MSTOA

Mountain States Tactical Officers Association

Instructors:


SA Ben Binger:


An FBI agent for 13 years, 6 years as an operator on HRT, and more recently just over 2 years as the full time Senior Team Leader for the FBI's Salt Lake Division SWAT team.  SA Binger has real world experience in numerous overseas counterterrorism missions, several domestic hostage rescue missions, and approximately 100 high risk arrests throughout the U.S.

SA Rod Draper:


Former military and an FBI Agent for 15 years with 7 years as an operator and team leader on HRT.  Currently assigned to the Boise Resident Agency as a Team Leader for the Salt Lake City Division SWAT Team.  SA Draper has real world experience in numerous overseas counterterrorism missions, several domestic hostage rescue missions, and hundreds of high risk arrests throughout the U.S.  SA Draper is a certified FBI Tactical Instructor and has taught tactical courses all over the U.S. and to our overseas partners.

SA Monte Shaide:


An FBI Agent for over 20 years, 18 as a certified SWAT operator within the FBI.  Currently assigned to the Missoula Resident Agency as a Team Leader for the Salt Lake Division SWAT Team.  SA Shaide has real world experience in numerous overseas counterterrorism missions and hundreds of high risk/barricade arrests throughout the U.S.  SA Shaide is a certified FBI Tactical Instructor and has taught tactical courses all over the U.S. and to our overseas partners.

Course Description:


Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Course: This dynamic four day course is designed to teach the SWAT operator the principles and fundamentals of CQB and the techniques of room clearing through practical application and force on force techniques.


Operators attending this course will need to bring their issued SWAT kit, to include but not limited to the following:
Pen/paper for classroom and ops planning
Uniform (pants, longsleeve)
Ballistic vest
Helmet
Eye pro
Ear pro
Gloves
Handcuffs/flexcuffs
Shoulder weapon system (AR-15/M-4) w at least two magazines
Sub load - belt w/ issued holster (Glock 17 sim gun will be provided)
Flashlight
Flashbangs and/or training bangs

Additional team gear such as breaching equipment, shield, bang pole, throw bot, mirror, and ladders are not required but recommended if available.

Blue Bolts for weapon system (AR-15/M-4), 5.56 sim rounds, Glock 17 sim guns, sim rounds.  MSTOA has a limited number of blue guns and bolts for student use.  If you can bring your own it will provide for a better training experience.

CQB

Class Size Limited to 24

Class is Full