Entry Team Concepts Course

Who is this for?

The Entry Team Concepts Course was developed for SWAT, Joint Task Force Teams, and Critical Entry Response who use team CQB for building entry, including HRT, High Risk Warrants, Active Shooter, and Vehicle Assaults.

Course Description

Five (5) Day

Students in our Entry Team Concepts Course will learn the building blocks for all weapons- from carbine, pistol and empty hand combat. Students will learn how to use these principles during suspect controls and team tactics while managing a carbine.
They will apply while shooting, practicing room clearing, and HRT scenarios. This is principle-based training meant to address trained/organized multiple threats such as terrorist and domestic terrorist attacks for Homeland Security. These techniques can be easily implemented in multi-agency, as well as joint task force operations.

Developed by

Chris Trapp

Rigo Durazo

Course Topics Covered:

Introduction to Gunfighting Principles
Mindset/ Understanding violence
Partner and Team Force-on-Force Open Area Fighting
Team Open Area Search
Slow and Deliberate Building Search
Taking rooms from the outside
Limited Penetration/height line changes

Active Shooter/ Crisis Entry
Controlling Hallways/ Open Door vs. Closed Doors
No Shoot Combative Problem Solutions
Suspect controls in hallways
Team contact and handler drills
Transition pistol/ carbine
Close contact with Carbine failures

Shield Work Basics Live Fire & Team Movement
Lowlight Principles and Practical Application
Weapon Retention Drills
High Risk Warrants
HRT Structure
HRT Vehicle/ Blocking/ Breaching/ Shield or No Shield

Entry Team Concepts with single man shield use with height line change

Great class. Fresh look and developing mindset to improve survival rate.
2020 Elk Grove ETC
Would recommend this training to any officer/ team with an open mind to new concepts and willingness to implement some of the techniques.
Yusef P.
2020 Elk Grove ETC
I thought the course was immensely helpful and there are many things I can incorporate in my work.
2019 Texas ETC

General Information

This information is subject to change and meant to serve as general planning guidelines. Please check with the specific course flier for the most up to date information and requirements for any upcoming scheduled courses.