Valor Basic SWAT I Course (6 days)

Service Description

This 62 hour course trains officers on Basic Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT). Course provides officers the opportunity to learn basic tactical operations theory and develop a level of proficiency in common SWAT operations. The course provides participants with an overview of basic SWAT concepts and operations. Course Learning Objectives By the end of this course, officers will be able to: -Explain the mission, roles, and structure of SWAT teams. -Identify the legal, ethical, and liability issues related to tactical operations. -Demonstrate team formations, movements, and room entry techniques. -Apply principles of tactical communication, command, and control during operations. -Execute tactical firearms handling, including movement and cover techniques. -Demonstrate tactical medical self-aid/buddy-aid procedures during training scenarios. -Perform high-risk warrant service, barricade containment under supervision. -Apply crisis decision-making and risk assessment models (OODA) during training scenarios. -Operate safely with less-lethal tools, ballistic shields, and breaching equipment. -Conduct mission planning, operational briefing, and after-action review as part of a tactical team. This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Basic SWAT Course #3301. Equipment required: assigned duty gear, ballistic gear, weapon systems, light systems, breaching tools, battering rams, ballistic shield, gas mask, 200 rounds handgun, 200 rounds rifle, eye & ear protection. SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE: (Subject to Change) Sunday-Friday. | 0700–0730 | Safety Brief & Gear Check | | 0730–1200 | Classroom & Dry Drills | | 1200–1300 | Lunch (Subject to Change) | 1300–1730 | Live Practical Applications | | 1730–1800 | Reset & Tactical Debrief | **** Day 4 will extend into night time tactics***** NLTA and conversion kits will be available for scenario based training. PT and Handgun Assessment will be conducted on first day. Students that failed will be dismissed. Location: Donna ISD Stadium 2302 Wood Ave, Donna, Texas 7:00am Day One: 1st Assessment: Standard PT Physical Fitness Assessment; 1.5 Mile Run 16.28 Minutes 1 Minute Maximum Push-ups (25) 1 Minute Maximum Sit-ups (29) 300 meter run 1.11 Minutes 2nd Assessment Donna Shooting Range Timed Handgun Assessment; Max 2 Attempts 80% Passing 50 Rounds Range Points; 25 Yard Line-14 Rounds 15 Yard Line-12 rounds 7 Yard Line-12 Rounds 3 Yard Line- 12 Rounds Instructors: Valor Cadre