Manual, Mechanical, and Ballistic Breach
Breaching fundamentals covering manual, mechanical, and ballistic entry techniques.
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Service Description
The Manual, Mechanical, and Ballistic Breaching course provides law enforcement tactical teams with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely and effectively conduct breaching operations during tactical entries. The training focuses on understanding the proper application of breaching methods, tools, and tactics used to defeat barriers while maintaining team safety and operational efficiency. Students will learn the fundamentals of manual, mechanical, and ballistic breaching, including how each method is applied depending on the structure, door type, and operational environment. Instruction emphasizes selecting the appropriate breaching technique while minimizing risk to team members and occupants. The course also covers door construction and identification, allowing officers to recognize different door types and determine the most effective attack points. Students will gain familiarity with a variety of breaching tools, breaching weapons, and specialized ammunition, along with the safety considerations required when using each method. Training also addresses avenues of approach and danger points commonly encountered during breaching operations. Officers will learn how to identify hazards, manage positioning, and maintain proper team coordination during the breach. In addition to breacher responsibilities, the course explores team dynamics during breaching operations, including communication, positioning, and actions immediately following the breach. Students will practice actions at breach, ensuring the entry team can safely and effectively move through the point of entry once access is gained. This course provides officers with a solid understanding of breaching principles and the practical considerations necessary to conduct safe and effective tactical entries. Key Topics • Basic breaching safety considerations • Manual and mechanical breaching methods • Ballistic breaching fundamentals • Door construction and identification • Breaching attack points • Types of breaching tools and equipment • Breaching weapons and ammunition considerations • Avenues of approach and danger points • Team dynamics during breaching operations • Actions at breach
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Contact Details
Close Quarters Tactical, LLC, Utica Drive, Shelby Township, MI, USA
(586) 726-4730
sales@cqtusa.com