CIRG New Operator Training School
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Initiation 

You can use the following command to start a training session.

?divtraining NOTS [Your-Name]

After the embed has been sent out in the trainings channel, ping @CIRG | Candidate role. If the command does not work, you may simply send pings as well as the link to this guide.

Active duty CIRG operators of all units are required to take monthly training, with the exception where it is optional for HRT operators.

Instructor Notes

• All candidates are recommended to have THIS guide open. This guide is unclassified and open to all. If candidates do not know where to find it, instructors are allowed to share the link with trainees.

• The FBI Live Fire Training Facility is located at 9044 Lakeview Court.

• This training session is designed to be completed in under 1 hour. It should not take excessively long.

Phase 1 - Orientation & Preparation

Location: Station Parking Lot
Objective: Equipment verification & course briefing

Notes: Recommended attendance: 4 candidates, 2 instructors (HRT operators may be assistant instructors)

Equipment Regulations

• Uniform: FBI Tactical Class 1

• Gear: Full tactical uniform

• Firearm: M4A1 on-body, Glock 17 & Orsis T5000 in vehicle trunk.

• Equipment: Ballistic shield, breaching tools, beanbag shotgun, taser, flares.

• Vehicle: FPIU 2024 (Utility) per regulations.

• Other Requirements: Ensure all candidates have this training guide open.

Quickly brief the candidates using the following script. The italic sections are to be read aloud.

Greetings and welcome to your New Operator School. I’m your host [name], and you will address me as Instructor.
During this training, you will be expected to pass shooting, breaching, marksman, driving, and negotiation.
PTS / Permission to Speak is activated; if you fail to abide by PTS, you will be dismissed.
You will be expected to listen to every order I give you, as failure to do this will result in immediate dismissal. Is this understood?

Ensure that all trainees are ready, then bring Rescue 3 bearcat to 9044 Lakeview Court, and park it in a way to serve as cover from the building.

Phase 2 - CQB Fundamentals

Location: FBI Live Fire Training Facility (9044 Lakeview Court)
Objective: Equip operators with foundational close-quarter combat skills, focusing on movement, room clearing, and situational awareness

Notes: Please ensure all operators have access to the FBI Tactical Breaching protocol here.

The following are to be read aloud to candidates, line by line.

• We will start our training with CQB fundamentals.

• CQB, aka close quarters battle, is a method of breaching a compound and "clearing" it of any hostiles.

• Communication is always going to be important in any scenario. In CQB, there are 3 short, clear phrases that we commonly use.

  • - "Clear" to indicate that an area is cleared of any hostiles, such as "Garage clear."

  • - "Contact" to alert the team of any hostilities. For example, "Contact left" indoors, "Contact south" outdoors.

  • - "Moving" to notify that you or the entire team is moving. E.g., "Moving towards left" or "Moving, on me."

• Formation & Movement:

  • - When making entry, always move along the wall. Movement direction depends on position.

  • - First operator moves left. Second moves right, third stays at the doorway. 1 and 2 keeps moving until threats are down.

  • - When clearing, everyone should keep your aim on where you expect a threat to be.

  • - The first operator will always be responsible for breaching the door or window.

  • - The last operator, usually 2, 3, or 4 depending on team size, must ensure rear security and hold uncleared spaces when moving.

  • - If the team size exceeds 4, only 3 operators will make entry into rooms. Remainders hold security.

• Standard Operating Procedure

  • - Line up against a wall near the door. The point man enters first (moves left), followed by the second unit (moves right) and the third unit (stays at the entrance).

  • - The 3rd operator will pop down a flare on the door once cleared to mark it.

  • - If gunfire erupts, units outside may enter to assist.

Phase 3 - CQB Drills

Location: FBI Live-Fire Training Facility (9044 Lakeview Court)
Objective: Examine and prepare operators for close-quarter battle, ensuring unit operational readiness by learning through live-fire experiences.

Notes: This drill should be ran as many times as it takes to reach perfection. (5 to 10 usually)

During this section, candidates will demonstrate understanding of CQB fundamentals, combined with use of force / shoot-no-shoot drills. Explain the following to the trainees:

• We will begin our drills section, where you will demonstrate fundamentals about room clearing, use of force, and threat identification.

• You will be breaching this compound with subjects inside. You are expected to follow room clearing protocol perfectly during this course.

• The subjects may be civilians or suspects. Quickly identify items in the subject's hands, then issue verbal commands and detain the suspect.

• Use force accordingly to the use of force policy if needed. Communicate and work as a team with the other agents.

• Start behind the vehicles. You will begin this drill when given the green light to make entry.

Once all candidates are in position, instructors should get into positions as subjects.

Instructors are to make the scenario as dynamic as possible, such as various items held in the hands, ranging from firearms, melee weapons, tools, IDs, and cell phones, or different level of compliance.

Grade candidates based on teamwork, communication, movement, and use of force. Candidates should move with efficiency and as a team, including clearing from left to right, holding uncleared spaces, and providing each other rear security. Clear communication should be used, such as calling out the location of subjects, notify teammates when switching to non-lethal/handcuffs, or giving directions on positions to hold/clear. Instructors should provide feedback each time the drill is completed, then reset with new subject locations and scenarios.

If operators met or exceeded standards, they may move on to the next section. This section must be redone multiple times to ensure perfect performance.

Phase 4 - Mid-Range Engagements

Location: FBI Live-Fire Training Facility (9044 Lakeview Court)
Objective: Equip operators with the skills required to conduct a hostage rescue breach.

Notes: Ensure that barricades are properly set up to prevent civilians from entering the compound. Click here for setup.

Operators will line up their vehicles and drive to the firing range, with the M4A1 on their body, with a ballistic shield and Glock 19 in the vehicle. Order operators to stand shoulder-to-shoulder against the whiteboard as you explain the following to them:

• Hostage Rescue is one of the most delicate and dangerous missions you will face.

• The lives of innocent people depend on your speed, communication, and precision.

• In this course, you will be trained to breach a compound to rescue a hostage.

• A rescue breach should be conducted if negotiations fail or violence erupts.

• Using intelligence sources and recon, confirm the position of targets within a building.

• During the breach, you should not attempt to clear the entire house. Breach the area containing the hostage directly.

• After the hostages are secured, the third man should secure civilians with cuffs as trained in CQB.

• Immediately notify the hostage of who you are and your intentions, for example:

  • "FBI Hostage Rescue Team, we are here to get you out. Do not resist and do not reach."

• You will now proceed to conduct a hostage rescue breach using what you have learned.

• The hostage location will be provided to you, and you are to breach directly into that room.

• Remember all CQB communications and movement protocols.

Operators may choose their desired point of entry. Once units are in position, you may get to your location as the hostage taker. Use cones to simulate hostages, in which they should secure.