GTI’s DHS Type III SWAT course trains officers to operate in personal protective equipment (PPE) and CBRNE environments. Type III SWAT was created to standardize Part-Time team SWAT training throughout the United States and to define for Incident Commanders asset capabilities and current resources available during a crisis. This program is the first model program for nation-wide SWAT team classifications and gives team commanders training programs and asset requirements to be considered a Type III Category SWAT Team.
GTI’s DHS Type I SWAT fast roping exercises. The Type I SWAT Operator’s Course is the most comprehensive SWAT program ever to be offered to state and local agencies. The program covers multiple separate modules over the 20 days. The course is intended for full-time SWAT teams with robot, tech surveillance, rappelling and fast roping capabilities.
Exothermic breaching is one of the many breaching techniques taught as part of GTI’s tactical breaching. The Tactical Breaching / Manual, Ballistic, and Introduction to Explosives course will orient the student with the principles and tools used for manual breaching, to include ballistic, exothermic, gas powered and manual tools, and provide the student with the capabilities to breach commonly used intrusion prevention devices.
Maritime Interception Operation Exercise at GTI's Barnwell Facility. Three MH-60S Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 take off towards their objective prior to conducting a Maritime Interception Operation exercise at a training facility in Barnwell, S.C., June 23, 2010. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Unit’s Maritime Interception Operation raid force and HSC-22 conducted the three-day exercise in preparation for the MEU’s deployment this fall. The exercise hones the MEU’s ability to swiftly control the operation of a hostile ship or maritime platform. Photo taken by USMC Lance Cpl. Santiago G. Colon Jr. 06.23.10
Working the live fire range during a training event. The DHS SWAT Typing courses include Range Practical Exercises in which students will learn proper weapon handling skills and techniques for the primary and secondary weapon systems pertaining to a Close Quarters Battle Environment.
GTI’s DHS Type II SWAT rappelling. The Type II SWAT Operator’s Course is the most comprehensive SWAT program ever to be offered to state and local agencies. The program covers 44 separate modules in 18 days. Each student will be issued a training manual, a student progress book that includes copies of all of the student’s written exams, practical application examinations, and be familiarized and work with the latest technologies in SWAT application.
CBRNE training at GTI’s MOUT site. Participants in the SWAT typing courses will hear about how certain shooting platforms are adversely affected with respiratory protection systems and how PPE and respiratory protection systems affect the operator’s vision and other body functions like dexterity. Participants will be presented with ideas and thoughts on preparing for, and dealing with these effects and shown techniques that compliment, not conflict the body’s natural response to threats.
Maritime Interception Operation Exercise at GTI's Barnwell Facility. Marines with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Unit’s Maritime Interception Operation raid force fast-rope onto their objective from a hovering MH-60S Seahawk with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 during a Maritime Interception Operation exercise at a training facility in Barnwell, S.C., June 23, 2010. The 26th MEU Unit’s Maritime Interception Operation raid force and HSC-22 conducted the three-day exercise in preparation for the MEU’s deployment this fall. The exercise hones the MEU’s ability to swiftly control the operation of a hostile ship or maritime platform. Photo taken by USMC Lance Cpl. Santiago G. Colon Jr. 06.23.10
Tactical Movements Out-Side Target Structures The GTI DHS approved SWAT Typing courses allow students to work together as a team to approach a structure. They will encounter several dangers and will identify address them accordingly. Students will face highly armed terrorists (fellow students and GTI instructors) and engage them with training weapons. Students will encounter Improvised Explosive Devices and early warning systems and will make approaches in PPE.
Training for a SWAT entry using a pole camera. The preparedness of State and Local SWAT teams is one of the major initiatives of the United States Department of Homeland Security. Under the Department of Homeland Security typing system, there are three typing classifications ranging from a Type III team (the basis of this course), to a Type I team, the most equipped and capable. The typing system has been created to flow with the overall Incident Command System (ICS) structure.
DHS typing system SWAT courses expose operators to several different tactical scenarios using Simunition®, UTM and SRTA against OPFOR. The Basic SWAT course gives students instruction and practical application in SWAT operations including: High Risk Warrant Services, Vehicle Assaults, Citizen Team Member Recovery, and Ballistic/Mechanical Breaching. Students also receive a detailed block of instruction on Terrorism, as well as tactical considerations when dealing with a terrorist threat such as improvised explosive devices, and weapons of mass destruction.
Maritime Interception Operation Exercise at GTI's Barnwell Facility. A Marine with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Unit’s Maritime Interception Operation raid force secures the area during a Maritime Interception Operation exercise at a training facility in Barnwell, S.C., June 23. 26th MEU Unit’s Maritime Interception Operation raid force conducted the three-day exercise in preparation for deployment this fall. The exercise hones the MEU’s ability to swiftly control the operation of a hostile ship or maritime platform. Photo taken by USMC Lance Cpl. Santiago G. Colon Jr. 06.23.10
SWAT team doing vehicle assault training at GTI. The Basic SWAT course gives students instruction and practical application in SWAT operations including: High Risk Warrant Services, Vehicle Assaults, Citizen Team Member Recovery, and Ballistic/Mechanical Breaching. Students also receive a detailed block of instruction on Terrorism, as well as tactical considerations when dealing with a terrorist threat such as improvised explosive devices, and weapons of mass destruction.
Maritime Interception Operation Exercise at GTI's Barnwell Facility. An MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 hovers as Marines with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to fast-rope to the building below during a Maritime Interception Operation exercise at a training facility in Barnwell, S.C., June 23. 26th MEU Unit’s Maritime Interception Operation raid force and HSC-22 conducted the three-day exercise in preparation for the MEU’s deployment this fall. The exercise hones the MEU’s ability to swiftly control the operation of a hostile ship or maritime platform. Photo taken by USMC Lance Cpl. Santiago G. Colon Jr. 06.23.10
Training on GTI’s fast rope tower. The Government Training Institute offers a three day custom Rappel and Fast Rope course designed to enhance and develop the capabilities of the student. The student will learn proper gear selection and inspection along with procedures, tactics and techniques on both fast rope and rappelling. The student will be tested during every phase with an emphasis on safety. At the conclusion of this course the student will leave with a greater sense of confidence as well as an understanding of the inner workings on both fast rope and rappelling.
Maritime Interception Operation Exercise at GTI's Barnwell Facility. Sergeant Stephen Gladding, team leader with Scout Sniper Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 3/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aims in on a target downrange from an MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter during sniper training at Barnwell, S.C., June 24. Marines and sailors with 26th MEU and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 conducted a three-day Maritime Interception Operations exercise in preparation for the MEU’s deployment this fall. The exercise honed the MEU’s ability to swiftly control the operation of an enemy ship or maritime platform. Photo taken by USMC Capt. Jeff D. Wright 06.24.10
GTI’s DHS Type II SWAT tactical rappelling training. In 2004, the D.H.S. created a comprehensive classification system for U.S. SWAT teams. There are three typing classifications ranging from Type III to Type I teams. The classification system was created to support the overall Incident Command System (ICS), allowing commanders at an incident to quickly determine what resources are available to them based upon the equipment, resources, and training levels of various SWAT teams.
Maritime Interception Operation Exercise at GTI's Barnwell Facility. Sailors with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 prepare an MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter to conduct a Maritime Interception Operation exercise at a training facility in Barnwell, S.C., June 22, 2010. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Interception Operation raid force and HSC-22 conducted the three-day exercise in preparation for the MEU’s deployment this fall. The exercise hones the MEU’s ability to swiftly control the operation of a hostile ship or maritime platform. Photo taken by USMC Lance Cpl. Santiago G. Colon Jr. 06.23.10
CBRNE training at GTI’s Joint Operations Center (JOC). The JOC is the most unique MOUT site available for training in the world. Offering a tactical training environment unmatched anywhere, by offering "real world" facilities in a setting that can be made as simple or as complex as required by the training agency.
Maritime Interception Operation Exercise at GTI's Barnwell Facility. A hospital corpsman with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Unit’s Maritime Interception Operation raid force assesses a simulated casualty during a Maritime Interception Operation exercise at a training facility in Barnwell, S.C., June 23, 2010. 26th MEU Unit’s Maritime Interception Operation raid force conducted the three-day exercise in preparation for deployment this fall. The exercise hones the MEU’s ability to swiftly control the operation of a hostile ship or maritime platform. Photo taken by USMC Lance Cpl. Santiago G. Colon Jr. 06.23.10
CQB training in GTI’s MOUT facility. GTI's JOC provides indoor Close Quarter Battle (CQB) training and rehearsal areas, and is Simunition® and SRTA capable.
