EXPLOSIVE HANDLING & BREACHING AND ENTRY COURSE

Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Government Agencies Cost of the course: $195 Phase One - Explosive Handlers Course The aim of this 2 day course is to introduce the student to the recognition, transportation, storage, safe handling, and firing of high explosive compounds. This phase is mandatory for all personnel who are not EOD or military explosive qualified. On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the skills to safely employ explosives in a conventional environment. Course content includes: History and theory of explosives and explosions Explosive safety Types of explosive accessories Recognition of low and high explosive compounds Preparation and firing of charges using electric, non-electric, and shock tube initiated blasting caps Response to misfires and low ordered charges Phase Two - Explosive Breaching Course The aim of this 3 day course is to introduce the student to time tested and operationally proven drills and procedures in order to establish or further enhance an existing explosive breaching program within their unit or department. On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills to safely and confidently employ explosive breaching charges in support of special operations missions. Course content includes: History and theory of explosive breaching Critical safety issues - calculating net explosive weight, safe stacking distance, and internal overpressure Breaching report documentation Breaching wood and metal doors (external and internal) Breaching windows Defeating barricaded doors Tactical charge placement drills Reacting to a misfired charge Multiple breach point entries Developing Standard Operating Procedures Stronghold analysis Breacher's brief back format Breacher's aide memoir Introduction to wall breaching Equipment Requirements Ear and eye protection (clear lenses or goggles) Range training uniform (long sleeve) Nomex gloves (recommended) Body armor Helmet Handgun (no ammunition) If you have any questions reguarding site or lodging issues, please contact Terry Parker at 256-765-4357 or via email at tmparker1@una.edu. All other questions please contact T.E.E.S. through the registration site.