Description

This 3 day, intensive, reality-based training course is designed to bridge the gap between traditional K9 search work and modern tactical responses. Teams will move past basic “find and bite” drills into high-fidelity, scenario-driven building clearances preparing the K9 team to work seamlessly alongside patrol, specialty units, and SWAT assets.

Objectives

• Principles of CQB/Building Searches for K9 handlers: Introduction to Close Quarters Battle and fundamentals of tactical building searches.

• Tactical Thresholds: Clear corners and fatal funnels using modern, low-profile techniques.

• Suspect Discrimination: Ensure pinpoint alerts and engagements on barricaded subjects while ignoring environmental distractions.

• Officer Survival: Handler positioning, gunfire conditioning, and tactical integration of the K-9 team with a tactical team.

• Mitigating the "Fatal Funnel": Master tactical thresholds, delayed entries, and directional sends to clear danger zones before human officers step through.

• Weapon Handling & Line Management: Practical drills for handlers to maintain muzzle discipline and weapon retention while managing a working K9 on- or off-line.

• Integrated K9/SBT (De-escalation & Tactics): Learn to seamlessly integrate the K9 team into Small Team Tactics, ensuring the dog is an asset, not a liability, during stack movements.

Prerequisites

• Active Law Enforcement K9 teams only. K9 teams must be either FDLE or FLECA certified.

Required Equipment

• Long Lines

• Harnesses and Flat Collars

• Bite Suit

• Hidden Sleeves

• Muzzle

• Non-Lethal Traning Ammunition (NLTA) firing handgun (Simunition or UTM) and 200 rounds of NLTA for the training handgun

• Eye protection

Notes

Ensure you wear and bring clothing appropriate for the weather. BDUs, or canvas type pants are recommended. Prepare for warm sunny conditions and overcast cool conditions. Bring sunscreen, lip balm and insect repellent. Bring a baseball cap, wide-brimmed hat, or stocking cap as appropriate. No open-toed shoes, tank tops, or other sleeveless shirts permitted. We recommend packing a few protein snacks and bringing your own lunch. We will be working through, but you will have time between sets to grab a bite.

Lodging

Email for more information regarding local hotel lodging info@marabellumtraininggroup.org

Booking and Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel, we will refund your tuition less a $50.00 cancelation fee. If you cancel within 7 days the course, there will be no refund however you can apply your tuition to another class date.

***Due to this class being restricted to active LEOs, we understand unforeseen events can occur, i.e. last-minute court appearances, illness, and family/work emergencies, if any of these events occur, we will assess them on a case-by-case basis regarding cancellation fees and refunds***