Mechanical Breaching Instructor Course

The breacher, like all other specialty team members, must be given the training that ensures he is proficient and therefore successful during actual operations. The primary objective of this program is to provide students with a working knowledge of manual breaching tools and techniques. This course will address manual breaching, power-assisted and vehicle-assisted tools as well as shotgun breaching rounds.

Outcomes

• Describe types of doors and windows and their construction

• Instruct others on strike points and tools for various types of doors

• Instruct others on break and rake techniques for various window types

• Instruct others on the gathering of breaching intelligence