Active Threat Instructor

The Active Threat Instructor is a 4-day class designed to equip officers with the necessary skills and strategies to effectively respond to active threat incidents in various environments and teach the material back to their agency. By training officers to respond effectively in various environments, from crowded areas to open stadiums and venues to vehicles in parking lots, the course addresses the evolving nature of threats and the need for adaptability for universities.

The course begins with a brief lecture highlighting the distinctions between Grey Group’s Active Threat Interdiction strategy and traditional training approaches. Following the lecture, the course emphasizes hands-on instruction to ensure the practical application of the tactics taught.

To enhance the realism of the training, the course incorporates multiple contact drills, force-on-force exercises in stadium/large venue, scenario simulations, post-engagement exercises, and live-fire range practice.

Topics Covered:
•  Detect pre-attack indicators
•  Weapons maneuver, Avoiding Friendly Fire, Earning the Shot
•  Movement through crowds at large venues
•  Use cover and bounding/flanking movement to gain an advantage
•  Vehicle tactics, open air-venues and structure tactics
•  Aggressive solo response and linkups
•  Safe travel lanes and corridors
•  Priority of life during active threat response
•  Dealing with off-duty officers, legal armed citizens
•  Teach backs, scenario development/management
•  How to setup safe training
•  Live-Fire Range

Equipment Requirements:
•  PPE for Force on Force (head, neck, eyes, gloves, body)
•  Bolt blocker for rifle/handgun, full load out gear
•  150 rounds of NLTA (rifle, handgun, or combination of both)
•  Eye protection
•  Notebook pen

Successful Completion:
•  Pass teach backs
•  Pass practicals
•  No safety violations
•  Receive manual, lesson plans, drills
•  Certificate of completion