Training Name: | Basic SWAT |
Dates: | 04/17/2023 - 04/21/2023 |
Venue: |
Napoleon Fire Department Napoleon, Ohio 43545 |
Price: | $600 |
Instructors: |
Phil Chaney Joe Ball |
This course introduces students to fundamental SWAT topics, tactics, and techniques.
The curriculum includes a historical overview of SWAT, team organization and structure, resolving barricaded suspect situations, individual and team movement, searches and room clearing, less-lethal options, warrant service, and participation in multiple field training exercises.
This hands-on, high-intensity course allows students to actively practice tactics and techniques for real-world scenarios.
All sworn first responders from state, federal, or local agencies are encouraged to participate in this comprehensive training.
0800 – 0900 Hrs. Course Orientation – Waivers, Team Assignments
0900 – 0930 Hrs. Lecture – The OTOA (Mission)
0945 – 1130 Hrs. Warrant Service Operations / Intro to CQC
1130 – 1230 Hrs. Lunch
1230 – 1300 Hrs. Team Equipment Checks – Mission Preparation
1300 – 1330 Hrs. Weapons Handling Drills
1330 – 1400 Hrs. Lecture Demo – CQB Room Clearing Principles
1400 – 1530 Hrs. Practical Room Clearing Principles
1530 – 1700 Hrs. Practical – Team Movement Principles
1700 – 1730 Hrs. Debrief / Take Away – Critique
0800 – 0830 Hrs. Weapons Handling Drills
0830 – 0930 Hrs. Practical Room Clearing Principles Team Movement Principles
0930 – 1200 Hrs. CQB Critical Skill Decision Making / Subject Handling
1200 – 1300 Hrs. Lunch
1300 – 1500 Hrs. Small Team Movement with Subject: Practical Exercise
1500 – 1545 Hrs. External Movement /Action at the Breach Point
1600 – 1730 Hrs. Warrant Service Exercise (Full Team)
1730 – 1800 Hrs. Debrief / Take Away – Critique
0800 – 1000 Hrs. Lecture - Barricade Operations Slow Search Techniques Lecture
1000 – 1100 Hrs. Practical - Mirror / Shield Team Tactics & Techniques
1100 – 1200 Hrs. Practical – Slow Methodical Team Movements
1200 – 1300 Hrs. Lunch
1300 – 1430 Hrs. Practical – Hasty Vehicle Takedowns
1430 – 1700 Hrs. Practical – Barricade Operations
1700 – 1730 Hrs. Debrief / Take Away – Critique
0800 – 0830 Hrs. Range Safety Brief – (Alpha Bravo Teams)
0830 – 1000 Hrs. Range – Tactical Carbine Drills
1030 – 1100 Hrs. Range – Transition Drills
1100 – 1200 Hrs. Range – Tactical Rifle / Pistol Drills
1200 – 1300 Hrs. Lunch
1300 – 1430 Hrs. Range – Tactical Pistol Drills
1430 – 1630 Hrs. Range – Tactical Rifle / Pistol Drills
1630 – 1700 Hrs. Range – Range Cleanup
1700 – 1730 Hrs. Debrief / Take Away – Critique
0800 – 1000 Hrs. Station Skills – (By Instructors)
1000 – 1130 Hrs. Mission #1 Prep Execution
1130 – 1200 Hrs. Instructor to Student Debrief
1200 – 1300 Hrs. Lunch
1300 – 1600 Hrs. Mission #2 and #3 Prep Execution
1600 – 1630 Hrs. Instructor to Student Debrief
The following is a detailed list of what the OTOA recommends each student bring to the 5-day Basic SWAT training.
Body Armor is MANDATORY for this class. Any of the following options are acceptable:
Ballistic helmet (if issued)
Primary Weapon System (long gun) AR-15 variant or sub-gun
Secondary Weapon System (pistol)
OTOA RED TEAM training cadre are all certified Scenario and Safety Certification Training Course graduates.
NOTE: The OTOA will provide one (1) UTM bolt for any standard AR platform rifle, UTM blue magazine, and UTM ammo for each student to use for this class.
The OTOA does NOT provide training pistols or training pistol ammo.
ANY / ALL EQUIPMENT for a “call out” or SWAT / SRT activation
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.
The course cost does not include ammunition, lodging, transportation, and food.
If the course is FULL, Join the Waitlist