R2 301 – Defensive Tactics ARCON Instructor- IDOC Meridian

February 3 – 14, 2025, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Credit Hours: 80
Course Number: 301E

Description:

This is the new P.O.S.T. approved Defensive Tactics Instructor Course using the ARCON curriculum. This training course includes a test-in component, skill training, teach-back and a skills test-out component. Attendees are expected to test out at 90% to pass this course. Upon completion of this course attendees should have the skills necessary to instruct others in the ARCON Defensive Tactics techniques.

To be accepted to attend this class, students must first meet the following REQUIREMENTS prior to registration:

• Completion of the Idaho POST Instructor Development class
• Three years of law enforcement experience
• Completion of a basic defensive tactics training or a AT/DT user course.

Not required but highly recommended:

• Completion of the 2018-2019 POST Use of Force class (POST Academy updated training)
• or the POST Human Performance class

Physical agility test-in requirements – burpee-example

Students unable to pass the physical agility test-in will not be allowed to continue in the class.  The tuition fee will remain due and payable to POST.
100% Attendance is required for completion of this course.

Completion of this course is a requirement for the maintenance of a current Defensive Tactics endorsement or the issuance of a new Defensive Tactics endorsement.

CLASS ATTIRE

• Loose fitting tactical pants
• Gi pants
• Short sleeve T-Shirt
• Long Sleeve T-Shirt
• (rash guard type also recommended)
• Appropriate foot wear for use on wrestling mats

Instructors: Frank Finny

Location:

Idaho Department of Correction Training & Development Center
1090 E  Watertower St
Meridian, ID 83642

Cost: $1200 Payable to Idaho POST (Invoice will be sent via email after the start date of the course)(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and lodging)

POST Coordinator: Ronda Wallace