Advanced SWAT

IMPORTANT - It is HIGHLY recommended that the student has attended and successfully completed the OTOA Basic SWAT school (or equivalent) to attend this class. (questions about "equivalent"? send an email to training@otoa.org)

The OTOA Advanced SWAT class lasts 5 days, including one (1) live-fire range day. The class will enhance principles learned in the OTOA Basic SWAT class and introduce the student's new principles and tactics to allow them to be more skilled operators. The classes are set for eight-hour days however we will train to a standard not to a time so come prepared.

This course is RESTRICTED to OTOA Members AND sworn officers of a United States governmental agency.

The OTOA Advanced SWAT school is intended for experienced tactical teams or task force officers.

This hands-on, high-intensity course will enhance the principles taught in the OTOA Basic SWAT class and introduce advanced tactics and techniques to the student.

Topics will include immediate action drills, enhanced firearms proficiency, advanced skill builders, hostage rescue principles, and operating in small teams.

Advanced SWAT School Equipment List

The following is a detailed list of what the OTOA recommends each student bring to the 5-day Advanced SWAT training

BODY ARMOR / BALLISTICS

Body Armor is MANDATORY for this class.

Any of the following three options is acceptable:

Ballistic body armor
Plate carrier and Level II or Level III soft body armor
If you DO NOT have "Tactical Body Armor", Concealable Level II or Level III body armor is acceptable

Ballistic helmet (if issued)

FIREARMS

Primary Weapon System (long gun) AR-15 variant or sub-gun

(4) 30-round magazines are optimal, (3) 30-round magazines at a minimum are required
All rifles and sub-guns are required to have slings mounted
All rifles and sub-guns are required to be zeroed BEFORE day one of SWAT week
Weapon-mounted light is mandatory. Bring extra batteries.

Secondary Weapon System (pistol)

(3) pistol magazines minimum
Weapon-mounted light recommended.

Ammunition

500 rounds For EACH weapon system
NO GREEN TIP, ARMOR PIERCING, OR STEEL CORE AMMO

FORCE – ON – FORCE EQUIPMENT

OTOA RED TEAM training cadre are all certified Scenario and Safety Certification Training Course graduates.

Students are encouraged to bring agency-owned weapon conversion kits and marking cartridges.

Simunition © FX .556mm marking cartridges are NOT PERMITTED in any OTOA training UNLESS otherwise approved by OTOA headquarters. All other Simunition © branded marking cartridges in 9mm and .38 caliber are permitted.

Force-on Force conversion kits and marking cartridges for AR platform rifles (5.56/.223 ONLY) will be provided to each student in the course that does not have agency-owned force-on-force conversion kits and marking cartridges.

PERSONAL & OTHER EQUIPMENT

ANY / ALL EQUIPMENT for a tour of duty, range day, “call out” or SWAT / SRT activation

Tactical team or training uniform – mandatory
Gloves – we recommend gloves compatible with weapons manipulation
Clear wrap-around eye protection – mandatory on range day and force-on-force training days
Hearing protection – mandatory on range day
Ball cap – mandatory on range day
Pen and notebook – mandatory for each day
Water and food – NO MEALS ARE PROVIDED
Bug spray and sunblock - recommended
Inclement weather gear for both cold and wet weather - recommended

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT TO BRING

Ballistic Shields
Mirrors

MEDICAL

If you are allergic to bees, outdoor plants, or animals, please bring your epinephrine pen or other medication.

Life-threatening allergies and pre-existing injuries or conditions must be reported to the OTOA training staff on day one of training.