Advanced SWAT School Overview

BODY ARMOR / BALLISTICS 

Body Armor is MANDATORY for this class.

Any of the following three options are acceptable:

1. Level III “Tactical” body armor 
2. Plate carrier and Level II or Level III soft body armor
3. If you DO NOT have "Tactical Body Armor", Concealable Level II or Level III body armor is acceptable 

Ballistic helmet (if issued)

FIREARMS
Primary Weapon System (long gun) AR-15 variant or sub-gun
(4) 30-round magazines are optimal, (3) 30-round magazines at a minimum are required
All rifles and sub guns are required to have slings mounted
All rifles and sub guns are required to be zeroed BEFORE day one of SWAT week
 Weapon mounted light mandatory. Bring extra batteries.

Secondary Weapon System (pistol)
(3) pistol magazines minimum
 Weapon mounted light recommended.

Ammunition
500 rounds For EACH weapon system
NO GREEN TIP, ARMOR PIERCING OR STEEL CORE AMMO

FORCE – ON – FORCE EQUIPMENT
OTOA RED TEAM training cadre are all certified Scenario and Safety Certification Training Course graduates.

Students are encouraged to bring agency owned weapon conversation kits and marking cartridges.

Simunition © FX .556mm marking cartridges are not permitted in any OTOA training UNLESS otherwise approved by the OTOA training manager.
All other Simunition © branded marking cartridges in 9mm and .38 caliber are permitted.

Force on Force conversion kits and marking cartridges for AR platform rifles (5.56/.223 ONLY) will be provided to each student in the course that does not have agency owned force on force conversion kits and marking cartridges.  

The OTOA uses Ultimate Training Munition (UTM) bolt and Ultimate Training Munition (UTM) marking cartridges.  

PERSONAL & OTHER EQUIPMENT

ANY / ALL EQUIPMENT for a “call out” or SWAT / SRT activation

• Tactical team or training uniform – mandatory
• Gloves – we recommend gloves compatible with weapons manipulation 
• Clear wrap-around eye protection – mandatory on range day
• Hearing protection – mandatory on range day
• Ball cap – mandatory on range day
• Pen and notebook – mandatory for each day
• Water and food – NO MEALS ARE PROVIDED 
• Bug spray and sunblock - recommended
• Inclement weather gear for both cold and wet weather - recommended
• Simunition © / Ultimate Training Munition (UTM) /Force on Force protective gear – recommended

Optional Equipment

• Ballistic Shields
• Mirrors

 Medical

If you are allergic to bees, outdoor plants, or animals, please bring your epinephrine pen or other medication.

Life-threatening allergies and pre-existing injuries or conditions must be reported to the OTOA training staff on day-one of training.