Two Day Manual/Mechanical, Ballistic and Thermal Breaching Course
November 29th-30th, 2018
Virginia International Raceway (VIR)
1245 Pine Tree Rd
Alton, VA 2452
$500
Max Students: 16
Often times in the “Tactical” community breaching is considered an afterthought. Most teams supply the “new guy” with the ram. It’s thought of as heavy, cumbersome and archaic. Some consider it a “starter” position within team. At AGS we believe one of the cornerstones of an effective LE Special Operations Unit is its ability to reduce it’s time on target, and make entry into a variety of structures as quickly and safely as possible. Breaching is a vital capability within your team and should be tasked to mature and experienced decision makers.
Our breaching course combines classroom lecture, hands on practice sessions, and practical scenario training that encompass the skills a Special Response Team member needs to be a productive breaching team member. This course stresses operational safety standards and protocol, breaching reconnaissance, identification of fortifications and recognition of locking mechanisms. Students will practice a variety of breaching techniques to include, ramming doors, halligan bar applications, sledge hammers, the use of window keys for “rake and break/port and cover” techniques, thermal cutting, applications for a quickie saw, and shotgun breaching. Techniques in this course will also be performed during night time (low light) hours.
Lodging:
Please contact (434) 822-7700 for onsite overnight arrangements (make sure you tell them you’re coming for this course).
Attendance: The students are required to attend and participate in all classroom lectures, practical sessions, and scenario exercises. If an emergency causes a student to miss a class segment(s), the student is responsible for making arrangements with the course coordinator. Upon successful completion of missed work, a certificate will be issued.
Equipment:
• Note Taking Materials
• Ballistic Breaching Shotgun (If you have one)
• 10 Frangible Breaching Rounds
• Ram/Sledge/Haligan Tool(s)
• Range clothing/Long Sleeves
• Flashlight/Head Lamp (extra batteries)
Tactical Equipment:
• Helmet (recommended)
• Eye Protection
• Hearing Protection
• Gloves/Long Sleeves
Notes:
1. Additional Study materials will be supplied by AGS to each student on day one of the course.