The Strategies of Low Light Engagements

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The Strategies of Low Light Engagements - Instructor Course

Low Light Training - Low Light Shooting - Low Light CQB
Most Law Enforcement Shootings take place in Diminished Light Environments

Course Length: 5-Days
Tuition: $795

All registrations are handled through Strategos International, registration forms are available below.

Date:

August 8-12, 2011

Location:

Bay College MTEC Center
2000 North 30th Street
Escanaba Michigan, MI 49829

This course is MCOLES approved for 302 funding.

Point of Contact Info: PSO Todd Crow
Gladstone Public Safety Dept.
144 4th Av. NE
Gladstone, MI 49837
Phone: 906-428-3131
Fax: 906-428-1730
Email: tcrow@gladstonemi.com

Hotel Information:

Comfort Suites
3600 Ludington St.
Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone: 906-786-9630
www.comfortsuites.com/hotel/mi266
Manager Cathy Myers
Rate: $75 for two Queen size beds
Includes: Room with refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, Wi-Fi and High Speed Internet, Continental breakfast & Pool.

Peninsula Bay Inn
2603 N. Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone: 906-789-1200
www.peninsulamoose.com
Manager Shelley Kolbus
Rate: $67 for two Queen size beds
Includes: Room with coffee pot, Wi-Fi & High Speed Internet, full breakfast, pool, hot tube & sauna. Common area has microwave and refrigerator.

Who should attend:
Everyone in LE or Corrections. Instructors in Firearms, AS, DT, SWAT/TAC Teams, Road Patrol, Use of Force Inst., SRO, Det.'s, K9, Corrections, Court Security, Border Patrol, Conservation Officers, etc.

Description:
Upon completion of this intensive 50+ hour, 5-day course the participant will be able to successfully deliver progressive low light training to his or her department based on the acclaimed training developed by the Strategos staff. This training will assist departments in meeting a critical training requirement for low light training.

The Strategies of Low Light Engagements
The Principles and Subsequent Techniques for Prevailing in the Realm of Conflict

This is NOT a flashlight shooting techniques course! Far from it.

Developed over a 20-year period of interaction with regular and Special Forces military units, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, this groundbreaking course exposes the officer to the foundational precepts associated with armed and unarmed confrontations associated with day and night operations.

We do not focus on final outcomes per se, but address the underlying processes that ultimately determine the conclusion of any given conflict.

The core principles of low light CQB and low light CQC, conflict resolution; strategy, tactics, teamwork, proper individual bio-mechanics, timing, effective communication,
and leveraging available equipment are presented and tested.

Technique based approaches encouraged by the majority of traditional training methodologies are simply not sufficient. We teach operators to implement flexible,
fluid, flowing and unpredictable (difficult for the adversary to read) responses in
dynamic environments.

The cornerstone to all reasonable action is possessing the ability to harness the full potential of the conscious and sub-conscious decision-making processes while under duress.

Officers leave this course with a practical understanding of a time tested sequential
model for operating in the midst of discord.

Participants are challenged mentally and physically to solve a multitude of problems utilizing an adaptive learning based philosophy. That is, participants are encouraged
to experiment and take the initial concepts presented during powerful multimedia
lectures and practical demonstrations and adapt them as necessary in a myriad of
force-on-force drills and scenarios. These exercises are carefully analyzed utilizing infrared digital video playback.

This course leads the way in Reduced Light Environments Training for Law Enforcement.

All students/participants who successfully complete the 5 day instructor course receive the following:

300 Page Instructor Handbook - (Complete w/ talking point lesson plan, misc. articles, student pricing, addendum documents, administrative documents,
rosters, course evaluation forms, incident reports etc.)
Product Discounts not available to the public
Successful Completion & Instructor Certificate

A certified instructor will also be able to:
Access "Instructor" pricing on all products offered by Strategos International

Prerequisites:
Excellent Handgun & Shotgun Skills / Instructor Background or training preferable

This 5 Day, 50+ hour Course will cover the following:

Presenting "Low Light" multi-media lectures
Extensive solo drilling & pair drilling - (Live Fire & "Force on Force")
O.O.D.A. Cycle
Correct Use of Lighting Tools
Functioning under Duress
Searching Techniques
Proper Movement, effective use of Cover and Concealment - (Solo, Pairs and
4 person elements)
Using a handheld flashlight w/ a shoulder-fired weapon
Student Teach Back Sessions
Student run "Low Light" Drilling & Critiques
Illumination Tool and Related Equipment Recommendations
Administration of a safe and effective "Force on Force" training program
Administrative requirements for Program Delivery

Student Requirements:

Choice of BDU's/Sweats/Overalls/Flight Suit
Flashlight used on duty
Patrol/Tactical Gear (body armor/ammo pouches/holster)
Handgun w/ 500 rounds of ammunition
Duty Shotgun w/ 250 rounds of ammunition or carbine w/ 500 rounds of ammunition
Appropriate number of spare magazines for all weapon systems
Weapon light is recommended
Hand Held Flashlight
Eye, Ear, Groin, & Neck Protection, Gloves, Knee-Pads, Chest Protection for Women
Note taking material
Liquids

General Information:

Ensure you have a zeroed weapon and proven gear
Plan clothing needs for all seasons from wet and cold to hot and sunny
Gloves and hat are recommended
Bring drinks and food to get you through the day, a refrigerator is available
The most important things to bring are an open mind and positive attitude

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