Tactical Breaching
| Duration: | 3 Days | |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC121 | |
| Cost: | $850.00 |
Course Description:
This course is specifically designed for first line supervisors and command personnel tasked with supervising and managing tactical explosive breaching programs. The course identifies the critical skills and fundamental knowledge required by team leaders and tactical commanders to successfully employ explosive breaching capabilities in a legal and responsible manner.
The 3-day course combines interactive classroom lectures with practical live range demonstrations and practical exercises highlighting proper program development and sustainment, operational standards, identification and mitigation of hazards and liability, and deployment suitability for various missions. As a part of the live range modules, participants will experience firsthand the application and effects of various explosive breaching charges, understand their practical applications, observe and assess their associated risks, and gain the fundamental understanding of the methods by which to mitigate them.
Target Audience:
- Team and Assistant Team Leaders
- First line tactical or bomb squad supervisors
- Tactical or bomb squad commanders
Topics Include:
- Critical components for developing and/ or sustaining an operational breaching program
- Defining the appropriate program standards and their applications
- Certification and Qualification Requirements
- Overview of SOP components
- Breacher’s responsibilities
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Practical application – live range exercises
Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
| Duration: | 5 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC108 |
| Cost: | $1595.00 |
Course Description:
As a comprehensive breaching course, M.M.B.T.H is designed to provide a complete certification training encompassing 5 of the most commonly used breaching methods in tactical fields. The training concentrates on the proper and effective applications of each method for the purpose of achieving the tactical objectives of various missions.
This unique course fulfills two important objectives. First, to provide participants with one training venue to learn, practice, and become proficient with manual, mechanical, ballistic, thermal, and hydraulic breaching tools, and methodologies. The second, accomplished during countless practical exercises, provides operators with ability to dynamically implement various breaching tools in support of one another thereby recognize their true operational capabilities and limitations.
This course is taught by both POST certified law enforcement instructors and veteran military operators, all of whom possess real-world operational experience in field of ballistic breaching.
Target Audience:
- Members of tactical teams and/ or emergency response units
- Members of Bomb Tech/ EOD teams
- Members of other specialized units which require operational knowledge and capacities in the field of tactical breaching
- Instructors specializing in tactical operations, breaching methods, and/ or related fields
Training Modules
- Manual
- Ram
- Sledge Hammer
- Halligan & Wedge
- Bolt Cutters
- Hook Tool
- Break and Rake Tools
- Mechanical
- Rescue/ K12/ Quickie Saws
- Chain Saws
- Battery Operated Saws
- Ballistic
- 12ga Shotgun
- Thermal
- Exothermic
- Hydraulic
- Manual Hydraulic
- Battery powered Hydraulic
Topics Include:
- Tool Selection
- Applicable Safety Procedures
- Safety tools and equipment
- Maintenance and Trouble Shooting
- Basic Manipulation and Use
- Advance Concepts in Tactical Use
- Target Analysis
- Tactical Considerations and Deployments
- Contingencies Plans
- Mission Intelligence, Planning, and Briefing
- Breaching targets
- Door Breaching (Wood, Metal, Fiberglass)
- Security Gates
- Window Breaching
- Garage Doors
- Roofs
- Barricaded Targets
- Rebars
- Metal Security Bars
- Deployment of M.M.B.T.H tools in support of Explosive Breaching
Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
| Duration: | 11 Days Hands-On |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC1018 |
| Cost: | $3150.00 |
Course Description:
This complete breaching course is designed to provide tactical operators with complete knowledge of breaching methodologies and their applications in various environments. The 11 day hands-on training combines our Basic/ Intermediate Explosive Breacher Course (TEBC) and our Manual, Mechanical, Ballistic, Thermal, and Hydraulic Breacher course (M.M.B.T.H) into one continuous curriculum.
This comprehensive format maximizes the participates overall understanding, proficiency, and tactical abilities in matching the most sound breaching methods to specific targets, missions, and environments as well as properly deploying different breaching methods in support of one another. Furthermore, by combining all breaching methodologies into one course, this training minimizing the cost and time associated with attending separate venues.
This course is taught by both Law Enforcement POST certified instructors and veteran military operators, all of whom possess real-world operational experience in field of explosive, manual, mechanical, ballistic, thermal, and hydraulic breaching.
Target Audience:
- Members of tactical teams and/ or emergency response unit
- Members of Bomb Tech/ EOD teams
- Members of other specialized units which require operational knowledge and capacities in the field of explosive breaching
- Instructors specializing in tactical operations, explosives and tactical breaching methods, and/ or related fields
Training Topics:
Explosive Breaching Module (Days 1 – 6):
- Explosive Familiarization
- Explosive Concepts and Terminology
- Breaching Explosives
- Priming Systems
- Target Analysis (Pre- and Post-Breaching)
- Charge Configurations
- Alternate Methods of Breaching
- Misfire Procedure
- Tactical Considerations and deployments
- Use of Blowout Kits
- Charge Calculations To Include:
- Net Explosive Weights (N.E.W.)
- Minimum Safe Distances (MSD)
- Internal Residual Overpressure
- Estimating Collateral Damage
- Operational Limitations of Calculations
- Breaching Hazards and Safety
- Documentation and Liability
- Storage and Transportation
- Breacher’s Responsibilities
- (Operational and Administrative)
Manual, Mechanical, Ballistic, Thermal, and Hydraulic Modules (Day 7 – 11):
- Manual
- Ram
- Sledge Hammer
- Halligan & Wedge
- Bolt Cutters
- Hook Tool
- Break & Rake Tools
- Mechanical
- Rescue/ Quickie Saws
- Chain Saws
- Battery Operated Saws
- Thermal
- Exothermic
- Ballistic
- 12ga Shotgun
- Hydraulic
- Manual Hydraulic
- Battery Powered Hydraulic
- Tools Selection
- Applicable Safety Procedures
- Safety Tools and Equipment
- Maintenance and Trouble Shooting
- Basic Manipulation and Use
- Advance Concepts in Tactical Use
- Target Analysis
- Tactical Considerations and Deployments
- Contingencies Plans
- Mission Intelligence, Planning, and Briefing
- Breaching Targets
- Door Breaching (Wood, Metal, Fiberglass)
- Security Gates
- Window Breaching
- Garage Doors
- Roofs
- Barricaded Targets
- Deployment of M.M.B.T.H tools in support of Explosive Breaching
Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
| Duration: | 5 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC112 |
| Cost: | $1750.00 |
Course Description:
This course is geared toward law enforcement and military personnel who wish to gain the knowledge and expertise necessary to conduct tactical breaching operations in maritime environments. The training is specially designed to teach participants the necessary skills required to become successful operational breachers and instill within them the knowledge and physical capabilities to deploy these skills in real-world situations.
The 5 day hands-on training will take students from the basic/ beginning level of maritime breaching and gradually progress them into intermediate materials. A great emphasis is given to the real-life applications of breaching skills and methods under various tactical conditions. Students will be taught, drilled, and tested in all applicable breaching disciplines and their aspects to include: target analysis, proper tool/ breaching method selection, correct deployment, tactical considerations, breacher responsibilities and safety concerns, contingency plans, and various issues pertaining to liability.
Note: This course is not intended to certify participants in explosive or M.M.B.T.H breaching methods.
Target Audience:
- Personnel whose experience within their agency/ entity surpasses entry level positions
- Sufficient tenure remaining in their current or future position to allow for the application of course material upon their return
- Assigned to one of the following positions within their respective agency/entity:
- Member of tactical team, emergency response unit
- Member of Bomb Tech/ EOD unit
- Member of other specialized unit which requires operational knowledge and capacities in the field of explosive breaching
- Instructor specializing in tactical operations, explosives, breaching methods, or related fields
Topics Include:
- Breacher’s Responsibility in Maritime Environments
- Breaching Hazards and Challenges
- Applicable Safety Procedures
- Selection and Use of Safety Equipment
- Target Analysis
- Selection and Use of Breaching Tools and Support Equipment
- Maintenance, and Real-Time Trouble Shooting of Breaching and Safety Equipment
- Tool and Equipment Storage and Deployment
- Practical Applications of all Applicable Breaching Methods
- Low Light and Confined Space Operations
- Tactical Considerations and Deployments
- Contingencies Plans
- Mission Intelligence, Planning, Briefing, and Execution
Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
| Duration: | 3-5 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC114 |
| Cost: | Contact us for Price. |
Course Description:
Designed as a train-the-trainer course, MACTAC Breacher training provides the fundamental breaching skills required by law enforcement officers assigned to Multi-Assault Counter-Terrorism Action Capabilities (MACTAC) teams and/ or similar active shooter response units. The course concentrates on the proper and effective applications of all applicable breaching methods for the purpose of achieving the tactical objectives during various dynamic missions.
The course curriculum was specially designed to accommodate the operational requirements of different LE units around the country. To do so, the training is divided into two types of modules, Standard and Optional. The Standard Modules are provided in all classes, regardless of length, and cover all applicable manual breaching methods and techniques. The Optional Modules cover mechanical, ballistic, and hydraulic breaching methods as they apply to MACTAC operations. The host agency is left to decide which Optional Modules if any are best suited for its officers and their mission objectives. The number of training days will increase from 3 to 5 depending on the desired Optional Modules.
Target Audience:
- This course is designed for all levels of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers assigned to:
- MACTAC teams
- Active Shooter Response Units
- Other tactical responsibilities
Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
| Duration: | 4 Days Hands-On |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC116 |
| Cost: | $1585.00 |
Note: This course fulfills the FETT Explosive Breacher Recertification requirements.
Course Description:
This advanced course is designed to instruct experienced tactical breachers in the utilization of manual, mechanical, ballistic and hydraulic breaching tools as well as energetic/ explosive means to effectively breach various vehicles. Combining both academic and practical training modules, the course will provide participants with the necessary knowledge and experience to achieve a wide array of breaching objectives.
Target Audience:
- Personnel whose experience within their agency/ entity surpasses entry level positions
- Sufficient tenure remaining in their current or future position to allow for the application of course material upon their return.
- Assigned to one of the following positions within their respective agency/ entity:
- Tactical Team and/or Emergency Response Unit
- Bomb Squad/ EOD team
- Other specialized unit(s) which require operational knowledge and capability in the field of explosive breaching
- Instructors specializing in tactical operations, explosives, breaching methods, or related fields
- Personnel responsible for developing agency policies/procedures pertaining to tactics and specialized tactical response/ operations
Topics Include:
- Target Analysis as it Relates to Various Vehicles
- Identification and Mitigation of Breaching Hazards
- Breaching Methods- Use and Applicability
- Deployment Considerations
- Tactical Considerations
- Vehicle Immobilization
- Breaching Various Parts of Vehicles
- Breaching Standard Passenger Sedans and SUV’s
- Breaching Commuter Buses
- Documentation and Liability
Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
- MUST have successfully completed FETT Tactical Explosive Breacher Certification – Basic/ Intermediate 6 day course. (No Exceptions)
- Knowledge of Charge Calculations To Include Net Explosive Weights (N.E.W.), Lbs., TNT, Minimum Safe Distances (MSD), Internal Overpressure, Predicting/ Estimating Collateral Damage, Operational Limitations of Calculations
- Knowledge of Basic – Intermediate Charge Construction
| Duration: | 5 Days |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC125 |
| Cost: | $1,585.00 |
Note: This course fulfills the FETT Explosive Breacher Recertification requirements.
Course Description:
This specialized breaching course is designed to provide tactical breachers with the training and experience to effectively conduct breaching operations in sub-zero weather conditions. The course highlights the many challenges and possible failures faced by breaching when conducting breaching operations in extreme cold environments and the ways by which to address and mitigate them.
While the training concentrates predominantly on the use of energetic breaching, it also addresses the important skills and realistic employment of various manual, mechanical, ballistic, thermal, and hydraulic (MMBTH) breaching capabilities as secondary/ backup methods under such harsh conditions. Doing so ensures participants understand how to better prepare their complete breaching capabilities to obtain the desired breaching results.
Target Audience:
- Personnel whose experience within their agency/ entity surpasses entry level positions
- Personnel with sufficient tenure remaining in their current or future position to allow for the application of course material upon their return
- Personnel assigned to one of the following positions within their respective agency/ entity:
- Member of tactical team, emergency response unit
- Member of Bomb Tech/ EOD team
- Member of other specialized unit which requires operational knowledge and capabilities in the field of explosive breaching
- Instructor specializing in tactical operations, explosives, breaching methods, or related fields
Topics Include:
- Identifying the challenges of operating in sub-zero conditions
- Required primary and support equipment
- Identifying unique challenges and shortcoming of various tools and equipment in sub-zero environments
- Target Analysis in sub-zero conditions
- Charge and priming system configurations
- MMBTH tool preparation
- Alternate Methods of Breaching
- Breaching Hazards and Safety
- Practical live range exercises
Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
- MUST have successfully completed FETT Tactical Explosive Breacher Certification – Basic/ Intermediate 6 day course. (No Exceptions)
- Knowledge of Charge Calculations To Include Net Explosive Weights (N.E.W.), Lbs., TNT, Minimum Safe Distances (MSD), Internal Overpressure, Predicting/ Estimating Collateral Damage, Operational Limitations of Calculations
- Knowledge of Basic – Intermediate Charge Construction
| Duration: | 5 Days Hands-On |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC118 |
| Cost: | $1825.00 |
Note: This course fulfills the FETT Explosive Breacher Recertification requirements.
Course Description
FETT Advanced Target Analysis (ATA) courses are specifically designed for tactical breachers operating in high liability environments that demand accurate breaching results while mitigating or eliminating undesirable hazards. To do so, such breachers are tasked with properly recognizing the unique challenges presented by a wide range of breaching targets, identifying their weaknesses, and designing methods for successful exploiting those weaknesses.
The ATA 101 course concentrates specifically on the wide range of DOORS found in both commercial and residential structure across the US. The course differs from basic and advanced breaching classes in that it concentrates solely on the breacher’s ability to identify specific details pertaining to target materials, construction properties, inherent strengths and weakness, and other crucial features. Participants will be instructed in the methodical process of analyzing this data and determining which energetic charge and/ or MMBTH tools are required to effectively compromise the target and achieve the desired breaching and mission objectives.
Target Audience:
- Personnel whose experience within their agency/ entity surpasses entry level positions
- Sufficient tenure remaining in their current or future position to allow for the application of course material upon their return.
- Assigned to one of the following positions within their respective agency/ entity:
- Tactical Team and/or Emergency Response Unit
- Bomb Squad/ EOD team
- Other specialized unit(s) which require operational knowledge and capability in the field of explosive breaching
- Instructors specializing in tactical operations, explosives, breaching methods, or related fields
- Personnel responsible for developing agency policies/procedures pertaining to tactics and specialized tactical response/ operations
Topics Include:
- Defining methods of analysis
- Identifying required equipment
- Identifying required skills
- Analysis of various materials used in construction
- Methods of estimating breaching effects and results
- Documentation and data collection
- ATA on the following commercial and residential targets:
- Wide range of locking mechanism and hinges
- Wood doors (various configurations)
- Steel/ metal doors (light, medium, and heavy gauge)
- Fiberglass
- Steel security doors (various configurations)
- Storm screens
- Garage and roll-up doors
- Varity of barricades
Important Note:
For many operators who lack continuous operational deployment of explosive breaching, this course achieves three important objectives.
- It serves as a documented refresher for material they were originally taught years ago but may have not since revisited.
- It provides crucial updates in the fields of energetics, charge construction, common trends pertaining in the filed of energetic and MMBTH breaching.
- It presents new advanced skills and methods of operation thereby facilitating forward progression in the individual breacher’s ability to apply his skill set in various environments and propel his unit’s program forward.
Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
- MUST have successfully completed FETT Tactical Explosive Breacher Certification – Basic/ Intermediate 6 day course and/ or FETT MMBTH Breacher Certification. (No Exceptions)
| Duration: | 5 Days |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC182 |
| Cost: | $1,825.00 |
Note: This course fulfills the FETT Explosive Breacher Recertification requirements.
Course Description:
In the tactical breaching world, PROPER, operationally EFFECTIVE, and SAFE wall breaching is considered an advanced skill which requires specialized training. Although covered to various extents in most basic, intermediate, and advanced courses, the nature and complexity of breaching through these targets requires specific training which cannot be reasonably achieved in courses which encompass all targets.
ATA 102 curriculum is geared toward experienced breachers. It provides participants with the necessary format to focus solely on the unique and complex skills-sets required to PROPERLY, EFFECTIVELY, and SAFELY breach through a wide variety of walls and roofs commonly found throughout their operational environments. The training is designed to cultivate the breacher’s ability to implement the 4 fundamentals of breaching as they apply to walls – Target Analysis, Tactical Considerations, Selection and Deployment of Primary and Secondary Breaching Methods, and Creation and Implementation of Contingency Plans.
Target Audience:
- Personnel whose experience within their agency/ entity surpasses entry level positions
- Sufficient tenure remaining in their current or future position to allow for the application of course material upon their return.
- Assigned to one of the following positions within their respective agency/ entity:
- Tactical Team and/or Emergency Response Unit
- Bomb Squad/ EOD team
- Other specialized unit(s) which require operational knowledge and capability in the field of explosive breaching
- Instructors specializing in tactical operations, explosives, breaching methods, or related fields
- Personnel responsible for developing agency policies/procedures pertaining to tactics and specialized tactical response/ operations
Topics Include:
- Defining methods of analysis
- Identifying required equipment
- Identifying required skills
- Analysis of various materials used in construction
- Methods of estimating breaching effects and results
- Documentation and data collection
- ATA on the following commercial and residential targets:
- Privacy and security dry-wall (wood and metal studs)
- Privacy and security OSB walls
- Stucco, vinyl, and aluminum sidings
- CMU walls (grouted and ungrouted)
- Concrete walls
- Redbrick walls
Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
- MUST have successfully completed FETT Tactical Explosive Breacher Certification – Basic/ Intermediate 6 day course and/or FETT MMBTH Breacher Certification Course. (No Exceptions)
| Duration: | 4 Days Hands-On |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC119 |
| Cost: | Contact Us |
Note: This course fulfills the FETT Explosive Breacher Recertification requirements.
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Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
- MUST have successfully completed FETT Tactical Explosive Breacher Certification – Basic/ Intermediate 6 day course and/or FETT MMBTH Breacher Certification Course. (No Exceptions)
| Duration: | 5 Days Hands-On |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC120 |
| Cost: | Contact Us |
Note: This course fulfills the FETT Explosive Breacher Recertification requirements.
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Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
- MUST have successfully completed FETT Tactical Explosive Breacher Certification – Basic/ Intermediate 6 day course and/or FETT MMBTH Breacher Certification Course. (No Exceptions)
| Duration: | 3 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC105 |
| Cost: | $850.00 |
Course Description:
As a comprehensive breaching course, the Manual Breacher- Train-the-Trainer Certification course is designed to provide a complete training encompassing of most commonly used manual breaching methods in tactical fields. The training concentrates on the proper and effective applications of each method for the purpose of achieving the tactical objectives of various missions.
This unique course fulfills three important objectives. First, it provides participants with one training venue to learn, practice, and become proficient with most common manual tools used in the tactical breaching field. Second, accomplished during countless practical exercises, it provides operators with the ability to dynamically implement various breaching tools in support of one another, thereby recognizing their true operational capabilities and limitations. Lastly, it equips participants with the necessary information and experience to assist them in developing their agency’s manual breaching programs, and instruct its members.
Target Audience:
- Members of tactical teams and/ or emergency response unit
- Members of Bomb Tech/ EOD teams who are task with breaching duties
- Members of other specialized units which require operational knowledge and capacities in the field of tactical breaching
- Instructors specializing in tactical operations, breaching methods, and/ or related fields
Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
- MUST have successfully completed FETT MMBTH Breacher Certification Course. (No Exceptions)
| Duration: | 3 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC111 |
| Cost: | 850.00 |
Course Description:
This unique course is designed to equip tactical breachers with the complete skill-sets required to successfully deploy one of the most versatile and essential breaching tools, the Halligan. More than a basic functionality class, this comprehensive curriculum provides participants with the full spectrum of manipulation and deployment methods ensuring their ability to effectively utilize the Halligan on most manual breaching problems.
Target Audience:
- Members of tactical teams and/ or emergency response unit
- Members of Bomb Tech/ EOD teams who are task with breaching duties
- Members of other specialized units which require operational knowledge and capacities in the field of tactical breaching
- Instructors specializing in tactical operations, breaching methods, and/ or related fields
Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
- MUST have successfully completed FETT MMBTH Breacher Certification Course. (No Exceptions)
| Duration: | 3 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC104 |
| Cost: | $1050.00 |
Course Description:
Designed as a train-the-trainer course, this training provides tactical operators with the necessary skills to effectively deploy various mechanical breaching tools to include gas operated Rescue/ Quickie Saws and Chainsaws as well as battery operated saws, in various tactical environments. As a complete certification course participants will also be instructed in the proper maintenance, storage, and trouble shooting of these tools. At the completion of the course, participants will be tested in their ability to properly implement all instructed skills under dynamic tactical conditions.
This course is taught exclusively by POST Certified law enforcement instructors and veteran military operators. All possess real-world operational experience in field of mechanical breaching.
Target Audience:
- Members of tactical teams and/ or emergency response unit
- Members of Bomb Tech/ EOD teams who are task with breaching duties
- Members of other specialized units which require operational knowledge and capacities in the field of tactical breaching
- Instructors specializing in tactical operations, breaching methods, and/ or related fields
Topics Include:
- Equipment Selection
- Applicable Safety Procedures
- Safety tools and Equipment
- Maintenance and Trouble Shooting
- Basic Manipulation and Use
- Tactical Considerations and Deployments
- Advance Concepts in Tactical Use
- Target Analysis
- Contingencies Plans and Support Tools
- Mission Planning and Briefing
- Breaching Targets:
- Door Breaching (Wood, Metal, Fiberglass)
- Security Gates
- Window Breaching
- Garage Doors
- Roofs
- Barricaded Targets
Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
- MUST have successfully completed FETT MMBTH Breacher Certification Course. (No Exceptions)
| Duration: | 5 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC115 |
| Cost: | 1250.00 |
Course Description:
Designed as a train-the-trainer course, the Ballistic and Manual Breacher Certification curriculum provides participants with a complete training program, encompassing both methods of breaching and their deployments in support of one another. The training concentrates on the proper and effective applications of each method for the purpose of achieving the objectives of various tactical missions.
This unique course fulfills three important objectives. First, it provides participants with one training venue to learn, practice, and become proficient with both manual and ballistic breaching tools, and methodologies. Second, accomplished during countless practical exercises, it provides operators with the ability to dynamically implement various breaching tools in support of one another, thereby recognizing their true operational capabilities and limitations. Lastly, it equips participants with the fundamental information and experience to assist them in developing and/ or enhance their agency’s ballistic and manual breaching programs, as well as instruct its members.
This course is taught exclusively by POST certified instructors who possess real-world operational experience in field of hydraulic breaching.
Target Audience:
- Members of tactical teams and/ or emergency response units
- Members of Bomb Tech/ EOD teams who are task with breaching duties
- Members of other specialized units which require operational knowledge and capacities in the field of tactical breaching
- Instructors specializing in tactical operations, breaching methods, and/ or related fields
Topics Include:
- Equipment Selection
- Applicable Safety Procedures
- Safety tools and Equipment
- Maintenance and Trouble Shooting
- Basic Manipulation and Use
- Tactical Considerations and Deployments
- Advance Concepts in Tactical Use
- Target Analysis
- Contingencies Plans and Support Tools
- Mission Planning and Briefing
- Breaching Targets:
- Door Breaching (Wood, Metal, Fiberglass)
- Security Gates
- Barricaded Targets
- Security Bars
- Rebar
Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
- MUST have successfully completed FETT MMBTH Breacher Certification Course. (No Exceptions)
| Duration: | 3 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC106 |
| Cost: | $1050.00 |
Course Description:
Designed as a train-the-trainer course, this Exothermic Breacher Certification training instructs participants in basic to advanced breaching skills utilizing exothermic breaching torches. This all encompassing curriculum covers in details all aspects of safe handling, maintenance, and deployment of thermal breaching tools. Its main concentration is on the proper and effective tactical applications of such torches in various tactical missions.
This unique course fulfills three important objectives. First, it provides participants with one training venue to learn, practice, and become proficient with exothermic breaching tools and methodologies. Second, accomplished during countless practical exercises, it provides operators with the ability to dynamically implement exothermic breaching capabilities in conjunctions with other breaching tools thereby recognizing their true operational capabilities and limitations. Lastly, it equips participants with the necessary information and experience to assist them in developing their agency’s exothermic breaching programs, and instruct its members.
This course is taught by POST certified law enforcement instructors and veteran military operators. All possess real-world operational experience in field of thermal breaching.
Target Audience:
- Members of tactical teams and/ or emergency response unit
- Members of Bomb Tech/ EOD teams who are task with breaching duties
- Members of other specialized units which require operational knowledge and capacities in the field of tactical breaching
- Instructors specializing in tactical operations, breaching methods, and/ or related fields
Topics Include:
- Equipment Selection
- Applicable Safety Procedures
- Safety tools and Equipment
- Maintenance and Trouble Shooting
- Basic Manipulation and Use
- Tactical Considerations and Deployments
- Advance Concepts in Tactical Use
- Target Analysis
- Contingencies Plans and Support Tools
- Mission Planning and Briefing
- Breaching targets
- Metal Doors
- Security Gates
- Window Breaching
- Garage Doors
- Roofs
- Barricaded Targets
Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
- MUST have successfully completed FETT MMBTH Breacher Certification Course. (No Exceptions)
| Duration: | 3 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC107 |
| Cost: | $1050.00 |
Course Description:
This train-the-trainer course provides tactical operators with the necessary skills to effectively deploy various hydraulic breaching tools, to include manual and electro-hydraulic tools, in various tactical environments. As part of this complete certification course, participants will also be instructed in the proper maintenance, storage, and troubleshooting of these tools, as well as their use in support of other breaching methods. At the completion of the course, participants will be tested in their ability to properly implement all instructed skills under dynamic tactical conditions.
The course curriculum is specifically geared to equip participants with the necessary information and experience to assist them in developing a new or enhancing their agency’s existing hydraulic breaching program. Furthermore, participants will have the fundamental knowledge and skill-sets necessary to instruct members of their own agency in the proper employment of hydraulic tools to achieve various tactical breaching objectives.
This course is taught exclusively by POST certified instructors who possess real-world operational experience in field of hydraulic breaching.
Target Audience:
- Members of tactical teams and/ or emergency response units
- Members of Bomb Tech/ EOD teams who are task with breaching duties
- Members of other specialized units which require operational knowledge and capacities in the field of tactical breaching
- Instructors specializing in tactical operations, breaching methods, and/ or related fields
Training Topics:
- Equipment Selection
- Applicable Safety Procedures
- Safety tools and Equipment
- Maintenance and Trouble Shooting
- Basic Manipulation and Use
- Tactical Considerations and Deployments
- Advance Concepts in Tactical Use
- Target Analysis
- Contingencies Plans and Support Tools
- Mission Planning and Briefing
- Breaching targets
- Door Breaching (Wood, Metal, Fiberglass)
- Security Gates
- Barricaded Targets
- Security Bars
- Rebars
Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
- MUST have successfully completed FETT MMBTH Breacher Certification Course. (No Exceptions)
| Duration: | 5 Days Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC110 |
| Cost: | $650.00 |
Workshop Description:
This interactive workshop was created by and for operational breachers. Its main objective is to provide tactical operators with the ability to interact and learn from their fellow operators. The workshop affords participants the opportunity to physically interact and become involved in hands-on training. Furthermore, it will expose students to various breaching tactics and methods of operation currently in use by various agencies/ units nationwide.
The workshop will concentrate primarily on the subject of Tactical Explosive Breaching but will also include practical training modules in the fields of mechanical, ballistic, and exothermic breaching. In each module, participants will be provided with instruction and will then perform various tasks and tactics using the specific tool and/ or method of breaching presented.
Due to the operational nature of the workshop, all classes will be taught exclusively by active law enforcement officers and military personnel who possess current real-world operational experience in their respective breaching fields.
Training Objectives:
- Provide the most up-to-date explosive, mechanical, ballistic, thermal, and hydraulic breaching training to officers and military personnel.
- Provide training material, department policies, tactics, and methods of operation derived from Law Enforcement and Military operational experience.
- Expose experienced operators to various operational explosive breaching programs from around the US.
- Create the basis for professional networking between explosive breachers and their peers across the nation.
- Concentrate on providing hands-on training to all participants by nearly eliminating all classroom/lecture base training.
- Elevate the overall operational capabilities of the US explosive breaching community.
How the training works:
- Upon registration, participants will be provided with a list of 10 separate training modules covering various aspects of explosive, mechanical, ballistic, and exothermic breaching. Modules will be scheduled and repeated throughout the workshop based on participant interest and availability of targets. Modules will be taught at least twice throughout the 4 day workshop.
- Participants will choose their desired classes and will later be slotted to attend the training on scheduled times/ days. Participants are encouraged to attend as many classes as they can fit into their daily schedule.
Course Prerequisites:
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants must be US citizens
| Duration: | 3 Days |
|---|---|
| Course Code: | FE-TBC201 |
| Cost: | Contact Us |
Competition tracks include:
- Manual and Ballistic Breaching
- Mechanical (Rescue K12/ Quickie saw) Breaching
- Exothermic Breaching
- Explosive Breaching
Prerequisites:
- Teams must consist of two members of the same agency
- Teams must demonstrate acceptable proficiency with breaching methods and tools.
- For teams competing in the Explosive Breaching track- One team members must be certified as explosive breacher (proof of certification will be required.)
Rules:
- Teams must obey safety rules at all times.
- Safety equipment and gear must be used/ worn at all times.
- Teams must follow instructions from safety officers and/ or graders at all times.
- To assure overall consistency, teams must use the tools and materials provided by the organizing party.
- Members of the host agency will not be allowed to participate in the competition.
- Teams will compete at their assigned time. Failure appear at the designated area at the assigned time will result in automatic disqualification from the specific event.
- Proper safety equipment must be provided by each team member
- Tactical ballistic vest or plate carrier, ballistic helmet, and pistol holster must be worn at all times by both team members.
- All events are timed.
- Predetermined penalties will add time to the finishing time of the team. (see individual events for list of penalty descriptions and time)
- Team with the fastest total time (includes penalties) will win the event/s.
- Absolutely NO whining allowed!!!
Prizes
- Prizes will be awarded to winners of all individual events and the all-around Master Breacher Event.
- Prizes include breaching equipment, gear, and free spots for manual, mechanical, ballistic, thermal, and explosive breaching certification courses valued in the thousands of dollars.
Registered competitors will receive a complete description of the competition, a list of rules and regulations, explanation of the scoring methods, and detailed description of all tracks in which they are scheduled to compete in. Please contact us by email or phone for further info.