Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

USCB-0018

Organization's ID:

G0426001-31

Organization:

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Location:

Classroom-based

Length:

3 weeks (120 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	police operations

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide Customs and Border Protection firearms instructor candidates with the tools necessary to conduct firearms training safely and effectively. The course focuses on CBP's weapon systems, to include their operation, care, and maintenance. It also introduces new instructors to proper use of force techniques, teaching techniques, tactics, scenario-based training, and identifying and resolving shooter problems and errors.

Learning Outcomes:

Conduct an Advanced Firearms Training Exercise (AFTE)
Instruct shooters on the operation of an authorized CBP pistol
Provide answers to use of force related questions
Provide care utilizing the appropriate components of the first aid kit
Instruct shooters on the operation of an authorized CBP shotgun
Perform line instructor duties
Conduct training in de-escalation and the legal application of force Evaluate safe weapon handling skills with CBP firearms in a dynamic environment
Evaluate safe weapon handling skills with CBP firearms from concealment
Perform authorized Firearms Instructor level modifications
Document information in the Firearms, Armor, and Credentials Tracking System (FACTS)
Evaluate safe weapon handling skills and best practices
Present a training block on the assigned topic
Instruct shooters on the operation of an authorized CBP carbine
Conduct scenario-based training
Apply low-light principles to training