Structure Operations
A full agenda will be sent out after you register for the class, if you’d like to see the full 5 day agenda in advance please contact us.
STUDENT EQUIPMENT LIST
Required Items List:
Ballistic Helmet
Outer Carrier Vest
Tactical Uniform (Long sleeves required for certain portions of training)
Gas Mask with filter
Gloves
Safety Eye Protection (Safety rating required for certain portions of training)
Ear protection
Boots
Primary Weapon w/Sling and Secondary
Weapon Platform
4 Primary Weapon Mags and 3
Secondary Weapon Mags
250 Rounds of Primary Ammo
250 Rounds of Secondary Ammo
Minimum 200 rounds of NLTA Ammo
(SIMs/UTM)
Conversion bolt for NLTA
Flashlight (Non-Weapon Mounted and Weapon Mounted)
IFAK
Tertiary / Sustainment Items
Spare Batteries / Chargers
Cleaning Kit + Lube
Hydration
Snacks
OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED
Knee Pads
Weather Gear
Bug Gear
Please bring the following items if possible:
(Only if your team/department can spare it being gone for the week)
Breaching Tools
NLTA / Sims / Airsoft (Rifle and/or Pistol)
Expired Less-Lethal Chemical Munitions.
NFDD (One per participating agency if sending multiple students)
HOSTING AGENCY REQUIREMENTS
(Items below marked with (*) are mandatory minimum requirements)
CLASSROOM - preferably same location as live fire range/shoot house
*Seating for up to 25 students with tables
*Dry Erase Board and markers
*Access to Printer/Copier
AUDIO / VISUAL
*Projector for Lecture/PowerPoint
*HDMI/AV cables for laptop
*Adequate Speakers for audio in presentation
TRAINING AREAS
*Live Fire Range capable of accommodating at least 10 shooters simultaneously
*Target Stands + Backers, Steel Targets, Barrels, Cones, Barricades. Vehicles if possible
NLTA / Airsoft Training Locations or Live Fire Shoot House
*Access to building(s) for tactics training (multiple location preferred)
Access to Building with stairs and/or multiple floors
Distraction/diversion devices, areas to support use
Doors and windows, breaching and porting (Contact us if you have questions or need specifics)
EQUIPMENT – (Minimum need from host agency, additional equipment list for students below)
Ballistic Shields
Breaching Equipment (Mechanical, Hydraulic, Thermal and/or Ballistic)
Distraction/diversion device(s)
Less-Lethal Chemical Munitions (Can be expired inventory)
Impact Munitions (Can be expired inventory)
