MTTOA SWAT School

2-Week SWAT Course

A 120-hour intensive tactical training program designed to prepare officers for integration into law enforcement tactical units.

120
Training hours
2
Weeks
$1,000
Per student
About the course

Course overview

Training is conducted at Shelby County Sheriff's Office, 810 Dovecrest Rd, Memphis, TN. This is a physically demanding course with little traditional classroom instruction. Students must be able to perform under stressful situations for extended periods. Training occurs regardless of weather conditions — plan to train in cold or wet environments.

Students with pre-existing medical conditions should contact MTTOA prior to enrolling. Team medics should bring aid bags, litters, and other training aids used in actual situations. Nothing during the course is notional, including casualty care.
Curriculum

Topics covered

SWAT missions and capabilities
Close quarters marksmanship
Risk assessments
Weapons manipulations
Mission planning
Malfunction clearance
Introduction to breaching
Small and large cell clearing
Structure geometry
Verbal / non-verbal communications
Support equipment
Barricades and danger areas
Transitional tactics
Casualty care and management
Rapid deployment and counter-assault
Rural operations
Common doors and deconfliction
Low / no light operations
Upcoming courses
Course #43
March 30 – April 10, 2026
Shelby County Sheriff's Office  ·  Memphis, TN
Confirmed Register
Course #44
Dates TBD
Shelby County Sheriff's Office  ·  Memphis, TN
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Equipment list

Required gear

  • Uniform / clothing of your choice
  • Footwear (no open toe shoes)
  • Jacket / rain jacket
  • 3-day or similar backpack
  • Ballistic helmet
  • Gas mask w/ clear poly-carbonate eye cover and filter
  • Ballistic eye protection (clear)
  • Ear protection (must cover ears and fit under helmet)
  • NVGs w/ sacrificial lens and mounts (if available)
  • Throat protection (Simunition rounds)
  • Tactical vest / plate carrier w/ ammo pouches
  • Duty carbine or SMG w/ sling, light, optic
  • Duty pistol w/ holster and weapon light
  • Tactical gloves
  • Handheld flashlight
  • Athletic cup
  • 1,000+ rounds carbine / SMG ammunition
  • 1,000+ rounds handgun ammunition
  • Simunitions kits for carbine and pistol (if available)
  • 50 green / 10 blue chem lights
If you cannot meet minimum gear requirements, contact Jonathan Prewitt at (662) 863-0345 before the course. Some gear may be available to borrow from training staff.

Questions about registration?

Jonathan Prewitt, MTTOA President  ·  jprewitt@mttoa.us  ·  (662) 863-0345

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