4-Day Course – The Foundation Instructor Trainer, level 2, intermediate course was developed to build on the knowledge base of existing use of force instructors and is open to students within a strict limit of 3 years from the date of their most recent Foundation Instructor Trainer (FIT) or Team Arrest and Control Tactics (Team ACT) certification course.
Attending officers will be certified in baton, spray irritant, and handcuffing, as well as soft empty hand techniques. We have expanded our comprehensive system of modern training methodologies and fundamental, easy to learn techniques. Officers attending this course will be refreshed on the most proven, essential, and innovative procedures for arrest and control. Additionally, this curriculum has been significantly expanded to include techniques beyond what is covered in the original FIT course.
During this training, officers will further enhance proficiency in the application of effective force and improve their abilities to react to all levels of subject resistance. This training will provide considerations for all typical force option tools to include Taser, ASP baton, and less lethal force platforms. The core elements taught in this course such as leverage, body position, and timing are compatible with all other defensive tactics and use of force related systems. But, learning to efficiently gain control of resistant and assaultive subjects is only part of the process.
This course will also focus on improving effective communicators, trainers and mentors of law enforcement professionals. This program maximizes information transfer from the classroom to real world application for trainers and the professionals they teach. Finally, this course will broaden the student’s understanding of technique and use of force training curriculum to better serve individual and organizational needs. Our systems and concepts can be easily integrated into most training programs and fielded in virtually any law enforcement, security, or similar organization.
Course objectives include but are not limited to:
- Enhance existing instructor communication abilities and methods
- Appropriately teach others to react to an assaultive subject at close quarters
- Improve skills in handcuffing and controlling resistant subjects
- Learn alternative methods for control and escape from resistant subjects
- Incorporate force tools and how to transition to the most reasonable force options
- Enhance your organization’s existing training through the utilization of student focused, adult learning principles
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
- BDU style pants
- Duty belt/duty vest
- Training weapon
Optional (if available)
- “Simunition” pistol with marking cartridges (Non Lethal Training Ammunition, such as “Simunition” FX marking cartridges)
- Protective gear for marking cartridges/NLTA (Eye protection, face mask, throat protection, groin protection, gloves)
FEATURED INSTRUCTORS
Tom Menton and Chad Malmberg
TESTIMONIALS
“Better instructors than I’ve seen anywhere.”
“Great presentation skills. Made the course interesting and fun. Very realistic course material.”
“Very usable techniques!”
-Dan Swanson, Rochester Police Department SWAT
”Top level instructors. Highly recommended, here to help you. What I liked most about the course overall was the atmosphere, learning how to teach, and the realistic tactics.”
-Tyler Martin, Washington County Sheriff’s Office SWAT
“By far, some of the most effective instructors I’ve worked with.”
“What I liked most was not only being taught the subject material, but learning how to teach others while keeping it simple and applicable.”
“I enjoyed every minute and wish there were more days to train with Chad and Tom.”
-Deputy Tony Nelson, Anoka County Sheriff’s Office SWAT