Course Description

Military units and SWAT teams that specialize in Close Quarters Battle (CQB) typically bring a large force to the fight; they often have numerous supporting assets such as snipers, helicopters, and tactical vehicles. Thus, the scenario of a single Soldier or SWAT officer having to operate alone is relatively unlikely and often receives less attention. However, for police officers responding to an emergency call or ordinary citizens in a home-defense scenario, the chances of operating alone are quite likely. In these types of situations, backup is frequently unavailable or will not arrive in time. The officers, security professionals, and citizens who are forced to operate on their own face potentially the most significant risk, yet there are almost no tactical references (books, videos, or classes) that provide useful information on the subject of single-person tactics.

This course and the associated training manual were developed by a team of experts with extensive special operations and law-enforcement experience to help fill the dangerous capability and knowledge gap in the area of single-person tactics. The course includes presentations, videos/animations, audio narration, interactive activities/assessments, and many other digital training tools and resources. The course can be used by individual learners or by instructors in a classroom environment. The course covers a wide range of tactical subjects, including:

  • Clearing without entry
  • Shallow entry (limited penetration)
  • Deep entry
  • Hallways
  • Intersections
  • Stairwells
  • Multiple rooms


The course also provides specific suggestions on how to prepare for and deal with likely tactical scenarios, including home invasion, deadly attackers (active shooter), sniper attacks, armed robbery, and hostage situations. 

All students will receive a serial numbered completion certificate upon finishing the course.

Course Curriculum

    1. The Neglect of Single-Person Tactics

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    2. The Four Pillars of Survival

    1. Clear Without Entry: Introduction

    2. Clear WIthout Entry: Center-Fed, Open Door

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    3. Animation Example - Center-Fed, Open Door

    4. Clear WIthout Entry: Center-Fed, Closed Door

    5. Animation Example: Center-Fed, Closed Door

    6. Clear WIthout Entry: Corner-Fed, Open Door

    7. Clear WIthout Entry: Corner-Fed, Closed Door

    8. Animation Example: Corner-Fed, Closed Door

    9. Clear WIthout Entry: Quick Clear

    10. Clear Without Entry: Quiz

    1. Shallow Entry: Introduction

    2. Shallow Entry: Center-Fed Open Door

    3. Shallow Entry: Center-Fed Closed Door

    4. Shallow Entry: Corner-Fed Open Door

    5. Shallow Entry: Corner-Fed Closed Door

    6. Shallow Entry: Quiz

    1. Deep Entry: Introduction

    2. Deep Entry: Center-Fed Open Door

    3. Deep Entry: Center-Fed Closed Door

    4. Animation Example: Center-Fed, Closed Door

    5. Deep Entry: Corner-Fed Open Door

    6. Animation Example: Corner-Fed, Open Door

    7. Deep Entry: Corner-Fed Closed Door

    8. Deep Entry: Quiz

    1. Multiple Rooms: Introduction

    2. Open Door on the Far Wall

    3. Animation Example: Open Door on the Far Wall

    4. Open Door on the Side Wall

    5. Animation Example: Open Door on the Side Wall

    6. Closed Door

    7. Animation Example: Closed Door

    8. Multiple Open Doors

    9. Animation Example: Multiple Open Doors

    10. Multiple Rooms: Quiz

    1. Hallways: Introduction

    2. Moving Down a Hallway

    3. Animation Example: Moving Down a Hallway

    4. Entering a Room from the Hall

    5. Animation Example: Entering a Room from the Hall

    6. Exiting a Room into the Hall

    7. Animation Example: Exiting a Room Into the Hall

    8. Opposing Open Doors

    9. Animation Example: Opposing Open Doors

    10. L-Shape Intersection

    11. T-Shape Intersection

    12. Animation Example: T-Shape Intersection

    13. X-Shape Intersection

    14. Animation Example: X-Shape Intersection

    15. Hallways: Quiz

About this course

  • $40.00
  • 57 lessons

About the Instructor

Special Tactics

Special Tactics was developed by special operations veterans from Tier-1 Special Mission Units, along with a team experts with diverse backgrounds from the military, law enforcement and academic communities. Our mission is to help improve United States and allied national security capabilities through training and education.

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