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| Class | Format | Length | Link |
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| Officer SurvivalThree-day, 24-hour course mixing lecture and force-on-force scenarios to teach officers the skill sets needed to survive sudden violent encounters, covering the sympathetic nervous system, levels of… | Format: In person | Length: 72 hr | Official page for Officer Survival, Government Training Institute |
| Immediate Action Teams (IAT) Active Shooter (DHS ID-004-RESP)DHS-approved 5-day course covering 15 separate modules on rapid law enforcement tactical response to active shooter and terrorist incidents in the school setting, including IED awareness, tactical…Who it’s for: Law enforcement and military personnel onlyIncluded and extra costs: All training consumables including man marking rounds for force on force scenarios; Certificate of completion; Conversion kits for duty weapons (for force on force scenarios); Student manualProvider’s credential claim: Provider states the IAT Active Shooter course curriculum has been reviewed and approved by D.H.S.'s Office of Grants & Training, allowing states to apply DHS training grant funding toward tuition, overtime, meals, lodging and backfill costs. (credential source captured October 23, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 120 hr | Official page for Immediate Action Teams (IAT) Active Shooter (DHS ID-004-RESP), Government Training Institute |
| Gangs and TerrorismThree-day (24-hour) lecture course on how gangs and terrorists work together, identifying gangs and terrorists within a jurisdiction, and indicators of terrorist activities involving gang and… | Format: In person | Length: 72 hr | Official page for Gangs and Terrorism, Government Training Institute |
| Vehicle AssaultsCourse combining PowerPoint-based lectures with scenario-driven practical exercises in Simunition and live-fire environments on assaulting passenger vehicles: rear, column and front assault… | Format: In person | Official page for Vehicle Assaults, Government Training Institute | |
| Tactical Breaching - Manual, Ballistic, and Introduction to ExplosivesThree-day course orienting students with the principles and tools used for manual breaching, including ballistic, exothermic, gas powered and manual tools, with hands-on training and self/peer… | Format: In person | Length: 72 hr | Official page for Tactical Breaching - Manual, Ballistic, and Introduction to Explosives, Government Training Institute |
| Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) CourseIntensive five-day course for soldiers on terrorism fundamentals, force protection, individual protective measures, vulnerability assessments, mounted movement planning, rally points and evacuation…Who it’s for: SoldiersIncluded and extra costs: 2 sets of civilian role player clothing; BDU's (5 days); Body Armor; Duty Boots; Helmet; Notebook and writing utensil; Primary weapon system; Safety Glasses; Secondary weapon system; Water bottle or hydration system | Format: In person | Length: 120 hr | Official page for Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) Course, Government Training Institute |
| Basic SWAT (DHS ID-006-RESP)Entry-level DHS-approved Basic SWAT course: nineteen interconnected modules delivered over a seven-day period covering dynamic, deliberate and covert building clearing, hostage incidents, barricaded…Who it’s for: Law enforcement SWAT officersIncluded and extra costs: Detailed course manualProvider’s credential claim: Provider states the core curriculum has been reviewed and approved by D.H.S.'s Office of Grants & Training, allowing states to apply DHS training grant funding toward tuition, overtime, meals, lodging and backfill costs. (credential source captured October 23, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 168 hr | Official page for Basic SWAT (DHS ID-006-RESP), Government Training Institute |
| Type III Advanced SWAT Operations for Terrorist Environments (DHS ID-001-RESP)DHS pre-approved 15-day Advanced SWAT Type III course covering 41 separate modules for part-time SWAT teams without rappelling responsibilities; a shortened 10-delivery-day option with advance…Who it’s for: Part-time SWAT teams without rappelling responsibilitiesProvider’s credential claim: Provider states the SWAT Type III course curriculum has been reviewed and approved by D.H.S.'s Office of Grants & Training, allowing states to apply DHS training grant funding toward tuition, overtime, meals, lodging and backfill costs. (credential source captured October 23, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 360 hr | Official page for Type III Advanced SWAT Operations for Terrorist Environments (DHS ID-001-RESP), Government Training Institute |
| Type II Advanced SWAT Operations for Terrorist Environments (DHS ID-002-RESP)DHS pre-approved 18-day Advanced SWAT Type II course covering 44 separate modules for full or part-time SWAT teams with advanced capabilities including rappelling; a shortened 13-delivery-day option…Who it’s for: Full or part-time SWAT teams with advanced capabilities including rappellingProvider’s credential claim: Provider states the SWAT Type II course curriculum has been reviewed and approved by D.H.S.'s Office of Grants & Training, allowing states to apply DHS training grant funding toward tuition, overtime, meals, lodging and backfill costs. (credential source captured October 23, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 432 hr | Official page for Type II Advanced SWAT Operations for Terrorist Environments (DHS ID-002-RESP), Government Training Institute |
| Basic Sniper (N.E.S.T. Program)Intensive 5-day Basic Sniper course under GTI's Non-conventional, Elevated, Sniper, Training (N.E.S.T.) program covering an introduction to basic sniper, sniper nomenclature, weapon selection and…Who it’s for: Law Enforcement and Military Personnel OnlyIncluded and extra costs: Ghillie Suit (Required for Advanced Sniper Optional for Basic Sniper); Match grade ammunition (a minimum of 500 rounds); Precision Rifle with adjustable turret scope, bipod and sling; Spotting scope / Binoculars; Wind meter / Range finder / Ballistic Calculator | Format: In person | Length: 120 hr | Official page for Basic Sniper (N.E.S.T. Program), Government Training Institute |
| Patrol Rifle CourseTwo-day course on deployment techniques and use of the patrol rifle as a primary weapon system: marksmanship fundamentals, zeroing iron-sighted rifles, tactical movement, cover, firing positions…Who it’s for: Front line patrol officers and first respondersIncluded and extra costs: 50 rounds of duty or training handgun ammunition; 600 rounds of duty or training rifle ammunition; Duty belt and holster, vest, eye and ear protection; Duty-type law enforcement patrol rifle with sling; Waterproof ground cover for prone zeroing exercises | Format: In person | Length: 48 hr | Official page for Patrol Rifle Course, Government Training Institute |
| Vulnerability AssessmentsOne-day, 8-hour course teaching students how to build an assessment team, conduct a Vulnerability Assessment of a building or installation, and evaluate the assessment for use in developing a Force…Who it’s for: Security and law enforcement professionals, military personnel, and others responsible for antiterrorism and force protection security requirements | Format: In person | Length: 8 hr | Official page for Vulnerability Assessments, Government Training Institute |
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| Class | Format | Length | Link |
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| Type I Advanced SWAT Operations for Terrorist Environments (DHS ID-003-RESP)DHS pre-approved 20-day Advanced SWAT Type I course covering 50 separate modules for full-time SWAT teams with robot, tech surveillance, rappelling and fast roping capabilities; a shortened…Who it’s for: Full-time SWAT teams with robot, tech surveillance, rappelling and fast roping capabilitiesProvider’s credential claim: Provider states the SWAT Type I course curriculum has been reviewed and approved by D.H.S.'s Office of Grants & Training, allowing states to apply DHS training grant funding toward tuition, overtime, meals, lodging and backfill costs. (credential source captured October 23, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 480 hr | Official page for Type I Advanced SWAT Operations for Terrorist Environments (DHS ID-003-RESP), Government Training Institute |
| Rescue Task Force - Hostile Event InterdictionThree-day, 8-module course unifying Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue and EMS for the follow-up response to a neutralized or mitigated hostile event: hot/warm/cold zones, Unified Command, LE force…Who it’s for: Law enforcement, military, fire, rescue and emergency medical servicesIncluded and extra costs: A minimum of two instructors (one from LE, one from Fire/EMS); Additional equipment, weapons or gear to supplement as needed; Course consumable items; Student manual | Format: In person | Length: 72 hr | Official page for Rescue Task Force - Hostile Event Interdiction, Government Training Institute |
| SWAT Team Leader Course - Attributes and Strategies for Command in the Tactical EnvironmentFive-day, 40-hour tactical leadership course for SWAT supervisors covering command and control, leadership styles, SWAT training concepts, liability, threat assessments, selection, reconnaissance and…Who it’s for: Veteran and entry level SWAT supervisors, and officers supervising units serving search/arrest warrants | Format: In person | Length: 120 hr | Official page for SWAT Team Leader Course - Attributes and Strategies for Command in the Tactical Environment, Government Training Institute |
| Gangs and Terrorism: Investigation and InterdictionTwo-day (16-hour) lecture course on criminal interdiction methods as a counterterrorism strategy, proactive law enforcement, identifying potential targets of a terrorist attack, and identifying local… | Format: In person | Length: 48 hr | Official page for Gangs and Terrorism: Investigation and Interdiction, Government Training Institute |
| Advanced Hostage Rescue Tactics (HRT)Five-day course exposing operators to advanced hostage rescue theories, tactics and advanced close quarter battle techniques, including emergency assault team and deliberate assault team operations…Who it’s for: Law enforcement and military personnel onlyIncluded and extra costs: Body Armor; Helmet; Integrated communication (when possible); Primary weapon system; Secondary weapon system; Tactical clothing | Format: In person | Length: 120 hr | Official page for Advanced Hostage Rescue Tactics (HRT), Government Training Institute |
| Close Quarters Battle (CQB): Tactical Entries in a Hostile EnvironmentThree-day course on proven close quarters battle principles and tactics for tactical operators, narcotics officers and first responders, emphasizing initiative-based free flow techniques with force… | Format: In person | Length: 72 hr | Official page for Close Quarters Battle (CQB): Tactical Entries in a Hostile Environment, Government Training Institute |
| Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) Awareness (DHS ID-008-RESP)Course consisting of 2 hours of lecture on Improvised Explosive Devices and 3.5 hours of practical exercises exposing students to inert IEDs, covering IED identification, initiators and triggering…Who it’s for: All first responders | Format: In person | Length: 5 hr 30 min | Official page for Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) Awareness (DHS ID-008-RESP), Government Training Institute |
| Advanced Sniper (N.E.S.T. Program)5-day Advanced Sniper course under GTI's N.E.S.T. program covering an introduction to advanced sniper, basic fundamentals, camouflage and tactical movement, final firing positions, observation and…Who it’s for: Law Enforcement and Military Personnel OnlyIncluded and extra costs: Ghillie Suit (Required for Advanced Sniper Optional for Basic Sniper) | Format: In person | Length: 120 hr | Official page for Advanced Sniper (N.E.S.T. Program), Government Training Institute |
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