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ADVANCED ENTRY TACTICS SERIES

ADVANCED ENTRY TACTICS 1

The AET series is designed for patrol teams and specialized units which operate in higher-risk environments. Using AET, a team of four officers can safely clear a structure. AET tactics are simple and predictable so that officers are able to move efficiently and safely through a building. These are dynamic tactics, we do not emphasize threshold evaluation prior to room entry. We recommended that departments send officers in groups of four so that they can learn to work together as a team. The following topics are covered:

  • Room entries

  • Sectors of fire

  • Positive identification of threats

  • Adjoining rooms

  • Hallways

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We recommended that departments send officers in groups of four so that they can learn to work together as a team. Departments can supply their own Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (NTLA) platforms or AirSoft pistols will be provided for the courses. 

 

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Two students clearing a room

ADVANCED ENTRY TACTICS 2

This class builds on the foundation of AET 1. We review room entry tactics and then introduce movement on stairways and subject handling. Since officers are killed at the breach point at an alarming rate, we demonstrate how to safely approach the doorway to minimize exposure.  Actions at the breach point are optimized to decrease the time spent in this vulnerable position. The day culminates with force-on-force scenarios to solidify AET concepts.  

 

The class covers the following topics: 

  • All AET 1 material plus

  • Stairways

  • Subject Handling

  • Approach to the Breach Point

  • Actions at the Breach Point

Two students clearing a room

ADVANCED ENTRY TACTICS 3

AET 1 and AET 2 material is applied in a live-fire environment so students learn how to safely engage threats in close-quarters. Drills to simulate room entries and hallway movements are conducted to optimize shooting while moving. Target identification is emphasized throughout the day. Officers will utilize both pistol and rifle platforms during this course (approximately 300 rounds pistol and 700 rounds rifle).  

Two students conducting a drill on the range

ADVANCED ENTRY TACTICS 4

Since AET tactics are optimized for small teams moving quickly through structures, they can be readily applied to Active Shooter Response. In this class, we apply AET tactics to “Search to Contact” and “Move to Contact” modes to rapidly “Stop the Killing.”  Once the threat is eliminated, officers will learn how to “Stop the Dying” with a tactical medical block emphasizing Mass Casualty Incidents (MCI).  Officers will triage the injured, apply life-saving interventions, and move the injured to a higher-level of care. Multiple force-on-force scenarios at the end of the class will solidify the AET principles.  

SWAT team clearing a hallway

​AET INSTRUCTOR

Upon completion of AET 1 through 4, officers have the option to obtain instructor certification. This course is recommended for trainers who intend to provide instruction on AET tactics to their agency personnel. In order to pass the course, students must demonstrate proficiency executing and teaching AET concepts and then pass a written final exam.

Two SWAT team members in an exercise

TESTIMONIALS

"The class has many good takeaways that are useable on patrol and on tactical teams."

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

"I will recommend everyone on patrol needs this class because of how realistic it is."

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

"Great experience for patrol. I will recommend to the rest of my department."

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

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