Academic Catalogs

CJ G092: SWAT, Special Weapons And Tactics, Basic

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Top Code 210510 - Corrections
Units 4 Total Units 
Hours 80 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 80)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Course Credit Status Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee Yes
Basic Skills Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable No
Grading Policy Pass/No Pass (B)

Course Description

Concepts, planning, tactical operations, approach/entry/search techniques; use of chemical agents, weapons, rappelling and task-related physical activities. A two-week course. PREREQUISITE: CJ G064. Not Transferable.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

  1. Course Outcomes
  2. Explain the concepts and philosophy of special tactics.
  3. Explain the command post role and function.
  4. Demonstrate special weapons and tactics intelligence.
  5. Communicate in team and crises role simulations.
  6. Describe officer safety, scouting, and entry techniques.
  7. Simulate hostage negotiations.
  8. Demonstrate warrant service, chemical agents use, barricaded suspects, and rappelling.
  9. Demonstrate tactical and physical training.

Course Objectives

  • 1. Explain the concepts and philosophy of special tactics.
  • 2. Explain the command post role and function.
  • 3. Demonstrate special weapons and tactics intelligence.
  • 4. Communicate in team and crises role simulations.
  • 5. Describe officer safety, scouting, and entry techniques.
  • 6. Simulate hostage negotiations.
  • 7. Demonstrate warrant service, chemical agents use, barricaded suspects, and rappelling.
  • 8. Demonstrate tactical and physical training.

Lecture Content

A. Introduction B. Legal aspects of special weapons and tactics C. Special weapons and tactics philosophy and tactics D. Weapons familiarization and orientation shoot 1. Taser 2. Net 3. Flashbangs E. Advanced officer survival tactics F. Command post role and function G. Special weapons and tactics intelligence H. Psychological aspects of special weapons and tactics I. Team communications 1. Hand signals 2. Crisis first aid J. Officer safety -paranoia vs. tactics K. Scouting techniques L. Entry techniques M. Hostage negotiations and tactics N. Warrant service 0. Introduction to chemical agents P. Barricaded suspect situations Q. Rappelling      1. Huntington Beach Fire Tower R. Run shoot obstacle course      1. South Coast Gun Club S. Team and individual movement      1. Camp Pendleton T. Practical application entries      1. Camp Pendleton U. Night shoot      1. Camp Pendleton V. Chemical agents -use and tactics with entries W. Night problems entry and scouting      1. Camp Pendleton X. Full scale problems     1. Camp Pendleton Y. Debriefing/certificates

Method(s) of Instruction

  • Lecture (02)

Writing Assignments

Proficiency demonstration of class taught skills

Out-of-class Assignments

as assigned

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Individual and group scenario participation using class taught skills

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Proficiency demonstration of class taught skills

Eligible Disciplines

Administration of justice (police science, corrections, law enforcement): Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

Other Resources

1. as assigned