Advanced SWAT School

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Course Coordinator

Kevin Kazyak - Chief, Chelsea Police Department. Over the span of his 28-year career, Kevin served as a Use of Force Instructor, Firearms Instructor and a SWAT Operator for 15 years before retiring at the rank of Deputy Chief from the Waterford Police Department.

Instructor:

Staff Instructors are highly motivated current and former operators assigned to area or regional SWAT teams. This collection of operators brings a unique opportunity to learn and gain knowledge from multiple instructors who have participated in numerous operations.

Course Description:

This course will build off tactics taught in the Basic SWAT Operators’ course. It is designed to teach veteran tactical officers the skills needed for high-risk, dynamic entries, room clearing and hostage rescues.

Topic Includes: 

  • Small Squad Dynamic Entries  
  • Points of Domination
  • High risk search warrants
  • Room Clearing
  • Tactical Emergency Medicine
  • Hostage Rescue
  • Scouting
  • Mission Planning
  • “Force-on-Force” Scenario-based Training (Simuniton® protective equipment, Simunition FX® Marking Cartridges and weapon  conversion kits provided)

Required Equipment:

  • Kevlar helmet
  • Tactical vest kit
  • Tactical belt and holster
  • BDU’s or department tactical uniform
  • Boots
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Tactical carbine with tactical light recommended 
  • Gloves
  • Hat 
  • Rain Gear
  • Gas Mask with level 3 exposure
  • Flashlight separate from weapon mounted light
  • Cleaning kit for handgun and carbine
  • Camelback or hydration system 1 NDFF per student
  • 1500 rounds of rifle/carbine ammo
  • 500 rounds of handgun ammo

NOTE: This course is physically challenging requiring participation in field craft exercises that may involve running and/or carrying equipment. Students should bring water and a lunch each day, as they could be eating during field craft / range exercises. 

Course Details:

- 302 Funds Eligible -

*No shows WILL be billed unless cancellation is received 5 days prior to the class*