NEMRT - Class Info Ground Fighting Control Tactics:

Ground Fighting Control Tactics: Vehicle Extractions and Team Tactics - 08PHY030

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**Cancellations for this class must be received by NEMRT 7 days prior to the start of the program in order to avoid being billed!**

Location:

South Elgin Police Department Annex

Start Date:

4/29/2024

End Date:

4/29/2024

Start Time:

08:00 AM

End Time:

04:00 PM

Member Fee:

$0.00

NonMember Fee:

$0.00

Speaker(s):

Daniel Meshenky, John Hutson

Department Max:

THIS COURSE MEETS THE FOLLOWING ILLINOIS STATE MANDATE(S)

Mandate	Mandate Hours	Scenario-Based Hours
Constitutional Use of LE Authority	1
Officer Safety Techniques	5.5	5.5

The 8-hour course is part of the Ground Fighting and Control Tactics Series. Officers will learn to apply team tactics while performing takedowns, vehicle extractions, and civil unrest control holds in order to defend themselves against a larger and stronger opponent.

Topics to be covered include:
•	Use of Force Decision Making
•	Fighting Principles
•	Two Officer Control Tactics
•	Escorts
•	Takedowns
•	Handcuffing Skills
•	Civil Unrest Tactics (human chains)
•	Vehicle Extractions

Both instructors are retired police supervisors with extensive knowledge of ground fighting maneuvers and control tactics. This course has been carefully examined to stay in accordance with the changes made to 720 ILCS 5/7-5 (Peace Officers Use of Force When Making an Arrest) brought forth through the SAFE “T” Act. Officers will be taught to handcuff from a position where they will NOT sit on a subject’s head, or place knees on a person’s neck or back which may interfere with their availability to breathe.

PLEASE NOTE:  Officers are required to wear workout clothing. NO AMMO OR FIREARMS WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE TRAINING FACILITY. Gun belts are optional.   

Students must sign waivers on site in order to participate and attend.

The GFCT series consists of nine end user classes and three instructor level courses. The instructor team recommends attending all end user classes before attending instructor level training. To optimize the learning process, it is highly recommended (not required) to attend the classes according to the following tier system:

Tier 1:  									
Ground Fighting Control Tactics (16 Hour-The Guard Position)		

Tier 2: 
GFCT: Takedowns and Escorts
GFCT: Escaping Neck Restraints
GFCT: Escaping Grips and Grabs
 
Tier 3:  									
GFCT: The Mount Position 				
GFCT: The Side Control Position 		 	
GFCT: The Back Control Position

Tier 4: 
GFCT: Sweeps and Reversals
GFCT: Vehicle Extractions and Team Tactics
GFCT: Instructor Development
GFCT: Instructor Sustainment
GFCT: Instructor Apprenticeship

This course has been certified through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. It is not reimbursable by ILETSB.

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Spring FY24 Training Catalog