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Feb 16-20 - Basic SWAT - Clarksville, TN

$1,000.00

Basic SWAT is a 5-day, 45-hour foundational course for active-duty law enforcement officers assigned to tactical units, focusing on core principles of team-based tactical movement, warrant service, barricade resolution, and hostage rescue.

This course is being hosted by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office in Clarksville Tennessee.

Basic SWAT is a 5-day, 45-hour foundational course for active-duty law enforcement officers assigned to tactical units, focusing on core principles of team-based tactical movement, warrant service, barricade resolution, and hostage rescue.

This course is being hosted by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office in Clarksville Tennessee.

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:

  1. The student is currently assigned to a tactical response team or unit tasked with conducting tactical operations. 

  2. 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

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)

This course is 5 days (45 hours) in length.

Submit letter from department to admin@greenlinetactical.com