Patrol Breaching

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Course Overview:
This course provides law enforcement personnel with the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to effectively employ manual breaching tools in tactical operations. Students will gain an understanding of tool applications, tactical considerations, and operational integration while developing the ability to safely apply and instruct breaching techniques.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the types, uses, and tactical considerations of basic manual breaching tools.
   
• Demonstrate proper use of the ram, halligan, sledgehammer, and multi-tool.
   
• Evaluate the advantages and limitations of each tool in various scenarios.
   
• Apply manual breaching techniques within tactical police operations.
   
• Execute basic breaching package techniques.
   
• Recognize and assess general door and window construction relevant to breaching.
   
• Gather and apply breaching intelligence to support operational planning.
   
• Demonstrate team-based skills, including formation, movement, communication, firearms handling, and suspect management, while operating as part of a breaching element.
   

Course Format:

• Classroom instruction on breaching principles and intelligence gathering.
   
• Hands-on training with manual breaching tools.
   
• Scenario-based tactical exercises incorporating team movement and operational deployment.        

• Ensure lunch is brought as this class will utilize a working lunch             

                                                        Please bring any tools currently utilized by your agency to class