The Basic SWAT Class is now FULL.  We can only accomodate a certain number of students due to housing restrictions and construction going on at this time.  I will continue to take names but only on a standby list in the event current students drop out.

Daren Larson 

Good afternoon everyone,

First I would like to thank all of you for electing to attend the Florida Swat Assoc. tactical medic course.

I just wanted to answer a lot of the question that I have been getting. I will attach a list of items that you will need to bring with you and items that will not be needed. I will be arriving at Camp Blanding Sunday afternoon around 1700hrs. Please try and not plan to arrive before that. When you get to Blanding main gate advise the post security that you are attending a class at the Florida counter drug training site. Make sure that you have a current vehicle registration and insurance card with you if you are not driving county vehicle. They may or may not ask for it.  If you are not a current law enforcement officer with Law enforcement ID and Badge DO NOT BRING A FIREARM.  No weapons will be allowed in class, all weapons used during class will be provided by the training staff. We will be doing some force on force training. Bring something like a Tactical uniform top that is long sleeve. For those that need it Groin protection might be nice. Hint hint… If you problems finding the training site or are going to be late feel free to call me. My cell number is (904)-392-9720 this is the Address of Camp Blanding

Training Location:
Camp Blanding Joint Training Center
5629 SR 16 W.
Starke, FL 32091

Here is a list of items that you need to bring with you

Bed linen, Sheet, blanket, Pilow Etc.

Towel and Bath items

Whatever call gear you deploy with –without Weapons

If you don’t have call out gear here is a basic set of what you would need.

1. Flashlight
2. Gas mask & new filters
3. Ballistic Helmet
4. Canteen or camel back
5. *Rain gear
6. Entry Vest
7. Three sets BDU
8. Boots
9. *Knee and Elbow pads
10. Eye and Ear protection
11. Hat

1. Rigors belt
2. Gloves
3. Knee pad/elbow pad ( Optional )
4. Tactical Duty Belt/ Hostler ( optional )

* Optional 

You will not need you Medical Gear, we will have training supplies that will be used, If you want to bring it to critique and compare it with the other that is fine.  If you have any other question let me know.

 BJ

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