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2023 Courses of Instruction

BASIC ENTRY TACTICAL OFFICER

  • May 8-12, 2023

Prerequisite: Patrol members; must be currently assigned to SWAT or sponsored by a Troop SWAT team.  There are no prerequisites for outside agencies.

Course Description: This course is designed to teach the student the fundamentals of operating within a tactical entry team.  During the course the student will learn:

Pre Raid Planning

Breaching Tools and Techniques

Team Movement

Officer Down/Basic Medical

Tactical Handgun

Deliberate and Dynamic Entry Techniques

Ballistic Shield Use

Overcoming Obstacles 

Training Safety

Tactical Rifle

This is a dynamic and fast paced, physically demanding class, with minimal down time and long hours.  There is a minimum expected class time of 50 hours during the week.  Training will be primarily conducted off campus, with some meals being in the field.  The training schedule is flexible based on the demands of the class.  However, training will be conducted regardless of the weather, so plan equipment and uniform needs accordingly.  A list of required and suggested equipment is available from the Academy upon request. 

Please contact Sergeant Bret Brooks if you have any questions:bret.brooks@mshp.dps.mo.gov or

573-751-9949

Tuition/Registration Fees: Registration fees are due 7 days prior to the start of the class.  If fees are not paid in full, the student will not be allowed to attend the course.  Forty-eight (48) hours notice of cancellation is required for a full tuition refund.  Exceptions to the refund policy will be at the discretion of the Director of Training.

Cost:

  • $640 - tuition, meals, and lodging
  • $440 - tuition and meals

Continuing Education Hours:

  • 24 hours of Skill Development
  • 20 hours of Technical Studies
  • 1 hour of Legal Studies

Mineral Area College Credit:

  • None
Coordinator:
  • Sergeant Bret E. Brooks
  • 573-751-9949
For enrollment email applications to:
  • TNDmail@mshp.dps.mo.gov

Application For Training