Chemical Agent Instructor Course
This 40-hour POST approved chemical agent instructor course is an extensive dive into the tactical use of chemical agents. During the course, students will be introduced to the following:
1. Major chemical agent’s manufacturer devices
2. Delivery systems & launchers
3. Tactical deployment techniques
4. Mobile field force grenadier considerations
5. Legal and liability aspects
6. Instructing techniques
7. Tactical chemical agent deployments debriefed by SWAT members who participated in the incident
Each student will be exposed to chemical agents throughout the course in a “crawl, walk, run method”. Course attendees will be “hands on” with modern delivery systems and chemical agent devices. The final exam consists of a 5-minute presentation and a pass/fail written exam. See the link below for required equipment and munitions needed for the course.