Controlled Clearance

LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY

Please check the training calendar for class times, location, and facility specific info.

Duration: Approx. 16 Hours (2 days) or 24 Hours (3 days)

 

DAY 1: This CQB training course is designed for SWAT operators or patrol officers that are looking to learn how to clear structures during hostage rescue operations. This class breaks down the basics of two-man and four-man room entries and then progresses in to full team clearance of structures. 

DAY 2: Will continue to build upon lessons learned on day 1 and continue into more complex problems. Students will learn how to properly address intersections and hallways while using a team sized element. 

DAY 3: Students will be given more complex situations while utilizing and entire team element. This is where the understanding of true combat clearance techniques come together to clear the entire structure.

Topics Covered:

• Deliberate clearance techniques
• Two-man clearing
• Four-man clearing
• Full team clearance
• Sectors of fire
• Room anatomy
• Danger areas and priorities of threat
• Deconflictions
• Follow on rooms
• Hallways and intersections

Required Equipment

• 120 rounds of NLTA ammunition recommended (can be purchased at class) PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A TACTICS CLASS, YOU MAY SHOOT AS LITTLE OR AS MUCH AS YOU WOULD LIKE
• AR15 magazines
• Magazine Pouches
• Holster
• Duty rifle with NLTA conversion kit (can be rented at class for AR15)
  
• Eye protection

Optional Equipment

• Helmet
• Plate Carrier
• Duty apparel
• Secondary weapon system