2012 Tactical Training Course Schedule

• Duration: 3 days
• Cost: $775.00
• Students: 24 Maximum
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

The aim of this 3 day course is to introduce the student to operationally proven drills and procedures that pertain to the use of mechanical, ballistic, thermal, and cutting means in order to affectively breach doors, windows and soft wall targets.

On the successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills to accurately perform a target analysis and select the most suitable tool to gain access into the stronghold.

Course content includes:

• History and theory and non-explosive methods of entry
• Mechanical breaching of doors opening in and outward
• Mechanical breaching of windows
• Defeating barricaded doors
• Negotiating / defeating fences
• Ballistic breaching (Remington 12 gauge shotgun)
• Thermal breaching (BROCO torch)
• Quickee saw breaching
• All tactics to include approach, negotiating obstacles,and actions at the breach point
• Scenario based training

Equipment Requirements

• Range training uniform (long sleeve)
• Nomex gloves
• Body armor with Molle attachments (no armor plates)
• Tactical belt
• Eye and ear protection (clear lenses or goggles)
• Helmet
• Weapon (rifle or pistol - no ammunition)

Hotel Information

• La Quinta Inn and Suites (South Memphis)
• 721 SW Access Drive
• Horn Lake, MS 38637
• 662-510-6500
• $79.00 plus tax, includes free hot breakfast!

• Duration: 7 days
• Cost: $1575.00 (Full course) $500.00 (Phase I) $1250.00 (Phase II)
• Students: 8 Min - 24 Max
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

Phase One - Explosive Handlers Course

The aim of this 2 day course is to introduce the student to the recognition, transportation, storage, safe handling, and firing of high explosive compounds. This phase is mandatory for all personnel who are not EOD or military explosive qualified.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the skills to safely employ explosives in a conventional environment.

Course content includes:

• History and theory of explosives and explosions
• Explosive safety
• Types of explosive accessories
• Recognition of low and high explosive compounds
• Preparation and firing of charges using electric, non-electric, and shock tube initiated blasting caps
• Response to misfires and low ordered charges

Phase Two - Explosive Breaching Course

The aim of this 5 day course is to introduce the student to time tested and operationally proven drills and procedures in order to establish or further enhance an existing explosive breaching program within their unit or department.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills to safely and confidently employ explosive breaching charges in support of special operations missions.

Course content includes:

• History and theory of explosive breaching
• Critical safety issues - calculating net explosive weight, safe stacking distance, and internal overpressure
• Breaching report documentation
• Breaching wood and metal doors (external and internal)
• Breaching windows
• Defeating barricaded doors
• Tactical charge placement drills
• Reacting to a misfired charge
• Multiple breach point entries
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures
• Stronghold analysis
• Breacher's brief back format
• Breacher's aide memoir
• Introduction to wall breaching
• Scenario based training / night training (x1)

Equipment Requirements:

• Ear protection
• Clear lens Goggles: Eye glasses or Oakley type sunglasses will not be permitted for any explosive breacher training
• Range training uniform (long sleeve)
• Nomex gloves (recommended)
• Body armor
• Helmet
• Tactical Flashlight
• Handgun or carbine (no ammunition)

Hotel Information

• La Quinta Inn and Suites (South Memphis)
• 721 SW Access Drive
• Horn Lake, MS 38637
• 662-510-6500
• $79.00 plus tax, includes free hot breakfast!

• Duration: 3 days
• Cost: $775.00
• Students: 8 Min - 24 Max
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

The aim of this 3 day course is to introduce the student to operationally proven drills and procedures that pertain to the use of mechanical, ballistic, thermal, and cutting means in order to affectively breach doors, windows and soft wall targets.

On the successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills to accurately perform a target analysis and select the most suitable tool to gain access into the stronghold.

Course content includes:

• History and theory and non-explosive methods of entry
• Mechanical breaching of doors opening in and outward
• Mechanical breaching of windows
• Defeating barricaded doors
• Negotiating / defeating fences
• Ballistic breaching (Remington 12 gauge shotgun)
• Thermal breaching (BROCO torch)
• Quickee saw breaching
• All tactics to include approach, negotiating obstacles,and actions at the breach point
• Scenario based training

Equipment Requirements

• Range training uniform (long sleeve)
• Nomex gloves
• Body armor with Molle attachments (no armor plates)
• Tactical belt
• Eye and ear protection (clear lenses or goggles)
• Helmet
• Weapon (rifle or pistol - no ammunition)

Hotel Information

• Holiday Inn Express
• 2341 W State Street
• Alliance, OH 44601
• 330-821-6700
• Gov't rate $80.00 plus tax, includes FREE Hot Breakfast

• Duration: 4 days
• Cost: $825.00
• Students: 8 Min - 14 Max
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

The aim of this 4 day course is to qualify select personnel as Mechanical & Ballistic Breaching Instructors. Students will be versed in the correct and safe use of breaching tools as well as the 12 gage breaching shotgun. Additionally they will be afforded the opportunity to plan, prepare and present lessons pertaining to this subject.

On successful completion of this course, the officers will have the necessary knowledge and skills in order to educate their officers in this skill set.

Course content includes:

• History and theory and non-explosive methods of entry
• Equipment selection
• Carriage of tools and shotgun
• Breaching inward opening doors
• Breaching outward opening doors
• Ballistic breaching techniques
• Planning considerations
• Scenario based training
• Lesson plan development
• Presentation of lesson plans

Equipment Requirements

• Range training uniform (long sleeve)
• Nomex gloves
• Body armor with Molle attachments (no armor plates)
• Tactical belt
• Eye & ear protection (clear lenses or goggles)
• Helmet
• Weapon (rifle or pistol - no ammunition)

Hotel Information

• Holiday Inn Express
• 2341 W State Street
• Alliance, OH 44601
• 330-821-6700
• Gov't rate $80.00 plus tax, includes FREE Hot Breakfast

• Duration: 5 days
• Cost: $1285.00 (Full course) $530.00 (Phase I) $780.00 (Phase II)
• Students: 8 Min - 24 Max
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

Phase One - Explosive Handlers Course

The aim of this 2 day course is to introduce the student to the recognition, transportation, storage, safe handling, and firing of high explosive compounds. This phase is mandatory for all personnel who are not EOD or military explosive qualified.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the skills to safely employ explosives in a conventional environment.

Course content includes:

• History and theory of explosives and explosions
• Explosive safety
• Types of explosive accessories
• Recognition of low and high explosive compounds
• Preparation and firing of charges using electric, non-electric, and shock tube initiated blasting caps
• Response to misfires and low ordered charges

Phase Two - Explosive Breaching Course

The aim of this 3 day course is to introduce the student to time tested and operationally proven drills and procedures in order to establish or further enhance an existing explosive breaching program within their unit or department.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills to safely and confidently employ explosive breaching charges in support of special operations missions.

Course content includes:

• History and theory of explosive breaching
• Critical safety issues - calculating net explosive weight, safe stacking distance, and internal overpressure
• Breaching report documentation
• Breaching wood and metal doors (external and internal)
• Breaching windows
• Defeating barricaded doors
• Tactical charge placement drills
• Reacting to a misfired charge
• Multiple breach point entries
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures
• Stronghold analysis
• Breacher's brief back format
• Breacher's aide memoir
• Introduction to wall breaching

Equipment Requirements

• Ear protection
• Clear lens Goggles: Eye glasses or Oakley type sunglasses will not be permitted for any explosive breacher training
• Range training uniform (long sleeve)
• Nomex gloves (recommended)
• Body armor
• Helmet
• Handgun or carbine(no ammunition)

Hotel Information

• Hampton Inn
• 505 S Court St
• Florence, AL
• Ask for UNA Rate $89.00, FREE breakfast and internet included
• 256-767-8282

• Duration: 3 days
• Cost: $450.00
• Students: 20 Min - Max(limited by classroom size)
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

Course content includes:

• Leadership overview
• Traits and principals of leadership
• Introduction to command and control
• Concepts of command and management
• Organization of a Crisis Response Team (CRT)
• Roles and Tasks of a CRT
• Selection process for a CRT
• Equipment selection
• Theory and dynamics of a CRT
• Training design
• Principals of colse quarter battle
• Hostage rescue operations
• Dignitary protection operations
• Current trends involving the explosive breaching option
• Command and control of a mission
• Establishing a tactical command post
• The assault process
• Operations orders
• Operational case studies

Supplies needed:

• Pen
• Notepad

Hotel Information

• Holiday Inn Express
• 1721 Pleasant Place
• Arlington, TX 76015
• 817-784-8750
• Gov't Rate $99.00 plus tax
• Includes FREE breakfast and internet

• Duration: 3 days
• Cost: $775.00
• Students: 24 Maximum
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

The aim of this 3 day course is to introduce the student to operationally proven drills and procedures that pertain to the use of mechanical, ballistic, thermal, and cutting means in order to affectively breach doors, windows and soft wall targets.

On the successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills to accurately perform a target analysis and select the most suitable tool to gain access into the stronghold.

Course content includes:

• History and theory and non-explosive methods of entry
• Mechanical breaching of doors opening in and outward
• Mechanical breaching of windows
• Defeating barricaded doors
• Negotiating / defeating fences
• Ballistic breaching (Remington 12 gauge shotgun)
• Thermal breaching (BROCO torch)
• Quickee saw breaching
• All tactics to include approach, negotiating obstacles,and actions at the breach point
• Scenario based training

Equipment Requirements

• Range training uniform (long sleeve)
• Nomex gloves
• Body armor with Molle attachments (no armor plates)
• Tactical belt
• Eye and ear protection (clear lenses or goggles)
• Helmet
• Weapon (rifle or pistol - no ammunition)

Hotel information

• Holiday Inn Express
• 130 Olson Rd
• Lincoln, IL 62656
• 217-735-5800
• Request Adamax Discount
• $60 plus tax single / dbl, includes free hot breakfast

• Duration: 4 days
• Cost: $825.00
• Students: 8 Min - 14 Max
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

The aim of this 4 day course is to qualify select personnel as Mechanical & Ballistic Breaching Instructors. Students will be versed in the correct and safe use of breaching tools as well as the 12 gage breaching shotgun. Additionally they will be afforded the opportunity to plan, prepare and present lessons pertaining to this subject.

On successful completion of this course, the officers will have the necessary knowledge and skills in order to educate their officers in this skill set.

Course content includes:

• History and theory and non-explosive methods of entry
• Equipment selection
• Carriage of tools and shotgun
• Breaching inward opening doors
• Breaching outward opening doors
• Ballistic breaching techniques
• Planning considerations
• Scenario based training
• Lesson plan development
• Presentation of lesson plans

Equipment Requirements

• Range training uniform (long sleeve)
• Nomex gloves
• Body armor with Molle attachments (no armor plates)
• Tactical belt
• Eye & ear protection (clear lenses or goggles)
• Helmet
• Weapon (rifle or pistol - no ammunition)

Hotel information

• Holiday Inn Express
• 130 Olson Rd
• Lincoln, IL 62656
• 217-735-5800
• Request Adamax Discount
• $60 plus tax single / dbl, includes free hot breakfast

• Duration: 3 days
• Cost: $450.00
• Students: 20 Min - Max(limited by classroom size)
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

Course content includes:

• Leadership overview
• Traits and principals of leadership
• Introduction to command and control
• Concepts of command and management
• Organization of a Crisis Response Team (CRT)
• Roles and Tasks of a CRT
• Selection process for a CRT
• Equipment selection
• Theory and dynamics of a CRT
• Training design
• Principals of colse quarter battle
• Hostage rescue operations
• Dignitary protection operations
• Current trends involving the explosive breaching option
• Command and control of a mission
• Establishing a tactical command post
• The assault process
• Operations orders
• Operational case studies

Supplies needed:

• Pen
• Notepad

Hotel Information

• Hampton Inn
• 3315 Gateway Dr
• Pueblo, CO 81003
• 719-542-3200
• Gov't Rate $70.00 plus tax
• Includes FREE breakfast and internet

• Duration: 3 days
• Cost: $450.00
• Students: 20 Min - Max(limited by classroom size)
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

Course content includes:

• Leadership overview
• Traits and principals of leadership
• Introduction to command and control
• Concepts of command and management
• Organization of a Crisis Response Team (CRT)
• Roles and Tasks of a CRT
• Selection process for a CRT
• Equipment selection
• Theory and dynamics of a CRT
• Training design
• Principals of colse quarter battle
• Hostage rescue operations
• Dignitary protection operations
• Current trends involving the explosive breaching option
• Command and control of a mission
• Establishing a tactical command post
• The assault process
• Operations orders
• Operational case studies

Supplies needed:

• Pen
• Notepad

Hotel Information

• Holiday Inn Express
• 13950 US Hwy 1
• Juno Beach, FL 33408
• 561-622-4366
• Gov't Rate $118.00 plus tax
• Includes FREE breakfast and internet

• Duration: 6 days
• Cost: $1300.00 (Full course) $500.00 (Phase I) $800.00 (Phase II)
• Students: 8 Min - 24 Max
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

Phase One - Explosive Handlers Course

The aim of this 2 day course is to introduce the student to the recognition, transportation, storage, safe handling, and firing of high explosive compounds. This phase is mandatory for all personnel who are not EOD or military explosive qualified.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the skills to safely employ explosives in a conventional environment.

Course content includes:

• History and theory of explosives and explosions
• Explosive safety
• Types of explosive accessories
• Recognition of low and high explosive compounds
• Preparation and firing of charges using electric, non-electric, and shock tube initiated blasting caps
• Response to misfires and low ordered charges

Phase Two - Explosive Breaching Course

The aim of this 4 day course is to introduce the student to time tested and operationally proven drills and procedures in order to establish or further enhance an existing explosive breaching program within their unit or department.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills to safely and confidently employ explosive breaching charges in support of special operations missions.

Course content includes:

• History and theory of explosive breaching
• Critical safety issues - calculating net explosive weight, safe stacking distance, and internal overpressure
• Breaching report documentation
• Breaching wood and metal doors (external and internal)
• Breaching windows
• Defeating barricaded doors
• Tactical charge placement drills
• Reacting to a misfired charge
• Multiple breach point entries
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures
• Stronghold analysis
• Breacher's brief back format
• Breacher's aide memoir
• Introduction to wall breaching

Equipment Requirements

• Ear protection
• Clear lens Goggles: Eye glasses or Oakley type sunglasses will not be permitted for any explosive breacher training
• Range training uniform (long sleeve)
• Nomex gloves (recommended)
• Body armor
• Helmet
• Handgun or carbine(no ammunition)

• Duration: 5 days
• Cost: $1250.00 (Full course) $500.00 (Phase I) $750.00 (Phase II)
• Students: 8 Min - 24 Max
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

Phase One - Explosive Handlers Course

The aim of this 2 day course is to introduce the student to the recognition, transportation, storage, safe handling, and firing of high explosive compounds. This phase is mandatory for all personnel who are not EOD or military explosive qualified.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the skills to safely employ explosives in a conventional environment.

Course content includes:

• History and theory of explosives and explosions
• Explosive safety
• Types of explosive accessories
• Recognition of low and high explosive compounds
• Preparation and firing of charges using electric, non-electric, and shock tube initiated blasting caps
• Response to misfires and low ordered charges

Phase Two - Explosive Breaching Course

The aim of this 3 day course is to introduce the student to time tested and operationally proven drills and procedures in order to establish or further enhance an existing explosive breaching program within their unit or department.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills to safely and confidently employ explosive breaching charges in support of special operations missions.

Course content includes:

• History and theory of explosive breaching
• Critical safety issues - calculating net explosive weight, safe stacking distance, and internal overpressure
• Breaching report documentation
• Breaching wood and metal doors (external and internal)
• Breaching windows
• Defeating barricaded doors
• Tactical charge placement drills
• Reacting to a misfired charge
• Multiple breach point entries
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures
• Stronghold analysis
• Breacher's brief back format
• Breacher's aide memoir
• Introduction to wall breaching

Equipment Requirements

• Ear protection
• Clear lens Goggles: Eye glasses or Oakley type sunglasses will not be permitted for any explosive breacher training
• Range training uniform (long sleeve)
• Nomex gloves (recommended)
• Body armor
• Helmet
• Handgun or carbine(no ammunition)

Hotel Information

• Holiday Inn Express
• 2341 W State Street
• Alliance, OH 44601
• 330-821-6700
• Gov't rate $80.00 plus tax, includes FREE Hot Breakfast

• Duration: 4 days
• Cost: $800.00
• Students: 8 Min - 24 Max
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

The aim of this 5 day course is to pass on the skills necessary to plan and execute a mission in order to protect a dignitary, prisoner or witness who may have a threat against themselves or the entity they represent.

This program will be geared towards operations in a permissive environment and the students will be required to put in long hours in order to plan, prepare and successfully complete a challenging final exercise.

Course content includes:

• Tactical shooting (handgun / carbine)
• Close quarter battle (live fire)
• Methods of entry (breaching techniques)
• Hallway clearance drills
• Negotiating stairwells
• Deployment of distraction devices
• Use of shields
• Foot / vehicle approaches
• Radio commands
• Operational orders
• Deliberate and emergency assaults
• Bus and vehicle assaults
• Off site training scenarios

Equipment Requirements:

• Pistol with 3 mags and 100 rds of ammo - holster & mag pouch
• Carbine or SMG with 3 mags and 300 rds of ammo- sling and mag pouch (white light)
• Ear protection
• Clear lens Goggles: Eye glasses or Oakley type sunglasses will not be permitted for any explosive breacher training
• Range training uniform
• Body armor

• Duration: 3 days
• Cost: $450.00
• Students: 20 Min - Max(limited by classroom size)
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

Course content includes:

• Leadership overview
• Traits and principals of leadership
• Introduction to command and control
• Concepts of command and management
• Organization of a Crisis Response Team (CRT)
• Roles and Tasks of a CRT
• Selection process for a CRT
• Equipment selection
• Theory and dynamics of a CRT
• Training design
• Principals of colse quarter battle
• Hostage rescue operations
• Dignitary protection operations
• Current trends involving the explosive breaching option
• Command and control of a mission
• Establishing a tactical command post
• The assault process
• Operations orders
• Operational case studies

Supplies needed:

• Pen
• Notepad

Hotel Information

• Hilton Garden Inn
• 805 Amity Road
• Conway, AR 72032
• 501-329-1444
• Gov't Rate $77.00 plus tax
• $6 charge for breakfast and free internet

• Duration: 3 days
• Cost: $450.00
• Students: 20 Min - Max(limited by classroom size)
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

Course content includes:

• Leadership overview
• Traits and principals of leadership
• Introduction to command and control
• Concepts of command and management
• Organization of a Crisis Response Team (CRT)
• Roles and Tasks of a CRT
• Selection process for a CRT
• Equipment selection
• Theory and dynamics of a CRT
• Training design
• Principals of colse quarter battle
• Hostage rescue operations
• Dignitary protection operations
• Current trends involving the explosive breaching option
• Command and control of a mission
• Establishing a tactical command post
• The assault process
• Operations orders
• Operational case studies

Supplies needed:

• Pen
• Notepad

Hotel Information

• Hampton Inn
• 2505 Crestway
• Garden City, KS 76033
• 620-272-0454
• State gov't rate $81.00, Federal gov't rate $77.00
• Includes FREE breakfast and internet
• Only 6 minutes from training site

Airport

• Garden City Regional

• Duration: 5 days
• Cost: $600.00 TTPOA (Members) $650.00 (Non-members)
• Students: 8 Min - 24 Max
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

Register at TTPOA - click here

Phase One - Explosive Handlers Course

The aim of this 2 day course is to introduce the student to the recognition, transportation, storage, safe handling, and firing of high explosive compounds. This phase is mandatory for all personnel who are not EOD or military explosive qualified.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the skills to safely employ explosives in a conventional environment.

Course content includes:

• History and theory of explosives and explosions
• Explosive safety
• Types of explosive accessories
• Recognition of low and high explosive compounds
• Preparation and firing of charges using electric, non-electric, and shock tube initiated blasting caps
• Response to misfires and low ordered charges

Phase Two - Explosive Breaching Course

The aim of this 3 day course is to introduce the student to time tested and operationally proven drills and procedures in order to establish or further enhance an existing explosive breaching program within their unit or department.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills to safely and confidently employ explosive breaching charges in support of special operations missions.

Course content includes:

• History and theory of explosive breaching
• Critical safety issues - calculating net explosive weight, safe stacking distance, and internal overpressure
• Breaching report documentation
• Breaching wood and metal doors (external and internal)
• Breaching windows
• Defeating barricaded doors
• Tactical charge placement drills
• Reacting to a misfired charge
• Multiple breach point entries
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures
• Stronghold analysis
• Breacher's brief back format
• Breacher's aide memoir
• Introduction to wall breaching

Equipment Requirements

• Ear protection
• Clear lens Goggles: Eye glasses or Oakley type sunglasses will not be permitted for any explosive breacher training
• Range training uniform (long sleeve)
• Nomex gloves (recommended)
• Body armor
• Helmet
• Handgun or carbine(no ammunition)

Hotel Information

• Residence Inn
• 1641 Musgrave
• Abilene, TX 79601
• 325-677-8700
• TEES rate $85.00 sgl/dbl
• Free breakfast, internet

• Duration: 3 days
• Cost: $775.00
• Students: 24 Maximum
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

The aim of this 3 day course is to introduce the student to operationally proven drills and procedures that pertain to the use of mechanical, ballistic, thermal, and cutting means in order to affectively breach doors, windows and soft wall targets.

On the successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills to accurately perform a target analysis and select the most suitable tool to gain access into the stronghold.

Course content includes:

• History and theory and non-explosive methods of entry
• Mechanical breaching of doors opening in and outward
• Mechanical breaching of windows
• Defeating barricaded doors
• Negotiating / defeating fences
• Ballistic breaching (Remington 12 gauge shotgun)
• Thermal breaching (BROCO torch)
• Quickee saw breaching
• All tactics to include approach, negotiating obstacles,and actions at the breach point
• Scenario based training

Equipment Requirements

• Range training uniform (long sleeve)
• Nomex gloves
• Body armor with Molle attachments (no armor plates)
• Tactical belt
• Eye and ear protection (clear lenses or goggles)
• Helmet
• Weapon (rifle or pistol - no ammunition)

Hotel Information

• La Quinta Inn & Suites
• 110 S. Sonoma Trail
• Ennis, TX 75119
• 972-875-4000
• TEES rate $65.00 plus tax

• Duration: 6 days
• Cost: $1400.00 (Full course) $500.00 (Phase I) $1250.00 (Phase II)
• Students: 8 Min - 24 Max
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

Phase One - Explosive Handlers Course

The aim of this 2 day course is to introduce the student to the recognition, transportation, storage, safe handling, and firing of high explosive compounds. This phase is mandatory for all personnel who are not EOD or military explosive qualified.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the skills to safely employ explosives in a conventional environment.

Course content includes:

• History and theory of explosives and explosions
• Explosive safety
• Types of explosive accessories
• Recognition of low and high explosive compounds
• Preparation and firing of charges using electric, non-electric, and shock tube initiated blasting caps
• Response to misfires and low ordered charges

Phase Two - Explosive Breaching Course

The aim of this 4 day course is to introduce the student to time tested and operationally proven drills and procedures in order to establish or further enhance an existing explosive breaching program within their unit or department.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills to safely and confidently employ explosive breaching charges in support of special operations missions.

Course content includes:

• History and theory of explosive breaching
• Critical safety issues - calculating net explosive weight, safe stacking distance, and internal overpressure
• Breaching report documentation
• Breaching wood and metal doors (external and internal)
• Breaching windows
• Defeating barricaded doors
• Tactical charge placement drills
• Reacting to a misfired charge
• Multiple breach point entries
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures
• Stronghold analysis
• Breacher's brief back format
• Breacher's aide memoir
• Introduction to wall breaching

Equipment Requirements

• Ear protection
• Clear lens Goggles: Eye glasses or Oakley type sunglasses will not be permitted for any explosive breacher training
• Range training uniform (long sleeve)
• Nomex gloves (recommended)
• Body armor
• Helmet
• Handgun or carbine(no ammunition)

Hotel Information

• La Quinta Inn & Suites
• 110 S. Sonoma Trail
• Ennis, TX 75119
• 972-875-4000
• TEES rate $65.00 plus tax

• Duration: 5 days
• Cost: $900.00
• Students: 8 Min - 14 Max
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

The aim of this 5 day course is to pass on the skills necessary to plan and execute a mission in order to protect a dignitary, prisoner or witness who may have a threat against themselves or the entity they represent.

This program will be geared towards operations in a permissive environment and the students will be required to put in long hours in order to plan, prepare and successfully complete a challenging final exercise.

Course content includes:

• Introduction to terrorism
• Selection of dignitary protection personnel
• Essential equipment
• Organization of a dignitary protection team
• Dignitary protection security survey
• Interviewing the Principal
• Foot formations
• Attacks on the Principal
• Route survey and security selection
• Venue advance survey
• Vehicle arrival and departure drills
• Vehicle motorcade drills
• Dignitary protection operation orders
• Explosive / IED awareness
• Vehicle counter ambush drills
• Residential security
• Establishing a standard operating procedure
• Final exercise

Equipment Requirements

• Pistol with 100 rds of ammo / 2 magazines minimum
• Carbine with 300 rds of ammo / 3 magazines minimum
• Clothing for final exercise - dress slacks, collar shirt, dress jacket, dress shoes (no jeans permitted)
• Range training uniform with zip or button up jacket to cover hip holster (no pullover jackets)
• Concealable hip holster / magazine pouch
• Body armor
• Laptop (optional)

Hotel Information

• La Quinta Inn and Suites (South Memphis)
• 721 SW Access Drive
• Horn Lake, MS 38637
• 662-510-6500
• $79.00 plus tax, includes free hot breakfast!

• Duration: 8 days
• Cost: $3000.00
• Students: 8 Min - 16 Max
• Restrictions: Military Only (Non US Citizens, excluding Canadians)

TEES in conjunction with Ensign Bickford Aerospace & Defense is conducting an 8 day Military Master Breacher Course for all Non-US Citizens excluding Canadians.

Please complete application form and fax to 1-800-589-2459 along with a copy of your military ID. A representive from Ensign Bickford will contact interested individuals to obtain additional information to file with Department of State for approval of attendance. All applications must besubmitted by July 29.

The aim of this 8 day course is to train military personnel in basic and advanced breaching skills.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills in order to perform more advanced breaching tactics associated with doors, windows, roofs, floors, and walls.

Module one: Day 1-2 (Mechanical, Thermal, and Ballistic Breaching)

• History and theory and non-explosive methods of entry
• Mechanically breaching of doors opening inward and outward
• Mechanically breaching of windows
• Defeating Barricaded doors
• Negotiating / defeating fences
• Ballistic breaching (Remington 12 gauge shotgun)
• Thermal breaching (BROCO torch)
• Quickee saw breaching
• All tactics to include approach, negotiating obstacles, and actions at the breach point
• Scenario based training

Module two: Day 3-6 (Basic Explosive Breaching)

• History and theory of explosives and explosions
• Explosive safety
• Types of explosive accessories
• Recognition of low and high explosive compounds
• Preparation and firing of charges using shock tube initiated blasting caps
• Response to misfires and low ordered charges
• Critical safety issues - Calculating net explosive weight, safe stacking distance, and internal overpressure
• Breaching report documentation
• Breaching wood and metal doors (external and internal)
• Breaching windows
• Defeating barricaded doors
• Tactical charge placement drills
• Reacting to a misfired charge
• Multiple breach point entries
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures
• Stronghold analysis
• Breacher's brief back format
• Breacher's aide memoir

Module three: Day 7-8 (Advanced Breaching)

• Breaching report documentation using the Excel spread sheet
• Conducting blast pressure tests inside of buildings using the Anderson Blast Gauge
• Alternate breach points such as windows, walls, roofs, floors
• Cover port charges with simultaneous entries
• Target analysis and intelligence gathering (Off site areas)
• Final Exercise (off site areas)

Equipment Requirements:

• Long sleeve uniform
• Nomex gloves
• Body armor with Molle attachments (no armor plates)
• Ear protection
• Clear lens Goggles: Eye glasses or Oakley type sunglasses will not be permitted for any explosive breacher training
• Helmet
• Tactical flashlight

Hotel Information

• La Quinta Inn & Suites
• 110 S. Sonoma Trail
• Ennis, TX 75119
• 972-875-4000
• TEES rate $65.00 plus tax

• Duration: 5 days
• Cost: $1250.00 (Full course), $500.00 (Phase I), $750.00 (Phase II)
• Students: 8 Min - 24 Max
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

Phase One - Explosive Handlers Course

The aim of this 2 day course is to introduce the student to the recognition, transportation, storage, safe handling, and firing of high explosive compounds. This phase is mandatory for all personnel who are not EOD or military explosive qualified.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the skills to safely employ explosives in a conventional environment.

Course content includes:

• History and theory of explosives and explosions
• Explosive safety
• Types of explosive accessories
• Recognition of low and high explosive compounds
• Preparation and firing of charges using electric, non-electric, and shock tube initiated blasting caps
• Response to misfires and low ordered charges

Phase Two - Explosive Breaching Course

The aim of this 3 day course is to introduce the student to time tested and operationally proven drills and procedures in order to establish or further enhance an existing explosive breaching program within their unit or department.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills to safely and confidently employ explosive breaching charges in support of special operations missions.

Course content includes:

• History and theory of explosive breaching
• Critical safety issues - calculating net explosive weight, safe stacking distance, and internal overpressure
• Breaching report documentation
• Breaching wood and metal doors (external and internal)
• Breaching windows
• Defeating barricaded doors
• Tactical charge placement drills
• Reacting to a misfired charge
• Multiple breach point entries
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures
• Stronghold analysis
• Breacher's brief back format
• Breacher's aide memoir
• Introduction to wall breaching

Equipment Requirements

• Ear protection
• Clear lens Goggles: Eye glasses or Oakley type sunglasses will not be permitted for any explosive breacher training
• Range training uniform (long sleeve)
• Nomex gloves (recommended)
• Body armor
• Helmet
• Handgun or carbine(no ammunition)

Hotel information

• Holiday Inn Express
• 4465 Century Dr
• Murray, UT 84123
• 801-268-2533
• Gov't Rate Sgl/Dbl $80.00 plus tax
• FREE hot breakfast & internet

• Duration: 3 days
• Cost: $450.00
• Students: 20 Min - Max(limited by classroom size)
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

Course content includes:

• Leadership overview
• Traits and principals of leadership
• Introduction to command and control
• Concepts of command and management
• Organization of a Crisis Response Team (CRT)
• Roles and Tasks of a CRT
• Selection process for a CRT
• Equipment selection
• Theory and dynamics of a CRT
• Training design
• Principals of colse quarter battle
• Hostage rescue operations
• Dignitary protection operations
• Current trends involving the explosive breaching option
• Command and control of a mission
• Establishing a tactical command post
• The assault process
• Operations orders
• Operational case studies

Supplies needed:

• Pen
• Notepad

Hotel Information

• Holiday Inn Express
• 1565 N Broadway
• Bartow, FL 33830
• 863-533-8070
• Gov't Rate Sgl/Dbl $89.00 plus tax, includes FREE breakfast

• Duration: 4 days
• Cost: $950.00
• Students: 8 Min - 24 Max
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

The aim of this 4 day course is to introduce the student to time tested and operationally proven drills and procedures in order to establish or further enhance an existing explosive breaching program within their unit or department.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills to safely and confidently employ explosive breaching charges in support of special operations missions.

Course content includes:

• Critical safety issues - calculating net explosive weight, safe stacking distance, and internal overpressure
• Breaching report documentation
• Breaching wood and metal doors (external and internal)
• Defeating barricaded doors
• Tactical charge placement drills
• Reacting to a misfired charge
• Multiple breach point entries
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures
• Stronghold analysis
• Breacher's brief back format
• Breacher's aide memoir
• Introduction to wall breaching

Equipment Requirements:

• Ear protection
• Clear lens Goggles: Eye glasses or Oakley type sunglasses will not be permitted for any explosive breacher training
• Range training uniform (long sleeve)
• Nomex gloves (recommended)
• Body armor
• Helmet
• Handgun or carbine(no ammunition)

Hotel Information

• La Quinta Inn and Suites (South Memphis)
• 721 SW Access Drive
• Horn Lake, MS 38637
• 662-510-6500
• $79.00 plus tax, includes free hot breakfast!

• Duration: 8 days
• Cost: $2500.00
• Students: 8 Min - 16 Max
• Restrictions: Military Only

The aim of this 8 day course is to train military personnel in basic and advanced breaching skills.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills in order to perform more advanced breaching tactics associated with doors, windows, roofs, floors, and walls.

Module one: Day 1-2 (Mechanical, Thermal, and Ballistic Breaching)

• History and theory and non-explosive methods of entry
• Mechanically breaching of doors opening inward and outward
• Mechanically breaching of windows
• Defeating Barricaded doors
• Negotiating / defeating fences
• Ballistic breaching (Remington 12 gauge shotgun)
• Thermal breaching (BROCO torch)
• Quickee saw breaching
• All tactics to include approach, negotiating obstacles, and actions at the breach point
• Scenario based training

Module two: Day 3-6 (Basic Explosive Breaching)

• History and theory of explosives and explosions
• Explosive safety
• Types of explosive accessories
• Recognition of low and high explosive compounds
• Preparation and firing of charges using shock tube initiated blasting caps
• Response to misfires and low ordered charges
• Critical safety issues - Calculating net explosive weight, safe stacking distance, and internal overpressure
• Breaching report documentation
• Breaching wood and metal doors (external and internal)
• Breaching windows
• Defeating barricaded doors
• Tactical charge placement drills
• Reacting to a misfired charge
• Multiple breach point entries
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures
• Stronghold analysis
• Breacher's brief back format
• Breacher's aide memoir

Module three: Day 7-8 (Advanced Breaching)

• Breaching report documentation using the Excel spread sheet
• Conducting blast pressure tests inside of buildings using the Anderson Blast Gauge
• Alternate breach points such as windows, walls, roofs, floors
• Cover port charges with simultaneous entries
• Target analysis and intelligence gathering (Off site areas)
• Final Exercise (off site areas)

Equipment Requirements:

• Long sleeve uniform
• Nomex gloves
• Body armor with Molle attachments (no armor plates)
• Ear protection
• Clear lens Goggles: Eye glasses or Oakley type sunglasses will not be permitted for any explosive breacher training
• Helmet
• Tactical flashlight

Hotel Information

• La Quinta Inn & Suites
• 110 S. Sonoma Trail
• Ennis, TX 75119
• 972-875-4000
• TEES rate $65.00 plus tax

• Duration: 4 days
• Cost: $800.00
• Students: 8 Min - 24 Max
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

The aim of this 5 day course is to pass on the skills necessary to plan and execute a mission in order to protect a dignitary, prisoner or witness who may have a threat against themselves or the entity they represent.

This program will be geared towards operations in a permissive environment and the students will be required to put in long hours in order to plan, prepare and successfully complete a challenging final exercise.

Course content includes:

• Tactical shooting (handgun / carbine)
• Close quarter battle (live fire)
• Methods of entry (breaching techniques)
• Hallway clearance drills
• Negotiating stairwells
• Deployment of distraction devices
• Use of shields
• Foot / vehicle approaches
• Radio commands
• Operational orders
• Deliberate and emergency assaults
• Bus and vehicle assaults
• Off site training scenarios

Equipment Requirements:

• Pistol with 3 mags and 100 rds of ammo - holster & mag pouch
• Carbine or SMG with 3 mags and 300 rds of ammo- sling and mag pouch (white light)
• Ear protection
• Clear lens Goggles: Eye glasses or Oakley type sunglasses will not be permitted for any explosive breacher training
• Range training uniform
• Body armor

Hotel Information

• Holiday Inn Express
• 2341 W State Street
• Alliance, OH 44601
• 330-821-6700
• Gov't rate $80.00 plus tax, includes FREE Hot Breakfast

• Duration: 3 days
• Cost: $775.00
• Students: 24 Maximum
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

The aim of this 3 day course is to introduce the student to operationally proven drills and procedures that pertain to the use of mechanical, ballistic, thermal, and cutting means in order to affectively breach doors, windows and soft wall targets.

On the successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills to accurately perform a target analysis and select the most suitable tool to gain access into the stronghold.

Course content includes:

• History and theory and non-explosive methods of entry
• Mechanical breaching of doors opening in and outward
• Mechanical breaching of windows
• Defeating barricaded doors
• Negotiating / defeating fences
• Ballistic breaching (Remington 12 gauge shotgun)
• Thermal breaching (BROCO torch)
• Quickee saw breaching
• All tactics to include approach, negotiating obstacles,and actions at the breach point
• Scenario based training

Equipment Requirements

• Range training uniform (long sleeve)
• Nomex gloves
• Body armor with Molle attachments (no armor plates)
• Tactical belt
• Eye and ear protection (clear lenses or goggles)
• Helmet
• Weapon (rifle or pistol - no ammunition)

Hotel Information

• La Quinta Inn and Suites (South Memphis)
• 721 SW Access Drive
• Horn Lake, MS 38637
• 662-510-6500
• $79.00 plus tax, includes free hot breakfast!

• Duration: 6 days
• Cost: $1400.00 (Full course) $500.00 (Phase I) $1250.00 (Phase II)
• Students: 8 Min - 24 Max
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

Phase One - Explosive Handlers Course

The aim of this 2 day course is to introduce the student to the recognition, transportation, storage, safe handling, and firing of high explosive compounds. This phase is mandatory for all personnel who are not EOD or military explosive qualified.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the skills to safely employ explosives in a conventional environment.

Course content includes:

• History and theory of explosives and explosions
• Explosive safety
• Types of explosive accessories
• Recognition of low and high explosive compounds
• Preparation and firing of charges using electric, non-electric, and shock tube initiated blasting caps
• Response to misfires and low ordered charges

Phase Two - Explosive Breaching Course

The aim of this 4 day course is to introduce the student to time tested and operationally proven drills and procedures in order to establish or further enhance an existing explosive breaching program within their unit or department.

On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills to safely and confidently employ explosive breaching charges in support of special operations missions.

Course content includes:

• History and theory of explosive breaching
• Critical safety issues - calculating net explosive weight, safe stacking distance, and internal overpressure
• Breaching report documentation
• Breaching wood and metal doors (external and internal)
• Breaching windows
• Defeating barricaded doors
• Tactical charge placement drills
• Reacting to a misfired charge
• Multiple breach point entries
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures
• Stronghold analysis
• Breacher's brief back format
• Breacher's aide memoir
• Introduction to wall breaching

Equipment Requirements

• Ear protection
• Clear lens Goggles: Eye glasses or Oakley type sunglasses will not be permitted for any explosive breacher training
• Range training uniform (long sleeve)
• Nomex gloves (recommended)
• Body armor
• Helmet
• Handgun or carbine(no ammunition)

Hotel Information

• La Quinta Inn and Suites (South Memphis)
• 721 SW Access Drive
• Horn Lake, MS 38637
• 662-510-6500
• $79.00 plus tax, includes free hot breakfast!

• Duration: 4 days
• Cost: $825.00
• Students: 8 Min - 14 Max
• Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies

The aim of this 4 day course is to qualify select personnel as Mechanical & Ballistic Breaching Instructors. Students will be versed in the correct and safe use of breaching tools as well as the 12 gage breaching shotgun. Additionally they will be afforded the opportunity to plan, prepare and present lessons pertaining to this subject.

On successful completion of this course, the officers will have the necessary knowledge and skills in order to educate their officers in this skill set.

Course content includes:

• History and theory and non-explosive methods of entry
• Equipment selection
• Carriage of tools and shotgun
• Breaching inward opening doors
• Breaching outward opening doors
• Ballistic breaching techniques
• Planning considerations
• Scenario based training
• Lesson plan development
• Presentation of lesson plans

Equipment Requirements

• Range training uniform (long sleeve)
• Nomex gloves
• Body armor with Molle attachments (no armor plates)
• Tactical belt
• Eye & ear protection (clear lenses or goggles)
• Helmet
• Weapon (rifle or pistol - no ammunition)

Hotel Information

• La Quinta Inn and Suites (South Memphis)
• 721 SW Access Drive
• Horn Lake, MS 38637
• 662-510-6500
• $79.00 plus tax, includes free hot breakfast!