Explosive Breaching Courses For Law Enforcment

Course Summary:

This Explosive Breaching Course is designed for the SWAT or EOD Officer wishing to gain the knowledge and expertise which will enable them to design an Explosive Breaching Program for their agency, or expand on an existing Explosive Breaching Program already in place. Before attending this course, students must show proof of prior explosive handling training. This could include: certification from a recognized Explosive Handler / Breaching course, or be a currently trained EOD Officer. All other students wishing to attend this course will be required to attend the one day Explosive Familiarization Course, prior to attending the five day Tactical Explosive Breacher Course.

This course is designed to be hands on. Although some classroom time will be necessary, our emphasis will be on maximizing range time. The pace of the course will quicken as students gain confidence with Charge construction and overall tactical concepts.


Topics to be covered:
Breaching Hazards Documentation / Liability Charge Calculations Target Analysis Tactical Consideration and Intelligence Breacher Responsibilities Tactical Concepts and Contingencies Evolution of Explosive Breaching	Understanding Alternate Methods of Breaching. Breaching Explosives Shock Tube Priming Systems Safe Storage and Handling Principles of Cut, Push and Blast Charge Construction and Charge Selection

Course Summary:

This course is designed for the SWAT Officer wanting to attend the five day Tactical Explosive Breacher Course, but has no or limited knowledge of explosives. Understand that this course is not designed to be a comprehensive class in all facets of explosive handling. It is designed to give an officer the basic knowledge to comfortably and competently attend the five day Tactical Explosive Breacher Course.

Ultimately our goal in this one day of instruction is to insure that each student is prepared to comfortably work with explosives at a level that allows them to safely participate in the five day Tactical Explosive Breacher Course.


Topics to be covered:
Types of explosives used for Breaching Difference between High and Low Explosives Understanding the principles and effects of Detonations. Difference between Primary and Secondary High Explosives Concept of an Explosive Train Types of Priming Systems	Familiarization of Shock Tube Priming Systems Familiarization of Shock Tube Initiators Types of Priming Methods Concept of Relative Effectiveness (RE) Factors How explosives are measured Basic charge calculations Safety and handling

Course Summary:

This is a 4-hour classroom presentation, which is designed to educate the Law Enforcement Administrator and/or Tactical Operator in the benefits of Explosive Breaching. This presentation is designed to dispel myths, answer questions, and show how controlled, precise charges can save lives on both sides of the door.

This presentation can be offered as a full day seminar, if a range demonstration is desired. Forced Entry is offering this presentation as a FREE introduction to Explosive Breaching. The Hosting agency will only be asked to cover the cost of Travel and Lodging for our instructor.


Topics to be covered:
Evolution of Explosive Breaching in Law Enforcement Breaching Methods Operational Debriefs of live mission Explosive Breaches.	Documentation / Liability Who Should be Trained. Explosive Storage Start-up costs and required equipment.


Tactical Explosive Breacher Course (5 days)	Tuition - $1000.00 per officer


Explosive Familiarization Course (1 day)	Tuition - $200.00 per officer


Explosive Breaching In Civilian Law Enforcement (4 Hours)	Tuition - FREE

Explosive Breaching Courses For Law Enforcement