Pre-Deployment/Reporting Instructions
Each TTOS class is a mixture of classroom and fieldwork. Students should be prepared for physical activity (including a lot of walking) as well as for inclement weather—only heavy rain will delay training, and even then only for a while. Please bring note-taking material (though you will be issued a student handbook the morning of the first day). Whether you are military or civilian law enforcement, the following list is a good guideline of what you will need during your training evolution:
- Field uniform(s) (BDU type or similar, in preferred military or civilian camouflage pattern or plain OD) NO black please; Mossy Oak, NatGear, etc. are acceptable
- Boots—must be broken in and problem free (all students should make every effort to have at least one pair of non-military pattern boots)
- Hat—soft cover, cap or boonie style
- Inclement weather/rain gear
- Load-bearing equipment or tactical vest (NOT black)
- Canteens, water bottles, Camelback, etc.
- Compass—wrist type preferred
- Binoculars—no larger than 8x power preferred
- GPS if desired
- Day Pack/Assault Pack
- Sunscreen
- Personal First Aid Kit
- ‘Eyes & Ears’ for shooting iteration
- Earmuffs or plugs
- Camouflage paint/cream
- *Weapon (long gun; AR15, M4, Shotgun, etc.) *If students are bringing their own
- Ammunition for classes involving live fire—minimum of 30 shells for shotguns or 120 rounds of 5.56mm/.223 caliber or .308/7.62mm.
NOTE: Civilian law enforcement personnel may carry their handgun, however they will NOT be a part of the training cycle and should never leave the holster unless there is an emergency.
Optional Items:
- Whistle
- Signal Mirror
- Agency radio, PRR, Motorola ‘Talkabout’-type Comms
- Digital Camera
- Small camera-equipped binocular
- Scrim scarf, sniper veil, etc.
- Field/camouflaged gloves
- Spare magazines
- Weapon cleaning kit
- Knee pads
- Gaiters
NOTE: ‘Ghillie Suit’ type gear is NOT necessary, nor practical for a tracking team attempting to close the Time-Distance Gap.
Certification Certificates of completion will be awarded to those students who successfully complete the course in accordance to and with the tactical skills and standards required.
Responsibilities & Liability It must be clearly understood that neither the school, host agency or cooperating agencies can or will assume responsibility for loss or damage to, or theft of, personal or departmental equipment.
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