Basic SWAT School

The staff at NASTA has developed a tactical school curriculum that will serve all law enforcement officers, the tactical officer, and/or tactical team.  Within this 40-hour block of training, the NASTA instructors will evaluate and then improve upon the skills of each student, as they pertain to SWAT techniques.  We are committed to the building block approach to training, each class will build upon the previous topic. 
 

The Evolution of SWAT- This is a one-hour PowerPoint presentation that explores the birth of SWAT teams in the United States, and revisits many events that had direct influence on the formation of SWAT Teams.   

Firearms Assessment- Officers will fire the PPC course for score.  They will receive basic firearms instruction, as a group and individually, prior to shooting the course again.  Individualized instruction will be offered again, prior to shooting the course a third time.  We have found, throughout the years, that the average score for the entire class rises dramatically.   

Room Entry Techniques- The classroom phase of this course is given as a PowerPoint presentation.  It emphasizes several techniques to safely make entry into rooms.  Practicals will be conducted to assure each student has the opportunity to practice each technique. 

Tactical Firearms- Timed shooting, reloading drills, and movement shooting will be explained, practiced, and repeated numerous times. 

Scouting Classroom and Practicals- The students will be instructed in the proper scouting techniques.  They will be taught to “paint a picture” of the structure and it’s surroundings so that their team members will be able to visualize the setting, prior to their arrival. 

Principles of Dynamic Entries- This PowerPoint presentation will teach the student the complexities of a forced entry.  We will discuss briefings, tactics, the actual mission, and debriefings.  The instructors will lead a formal briefing to illustrate the complex tasks that must be accomplished. 

Student Briefings and Walk Through- The students will perform mission briefings and execute the mission plans, in a walk-through, while receiving systematic instructions. 

Dynamic Entry- The entire day will be devoted to practice scenarios, involving dynamic entries.  We recognize the importance of this technique, as it pertains to narcotic raids, but even more so, as it pertains to hostage rescue situations.

First Responder to Hostage/Barricade Situations- This is a PowerPoint presentation on dealing with a barricaded person before tactical teams arrive.

The Effects of Being Involved in a Shooting- This is a PowerPoint presentation that discusses the dynamics of a Police involved shooting.  This is not only information needed to deal with it administratively but the  physiological considerations also.

Obstacle Course- This course will test the physical abilities of the individual officer, but, more importantly, it force officers to work together as a team.  Developing a team concept is an absolute necessity for all tactical team members. 

Debriefing, Critique and Certificates- As in every mission, a proper debriefing will be necessary.  We will answer questions, and solicit suggestions on how to improve our school.  We will wrap up the week by passing out certificates.

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