ATOA CONFERENCE

Instructor(s): Christian Gibson

Course Objective:

Instructor(s): Sean Silvers @ Jacksonville

Course Objective:

• This course is designed to develop the student’s knowledge of tactical assaults involving occupied vehicles. Students will learn operational techniques and concepts for resolving vehicular barricaded suspects. Students will also be instructed on hostage rescue resolution of mobile vehicles and dynamic take-downs of vehicles in transit. No live fire will be conducted.  ALL TRAINING EVOLUTION’S WILL HAVE CLEARED WEAPONS.   

  Objectives:

  – firearms safety/load-out choices

  – operational concepts/planning

  – sniper deployment

  – use of chemical munitions/diversionary devices

  – disabling of vehicles (passenger and commercial)

  – use of available equipment i.e. robots, drones, shields

  – vehicle containment

  – assault procedures and approaches

  – armored vehicle deployment/positioning

  – discussion on ballistic data effects

  – mobile active shooters/hostage takers

  Course Equipment List:

   

  Pen/Pad for note taking

  Eye protection

  Hearing protection (electronic ears are recommended)

  Ball cap

  Rifle with sling and optic/irons

  Pistol with holster (duty holsters only)

  Weapon safety flags or crime scene tape for weapon chambers

  Operational Loadout

                  SWAT: Full Kit

                  Patrol:  Normal duty configuration

  Water/hydration source

  Weather appropriate clothing

Instructor(s): Jason “Jabo” Long @ Jacksonville

Course Objective:

• This course is designed to provide the student with concepts rather than absolutes

  regarding movement to, in, and from structures during a law enforcement action. The

  curriculum was developed to provide the individual officer with the foundation necessary

  to work both alone and as part of a tactical unit. Students will receive instruction on a

  variety of topics and will be left with a solid grasp of their application in different

  environments. They will then apply these skill sets during movements inside and outside

  structures. The training days will focus on tactics, however marksmanship and round

  accountability will be stressed throughout. The final day of training will allow participants

  to validate what they have learned through a comprehensive series of final exercises.

  This course is taught in a format that allows each student to also serve as a coach for

  other students. This encourages interaction among the class and provides an

  opportunity for the participants to not only leave with the techniques but also the ability

  to instruct them once back at their respective units. This is a mentally and physically

  intensive course.

  Objectives

  mindset

  gear selection and placement overview

  firearms safety

  ready positions

  situational awareness

  vision: focus and awareness

  physiological effects of stress overview

  mental processing exercises

  shooting during movement (range/course dependent)

  team/partner communication

  movement overview

  approaches

  perimeter operations

  low light/no light considerations

  Team SOP

  Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader/Command responsibilities

  breaching operations (range dependent)

  medical overview

  structure dominance procedures and terrain considerations

  dynamic and deliberate movements

  hostage rescue/active killer considerations

  high risk search warrants/barricade considerations

  singleton movements through structures (live-fire and/or sims, range permitting)

  team movements through structures (live-fire and/or sims, range permitting)

  situational interpretation

  validation exercises

  Equipment

  duty rifle with at least 3 magazines

  semi-auto pistol with at least 3 magazines

  Non-lethal Training Ammunition (Sims or other brand) as much as you can bring

  Non-lethal Training Ammunition conversion kits for both weapons

  gas mask with filter

  clear eye protection

  groin protector or jock strap

  pistol belt or battle belt with duty holster and magazine pouch

  rifle sling

  plate carrier, chest rig, battle belt, or entry vest

  helmet

  NOD’s/IRAD’s (if you have them)

  body armor (soft and hard plates if possible)

  weapons cleaning kit

  cleaning rod

  acetone

  gun lube

  handheld flashlight

  green, red, and blue chemsticks (optional and amount is optional)

  spare batteries (if needed for optics or lights)

  fixed blade knife with sheath or folding knife

  eye/ear protection

  elbow/knee pads (optional)

  hydration kit

  wet/cold weather gear (range dependent)

  pen/notepad

  paint pen

  sunscreen (range dependent)

  bug dope (range dependent)

  1 10” piece of shock cord (optional)

  good attitude and sense of humor

  Admin: If you don’t have something, no worries. Bring what you have.

  If you don’t have enough ammo/sims/etc., no worries. Bring what you have.

Instructor(s): FBI @ Little Rock

Course Objective:

• Lesson Purpose: This course is designed to provide knowledge and leadership skills to SWAT Team Commanders.

   

  Training Objectives: At the completion of this course, the student will be able preform specific SWAT Team task while in a leadership role. They will be able to develop advanced Operation Plans, gather sensitive information, and delegate duties to subordinates.

   

  Instructional Method: Lecture/Demonstration/Power Point

   

  Training Aids:  Power point, Operational Plans, Lecture, Practical Demonstration

Instructor(s): CTS @ Jacksonville

Course Objective:

• Lesson Purpose: This is a train-the-trainer certification course which will familiarize attendees with chemical munitions including CS, CN, and OC. Instruction will focus on delivery systems and safety guidelines. The course will provide each student with the foundational knowledge to provide end under training in a safe and proper manner.

   

  Training Objectives: At the completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use Chemical Munitions such as CS, CN, and OC.

   

  Instructional Method:  Lecture/Demonstration/Practical Exercises

   

  Training Aids: duty handgun, ammunition, targets

Instructor(s): CTS @ Jacksonville

Course Objective:

• Lesson Purpose: This is a train-the-trainer certification course designed to familiarize attendees with flash/sound diversion devices. Topics to be covered include instructor development techniques, history of diversion devices, definitions, nomenclature, legal aspects of diversion devices, policy issues, preparation and deployment of diversion devices and practical application.

   

  Training Objectives: At the completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use Noise Flash Diversionary Devices.

   

  Instructional Method:  Lecture/Demonstration/Practical Exercises

   

  Training Aids: duty handgun, ammunition, targets

ructor(s): Tees @ Little Rock

Course Objective:

• The aim of this course is to introduce the student to operationally proven drills and procedures that pertain to the use of mechanical, ballistic, thermal, and cutting means in order to effectively breach doors, windows and soft wall targets.

   On the successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills to accurately perform a target analysis and select the most suitable tool to gain access into the stronghold.

   

  Course content includes:

       History and theory of non-explosive methods of entry

      Mechanical breaching of pull and push doors

      Mechanical breaching of windows

      Defeating barricaded doors

      Negotiating and defeating fences and obstacles

      Ballistic breaching

      Thermal breaching (BROCO and Osen Hunter torches)

      Quickie saw and chainsaw breaching

      All tactics to include approach, negotiating obstacles, and actions at the breach point

      Scenario based training

   

  Equipment Requirements:

   

      Range training uniform (long sleeve)

      Nomex gloves

      Ballistic protection – soft armor or plate carrier with plates

      Ear protection

      Eye protection: Clear lens safety wrap-around style glasses

      Helmet

      Weapon:  rifle with no ammunition – blue gun is accepted

structor(s): Vapor Trail Tactical @ Camp Robinson

Course Objective:

• Mandatory items

   Bolt action or semi-auto precision rifle with optic, sling, and bipod

  300 rounds of match ammunition for precision rifle

  Rifle magazines (if applicable)

  Rear support bags

  Tactical/ Duty uniform with gear worn on person during call outs, includes armor if you deploy in it.

  (do not need packs with sustainment gear).

  Data book or notepad with writing instrument

  Eye protection

  Hearing protection

   

  Recommended items

   Shooting mat

  Tripod with cradle

  Weather meter or ballistic phone app

  Laser range finder

  Spotting scope (only bring it if it is better than your rifle optic)

  Field cleaning gear

  Optic tools such as wrenches, lens cleaner

  Water/ snacks

  Rain/ cold weather gear

  Any other gear that you want to use on the range