Apply for the 2026 Tactical Operators Course

Filling out this application does not guarantee you a spot in the course. All applicants that receive a spot will be contacted by an ATOA officer to confirm registration no later than January 15, 2026.

BASIC Tactical Operator Course
February 23-27 2026

This APOSTC approved forty-hour Basic Tactical Operators Course (BTOC) “SWAT School” is being made available for FREE through the Alabama Tactical Officers Association (ATOA). This iteration of ATOA BTOC is designed and aimed at small and rural departments, preferably with a sworn staff under 30, but is not a necessary requirement. The class slots will be available on a scholarship basis with ATOA board approval for each student.

This course will include an initial PT Assessment then training on: Tactical Officer Mindset, SWAT Equipment, Tactical Communications, Perimeter Operations, Application of CQB, Room Entry and Clearing, Breaching, Advanced Weapon Skills, Helicopter and Drone Integration, and a Final Field Training Exercise. Students will also earn a certification through CTS on both Chemical Munitions and Distraction Devices

EQUIPMENT LIST:
Wrap around eye protection, Hearing protection
Tactical vest , belt w/ holster, gloves, ballistic helmet
Gas Mask w/ oc/cs filter
Duty pistol, 3 magazines – 300 Rounds Pistol Ammunition:
Duty rifle, 3 magazines, 300 Rounds Rifle Ammunition
Season weather clothing (Rain gear, changes of clothes, etc…) 

This course is approved by APOSTC to meet current Alabama BTOC curriculum and standards.
Abbeville, Alabama 36310
Lunch will be provided free of charge every day
Free lodging is available on a limited basis, contact POC for information
Limited loaner equipment is available, contact POC for information
A training certificate will be issued for 40 hours.

POC - Eric Blankenship - Eric.blankenship@henrycountyso.org

Deadline to apply: January 10, 2026

You do not have to be a current member of ATOA to apply.