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FIREARMS AND RELATED TRAINING

INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

The Firearms and Related Training Instructor Program has been developed to establish broad

based credibility and recognition by relevant external organisations who are considered to be

the leaders in this particular field of expertise.

The program will provide for the first time in the history of the NSW Department of

Corrective Services recognised accreditation in this very important training component of the

Correctional Officers duties. Inevitably the competency standards introduced will form the

'benchmark' for other Correctional Services and related security organisations to strive for.

I wish to thank Chief Superintendent, Dave Farrell and the Director of Security and

Investigation, Superintendent Don Rogers for their support in the development of this program

and Mr David Allanson the Co-ordinator, Program Review and Evaluation Unit, Corrective

Services Academy for his valuable contribution in reviewing this document for its competency

based training content.

I also wish to congratulate staff members Senior Assistant Superintendent, Bill Golledge and

First Class Prison Officer, Richard Battersby who are responsible for designing and

developing the program. Their efforts, skill and professionalism in all areas are reflected in

this program for which I commend them.

S B HARRISON Director Corrective Services Academy

30 August 1993

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Rationale

The Department of Corrective Services can be defined as a professional body of trained officers, entrusted by the government with the maintenance of safe custody and care of inmates within the various institutions in the state: this safe custody includes escorting inmates from institution to an outside location. It follows then, that training is essential to professionals in any type of endeavour and, therefore, training is absolutely necessary to the fulfilment of the responsibility with which the Correctional Officers are entrusted.

The carrying and use of weapons by Correctional Staff imposes a great responsibility on the Service that employs them, and upon the officers. The employing agency must accept it's responsibility to train the officer in the use of weapons, impact weapons, weaponless control, chemical agents and riot training.

The officers must also accept the responsibility to apply themselves to this training, not only practical proficiency, but a thorough knowledge of the legal, departmental and moral obligations placed upon the officer before they are justified in using these weapons or techniques.

While it takes different types of instruction and instructors to complete the training of a Correctional Officer, the Weapons and Related Training Instructor plays a vital role in this process. Apart from the fact that weapons training is an integral part of Prison Officers training, it has an added importance, simply by virtue of the fact that weapons are involved.

The Weapons and Related Training Instructor is responsible for teaching the subject which may some day be the means for saving his/her own life, the life or lives of fellow Officer's or inmate or to prevent an escape or to quell a riot.

The Weapons Instructors must be trained themselves in all areas of weapons handling, impact weapons, weaponless control and so on. This document sets out to cover the detailed competencies of the three levels that are essential requirements to become a Firearms and Related Training Weapons Instructor.

After lengthy discussions with experienced and senior staff, research and attendance at various courses both within New South Wales and International recognised Law Enforcement Agencies, we believe that the levels, structure and content of this package are appropriate for this Department.

Firearms and Related Training Instructor Program

Levels

l. Instructor, Range Coach/ Assistant 2. Senior Instructor/Range Master 3. Chief Instructor/Coordinator/Examiner

level 1 instructor, Range Coach/Assistant

Field Officer Survival Instructor

Authorised to provide training at a stipulated level to general custodial personnel in specific firearms and officer survival procedures and associated disciplines.

level 2 Senior Instructor, Range Master

Primary Officer Survival Defensive Tactics Instructor assists and advises Staff Officer and liaises with the Academy.

Authorised to provide training to INSTRUCTORS and general Custodial Personnel at a stipulated level in the use of specified issued firearms, officer survival procedures and disciplines.

level 3 Chief Instructor/Co-ordinator/Examiner

Authorised to provide on-going training, administration, evaluations to INSTRUCTOR and SENIOR INSTRUCTOR level candidates. The examiner will liaise closely with the Department's Firearms Committee and will ensure that Departmental Policy and Procedures associated with firearms, Officer survival and defensive tactics are thoroughly maintained. The Examiner will be Commissioned to periodically test and evaluate each INSTRUCTOR LEVEL to enhance and ensure that correct training policy, procedures and methods remain consistent.

The Examiner will also be responsible for the on-going evaluation of new techniques, skills, instructional methods for possible inclusion in Instructor development programs. This also includes attending specialised skills programs from external agencies such as Smith & Wesson.

Note: These level's will be expanded upon in greater detail during this submission and presentation.

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History of the Firearms and Related Training Committee

In December, 1990, the N.S.W. Police Commissioner, Mr John Avery, was requested by Corrective Services Director-General, Mr Angus Graham, to review Firearms and Related Training Procedures within Corrective Services. Hence a committee was formed and a thorough review conducted.

The first recommendation from the review was that Corrective Services form a similar body to the N.S. W. Police Department 'Standing Firearms Committee'.

On the 16th July, 1991, the first meeting of the Firearms Co-ordinating committee was held. An action plan was decided upon by committee members to be implemented in progressive stages. One of the key points to be addressed from the action plan was the establishment of a Firearms and Related Training Instructor Course, to certify instructor candidates within the Corrective Services Department.

However, due to committee members retiring, promotions etc, the committee lost momentum, until March 1993, when at the request of the Corrective Services Academy Director, Mr Steve Harrison, Senior Assistant Superintendent, Mr Bill Golledge and First Class Prison Officer, Richard Battersby re-established the original aims and objectives of the Firearms Committee to develop this Firearms Instructor Course.


Firearms and Re]ated Training Instructor Program

Designer's Qualifications

Prison Officer Richard Battersby:

ACADEMIC:

FIREARMS:

DEFENSIVE TACTICS:

RELATED QUAUFICA TIONS:

Associate Diploma in Adult Education (Training) University Technology, Sydney

Firearms Instructor's Certificate Shotgun Instructor's Certificate Firearms Program Management Certificate

Smith and Wesson Academy

N.S. W. Police District Officer Survival and Revolver Instructor, Level 3

N.S.W. Police Service Weapons Training, Tactical Response Group Training Unit

N.S.W. Police Tactical Response Group Team Leaders and Initial Training Courses


International Defensive Tactics Instructor's Certificate Victoria Police Firearms and Operation Survival Training Unit

ASP Tactical Baton Instructor Certificate Victoria Police Firearms and Operation Survival Training Unit

N.S.W. Police District Officer Survival and Revolver Instructor, Level 3


N.S. W. Police Crime Scene Examiners Investigator Course N.S.W. Police Service Physical Evidence Section

Advanced Emergency Procedure Course N.S. W. Corrective Services

Chemical Munition Operator's Course N.S.W. Corrective Services

Furthermore under final assessment to be qualified as instructor with Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) Defensive Tactics Instructor.


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Senior Assistant Superintendent Bill Golledge:

ACADEMIC:

FIREARMS:

DEFENSIVE TACTIC'S:

RELATED QUAUFICA TIONS:

Training and Development Certificate T.A.F.E.

Currently undertaking: Associate Diploma Correctional Administration Post Graduate Certificate Training & Development

Firearms Instructor's Certifi.cate Firearms Program Management Certificate

Armourers School - Revolver Smith and Wesson Academy

Handgun Retention Excheckers Law Enforcement

Handcuffing Techniques Instructor's Certificate R.E.B. International

Monadnock PR-24 Instructor's Certificate Monadnock Long Baton Instructor's Certificate

Monadnock Training Council

Management of Aggressive Behaviour Instructor Certificate Excheckers Law Enforcement Training

Street Weapons Orientation and Survival Federal Australian Kung Fu and Wu Shu

Staff Officer's Course Department Corrective Services

Advanced Emergency Procedure Course N.S.W. Corrective Services

Chemical Munition Operator's Course N.S. W. Corrective Services


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Instructor Accreditation

level 1 lnstmctor

A. Duration This course will be conducted over a ten day period for firearms and a further five days for weaponless control, batons, handcuffing and riot control.

B. Accreditation

C. Pre-requisites

D. Re-certification

E. Documentation

F. Assessing Officers

This course will certify the officer to prepare and conduct basic dry handling sessions on firearms and related training subjects. They will also qualify as range coaches/ assistants.

The applicant must meet and pass the following requirements to be placed on the course:

I. Be an employee of the Corrective Services or recognised law enforcement agency.

2. Successful completion of a Train-the-Trainer course or equivalent.

3. Must be recommended by their Superintendent or Departmental Head.

4. Pass medical examination including hearing test.

Re-certification must occur every three years. However, to maintain certification, each Instructor must submit an assignment in the form of a session plan set by the Senior Training Officer of Firearms & Related Training, Corrective Services Academy (CSA), which will be requested at some stage towards the end of each 12 month period.

The Instructor will also be required to conduct a live range shoot under supervision. This will occur when the participants of particular gaol are undergoing their annual range shoot.

A 5-day re-certification course will be conducted every 3 years.

All related administration will be recorded on central index system at the CSA. Assignments and ancillary documents will be maintained by the Senior Training Officer, Weapons and Related Training (WERT), CSA.

Each Instructor candidate will be assessed by two Senior Instructors. The certification must be endorsed by both Senior Instructors and the CSA Director.


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level 2 Senior Instructor

A. Accreditation

D. Re-certification

As a Senior Firearms Instructor and/ or Related Training Instructor, the Officer will be deemed qualified to instruct dry firearms classes, manage live range shoot exercises, conduct instruments of restraints training sessions, and certify officers as Instructors in accordance with this training schedule.

To be recognised as a Senior Instructor, an officer must make application to the chairman of the NSW Corrective Services Firearms & Related Training Committee. This should be sent out in resume format.

To be considered as a Senior Instructor, the applicant must satisfy, as a minimum, the following criteria:

!. Be an employee of the Corrective Services or recognised law enforcement agency.

2. Successful completion of the NSW Corrective Services Firearms Instructor Program - for fire;J.rms; or the Related Training Instructor Program - for· related training, or other recognised Instructor course;

3. Have a minimum of two years continuous instructional experience in the discipline applied for;

4. Successful completion of a Train-the-Trainer course or equivalent;

5. Be recommended by their Superintendent or Departmental Head;

6. Be recommended by a current Senior Instructor; 7. Must be currently employed in a firearms and/ or related

training capacity.

The applicant's resume will be considered the Firearms Committee, and, if successful, will be recognised by the Department as a Senior Instructor.

Once certified to this level, he/she will remain a Senior Instructor whilst he/she is consistently training in the certified discipline. The accreditation will expire at the completion of a 12 months period after his/her training designation cease. However, all Senior Instructors must endeavour to attend all related training seminars at the request of the Corrective Services Academy Director.


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level 3 Firearms & Related Training Examiner

A. Accreditation

D. Re-certification

As an examiner, the Officer will be deemed qualified to manage, instruct and develop firearms and related training curriculum in line with the Department's policy and further directions; and to certify officers as Senior Instructors in accordance with this training schedule.

To be recognised as an examiner, an officer must make application to the chairman of the NSW Corrective Services Firearms & Related Training Committee. This should be set out in a resume format. This procedure will change as further courses are developed.

To be considered as an Examiner, the applicant must satisfy, as a minimum, the following criteria:

1. Be an employee of the Corrective Services or recognised law enforcement agency.

2. Successful completion of the NSW Corrective Services Firearms Instructor Program - Firearms; or the Related Training Instructor Program -Related Training, or other recognised Instructor's course;

3. Have 2 years' experience as a Senior Instructor; 4. Have a minimum of 2 years' continuous instructional

experience in the discipline applied for; 5. Successful completion of a tertiary training and develop

ment course or equivalent; 6. Be recommended by the Director of the Corrective

Services Academy; 7. Be recommended by a current Examiner; 8. Must be currently employed in a firearms and/ or related

training capacity.

The applicant's resume will be considered by the Firearms Committee and, if successful, will undertake a competency testout for Firearms and Related Training Examiner.

Once certified to this level, he/she will remain an Examiner whilst he/she is consistently training in the certified discipline. The accreditation will expire at the completion of a 3 years period after his/her training designation ceases. However, all Examiners must endeavour to attend all related training seminars at the request of the Corrective Services Academy Director.


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Performance Standards for levels 1 , 2 and 3

The following performance standards sets out the course objectives in regards to performance, what is covered, the condition, what is required and the standard, level of expertise to be gained by the student instructors. Each performance standard has a pass/fail requirement.

The maintenance of student instructor's records including examination papers, instructor's assessments, assignments etc is also important for subsequent court presentation.

It gives the department credibility in court under cross examination as tbe Corrective Services will be able to produce:

l. Instructor's record of training for the position; 2. Specific job related courses; 3. Experience in the instructor's capacity; 4. Instructor's statement of duties and responsibilities as an instructor; 5. Proof of satisfactory performance as an instructor; 6. Demonstrated ability to explain subject matter as taught to trainees, (expertise

apparent).

Thus negate the department's responsibility to vicarious liability.


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Firearms Instructor's Course Overview

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Lesson Plan Development (see page 17)

Presentation Skills (See page 21)

Legislation (See page 22)

Remedial Training (See page 25)

Safety (See page 27)

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- Purpose, Objectives -Content - Competency Based Training - Lessons Skills Model - Program Development Model - National Training Board

and VET AB Guidelines

- Methods of Instruction - Research Methods - Communication Skills - Adult Learning Principles - Evaluation Skills

- Use of Force Policy - Firearms Regulations - Previous Shooting Incidents

- Aim and Objectives - Documentation Precision -Policy - Instructional Strategies

- Safety Essentials - Common Causes of Accidents - Instructor's Responsibility - Shooting Considerations -Warnings

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Legislation to carry firearms

Support Equipment

Ammunition

Smith & Wesson model 10 K Frame

Model36/60

Loading and unloading


Firearms Instructor Course Overview

- Authority to use -Verbal commands -Use of force continuum

- Hellweg holster -Features - Holster carriage - Equipment belt - Speed-loaders - Leather care and Cleaning - Equipment check

- Construction -Case - Projectile -Primer -Powder - Calibre -Weight measurement "grain" - Operational ammunition - Inspection of operational ammunition - Other ammunition - Muzzle velocity - Jacketed ammunition - Rifling - Trajectory

-Nomenclature - Specifications

- Nomenclature - Specifications

- Individual rounds - Speedstrips - Speed-loaders

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12. Safety precautions

13. Revolver shooting precautions

14. Drawing the revolver

15. Unloading the revolver

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- Training - dry fire - render safe - Training - live fire - render safe

Stance, grip, sight, picture, trigger control:

- Weaver stance - Modified weaver - Chapman stance - Isosceles

- Grip - dominant hand - Grip - strength - Grip - two hands - Grip - problems

- Reactive sight picture - Sighting shift from threat to front sight

- Finger position - Finger placement

-Cross draw - Strong-side draw

- Right-hand unload - Left-hand unload

- Individual rounds - Safariland comp - 2 speed loaders - Operational carry conditions - Speed-loader pouch - Speed-loader care

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Stoppages and remedies

Concealed carry

Maintenance, care & cleaning

Remington model 870 shotgun, intro.

Shotgun - carries

Loading and Unloading



- Immediate actions - Clearance drills - Failure to feed - Failure to fire - Failure to Extract - Failure to eject

- Pancake holsters - Ankle holsters - Shoulder holsters

- Factory warranty - Armourers inspection - Equipment required - Cleaning procedure

- General purpose - Specific purpose - Ammunition - Specifications

-Carry one -Carry two -Low ready -High ready - Vertical carry - Administrative field carry

- Individual rounds - Right/Left hand drills -Drill A & B - Combat load - Sustain load - Speed-load

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23. Shooting fundamentals -Stance -Grip - Sight picture - Trigger control

24. Stoppages and remedies - Shells fail to load into magazine - Handguard fails to cycle freely - Failure to feed - Failure to fire - Failure to extract - Failure to eject

25. Shotgun shooting principles -Threats -Distance - Use of cover - Concealment - Size of target - Number of targets - Recoil dwell - Muzzle climb

26. Tactical shooting - Rate of fire -Time - Depressed muzzle - Underarm assault - Vertical carry - Unsupported kneeling position - Prone position - Multiple offenders

27. Maintenance and cleaning - Factory Warranty - Armourers inspection - Equipment required - Cleaning procedure


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28. Ruger carbine - general - When issued - General purpose - Nomenclature - Specifications

29. Ammunition -Case - Projectile -Calibre - Operational ammunition - Training ammunition - Other ammunition - Muzzle velocity

30. Handling drills - Inspection - Load and carry - Carry positions

31. Shooting fundamentals -Stance -Grip - Sight picture - Trigger control

32. Stoppages and remedies - Failure to feed - Failure to fire - Failure to extract - Failure to eject

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34. Maintenance, care and cleaning - Factory Warranty - Armourers inspection - Equipment required - Cleaning procedure



35. Firearm effects/ ballistics - Penetration - Stopping power - Shocking power - Knockdown power - Bullet placement

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Example Session Plans & Task Skills

"lesson Development" Session Plan

COURSE:

SUBJECT:

SCOPE:

PURPOSE:

OBJECTIVES:

TIME FRAME:

Fireanns Instructor

Lesson Plan Development

Firearms Instructor Candidates

To provide the Instructor candidate with the ability to develop an effective lesson plan.

At the end of this Course of Instruction, each participant will:

1. Be able to develop behavioural objectives. 2. Develop a purpose statement. 3. Develop a lesson plan in an organised sequential order. 4. List essential elements that comprise a prologue, body and

conclusion. 5. Present a firearms training session on a given topic. 6. Design the competencies assessment mode for Objective 5.

4 hours - 7 hours for individual presentation and critique.

COURSE OUTLINE: !. Purpose/ Objectives A. Purpose statement B. Behaviour objectives C. Scope D. Test of behaviour objectives

2. Lesson Pian Content A. Prologue B. Body C. Conclusion

3. Competency Based Training A. Philosophy B. Relationship to session/ training plan C. Task statement D. Condition statement E. Standard required

4. Lesson Skills Model A. Explanation B. Clarification

5. Training Program Development Model A. Explanation B. Clarification


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"lesson Development" Task Skills

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Develop 3 behavioural objectives.

Develop a purpose statement.

Develop the content of a lesson plan.

List 3 essential elements in the prologue, and conclusion of a lesson

Present a l 0 minute firearms training session.

Develop a competency based testing guide for a training session.


Given a topic to research for the development of a session.

Given a topic to research for the development of a session.

Given a topic to research, a purpose statement and objectives.

Given a short answer test paper.

Given: A topic to research 10 days notice Necessary training aids An audience

Given a topic to research and behavipural objectives.

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All objectives to be measurable and achievable.

Purpose statement to purport to training outto the satisfaction of the Instructor.

Plan to comprise of introduction, body and conclusion, written in a clear, concise and sequential order.

2 correct responses for each part.

1. All stated objectives are to be achieved. 2. Session to be presented to the satisfaction

of the Instructor.

The competencies are to be attainable, measurable, observable and satisfy achievement or otherwise of the

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"Presentation Skills" Session Plan

COURSE:

SUBJECT:

SCOPE:

PURPOSE:

OBJECTIVES:

TIME FRAME:

Firearms Instructor

Presentation Skills


To provide the Instructor candidate with knowledge and skills that will further enhance their effectiveness as a firearms Instructor.


1. Demonstrate their ability to incorporate Adult Learning Principles into a firearms training session.

2. Demonstrate their ability to plan, research and select training material for a given subject.

3. Demonstrate effective presentation skills, incorporating appearance, facial expression, proxemics and audio visual aids.

4. Demonstrate their ability to provide an accurate written and oral evaluation of a presentation.

4 hours (variable)


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COURSE OUTLINE: l. Methods of Instmction - Skills Presentation

A. Lecture B. Lecture/ Discussion C. Brainstorming D. Group Work E. Role Plays

2. Research Methods

A. Updated Reading B. Library C. Films D. Periodic Reviews E. Information Networks

3. Communication Skills

A. Appearance B. Facial Expressions C. Proxemics D. Voice Tone- Dynamic

4. Adult Learning Principles

A. Principles B. Application

5. Evaluation Skills

A. Designing Evaluation Forms B. What to look for C. Positive v. Negative Feedback

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"Presentation Skills" Task Skills

1. Effectively set a training environment that is conducive to optimum learning.

2. List 5 methods of instruction and explain when best used.

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Demonstrate effective communication skills.

Effectively use an OHP and Whiteboard.


The participant will conduct a 10 minutes training session given an audience and all available training resources.

Given a short answer test paper.

Given a selected topic, each participant will deliver a 5 minute talk/ discussion.

The participant will conduct a training session given an audience and necessary training aids.

5. Demonstrate a sound knowledge or Adult The participant will conduct a

6. Provide an accurate evaluation on a verbal 1. presentation.

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ven an audience and

Writing material to design evaluation form. Provide verbal feedback of a presentation given by another student.

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Training environment to ensure interactive: seating plan comfortable temperature good lighting and, free from distractions, obstructions and hazards

85% required; 20% given for each instructional method and correct

To the satisfaction of the Instructor.

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The visual aids must be clear and easily legible to every participant. The visual aids must clearly link in with

session.

To be consistent with the "MAPFORM" pneumonic.

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Written evaluation to be objective and if criticism is warranted, it must be constructive. Oral evaluation to be positive and any criticism is to be objective and constructive.

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"Departmental legislation" Session Plan

COURSE:

SUBJECT:

SCOPE:

PURPOSE:

OBJECTIVES:

TIME FRAME:

Firearms Instructor

Departmental Legislation


To reinforce and clarify the Department's policy on the Use of Force.


1. State the legislation which governs Prison Officers in the Use of Force.

2. Explain the Escalation of Force graph - selection/ justification/ legal standing.

3. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Regulations 35 - 49.

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COURSE OUTLINE:


l. Use of Force Policy

A. Regulation 146 (1) B. Regulation 156 C. Regulation 157 D. Regulation 158 E. Use of Force (Escalation) Graph

2. Fireanns Legislation

A. Regulations 35 - 49 B. Shoot/ Don't Shoot Situations

3. Previous Shooting Incidents

A. Corrective Services/ escapees/ unauthorised discharges, Towers

B. NSW Police



"Departmental Legislation" Task Skills

I TASK I CONDITIONS I stA.RmA.ltti.\ )<I 1. State the legislation that governs correc- Given writing material and a short answer test 100% accuracy

tiona! officers in the use of force. paper.

2. Explain and define the escalation of force Given the graph, writing material and ten ques- 85% accuracy graph. tions.

3. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Given written material and ten case studies. Answers to case studies must be consistent with Regulations 35 - 49. the Regulations.

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"Remedial Training" Session Plan

COURSE:

SUBJECT:

SCOPE:

PURPOSE:

OBJECTIVES:

TIME FRAME:

Firearms Instructor

Remedial Training


To provide the participant with a thorough understanding of the policy, procedures and strategies adopted when dealing with remedial students.


1. State the aim of Remedial Training. 2. State the importance of documenting Remedial Training. 3. Identify four effective instructional strategies for motivating

remedial students. 4. State and define the Academy's Exclusionary Policy.

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COURSE OUTLINE: 1. Aim A. History of students whom failed B. Developments over the past 4 years C. Instructor's responsibility

2. Documentation A. What to document B. Document precision C. Documentation training/ at range

3. Policy A. General handling B. Marksmanship

4. Instructional Strategies A. Back to the beginning B. Pressure situations C. Positive reinforcement D. Bastardisation E. Coaching assistant F. Defining the problem *


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"Remedial Training" Task Skills

I TASK I CONDITIONS I srA!N&A'iW I 1. State the aim of Remedial Training. Given writing material and a short answer test Statement to be of Instructor's satisfaction.

paper.

I 2. Provide two examples of why document- Given writing material and a short answer test Both examples to be correct. ing Remedial Training is important. paper. '

3. Identify four effective instructional strat- Given writing material and a short answer test All strategies must be to Instructor's satisfaction. egies for motivating remedial students. paper.

4. State and define the Corrective Services Given writing material and a short answer test To be stated and defined without error. Academy Exclusionary Policy. paper. I

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"Safety" Session Plan

COURSE:

SUBJECT:

SCOPE:

PURPOSE:

OBJECTIVES:

TIME FRAME:

Firearms Instructor

Safety


To provide the student with a thorough understanding of all safety aspects when conducting firearms training.


1. Demonstrate all safety precautions applicable to firearms. 2. State the three most common causes of firearm accidents. 3. List and describe an officer's primary intention when discharg

ing a firearm in the direction of an inmate. 4. Define the term "safe direction". 5. Provide two examples of where a safe direction may be within

an institution.

1 hour

COURSE OUTLINE: l. Safety Precautions A. Common causes of accidents B. Safety essentials C. Other safety precautions D. Instructor's duty

2. Shooting Considerations A. Warnings B. Safe directions C. Ricochets D. Primary intention


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"Safety" Task Skills

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Demonstrate the four essential safety precautions applicable to handling firearms.

State the 3 most common causes of firearm accidents.

List and describe an officer's primary intention when discharging a firearm in the direction of an inmate.

Define the term " Safe direction".

Provide 2 examples of where a safe direction may be within an institution.

Describe, as an Instructor, your responsibility with regard to safety whilst in the classroom, at the range and in the armoury.


Given - revolver - ruger - shotgun - live ammunition - dummy ammunition

To be conducted continuously throughout the duration of the course.

Given writing material and a short answer test paper.




To be in S.A. Form, in own time.

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To be demonstrated without error.

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80% pass mark

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Firearms Instructor Course Competencies

Firearms Instructor's Task Skills

REVOlVER

SMITH & WESSON MODEL 10 K FRAME REVOlVER

TIME FRAME: U HOURS

The purpose of this training is to enable selected Correctional Officers to effectively conduct on site training within their respective correctional centres, or specialised work locations.

The following competencies cover in detail the instructor module format. It is critical to understand the importance of maintaining uniformity in the standardisation of instructor training, equipment and procedure.

The aims of this instructor's course are:

l) to standardise current firearms training including the correct placement of equipment coupled with competency based training;

2) to develop skilled instructors; 3) to provide accurately reproduced training which will result in Correctional

Officers reverting to the appropriate conditioned response.

These are directly related to Department policy, governed by the current State legislation.

All competencies and procedures taught in firearms training are integrated within the defensive tactics training package, based on the use of force continuum. The revolver modules was developed with the intention to develop a format of instruction that focuses on the basic application of instructional technique while providing the instructor candidate a functional and operational means to employ the weapon.

Major emphasis is placed on instructional technique including liability issues and lesson plan development The module satisfies requirements for basic level operation by beginning with revolver specific, technical material and then proceeding with operational employment of the weapon in drills and dry firing/live range exercise management focused on correctional enforcement applications.

This training has been designed around equipment and clothing now standard issue within the Department of Corrective Services.



Subject Outline

l. LEGISLATION TO CARRY FIREARMS

Authority to use firearms Verbal commands Use of force continuum

2. SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

~ Hellweg holster > Features ~ Holster carriage ~ Equipment belt ~ Speedloaders ~ Leather care and cleaning ~ Equipment check

3. AMMUNITION

• Construction .. Case ~ Projectile ~ Primer ~ Powder • Calibre • Weight Measurement "Grain" .. Operational ammunition .. Inspection of operational ammunition .. Training ammunition .. Other ammunition .. Muzzle Velocity .. Types of jacketed ammunition .. Rifling • Trajectory

4. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 10 K FRAME

Nomenclature Specifications

5. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 36/60




6. LOADING AND UNLOADING

~ Loading individual rounds • Loading - speedstrips • Loading - speedloaders • Unloading the revolver

7. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Training - dry fire render safe

Training - live fire render safe

Operational carry conditions

8. REVOLVER SHOOTING FUNDAMENTALS

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Weaver stance Modified Weaver stance Chapman stance

Grip - Dominant hand (Weapon hand) Grip strength Grip - two hands (Weapon and reactive hands) Grip - Problems

Sight Picture • Reactive sight picture • Sighting shift from threat to front sight

Trigger control • Finger position • Finger placement

7. THEDRAW

Practice

8. UNLOADING THE REVOLVER

Right handed unload/load Left handed unload/load

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Cover and concealment ~ Concealment ~ Rules for providing good cover ~ Deliberate movement

Multiple shots ~ Close quarter reactive ~ Shot types ~ Shot placement ~ Technique

Multiple Offenders ~ Contact and cover ~ Look, shoot, look, shoot

Low light techniques ~ The Chapman technique ~ The Harries Technique ~ The Modified Harries technique

Lowered shooting positions ~ The Unsupported kneeling position ~ The supported kneeling position ~ The prone position

12. CONCEALED CARRY REVOLVER POSITIONS

Pancake holsters ~ Pancake holster position ~ Draw

Ank!eholster (36/60 revolver only) ~ Ankle holster position ~ Draw

Shoulder holster (model 10 revolver only) • Shoulder holster position ~ Draw

13. MAINTENANCE, CARE AND CLEANING

Factory warranty Armourers inspection

Equipment required

Weapons are to be cleaned regularly • Before storage ~ Prior to firearms training • After firing • Clearing procedure

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Fireanns and Related Training Instructor Program

L State the legislation l Classroom setting I 100% accuracy which authorises prison officers to carry flre-arms.

2. State the legislation Classroom setting 100% accuracy which authorises prison officers to use firearms.

3. Explain the use of force I Written test I 85% accuracy continuum.

4. Explain each level of Classroom setting 85% accuracy use within the use of force continuum.

5. State the features of the Classroom setting 100% accuracy issued Hellweg holster, including correct posi-

on the belt.

6. State the correct place- I Classroom setting I 100% accuracy ment and position of all leather equipment issue, including leather care and -

7. State the three basic Classroom setting 100% accuracy types of projectiles (Bullet).

8. State the three types of Classroom setting 100% accuracy primers available.

9. Explain the technical Classroom setting 100% accuracy information of

ammunition.

10. Explain in detail the I Classroom setting I 100% accuracy inspection of operational ammunition.

11. Explain the variety of Classroom setting 85% accuracy ammunition designation (calibre).

12. Explain the unit of Classroom setting 85% accuracy weight measurement

ains).

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14. Explain rifling and tra-f jectory.

Classroom setting 100% accuracy

15. State 12 external parts Classroom setting 85% accuracy of the model 10 Smith &

" Wesson Revolver.

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Fireanns Instructor Course Competencies

16. State the specifications I Classroom setting I 100% accuracy of the Model 10 Smith & Wesson Revolver.

17. State 12 external parts I Classroom setting I 100% accuracy of the model 36/60 Smith & Wesson Revolver.

18. State the specifications Classroom setting 100% accuracy of the Model 36/60 Smith & Wesson Revolver.

19. Develop and present a Student to research and l. Purpose statement to session plan on the develop a 10 minute lesson be clear. specifications and plan to include: 2. All stated objectives to relative parts of the overheads be achieved. modellO S&W training aids 3. Plan to comprise of revolver. Given: 10 days notice introduction, body and

conclusion. 4. Must be written & pre-

sented in a clear, concise & sequential order.

20. Develop & present a Student to research and !. Purpose statement to session plan on types of develop a 10 minute lesson be clear. ammunition used by the plan to include: 2. All stated objectives to department. overheads be achieved.

training aids 3. Plan to comprise of Given: 10 days notice introduction, body and

conclusion. 4. Must be written & pre-

sented in a clear, con-cise & sequential order. -

21. State the safety precau- I Classroom setting I 100% accuracy tions when issuing or re-ceiving the revolver from another officer.

22. Demonstrate the inspec- Classroom setting 100% accuracy tion for safety and ser-viceability of the revolv-er.

23. State the safety precau- Classroom setting 100% accuracy, tions employed before open book. and after every firearms lesson.

24. State the safety precau- Classroom setting 100% accuracy tions employed before

!! and after every range

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·· l'A!SK: I c6N'btJitdN's ~l'i · ... ,~!f~~i?IRQ'ic !'''!:i\;~j 25. Demonstrate the safety Classroom setting and on l 00% accuracy

precautions and respon- the firing line. sibi!ity whenever there (Dry and Live) is doubt that the revo!v-er is clear.

! 26. Prepare an assignment Student to research and To meet Academy on safety precautions develop a 250 word standards. and instructors responsi- assignment. bilities whilst at the range and classroom.

27. Develop and present a Student to research and 1. Purpose statement to session plan on safety develop a 10 minute be clear. precautions and con- session plan to include: 2. All stated objectives to siderations prior to co- overheads be achieved. mmencing both dry training aids 3. Plan to comprise of firing practice, and live Given: 10 days notice. introduction, body & firing range practice. conclusion.

4. Must be written and presented in a clear, I

concise & sequential II order.

28. Define operational carry Classroom setting 100% accuracy condition.

29. Demonstrate the four Classroom setting, given a 100% accuracy fundamentals of revolver revolver and a holster. shooting.

30. Demonstrate the inter- Classroom setting, given a The interview stance to view stance. revolver and holster. be correctly explained

and demonstrated.

31. Demonstrate weapon Given a revolver and hols- To be correctly explained -hand grip on to the ter student is to and demonstrated including revolver. explain and demonstrate fault correction.

weapon hand grip.

32. Demonstrate how to Given a revolver and ho!s- To be correctly explained determine grip strength ter student is to and demonstrated including with the weapon hand. explain and demonstrate fault correction.

weapon hand grip strength.

33. Explain and demonstrate Given a revolver and ho!s- To be correctly explained the two hand grip on the ter student is to and demonstrated including

,r,•!,"· revolver. explain and demonstrate fault correction. two hand grip of the revolver.

34. Identify common prob- Given a revolver and hols- To be correctly explained !ems when griping the ter student is to and demonstrated including revolver with both the identify problem grips and fault correction. two hand and weapon explain the appropriate hand grip. correction methods when

griping the revolver.


Frrearms instructor Course Competencies

35. Develop and present a Student to research and l. Purpose statement to session plan on the four develop a 10 minute be clear. fundamentals of revolver session plan to include: 2. All stated objectives to shooting, including overheads be achieved. common fault identifica- training aids 3. Plan to comprise of tion and solutions to the Given: 10 days notice. introduction, body & problems. conclusion.

4. Must be written & presented in a clear, concise & sequential order.

36. Demonstrate and define Classroom setting. Given a To correctly explain the reactive sight picture revolver and holster ex- and demonstrated all requi-of the revolver, includ- plain and demonstrate sight red sight picture objectives ing sight alignment, picture, sight alignment without error. sight picture and sight- and sighting shift.

shift. -37. Demonstrate correct Classroom setting 100% accuracy

trigger finger placement.

38. Demonstrate the two Classroom setting 100% accuracy definitions of trigger manipulation (single/do-uble action).

39. Explain and demonstrate Given a revolver and hols- To correctly explain correct trigger manipula- ter explain and demonstrate and demonstrate trigger tion of the revolver correct trigger manipula- manipulation both single trigger (single/double tion of the revolver trigger and double action without action). both single and double error.

action.

40. Demonstrate how to Classroom setting Grip to be correct when at establish the grip on the the ready and firing point revolver whilst hoi- positions. stered.

41. Demonstrate the position Classroom setting To the satisfaction of the of the reactive hand, instructor. visual focus point and stance.

42. Explain and demonstrate Given a revolver and hols- To correctly explain and " the four stages of the ter, explain and demon- demonstrate the stages of

draw: strate the correct stages in the draw the revolver from a. Grip and break strap draw the revolver from the the holster in correct se-b. Draw clearing the holster. quence without error.

holster and brought centre line

c. Establish two handed grip

d.


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43. Explain and demonstrate the re- holstering. sequence.

44. Develop and present a session plan on the Draw of the revolver from the holster and the re-holstering of the revolver.

45. Explain and demonstrate the right handed loading of the revolver using: a. hand loading b. speedstrip device c. soeedloadin!! device

46. Explain and demonstrate the right handed unloading of the revolver.

47. Explain and demonstrate the left handed loading of the revolver using: a. hand loading b. speedstrip device c. soeedloadin!! device

48. Explain and demonstrate the left handed unloading of the revolver.

49. Develop and present a session plan on loading and unloading drills including left handed techniques.


Given a revolver and holster, explain and demonstrate correct reholstering revolver sequence.

Student to research and develop a 10 minute session plan to include:

overheads training aids

Given: lO days notice.

Given a revolver, holster, 12 training rounds and speedloading device to be conducted at training location and range practice.

Given a revolver, holster, 12 training rounds and speedloading device to be conducted at training location and

Given a revolver, holster, 12 training rounds and speedloading device to be conducted at training location and range practice.

Given a revolver, holster, 12 training rounds and speedloading device to be conducted at training location and r:::m()'p, nr::;rtirf



Given: 10 days notice.

To correctly explain and demonstrate the re-holstering the revolver without error.

l. Purpose statement to be clear.

2. All stated objectives to be achieved.

3. Plan to comprise of introduction, body & conclusion.


To correctly explain and demonstrate the right hand loading of the revolver use speedloading devices without error.

To correctly explain and demonstrate the right hand unloading of the revolver without error.

To correctly explain and demonstrate the left hand loading of the revolver use speedloading devices without error.

To correctly explain and demonstrate the left hand unloading of the revolver without error.

l. Purpose statement to be clear.

2. All stated objectives to be achieved.

3. Plan to comprise of introduction, body & conclusion.


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50. State the four stoppages I Given a written test paper. I 85% Accuracy that may occur with the revolver including the immediate action pro-cedures and clearance drills.

51. Explain and demonstrate Given a revolver, holster, To correctly identify, ex-the failure to feed stop- !2 training rounds and plain and demonstrate the pages and remedies: speedloading devise to be failure to feed stoppage and a. Dirty chamber conducted at training lo- prove the correct remedy b. High Primer cation and range practice. without error. c. High extractor star d. Excessive end shake

52. Define, explain and Given a revolver, holster, To correctly identify, ex-demonstrate the failure 12 training rounds and plain and demonstrate the to fire stoppages and speedloading devise to be failure to fire stoppage and remedies: conducted at training lo- prove the correct remedy a. Empty chamber cation and range practice. without error. b. Misfire c. Mechanical

malfunction.

53. Define and demonstrate Given a revolver, holster, To correctly identify, ex-the failure to extract 12 training rounds and plain and demonstrate the stoppages and remedies: speedloading devise to be failure to extract stoppage a. Dirty chamber conducted at training lo- and prove the correct rem-b. Backed out extractor cation and range practice. edy without error.

rod.

54. Define and demonstrate Given a revolver, holster, To correctly identify, the failure to eject stop- 12 training rounds and explain and demonstrate pages and remedies: speedloading devise to be the failure to eject stoppage a. Short stroke conducted at training and prove the correct rem-b. Firearm canted location and range practice. edy without error.

55. Develop and present a Student to research and l. Purpose statement to session plan on the four develop a I 0 minute be clear. stoppages and the appro- session plan to include: 2. All stated objectives to priate remedy for each overheads be achieved. identified stoppage, training aids 3. Plan to comprise of including immediate Given: 10 days notice. introduction, body & action drills at a range conclusion. practice and operational. 4. Must be written &

II presented in a clear, concise & sequential order.

56. Define the 4 major tact- Classroom setting 85% Accuracy ic' s when using the revolver: a. Threat b. Time c. Distance d. Position


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57. Explain the importance of cover and concealment including deliberate movement techniques.

58. Define and demonstrate multiple shots techniques.

59. Explain and demonstrate close quarter reactive shooting techniques.

60. Explain and demonstrate low light searching/shooting techniques using the revolver: a. Chapman technique b. Harries technique c. Modified Harries

61. Explain and demonstrate lowered shooting position using the revolver: a. Unsupported kneel

ing b. Supported kneeling c. Prone

62. Identify and demonstrate the 3 categories of concealed holsters, their correct positioning and consideration for concealed carry firearms.

63. Demonstrate the draw using the pancake type holster.

64. Demonstrate the draw using the ankle holster.


Classroom setting. Given a revolver, holster, 12 training rounds and speedloading device to be conducted at training location.

Given a revolver, holster, 12 training rounds and speedloading device to be conducted at training location.


Given a revolver, holster, 12 training rounds and speedloading and magnalight torch device to be conducted at training location and range practice in low light conditions.


Given a revolver (model 10 or 36) 3 types of holster, 12 training rounds and speedloading device to be conducted at training location.

Given a revolver (model 10 or 36) pancake holster, 12 training rounds and speedloading device to be conducted at training location.

Given a revolver (model 10 or 36) ankle holster, 12 training rounds and speedloading device to be conducted at training location.

To correctly explain and demonstrate Cover and concealment incorporating deliberate movement to be within the instructional criteria.

To correctly explain and demonstrate the principles of multiple shot techniques using the revolver. All rounds to engage nominated target area.

To correctly explain and demonstrate close quarter reactive shooting techniques with the revolver. All rounds to engage nominated target area.

To correctly explain and demonstrate low light shooting techniques u_tilising the three nominated techniques with the revolver. All rounds to engage nominated

area.

To correctly explain and demonstrate lowered shooting positions utilising the three nominated techniques with the revolver. Ali rounds to engage nominated

area.

To correctly explain and demonstrate each type of concealed holster and correct positioning utilising the three nominated holsters with the correct revolver without error.

To correctly explain and demonstrate the correct position and draw of the revolver from the Pancake holster without error.

To correctly explain and demonstrate the correct position and draw of the revolver from the Ankle holster without error.

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65. Demonstrate the draw Given a revolver (model To correctly explain and using the shoulder hoi- !0 or 36) shoulder demcnstrate the correct ster. holster, 12 training position and draw of the

rounds and speedloading revolver from the shoulder device to be conducted holster without error. at training location.

I 66. Define the revolver I Written test 100% accuracy care, cleaning and main-tenance

67. State the cleaning equip- I Written test I 100% accuracy ment required and when revolver should be cleaned.

68. Demonstrate the correct Given a revolver, correct To be cleaned to the cleaning procedure for cleaning equipment and standard set by the the revolver. location. Central Armourer.


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SHOTGUN PUMP-ACTION

REMINGTON MODEl 870 WINGMASTER 12 GAUGE

TIME FRAME: 11 HOURS




l) to standardise current firearms training including the correct placement. of equipment coupled with competency based training;

2) to develop skilled instructors; 3) to provide accurately reproduced training which will result in Correctional Officers

reverting to the appropriate conditioned response.


All competencies and procedures taught in firearms training are integrated within the defensive tactics training package, based on the use of force continuum. The shotgun module has been developed with the intention to develop a format of instruction that focuses on the basic application of instructional technique while providing the instructor candidate a functional and operational means to employ the weapon.

Major emphasis is placed on instructional technique including liability issues and lesson plan development The module satisfies requirements for basic level operation by beginning with revolver specific, technical material and then proceeding with operational employment of the weapon in drills and dry firing/live range exercise management focused on correctional enforcement applications.



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Subject Outline

1. SHOTGUN - GENERAL

Legislation to carry firearms Authority to use firearms Shotgun Philosophy

~ General purpose ~ Special purpose

2. AMMUNITION

~ Construction ~ Case • Projectiles • Primer ~ Powder • Calibre ~ Weight Measurement "Grain" ~ Operational ammunition


• Inspection of operational ammunition • Training ammunition • Other ammunition ~ Muzzle Velocity

3. SHOTGUN DRILLS

Remington model 870 shotgun Nomenclature Specifications

Inspection Safety /Serviceability

Shotgun carry positions • Carry one ~ Carry two • Low ready • High ready • Vertical carry • Administrative field carry


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4. LOAD & UNLOAD PROCEDURES

Loading/unloading individual rounds

Unloading the shotgun

Right handed unload/load ~ Drill A ~ Drill B

Left handed unload/load

Loading the shotgun

~ Loading - Individual rounds ~ Loading - combat

- sustain

Speedloader position > Right handed ~ Left handed

S. SHOOTING FUNDAMENTALS

Stance

Balance • Body position bladed to target • Body position squared to target • Shoulders in advance of hips

Stability of shooting platform

Grip

• Arm position • Isometric tension control of weapon ~ Low ready weapon mount

• Hand position (weapon/reactive hand) various weapon configurations • Pressure exerted to control recoil dwell ~ Hand position to facilitate control of weapon operation

Sight Picture • Description of sight picture/alignment • Application of appropriate sight picture for targets of opportunity

(precision) • Application of appropriate sight picture for tactical engagement

(combat)

Trigger control • Definition • Placement of trigger finger • Operational key: Mash, Cycle, release, forward

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6. STOPPAGES & REMEDIES

Immediate actions

Clearance drills C'w'''

Stoppages and Remedies

Shell fails to load into magazine ~ Bent carrier does not allow alignment with magazine opening ~ Defective shell stop

Forearm fails to travel full stroke freely ~ Bent action bars ~ Jammed or bent shell stop ~ Foreign object or broken part in action

Failure to feed • Shell stop holding back cartridge ~ Magazine follower sticks in magazine tube • Carrier operates improperly preventing alignment ~ Double feed • Stacked feed

Failure to fire ~ Empty weapon ~ Safety on ~ Misfire

Failure to Extract ~ Dirty or defective chamber ~ Broken extractor or work hook ~ Weapon will not open

Failure to Eject • Ejector is missing or broken • Ejector bent or improperly positioned • Stovepipe

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7. SHOTGUN SHOOTING PRINCIPLES- THE TACTICAL EDGE

Threat, time, distance and cover • Threat(s) ~ Time • Distance • Cover • Tactical guidelines

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Cover and concealment • Concealment • Rules for providing good cover • Deliberate movement

Multiple shots • Close quarter reactive • Proximity engagement

« Size of target « Number of targets

• Maintaining weapon stability

Shot placement • Recoil dwell • Muzzle climb • Rate of fire • Technique • Depressed muzzle • Underarm assault • Vertical carry

Multiple Offenders • Contact and cover • Look, shoot, look, shoot

Lowered shooting positions • The Unsupported kneeling position • The supported kneeling position • The prone position

9. MAINTENANCE, CARE & CLEANING

Factory warranty Armourers inspection

Equipment required

Weapons are to be cleaned regularly • Before storage • Prior to firearms training • After firing • Clearing procedure


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L State the legislation I Written test I 100% accuracy which authorises prison officers to carry fire-arms.

2. State the legislation I Written test I 100% accuracy which authorises prison officers to use firearms.

3. Define and demonstrate I Classroom Setting I 100% Accuracy Shotgun Philosophy: a. General purpose b.

4. Explain how the car- Classroom setting 100% accuracy tridge case of a round is constructed.

5. Identify the basic types Classroom setting 100% accuracy of projectiles (pellets) size and number.

6. State the types of prim- Classroom setting 100% accuracy ers available.

7. Explain the technical Classroom setting I 00% accuracy information of operatio-nal ammunition issued

the

8. Explain the inspection of Classroom setting 100% accuracy ammunition.

9. Explain the variety of Classroom setting 90% accuracy ammunition designation

10. Explain the unit of Classroom setting 90% accuracy weight measurement (Grains).

11. Develop and present a Student to research and 1. Purpose statement to session plan on shotgun develop a 10 minute be clear. ammunition for the session plan to include: 2. All stated objectives to model 870 shotgun overheads be achieved. including components of training aids 3. Plan to comprise of the shot shell. Given: 10 days notice. introduction, body &

II conclusion. 4. Must be written & pre-

sented in a clear, concise & sequential order. --

12. State the external parts l Classroom setting I 100% Accuracy of the Remington model 870


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25. Develop and present a Student to research and l. Purpose statement to session plan on the develop a 10 minute be clear. loading and unloading of session plan to include: 2. All stated objectives to the model 870 shotgun overheads be achieved. including left and right training aids 3. Plan to comprise of handed techniques. Given: lO days notice. introduction, body &

conclusion. 4. Must be written &

presented in a clear, concise & sequential order.

26. Examine and determine Given a shotgun and To correctly explain and balance in relation to several students. demonstrate balance and stance: stance to include (a.b.& c) a. Body position bladed with the model 870 shotgun

to target (static line) without error. b. Body position

squared to target (Movement)

c. Shoulder forward of hips

27. Explain, determine and Given a shotgun and To correctly explain, demonstrate stability of several students. determine and demonstrate shooting platform: stability of shooting plat-a. Arm position form to include (a.b.& c) b. Isometric tension with the model 870 shotgun

control of weapon without error.

28. Explain, determine and Given a shotgun and To correctly explain, demonstrate the low several students. determine and demonstrate ready gun mount. stability of shooting plat-

form to include (a. b.& c) with the model 870 shotgun without error.

29. Explain, determine and Given a shotgun and To correctly explain, deter-demonstrate the correct several students. mine and demonstrate the grip of the model 870 grip to include (a.b & c) shotgun: with the model 870 shotgun a. Hand position without error

(weapon and reac-tive)

b. Pressure exerted to control recoil dwell

c. Hand position to I''""'

I facilitate control of weapon operation

30. Explain, and demon- Given a shotgun and sever- To correctly explain trigger ,11\\"1\ II strate trigger control al students. control, including (a.b & c)

a. Definition with the model 870 shotgun b. Placement of trigger without error

finger c. Operational key:

Mash, cycle, re-forward

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25. Develop and present a session plan on the loading and unloading of the model 870 shotgun including left and right handed techniques.

26. Examine and determine balance in relation to stance: a. Body position bladed

to target (static line) b. Body position



27. Explain, determine and demonstrate stability of shooting platform: a. Arm position b. Isometric tension

control of

28. Explain, determine and demonstrate the low ready gun mount.

29. Explain, determine and demonstrate the correct grip of the model 870 shotgun: a. Hand position

(weapon and reactive)


c. Hand position to facilitate control of

30. Explain, and demonstrate trigger control a. Definition b. Placement of trigger

finger c. Operational key:

Mash, cycle, reforward




Given: I 0 days notice.

I Given a shotgun and several students.

Given a shotgun and several students.




l.

2.

3.

4.

Purpose statement to be clear. All stated objectives to be achieved. Plan to comprise of introduction, body & conclusion. Must be written & presented in a clear, concise & sequential order.

To correctly explain and demonstrate balance and stance to include (a.b.& c) with the model 870 shotgun without error.

To correctly explain, determine and demonstrate stability of shooting platform to include (a.b.& c) with the model 870 shotgun without error.

To correctly explain, determine and demonstrate stability of shooting platform to include (a. b.& c) with the model 870 shotgun without error.

To correctly explain, determine and demonstrate the grip to include (a.b & c) with the model 870 shotgun without error

To correctly explain trigger control, including (a.b & c) with the model 870 shotgun without error



3 L Explain and demonstrate Given a shotgun and sever- To correctly explain and the sight alignment, al students. demonstrate sight alignment sight picture. and sight picture, including a. Description of sight- (a.b & c) with the model

ing systems 870 shotgun without error b. Application of ap-

propriate sight pic-ture for targets of opportunity (Preci-sion)

c. Application of ap-propriate sight pic-ture for targets of tactical engagement (combat)

32. Develop and present a Student to research and l. Purpose statement to session plan on the develop a 10 minute ses- be clear. fundamentals of the sion plan to include: 2. All stated objectives to model 870 shotgun overheads be achieved. including left handed training aids 3. Plan to comprise of techniques. Given: 10 days notice. introduction, body &

conclusion. 4. To be written & pre-

sented in a clear, con-cise & sequential ord-er.

33. Define the four stoppag- I Written test I 85% accuracy es that may occur with the model 870 shotgun including the immediate action procedures and clearance drills.

34. Define and demonstrate Give a shotgun, 12 training To correctly identify, ex-the failure to feed stop- rounds to be conducted at plain and demonstrate the pages and remedies: training location and range failure to feed stoppage and a. Shell stop holding practice. proved the correct remedy

back shell without error b. Magazine follower

sticks in magazine tube

c. Carrier operates

" improperly prevent-ing alignment

d. Stacked feed

35. Define and demonstrate Give a shotgun, 12 training To correctly identify, ex-the failure to fire stop- rounds to be conducted at plain and demonstrate the pages and remedies: training location and range failure to fire stoppage and a. Weapon empty practice. prove the correct remedy b. Misfire without error. c. Check



36. Define and demonstrate Give a shotgun, 12 training To correctly identify, ex-the failure to extract rounds to be conducted at plain and demonstrate the stoppages and remedies: training location and range failure to extract stoppage a. Dirty or defective practice. and proved the correct

chamber remedy without error. b. Check for broken

extractor or work hook on extractor

c. Weapon will not open

37. Define and demonstrate Give a shotgun, 12 training To correctly identify, ex-the failure to eject stop- rounds to be conducted at plain and demonstrate the pages and remedies: training location and range failure to eject stoppage and a. Ejector is missing or practice. proved the correct remedy

broken without error. b. Ejector bent or im-

positioned c. Stovepipe

38. Develop and present a Student to research and l. Purpose statement to session plan on the six develop a I 0 minute ses- be clear. stoppages and the appro- sian plan to include: 2. All stated objectives to priate remedy for each overheads be achieved. identified stoppage, training aids 3. Plan to include intro-including immediate Given: 10 days notice. duction, body & con-action drills at a range elusion. practice and operational. 4. To be written & pre-

sen ted in a clear, con-cise & sequential ord-er.

39. State the safety precau- Classroom setting 100% accuracy tions when issuing or received the

40. Demonstrate the safety Classroom setting 100% accuracy & serviceability inspec-tion of the

41. State the safety precau- Classroom setting 100% accuracy tions before and after

firearms lesson.

42. State the safety precau- Classroom setting 100% accuracy II tions before and after


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43. Prepare & present a Student to research and L Purpose statement to session plan on safety develop a 10 minute ses- be clear. precautions and con- sion plan to include: 2. All stated objectives to siderations prior to co- overheads be achieved. mmencing both dry training aids 3. Plan to comprise of firing practice and live Given: lO days notice. introduction, body & firing range practice. conclusion.

4. To be written & pre-sented in a clear, con-cise & sequential ord-

44. Examine and define the I Classroom setting I 85% accuracy 4 major tactic's when using the revolver: a. Threat b. Time c. Distance d. Position

45. Demonstrate and define Given a revolver, holster, To correctly explain and cover and concealment 12 training rounds and demonstrate Cover and including deliberate spotlighting devise to be concealment incorporating movement techniques. conducted at training lo- deliberate movement to be

cation. within the instructor cri-teria.

46. Define and demonstrate Given a revolver, holster, To correctly explain and multiple shots tech- 12 training rounds and demonstrate the principals niques: spotlighting devise to be of multiple shot techniques a. Proximity engagem- conducted at training lo- using the revolver. All

ent cation and range practice. rounds to engage nominated b. Size of targets target area. c. Number of

47. Explain and demonstrate Given a revolver, holster, To correctly explain and close quarter reactive 12 training rounds and demonstrate close quarter shooting techniques. spotlighting devise to be reactive shooting techniques

conducted at training locat- with the revolver. All ion and range practice. rounds to engage nominated

area. -48. Explain and demonstrate Given a revolver, holster, To correctly explain and

low light search- 12 training rounds spot- demonstrate low light shoo-

f"'"'' II ing/shooting techniques lighting devise and magn- ting techniques utilising the using the revolver: alight torch to be conduc- three nominated techniques a. Chapman technique ted at training location and with the revolver. All b. Harries technique range practice in low light rounds to engage nominated

II c. Modified Harries conditions. target area.

49. Explain and demonstrate Given a revolver, holster, To correctly explain and lowered shooting posi- 12 training rounds and demonstrate lowered shoot-tion using the revolver: spotlighting devise to be ing positions utilising the a. Unsupported kneel- conducted at training lo- three nominated techniques

ing cation and range practice. with the revolver. All b. Supported kneeling rounds to engage nominated c. Prone target area.

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50. Define the shotgun I Cl~ssroom setting and I 100% accuracy Care, Cleaning and wntten test. maintenance

51. State the cleaning equip- Classroom setting 100% accuracy ment required and when Shotgun should be cleaned.

52. Demonstrate the correct Given a revolver, correct To be cleaned to the cleaning procedure for cleaning equipment and standard set by the Central the shotgun. location. Armourer.

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Ruger Carbine

TIME FRAME: 11 HOURS




1) to standardise current firearms training including the correct placement of equipment coupled with competency based training;

2) to develop skilled instructors; 3) to provide accurately reproduced training which will result in Correctional Officers

reverting to the appropriate conditioned response.


All competencies and procedures taught in firearms training are integrated within the defensive tactics training package, based on the use of force continuum. The module was developed with the intention to develop a format of instruction that focuses on the basic application of instructional technique while providing the instructor candidate a functional and operational means to employ the weapon.

Major emphasis is placed on instructional technique including liability issues and lesson plan development. The module satisfies requirements for basic level operation by beginning with revolver specific, technical material and then proceeding with operational employment of the weapon in drills and dry firing/live range exercise management focused on correctional enforcement applications.



Subject Outline

1. Legislation to carry Firearms

2.

Authority to use firearms Ruger carbine

• General purpose

Ammunition

• Construction • Case • Projectiles • Primer • Powder • Calibre • Weight Measurement "Grain" • Operational ammunition • Inspection of operational ammunition • Training ammunition • Other ammunition • Muzzle Velocity

3. Ruger Carbine


Inspection Safety/Serviceability

Ruger carbine carry positions • Duty • Low ready • Vertical • Administrative field carry

4. Loading and Unloading


Loading/unloading individual rounds into the magazine

Attach/remove magazine • Load • Unload


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5. Shotgun shooting fundamentals

Stance Balance

,. Body position bladed to target ,. Body position squared to target ,. Shoulders in advance of hips

Stability of shooting platform ,. Arm position ... Isometric tension control of weapon ... Low ready weapon mount

Grip ,. Hand position (weapon/reactive hand) various weapon configurations ,. Pressure exerted to control recoil dwell ... Hand position to facilitate control of weapon operation

Sight Picture ... Description of sight picture/alignment ... Application of appropriate sight picture for targets of opportunity

(precision)

Trigger control ,. Definition ,. Placement of trigger finger

6. Introduction to Stoppages & Remedies

Immediate actions ... Armed post stoppage ,. Weapon fails to discharge

Clearance drills

Stoppages and Remedies

Failure to feed ,. Magazine not correct! y attached to weapon ,. Magazine empty ,. Cartridge damaged ,. Stacked feed

Failure to fire ,. Empty weapon ,. Safety on ,. Misfire ... Primers ,. Broken/ damaged firing pin



Failure to Extract • Dirty or defective chamber • Broken/damaged extractor • Bulged/split cartridge case • Excess lubricant on case • Damaged rim

Failure to Eject • Ejector is missing or broken • Ejector bent or improperly positioned • Stovepipe

7. Safety Precautions

Training - dry fire

Training - live fire

Operational carry conditions

8. Maintenance, Care and Cleaning

Factory warranty

Armourers inspection

Equipment required

Weapons are to be cleaned regularly: • Before storage • Prior to firearms training • After firing • Clearing procedure

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1. State the legislation I Written test I 100% accuracy which authorises prison officers to carry fire-arms.

2. State the legislation I Written test I 100% accuracy which authorises prison officers to use firearms.

3. State the basic types of Classroom setting l 00% accuracy projectiles size and number.

4. State the types of prim- Classroom setting 100% accuracy ers available.

5. Ex plain the technical Classroom setting 100% accuracy information of operati-onal ammunition issued by the department.

6. Explain in detail the I Classroom setting I 100% accuracy inspection of operational ammunition.

7. Explain the variety of Classroom setting 85% accuracy ammunition designation (calibre).

8. Explain the unit of Classroom setting 85% accuracy weight measurement (Grains).

9. Identify the 18 external Classroom setting 100% accuracy parts of the .223 Ruger carbine.

10. State the specification of I Classroom setting I 100% accuracy the .223 Ruger carbine.

11. Explain the characterist- Classroom setting 100% accuracy ics and relative parts and open book their functions on the .223 Ruger carbine.

12. Explain and demonstrate Given a Ruger carbine, the duty carry. sling, 2 magazines and

I basic paunch.

13. Explain and demonstrate Given a Ruger carbine, the low ready position. sling, 2 magazines and

basic paunch.

14. Explain and demonstrate Given a Ruger carbine, the vertical carry posi- sling, 2 magazines and tion. basic

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15. Explain and demonstrate I Given a Ruger carbine, the administrative field sling, 2 magazines and

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16. Explain and demonstrate Given 1 magazine and lOx To correctly explain and the correct procedure in .223 training rounds. demonstrate the hand load-hand loading ammuni- ing of ammunition into tion into the Ruger magazine without error. Magazine.

17. Explain and demonstrate Given a . 223 Ruger To correctly explain and the correct procedure to carbine 2 magazines quan- demonstrate the attach and attach and remove the tity of ammunition to be remove of magazine drills magazine from the conducted at training lo- of the Ruger carbine with-Ruger Carbine. cation and range practice. out error.

18. Explain and demonstrate Classroom setting, given a I 100% accuracy the rifle shooting funda- Ruger carbine. mentals.

19. Explain and determine Given a Ruger carbine and To correctly explained and balance in relation to several students. demonstrate balance and stance: stance to include (a.b & c) a. Body position bladed with the Ruger carbine

to target (static line) without error. b. Body position



20. Examine, determine and Given a Ruger carbine and To correctly explained, demonstrate stability of several students. determine and demonstrate shooting platform: stability of shooting plat-a. Arm position form to include (a & b) b. Isometric tension with the Ruger carbine

control of weaoon without error.

21. Examine, determine and Given a Ruger carbine and To correctly explained, demonstrate the low several students. determine and demonstrate ready gun mount. the low ready gun mount

with the Ruger carbine without error.

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22. Explain, determine and Given a Ruger carbine and To correctly explained, demonstrate the correct several students. determine and demonstrate grip of the Ruger the grip to include (a.b & carbine: c) with the Ruger carbine a. Hand position without error.

(weapon and reac-tive)


c. Hand position to facilitate control of weapon operation

23. Explain and demonstrate Given a Ruger carbine and To correctly explained and trigger control: several students. demonstrate trigger control, a. Definition including (a.b & c) with the b. Placement of trigger Ruger carbine without

finger error.

24. Explain and demonstrate Given a Ruger carbine and To correctly explained and sight alignment, sight several students. demonstrate sight alignment picture: and sight picture, including a. Description of sight- (a & b) with the Ruger

ing systems carbine without error. b. Application of ap-

propriate sight pic-ture for targets of opportunity (Preci-sion).

25. Develop and present a Student to research and l. Purpose statement to session plan on the develop a lO minute ses- be clear. shooting fundamentals of sion plan to include: 2. All stated objectives to the Ruger carbine. overheads be achieved.

training aids 3. Plan to comprise of Given: lO days notice introduction, body &

conclusion. i~"' II I I 4. To be written & pre-

sented in a clear, con-cise & sequential ord-

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I Written test I er.

26. Explain the four stop- 85% accuracy pages that may occur with the Ruger carbine including the immediate action procedures and clearance drills.


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27. Define and demonstrate Given a Ruger carbine, 2 To correctly identify, ex-the failure to feed stop- magazines and quantity of plained and demonstrate the pages and remedies: ammunition rounds to be failure to feed stoppage and a. Magazine not cor- conducted at training lo- proved the correct remedy

rect!y attached to cation and range practice. without error. weapon

b. Magazine empty c. Cartridge damaged d. Weapon short

stroked e. Stacked feed

28. Define and demonstrate Given a Ruger carbine, 2 To correctly identify, ex-the failure to fire stop- magazines and quantity of plained and demonstrate the pages and remedies: ammunition rounds to be failure to fire stoppage and a. Weapon empty conducted at training lo- proved the correct remedy b. Misfire cation and range practice. without error. c. Check safety d. Primers e. Broken/damaged

firing pin

29. Define and demonstrate Given a Ruger carbine, 2 To correctly identify, ex-the failure to extract magazines and quantity of plained and demonstrate the stoppages and remedies: ammunition rounds to be failure to extract stoppage a. Dirty or defective conducted at training lo- and proved the correct

chamber cation and range practice. remedy without error. b. Check for broken

extractor c. Bulged/split car-

tridge case d. Excess lubricant on

case e. Damaged rim

30. Define and demonstrate Given a Ruger carbine, 2 To correctly identify, ex-the failure to eject stop- magazines and quantity of plained and demonstrate the pages and remedies: ammunition rounds to be failure to eject stoppage and a. Ejector is missing or conducted at training lo- proved the correct remedy

broken cation and range practice. without error. b. Stovepipe c. Some as per failure

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" 31. Develop and present a Student to research and l. Purpose statement to session plan on the four develop a 10 minute ses- be clear. stoppages and the appro- sion plan to include: 2. All stated objectives to priate remedy for each overheads be achieved. identified stoppage, training aids 3. Plan to comprise of including immediate Given: 10 days notice introduction, body & action drills at a range conclusion. practice and operational. 4. To be written & pre-


32. Demonstrate the safety Classroom setting 100% accuracy precautions to be ad-hered to when issuing or when receiving the

carbine.

33. Demonstrate the safety Classroom setting 100% accuracy inspection of the Ruger carbine.

34. State the safety precau- Written test All precautions to be tions to be adhered to stated. before and after every firearms lesson.

35. State the safety precau- Written test All precautions to be tions to be adhered to stated. before and after every range practice.

36. Demonstrate the safety Classroom setting 100% accuracy precautions and respon-sibility whenever there is doubt that the shotgun is clear.

37. Define operational carry Classroom setting 100% accuracy condition of the Ruger carbine.

38. Develop and present a Student to research and L Purpose statement to session plan on safety develop a 10 minute ses- be clear. precautions and con- sion plan to include: 2. All stated objectives to siderations prior to com- overheads be achieved. mencing both dry firing training aids 3. Plan to comprise of practice and live firing Given: 10 days notice introduction, body & range practice. conclusion.

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39. State the Ruger care, I Classroom setting I 85% accuracy cleaning and mainte-nance warranty.

40. State the cleaning equip- I Classroom setting I 85% accuracy ment required and when Ruger carbine should be cleaned.

41. Demonstrate the correct Given a revolver, correct To be cleaned to the cleaning procedure for cleaning equipment and lo- standard set by the Central the Ruger carbine. cation. Armourer.



Occupational Health & Safety

Vicarious liability

TIME FRAME: 2 HOURS

The purpose of the Liability Training module is to enable selected Correctional Officers to effectively comprehend their responsibilities relating to facilitating firearms training within their respective correctional work locations.

l. Examine and define I Classroom setting I 85% accuracy instructor's responsi-bility relating to OH&S.

2. Examine and define Classroom setting 85% accuracy Vicarious Liability iss-ues: a. Negligent appoint-

ment b. Negligent retention c. Negligent assign-

ment d. Negligent entrust-

ment e. Failure to train f. Failure to super-

vise g. Failure to direct

3. Prepare an assignment Students to research and To be of the satisfaction of on OH & S and Vi- submit a 300 word the instructor. carious Liability and assignment your responsibility as a firearm's instructor.


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Firearms Instructor's Course

Course Facilities and Costs

The department already has many of the facilities and equipment required to conduct the Instructor's course. This reduces the cost to the department as there is no initial outlay to purchase the required equipment.

(a) Accommodation at the Corrective Services Academy to permit early starts and or late finishes for some segments of the course. In-house accommodation would also facilitate the necessary after hours study of required reading to enable successful completion of set assignments and written examination necessary for qualification and finally certification.

(b) Classrooms to seat maximum number of student instructors involved. Equipped with large white board/ overhead projector/ Television and V.H.S recorder.

(c) Outside parade ground of hard surface suitable for riot formation, drill and P.T exercise. Area must be able to accommodate up 20 officers. Preferably located in a secluded area as environmental inoculation training (verbal and physical) will take place.

(d) Outdoor range suitable for revolver, rifle and shotgun shooting. Obviously targeting system would require close, medium and distance range facilities, bright light, dim light and dark shooting environment. Pop-up targets, Officer/armed inmate/good inmate/hostage targets and silhouette and moving targets.

(f) Firearms Required. The course requires 20x .38 model 10 S&W revolver, 15x Remington 12g pump action shotguns and 15x .223 Ruger carbines.

(g) Transportation. Availability of l station-wagon type vehicle for transporting firearms and range equipment, and 1 bus to carry the required number of student instructors to the required training venues.

The major cost involved comes from the ammunition. As each student must conduct several range practices each. The other equipment and facilities are already available within the department, reducing the cost of the course.

Richard Battersby Prison Officer First Class Central Region Emergency Unit

20th May, 1993


Bill Golledge Senior Assistant Superintendent Corrective Services Academy

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Bibliography

Smith & Wesson: 'The Academy' (training manual)

New South Wales Police: 'Weapons Training Section Instructor's Manual'.

New South Wales Police: '!08 Police Health, Fitness and Survival'. Parts 1 and 2.

Street Survival:

Tactical Edge:

Tactics for Armed Encounter, Calibre Press, Inc, !980

Surviving High - Risk patrol, Calibre Press, Inc, 1986

Robert J. Downey and Jordan T. Roth (1983) 'Baton Techniques for Officer Survival'

"Computer Shooter" (July, 1988)

Sturm, Ruger & Company: 'Operator's Manual'

Remington Dupont company: 'Instruction Manual'

National Police Research Unit: 'Standardised Ammunition for Australian Police Forces'.

Vicarious Liability ACT, 1983.

Prisons Act, 1952.

Prison Regulations Administration and General, 1989.

Special Operations Chemical Agents Manual.

S.W.O.S Chemical Munitions Manual.


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