R3 703 NTOA SWAT Team Leader Development

Course Number: R3 703

Description: This course is designed for law enforcement personnel who are responsible for deploying in the capacity as a SWAT Team Leader or as a supervisor who is responsible for the training and deployment of tactical teams. The focus of this training will be on pre-incident training, planning, organizing, and the tactical decision-making process used in the resolution of high-risk operations.  Also included in the curriculum is an overview of SWAT training topics including selection and testing, training issues and liability, national SWAT standards and critical incident reviews. Practical applications will consist of scouting and planning warrants, small team planning, tactics used in the resolution of critical incidents, and the review of tactical incidents and videos. Attendees will participate in-group discussions, write operations orders, and develop training plans, plus critique and evaluate tactics and decisions based on a principle based SWAT decision-making process.

It is highly recommended that students bring a laptop computer to class.

Dates: November 13 – 17, 2023

Time: 0800-1700

Credit Hours: 40 POST Hours

Location: Hampton Inn & Suites

3175 Foothills Avenue

Mountain Home, Idaho 83647

Cost: $710/$765
Payable to NTOA
(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)

Deadline: October 13, 2023

Instructors: Fred Meyer and Robert Morris

Registration Details: mweberg@ntoa.org

Remarks: $710 is the cost to NTOA members.  $765 is the cost to non-members