CQB / EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
Course Length - 40 hours / 5 days
An intense 5 day course utilizing tactics developed from both law enforcement and the military. This corrections CQB / building entry course will give an officer new to a tactical team or a veteran member a working understanding of the core skills related to building entry, critical firearms manipulation, weapons retention and mindset. A large part of this course will be devoted to hybrid tactics related to less than lethal technologies utilized during CQB in a corrections environment.
Note: This course is offered as live fire based upon training site availability
Topics Covered
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Firearms safety
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Use of force policy review
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Equipment lecture
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Live fire shoot-house procedures
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Close quarters battle (CQB) basic
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Mechanical breaching
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Multiple entry points
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Movement to an objective
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Transitioning to less than lethal operations
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Sims
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Diversionary devices
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Surreptitious entry techniques
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Hallways and stairs
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Mission planning
Equipment List
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Law enforcement I.D.
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Emergency response team uniform
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Soft cap with brim
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Boots
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Ballistic vest (load bearing)
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Duty belt with holster
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Ballistic helmet
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Drop pouch, shell carry pouch, side saddle, or speed pouches (operators who utilize a tactical shotgun)
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Wrap around eye protection
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Ear protection
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Gloves (optional)
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Weapons cleaning gear
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Chemical mask with carrier
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Personal first aid kit
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Single point sling
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Wet weather gear
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Light mount for weapons (recommended)
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Primary entry weapon
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Secondary entry weapon
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Three pistol magazines or speed loader
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Personal hydration
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250 rounds pistol ammunition
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500 rounds primary weapon ammunition
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25 rounds specialty impact munition
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Three rifle or SMG magazines (operators who utilize)