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Explosive Breaching Courses

Duration:5 Days
Course Code:FE-TBC181
Cost:$1525.00
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Course Description:

This advanced course is designed to provide trained breachers with comprehensive understanding and practical experience in the effective deployment of explosive breaching as a primary method of forced entry backed by secondary non-energetic breaching tools.  This curriculum provides participants with a unique opportunity to learn and practice the proper deployment of complete breaching packages for the purpose of achieving desired mission and breaching objectives.

This training specifically concentrates on the utilization of proper tactics and appropriate integration of explosive breaching into a wide range of missions to include: High Risk Search Warrants, Barricaded Suspects, Hostage Rescues, and Active Shooters.  Unlike any other breaching course, participants will be instructed, drilled, and tested in their ability to properly match and utilize explosive breaching based on various mission profiles. From the planning phases and briefs, to executions and debriefs, students will physically participate in each phase of simulated missions and be provided with optimal training platforms to combine and hone their tactical and breaching skills.

While the main concentration of the course is the implementation of Explosive Breaching, the course does involve some use of Manual, Mechanical, Ballistic, Thermal, and Hydraulic breaching

Derived directly from years of real-world operational experience with large metropolitan agencies around the nation, this course curriculum addresses, in detail, this critical topic which directly influences the safe, effective, and successful utilization of explosive breaching in real-life missions.

Topics include:
  • Define proper deployment methodologies of explosive breaching methods
  • Target reconnaissance and assessments
  • Proper charge selection and placement
  • Proper selection and utilization of back-up breaching tools
  • Define proper deployment methodologies of MMBTH tools in support of explosive breaching
  • Mission planning and briefing
  • Firing sequences and counts
  • Misfires and failed breach contingencies
  • Stack formations and locations
  • Dynamic and slow methodical/ deliberate entries
  • Utilization of armored vehicles in support of a breach
  • Integration and utilization of various resources such as snipers, K9, negotiators, etc.
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.), Lbs., TNT, Minimum Safe Distances (MSD), Internal Overpressure, Predicting/ Estimating Collateral Damage, Operational Limitations of Calculations
  • Knowledge of Basic – Intermediate Charge Construction
Duration:3 Days
Course Code:FE-TBC121
Cost:$795.00
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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.

Course Prerequisites:

Restricted to Fully Commissioned/ Sworn U.S. Law Enforcement Officers, Government Agents, and Active Military Personnel

Target Audience:
  • Team and Assistant Team Leaders
  • First line tactical or bomb squad supervisors
  • Tactical or bomb squad commanders
Duration:5 Days
Course Code:FE-TBC122
Cost:$1595.00
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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:6 Day Hands-on Training
Course Code:FE-TBC101
Cost:$1595.00
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This comprehensive Explosive Breaching course is geared toward law enforcement and military personnel who possess the professional need to gain the knowledge and expertise necessary to obtain an Active or Operational Explosive Breacher status, build an Explosive Breaching Program for their agency, and/ or  expand and enhance on an existing one. 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 6 day hands-on training will take students from the basic/ beginning level of explosive breaching and gradually progress them into intermediate materials. A great emphasis is given to the real-life application of this breaching method under various tactical conditions. Students will be taught, drilled, and tested in all aspects of explosive breaching to include: charge calculation, charge construction, target analysis, proper deployment, tactical considerations, and various issues pertaining to liability.

This course is taught exclusively by POST certified instructors who possess real-world operational experience in field of explosive breaching.

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 team
  • Other specialized units which require operational knowledge and capacities in the field of explosive breaching
  • Instructor specializing in tactical operations, explosives, breaching methods, or related fields
Training Topics:
  • Explosive Familiarization
  • Explosive Concepts and Terminology
  • Breaching Explosives
  • Priming Systems
  • Target Analysis (Pre- and Post-Breaching)
  • Charge Configurations
  • Charge Employment and Effects
  • Alternate Methods of Breaching
  • Misfire Procedure
  • Tactical Considerations and Deployments
  • Charge Calculations To Include:
  • Net Explosive Weights (N.E.W.)
  • Minimum Safe Distances (MSD)
  • Internal Over-pressure (IOP)
  • Estimation of Collateral Damage
  • Operational Limitations of Calculations
  • Breaching Hazards and Safety
  • Documentation and Liability
  • Storage and Transportation
  • Breacher’s Responsibilities (Operational and Administrative)
Duration:9 Day Hands-on Training
Course Code:FE-TBC101-CAL OSHA
Cost:$1950.00
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Course Introduction:

Based on our long running 6 day Tactical Explosive Breacher course, this extended 9 day curriculum was designed to fulfill CAL OSHA prerequisites and is geared specifically toward California law enforcement officers who have the professional need to acquire a state of California Blaster’s License. 

This comprehensive training program provides participants with the knowledge and expertise necessary to build an Explosive Breaching Program for their agency or expand upon an existing one.  The training is specially designed to teach participants the 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 9 day hands-on training will take students from the basic/ beginning level of explosive breaching and gradually progress them into intermediate materials.  Furthermore, it will provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to acquire their state of CA Blaster’s License.  Great emphasis is placed on the real-life application of this breaching method under various tactical conditions.  Students will be taught, drilled, and tested in all aspects of explosive breaching to include: charge calculation, charge construction, target analysis, proper deployment, tactical considerations, 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 team
  • Other specialized units which require operational knowledge and capacities in the field of explosive breaching
  • Instructor specializing in tactical operations, explosives, breaching methods, or related fields
Target Audience:
  • Explosive Familiarization
  • Explosive Concepts and Terminology
  • Breaching Explosives
  • Priming Systems
  • Target Analysis (Pre- and Post-Breaching)
  • Charge Configurations
  • Charge Employment and Effects
  • Alternate Methods of Breaching
  • Misfire Procedure
  • Tactical Considerations and Deployments
  • Charge Calculations To Include:
  • Net Explosive Weights (N.E.W.)
  • Minimum Safe Distances (MSD)
  • Internal Over-pressure (IOP)
  • Estimation of Collateral Damage
  • Operational Limitations of Calculations
  • Breaching Hazards and Safety
  • Documentation and Liability
  • Storage and Transportation
  • Breacher’s Responsibilities (Operational and Administrative)
Duration:5 Day Hands-on Training
Course Code:FE-TBC102
Cost:$1525.00
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Learn about our Master Tactical Breacher Program

This Advanced Explosive Breacher course is in essence a continuation of our 6 day Basic/ Intermediate course.  It is specifically geared toward experienced operators who possess a strong foundational knowledge and experience in tactical explosive breaching. Its intent is to elevate the operational capabilities of such operators and increase their ability to perform effectively under various conditions and changing environments.

Developed and based on years of real-world operational experience, this unique 5 day hands-on course concentrates on the tactical applications of Explosive Breaching during critical and dynamic incidents. Participants are taught the advanced skills necessary to safely and effectively implement explosive entry during high risk operations requiring unique charge constructions, expedient placements, and flexible methods of deployment in order to assure proper integration into various stages of a mission.

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 to LE and Military deployment, procedure and policy creation and revisions,laws and regulations, and much more.
  • 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:

  • 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.), Lbs., TNT,  Minimum Safe Distances (MSD), Internal Overpressure, Predicting/ Estimating Collateral Damage, Operational Limitations of Calculations
  • Knowledge of Basic – Intermediate Charge Construction

Topics to be covered:

  • Advanced Concepts in the Mitigation of Breaching Hazards during Tactical Operations
  • Progressive Concepts in the use of Energetic Materials
  • Breacher Responsibilities in Various Tactical Missions
  • Basic/ Advanced Charge Calculations
  • Target Analysis (Basic/ Advanced)
  • Support Materials for Rapid Deployment
  • Advanced Charge Construction, Selection, and Delivery Systems
  • Advanced Deployment Considerations
  • Dynamic Deployments of RDC’s
  • Low Light Operations
  • Alternate Breaching Points
  • Storage and Equipment
  • Mission Intelligence, Planning, and Briefing
  • Implementation of Secondary Breaching Methods
  • Documentation and Liability
Duration:11 Days Hands-On
Course Code:FE-TBC1018
Cost:$2875.00
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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 (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
  • Hooligan
  • Bolt Cutters
  • Gate Hook
  • Gate Pull
  • Mechanical
  • Rescue/ Quickie Saws
  • Chain Saws
  • Battery Operated 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 -10 Days Customized
Course Code:FE-TBC102
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Course Introduction:
This customized course combines various elements of our basic, intermediate, and advanced tactical explosive breacher courses to fit the specific needs of various military units.

To ensure the course curriculum meets the unit’s training objectives, Forced Entry will consult with its leadership to identify the current level and operational proficiency of its operators, identify specific training goals, and establish the necessary logistics. 

In some cases, Forced Entry may be able to acquire off-site location/s to better accommodate various aspects of the training.  Advanced notice is required in order to consider an off-site training option.   Contact us for further information.

Note:   These courses will not be open to Law Enforcement personnel and will only be offered and sold as Closed Courses.

Topics to be Covered:

  • Breaching Hazards and Safety
  • Explosive Concepts / Terminology
  • Documentation / Liability
  • Breacher Responsibilities
  • Use of Blowout Kits
  • Storage and Equipment
  • Basic/ Advanced Charge Calculations
  • Mission Intelligence, Planning, and Briefing
  • Deployment Considerations
  • Tactical Concepts and Contingencies
  • Charge Selection
  • Charge Construction / Delivery Systems
  • Dynamic Deployments of RDC’s
  • Low Light Operations
  • Alternate Breaching Methods
  • Implementation of Manual Breaching
  • Implementation of Ballistic Breaching
  • Implementation of Mechanical Breaching
  • Implementation of Thermal Breaching
  • Implementation of Hydraulic Breaching
Duration:5 Days Hands-On
Course Code:FE-TBC102
Cost:$1525.00
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Learn about our Master Tactical Breacher Program

This Advanced Explosive Breacher course is in essence a continuation of our 6 day Basic/ Intermediate course.  It is specifically geared toward experienced operators who possess a strong foundational knowledge and experience in tactical explosive breaching. Its intent is to elevate the operational capabilities of such operators and increase their ability to perform effectively under various conditions and changing environments.

Developed and based on years of real-world operational experience, this unique 5 day hands-on course concentrates on the tactical applications of Explosive Breaching during critical and dynamic incidents. Participants are taught the advanced skills necessary to safely and effectively implement explosive entry during high risk operations requiring unique charge constructions, expedient placements, and flexible methods of deployment in order to assure proper integration into various stages of a mission.

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 to LE and Military deployment, procedure and policy creation and revisions,laws and regulations, and much more.
  • 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:
  • 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.), Lbs., TNT,  Minimum Safe Distances (MSD), Internal Overpressure, Predicting/ Estimating Collateral Damage, Operational Limitations of Calculations
  • Knowledge of Basic – Intermediate Charge Construction
Topics to be covered:
  • Advanced Concepts in the Mitigation of Breaching Hazards during Tactical Operations
  • Certified Explosive Breachers who possess the following (copy of certification is required):Progressive Concepts in the use of Energetic Materials
  • Basic/ Advanced Charge Calculations
  • Target Analysis (Basic/ Advanced)
  • Support Materials for Rapid Deployment
  • Advanced Charge Construction, Selection, and Delivery Systems
  • Advanced Deployment Considerations
  • Dynamic Deployments of RDC’s
  • Low Light Operations
  • Alternate Breaching Points
  • Storage and Equipment
  • Mission Intelligence, Planning, and Briefing
  • Implementation of Secondary Breaching Methods
  • Documentation and Liability
Duration:3 Days Hands-On
Course Code:FE-TBC117
Cost:$675.00
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Course Introduction:

This two day course is geared toward all law enforcement, government, and military explosive breachers who have successfully completed an explosive breacher certification training course with a recognized US entity and possess the operational need to maintain their skills current and relevant.

FETT’s Refresher and Requalification program is specifically designed to provide explosive breachers with the most current information in the continuously evolving field of tactical explosive breaching. This routinely updated and POST certified curriculum fulfills the various recertification requirements mandated by government entities and covers the following topics:

  • Current information pertaining to charge construction and use
  • Refresher knowledge pertaining to charge calculation and related topics
  • Current TTP’s as they relate to explosive breaching deployments
  • Current studies and research pertaining to blast pressure effects (human injuries,
    structural damage, and advanced energetics theories)
  • Target analysis skills
  • Contemporary topics pertaining to the use of explosive entry in civilian environments, policies and procedures, and other legal topics.

Previous graduates of any of FETT’s explosive breacher courses will receive an updated Field Reference Guide with highlighted notes indicating the changes, revisions, and additional information added.
Note: This course combines classroom presentation with hands-on live range exercises.

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
Training Objectives: 

Provide participants with documented refresher and requalification training thereby fulfilling recertification requirements mandated by various government entities.Provide law enforcement, government, and military explosive breachers with current and updated information in both theoretical and practical aspects of explosive breaching.

Methods of Instruction:

This training program combines classroom lectures, presentations, and academics with physical skills, hands-on practical exercises and drills. It requires direct student involvement and participation in all stages of the training. Furthermore, it tests their ability to effectively accomplish necessary tasks as well as their individual competency and knowledge in both theoretical and practical aspects of explosive breaching.

  • Target Analysis (Pre and Post Breaching)
  • Charge Configuration and Deployment
  • Alternate Methods of Breaching Charge Calculations To Include:
  • Net Explosive Weights (N.E.W.)
  • Minimum Safe Distances (MSD)
  • Internal Residual Overpressure
  • Estimating Collateral Damage
  • Operational Limitations of Calculations
  • The Role of Calculations in Tactical Operations
  • Breaching Hazards and Safety
  • Documentation and Liability
  • Breacher’s Responsibilities (Operational and Administrative)
  • Basic Tactical Considerations
  • Charge Construction
  • Misfire Procedure
  • Familiarization with Basic – Advanced TTP’s
  • Contemporary topics pertaining to policies, procedures, and legal aspects.
  • Course Evaluation and Assessment
Course Evaluation and Assessment:
  • Written Test
  • Practical Proficiency Test
Duration:5 Days
Course Code:FE-TBC182
Cost:$1,680.00
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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
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 to be Covered:

  • Identifying the challenges of deployment of Energetic Breaching Methods in US LE environments.
  • Defining Liability Concerns and Mitigation
  • Identifying Operational Hazards and Mitigation
  • Breach vs. No Breach Considerations
  • Static vs. Dynamic Deployment
  • Failed Breach contingency plans
  • Utilization of secondary breaching methods
  • Coordination between Breaching and Other Tactical Assets
  • Low Light Deployment
  • Mission Planning and Briefing
  • Deployment considerations and methods for:
  • Search Warrants
  • Barricaded Suspects
  • Suicidal Subjects
  • Hostage Rescue
  • Active Shooter Incidents
  • Incidents Involving IEDs and HMEs
Duration:8 Day Hands-on Training
Course Code:FE-TBC122
Cost:$1,800.00
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In the tactical breaching world, PROPER, operationally EFFECTIVE, and SAFE wall and roof 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.

This one-of-a-kind curriculum provides the necessary format for tactical breachers to focus solely on the unique and complex skills-sets required to PROPERLY, EFFECTIVELY, and SAFELY breach through a wide verity 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 and roofs – Target Analysis, Tactical Considerations, Selection and Deployment of Primary and Secondary Breaching Methods, and Creation and Implementation of Contingency Plans.

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
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 to be Covered:
  • Identifying the challenges of deployment of Energetic Breaching Methods in US LE environments.
  • Defining Liability Concerns and Mitigation
  • Identifying Operational Hazards and Mitigation
  • Breach vs. No Breach Considerations
  • Static vs. Dynamic Deployment
  • Coordination between Breaching and Other Tactical Assets
  • Low Light Deployment
  • Adverse Weather Deployment
  • Mission Planning and Briefing
  • Deployment Considerations and Methods for:
  • Search Warrants
  • Barricaded Suspects
  • Suicidal Subjects
  • Hostage Rescue
  • Active Shooter Incidents
  • Incidents Involving IEDs and HMEs
  • Failed Breach Contingency Plans
Duration:4 Days Hands-On
Course Code:FE-TBC721
Cost:$1450.00
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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:5 Days
Course Code:FE-TEC125
Cost:$1,475.00
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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.

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
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
Duration:5 Days Hands-on
Course Code:FE-TBC110
Cost:$550.00
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Workshop Introduction:

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.

Course Pre-requisites:

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
Course Code:FE-TBC201
Cost:Contact Us
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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.