June 14, 2026
7:30 AM
Basic SWAT Training Course Overview
This intensive 60-hour training program is tailored for law enforcement officers and military personnel eager to enhance their tactical capabilities. Designed to deliver hands-on, real-world experience, the course emphasizes advanced skills necessary for high-stakes operations and effective teamwork.
Key Features of the Course:
Duration & Structure: The course offers a comprehensive blend of practical and theoretical training across diverse tactical fields, ensuring participants gain a deep understanding of SWAT operations.
Curriculum: Covering a wide range of topics, the curriculum includes the history and structure of SWAT teams, live fire exercises, close-quarter battle (CQB) techniques, legal considerations, physical conditioning, and team tactics. The content is regularly updated to reflect the latest in tactical standards and innovations.
Expert Instructors: Learn from active SWAT professionals with extensive field and instructional experience, who are committed to passing on critical knowledge and skills.
Course Goals: The course is designed with specific daily objectives, and participants are expected to remain engaged until these are successfully met each day.
Ideal Candidates: Personnel assigned to special operations tasks through their respective departments
This course is designed for:
Law enforcement officers aiming for SWAT specialization.
Military personnel transitioning to law enforcement or assigned to tactical units.
Outcome & Certification:
Participants will receive a certificate of completion, which denotes their readiness for basic special operations duties. The course aims to significantly boost participants’ tactical skills, team coordination, and crisis management abilities, thereby enhancing their prospects for career advancement in tactical law enforcement roles.
Gear List:
Pistol x 3 magazines
350 Pistol ammunition
Tactical gear to include:
Level III Vest
Helmet
Gasmask
Extra footwear
BDUs for physical fitness (days 2, 3 & 4)
Pen and notepad
*Additional information provided on day 1
Enrollment Details:
Contact Jesse Noriega via email at jessenoriega@realitydefense.net for more information on this course.
To register as part of the Middle Rio Grande Service area, click on the link below
SWTC In-Service Registration Form
Students will need to select “Login for External Users” when completing the application.
Complete a new profile and register.
Location:
Southwest Texas College
Law Enforcement Academy
2401 Garner Field Rd
Uvalde, Texas 78801
*****Participants are expected to receive a pass on ALL daily assignments and tasks, to include physical fitness. Failure to do so will be cause for a course “drop” and the participant will be held liable for the entire cost of the course, payable to the SWTC.
This course will be reported to TCOLE thru the SWTC.