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The NTOA SWAT Standard was created to enhance the safety, performance and professionalism of SWAT teams. It is based on research, sound tactical doctrine and on literally thousands of years of collective SWAT experience.

Please download and read the newly-revised 2011 SWAT Standard document. If you have questions or concerns, contact any member of your Board of Directors, and we will ensure that your issues are addressed during the next review and revision process.

Dedication: The revised Standard is dedicated to the memory of Sergeant Mark J. Renninger of the Lakewood, Washington Police Department (End of watch: November 29, 2009). Sgt. Renninger was a strong advocate for improving standards for SWAT teams and his voice will be missed.

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#9 Mike Zollars 2012-11-10 15:00
As far as a physical test, we have adapted the USMC Combat Fitness Test. The rationale is that it has been tested on thousands of Marines, it measures a range of abilities, and it has age graduated and male/female scoring tables. It is more easily backed up than a test someone thinks up. We simply substituted the grenade toss section for reassembly of the 4 main components of a field stripped Glock 21. Our guys love the test. We perform it every 6 months.
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#8 Terrence K. Cloonan 2011-12-21 14:32
My compliments on the 2011 SWAT Standard. Standardization of terms leads to standardization of policies, training, and mutual competencies of operators. Individual load bearing equipment designed to compliment the tactical mission should be tailored to the operator's needs in advance. Integration of NIOSH-approved CBRN respirators should be considered in that equipment needs focus as mission dictates. Operator individual and team CBRN readiness is a mission combat multiplier in that when the CBRN readiness is strong, the threat knows this and is detered and thus the effectiveness of mass/isolated destruction from a effects of a "terrorism grade" CBRN weapon are minimized. TKC
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#7 C.D. Smith 2011-05-13 08:57
In reference to the physical standards. I implimented a "test" that was designed around the juisdiction that we serve. I suggest you do the same. The tallest building is six flights, the area is twelve square miles. Based on just those two facts I require my Operators to be able (in full gear)to climb the six flights three times without using the handrails, weapon out. Run (in full gear) a quarter mile in a specified time. It is all relivant. Some guys can run a mile fast as lighting (in tennis shoes and shorts) but struggle with the quarter mile in full gear. Our Operators pull 300 lbs fifty yards, scale a 5 ft fence, climb a ladder and perform a 100 yard dash (in full gear)My point is base it on what you do. Strength and endurance must balance. We squat half our body weight 15 times and do the same with the benchpress (incline).
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#6 Tony Delgreco 2010-08-29 19:08
Our dept. cannot afford to send our new team members to a "SWAT SCHOOL". We have several members that have been to basic and advanced schools. Can we use the trained members to train the new guys rather then sending them to a school?
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#5 ROBERT LEE MOULTRIE 2010-06-22 14:56
The bottom line is your agency is responsible for response to crime and critical incidents. NTOA is a guidline. Shear numbers do not equate to competence and when if ever does any incident play out the way expected. Do your best, be safe and be prepared. Be smarter, not harder.
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#4 Jason Warnygora 2010-05-05 12:47
Have a SWAT team consistant of 18 officers. Trying to come up with some type of yearly physical standard test? Any ideas or feedback would be appreciated greatly. Or standards that other teams have implemented?
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#3 Dustin Davey 2010-03-10 10:13
Is there a national standard that address a medical physical for tactical operators on an annual basis? I am a TEMS unit member looking to get our team physicals just need to know requirements. Thanks.
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#2 Ed Allen 2010-02-17 08:20
You are right, if someone gets hurt you could be sued, but that's almost inevitable and it likely won't be because the NTOA has a standard. Section 9.0 of the standard provides options for teams in this situation. Shoot me an email offline and I'll discuss it with you.
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#1 Lennis D. Miller 2010-02-05 16:13
An agency with 20 or so officers cannot meet the standards. We can only train 8 hours per month. All surrounding department are one or two officer departments. If we use our 12 man (highly trained) team we dont meet standards. If we dont train and have a team we get sued if someone gets hurt. All suggestions are appreciated!
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