Listed in: Courses, SWAT, EOD/Bomb Technician
Improvised Explosive Devices have become the low cost weapon of choice by terrorists and domestic criminals. In modern tactical enforcement operations, responder must be able to identify IEDs and their components. Responders must be able to integrate EOD Technicians into threat assessments and operations. The integration of EOD and SWAT to covertly or dynamically address IEDs during tactical operations is principle for mission success. Failure to successfully integrate both disciplines compromises the overall operational objective.
Tactical Electronics’ SWAT/EOD Integration Training Course bridges the gap between Tactical and EOD Operators through interoperability skills training. The focal point of this training course encompasses the integration of SWAT and EOD to effectively respond to IEDs in tactical environments. Attendees will participate in classroom study, practical, and situational training exercises intended to apply operational principles, enhanced specialized skill sets, and operational planning to deal with IED threats during tactical operations.
Students Will:
• Examine current trends related to terrorist tactics and IEDs
• Receive advanced training for device recognition, device marking, sensor identification, triggering mechanisms, explosives orientation, and defeat tactics
• Receive advanced training for tactical movements, threat engagements and response protocols
• Conduct operational threat assessments to enhance mission planning
Upon Completion:
• Graduates will possess an in-depth understanding of operational priority protocols, while participating in tactics utilization and IED defeat exercises
• SWAT Operator Graduates will possess the knowledge, skill and ability to interact with Bomb Technicians while dealing with IED threats during tactical operations
• Bomb Technician Graduates will possess the knowledge, skill and ability to interact with SWAT Operators while dealing with IED threats during tactical operations
• Graduates will leave with course reference materials
Training Topics Covered:
• Threat Brief
• Threat Assessment and Mission Planning
• Equipment Preparation and Load-Out
• Radiography Techniques for EOD
• Manual Neutralization for EOD
• Component Diagnostics for EOD
• Tactical IED Defeat for EOD
• Dynamic Disruption for EOD
• SWAT Tactics Familiarization for EOD
• Explosives Orientation for SWAT
• Identification of IEDs for SWAT
• Home Made Explosives for SWAT
• Boob-Trap Recognition for SWAT
• Blast Pathology for SWAT
Available To: HDS/NAVSCOLEOD certified Bomb Technicians, sworn Law Enforcement
Recommended Course Prerequisites: None
Course Duration: 10 days (80 hours)
Available at: Hemlock Office (OK), Crusader Office (VA), or Mobile Training Team
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