SWATMOD offers POST certified armored vehicle operations training.

Our courses are held at our facility in St. Cloud, MN

We not only educate on the operation and hazards of operating armored vehicles but also on preventive driving skills/habits and maintenance knowledge to avoid costly mechanical situations and repairs. This is one of those situations where the investment pays for itself!

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For 2025 we are planning to host one, week-long training event.

-Multi-day event

-Different Course options

-Choose 1 day or all week

-In depth vehicle care and PMC

-Best safety practices exercised

-Heavy vehicle driving techniques

-EVOC

-Tactical deployment

-Potential live fire scenarios

-Possible guest instructor appearances

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-Prevent accidents/injury/death.

-Reduce liability/accountability.

-Instill operator confidence/competence.

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Post training casual interaction:

Hang out with the SWATMOD crew to get to know us and who we are!

Attendees can attend a fire at SWATMOD while grilling up some chow.

A chance to get insider intel on ARV and share stories of successful ARV operations.

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Dates are to be determined (May - July).

Feel free to contact us with any input you have based on past training events as we are focusing on offering top quality and professionalism at our events.

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General class information:​

Our ARV training includes time in the classroom, vehicle course driving instruction, and drive time on both our on-road and off-road courses.

 

Course Timeline and Instruction Outline:

Class sizes usually consist of 15 to 25 personnel

Depending on the class size, a typical day of training is 8-10 hours, which includes a 1-hour lunch break.

• Classroom instruction (includes full visual presentation)

• ARV general knowledge explanation

• Closed course driving (forward, backing, acceleration/deceleration, braking, parking, etc.)

• On road driving experience (rural roads, light traffic, lane placement, curves)

• Off road driving experience (hills, terrain, side grades, etc.)

• End of day driver exam/knowledge test.

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