NTOA Basic SWAT School

Certification

This course is pending certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

Description

Individuals who have recently been assigned to SWAT and have not received basic SWAT training will benefit from this comprehensive introduction to tactical skills. Students will be introduced to basic SWAT topics, tactics and techniques including a historical overview of SWAT, team organization and structure, resolution of barricaded suspect situations, covert individual and team movement, searches and room clearing, chemical agents, less lethal options, warrant service and multiple field training exercises. This is a hands-on, high-intensity course in which students practice tactics and techniques in the field.

Student Equipment List

• Law Enforcement ID
• Ballistic Helmet (PASGT type)
• Body armor/Entry Vest
• Boots, Gloves, Rain Gear
• Chemical agent mask
• Neck/Eye/Face/Groin protection (for training)
• Primary Entry Weapon (SMG, Shotgun) **No Live Fire
• Secondary Weapon (Pistol) **No Live Fire

High Recommended (but not mandatory)

• Training weapon and 9mm marking rounds (25-50)
• Swat Uniform
• Light Mount for Weapons
• Load Bearing Vest
• Mirrors for Searching

Topics

• Historical perspective of SWAT
• Team organization and structure
• Covert movement techniques
• Tactics used to resolve a barricaded gunman situation
• High Risk Warrant Service
• Chemical agents and less lethal weapons and munitions familiarization.
• Diversionary Device overview

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Deadline

Please register for this course by October 21.