Tactical Breaching
| Duration: | 5 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC122 |
| Cost: | $1595.00 |
Course Description:
This comprehensive training is designed to guide and assist tactical breachers through the process of creating and sustaining a tactical breaching program. The course instructs participants in the various components necessary to establish a program which fulfills their agency’s operational requirements and will be able to successfully withstand legal scrutiny.
Topics include:
- Creating policies and procedures suitable for the agency’s needs.
- Establishing parameters for initial certification, recertification, qualification, and sustaining training.
- Defining the required equipment and support materials as well as the methods by which they are selected and authorized.
- Identifying and creating proper documentation and record-keeping for
- Training
- Operational deployment
- Inventories (explosives, non-explosives, and consumables)
- Creating a suitable training facility to sustain the agency’s breaching capabilities
- Defining proper operational deployment considerations
Course Prerequisites:
- Participants must be US citizens
- Participation restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Participants cannot be on “light duty” status
- Participants can only attend the training under the following conditions:
- With their agency’s knowledge and agreement to their active participation in the course.
- While being paid by their agency to attend the training (being on the clock).
- Participants must be in good standing with their agency
Note: This course is only open to weapon-carrying full-time commissioned Law Enforcement officers and/ or Government employees.
| Duration: | 5 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC108 |
| Cost: | $1585.00 |
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.
Course Prerequisites:
Restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel.
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
- Bolt Cutters
- Gate/Pull Hook
- Break and Rake Tools
- Mechanical
- Rescue/ K12/ Quickie Saws
- Chain Saws
- Battery Operated Saws
- Thermal
- 12ga Shotgun
- Hydraulic
- Manual Hydraulic
- Battery powered Hydraulic
Training Topics:
- 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
- Rebars
- Metal Security Bars
- Deployment of M.M.B.T.H tools in support of Explosive Breaching
| Duration: | 11 Days Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC1018 |
| Cost: | $2875.00 |
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.
Course Prerequisites:
Restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel.
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 (Day 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
- Hooligan
- Bolt Cutters
- Gate Hook
- Gate Pull
- Mechanical
- Rescue/ Quickie Saws
- Battery Operated Saws
- Chain Saws
- Thermal
- Exothermic
- Ballistic
- 12ga Shotgun
- Hydraulic
- Manual Hydraulic
- Battery powered Hydraulic
Training Topics:
Manual, Mechanical, Ballistic, Thermal, and Hydraulic Modules (Day 7 – 11)
- 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
| Duration: | 5 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC112 |
| Cost: | $1550.00 |
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.
Course Prerequisites:
- Restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel.
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 to be covered:
- 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
| Duration: | 3-5 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-115 |
| Cost: | Contact us for Price. |
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.
| Duration: | 3-5 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-115 |
| Cost: | Contact us for Price. |
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.
Course Prerequisites:
- Restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
- Certified Explosive Breachers who possess the following (copy of certification is required):
- Must possess a current FETT Basic/ Intermediate Tactical Explosive Breacher Certification
- Knowledge of Charge Calculations To Include Net Explosive Weights (N.E.W.), Minimum Safe Distances (MSD), Internal Residual Overpressure, Predicting/ Estimating Collateral Damage, Operational Limitations of Calculations
- Knowledge of Basic – Intermediate Charge Construction
- Must possess a current FETT MMBTH Breacher Certification
Topics to be covered:
- 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
| Duration: | 3 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC225 |
| Cost: | $785.00 |
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.
| Duration: | 3-5 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-115 |
| Cost: | Contact us for Price. |
Designed as a train-the-trainer course, this hydraulic Breacher training provides participants with a full spectrum curriculum concentrating on the two most popular hydraulic tools in the tactical arena, manual and battery powered. Both tools are extremely powerful, simply to operate, and particularly effective in breaching specific targets.
The focus of this training is to instruct students in the proper operations and tactical deployment of hydraulic tools. By doing so the course achieves its main objective of creating the confidence and proficiency necessary to deploy this breaching capability in real-life environments/ missions.
This unique course fulfills three important objectives. First, it provides participants with one training venue to learn, practice, and become proficient with hydraulic breaching tools and methodologies. Second, accomplished during countless practical exercises, it provides operators with the ability to dynamically implement hydraulic 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 hydraulic breaching programs, and instruct its members.
This course is thought exclusively by POST certified instructors who possess real-world operational experience in field of hydraulic breaching.
Course Prerequisites:
Restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
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
- Rebards
| Duration: | 3 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC104 |
| Cost: | $950.00 |
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.
Course Prerequisites:
Restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel.
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
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
- Window Breaching
- Garage Doors
- Roofs
- Barricaded Targets
| Duration: | 3 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC104 |
| Cost: | $885.00 |
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.
Course Prerequisites:
Restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel.
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
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
- Metal Doors
- Security Gates
- Window Breaching
- Garage Doors
- Roofs
- Barricaded Targets
| Duration: | 3 Day Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC107 |
| Cost: | $785.00 |
Designed as a train-the-trainer course, this hydraulic Breacher training provides participants with a full spectrum curriculum concentrating on the two most popular hydraulic tools in the tactical arena, manual and battery powered. Both tools are extremely powerful, simply to operate, and particularly effective in breaching specific targets.
The focus of this training is to instruct students in the proper operations and tactical deployment of hydraulic tools. By doing so the course achieves its main objective of creating the confidence and proficiency necessary to deploy this breaching capability in real-life environments/ missions.
This unique course fulfills three important objectives. First, it provides participants with one training venue to learn, practice, and become proficient with hydraulic breaching tools and methodologies. Second, accomplished during countless practical exercises, it provides operators with the ability to dynamically implement hydraulic 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 hydraulic breaching programs, and instruct its members.
This course is thought exclusively by POST certified instructors who possess real-world operational experience in field of hydraulic breaching.
Course Prerequisites:
Restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel
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
| Duration: | 5 Days Hands-on |
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| Course Code: | FE-TBC110 |
| Cost: | $550.00 |
Course Prerequisites:
Restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel.
Training Objectives:
- Provide the most up-to-date explosive, mechanical, ballistic, thermal, and hydraulic breaching training to officers and military personnel.
- Provide training material, dept. policies, tactics, and methods of operation which are 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 counterparts 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 will be encouraged to attend as many classes as they can fit into their daily schedule.
| Duration: | 3 Days |
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| 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.