Course Description:

On Sunday, October 13 through Friday, October 18, 2024, the San Antonio Police Department Tactical Medic Unit will be hosting a 40-hour plus Tactical Medic school designed to give officers a basic look at tactical combat casualty care concepts and how it applies to high-risk situations. Knowledgeable instructors, experienced in tactical medicine and point of injury care, will ensure students will gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively mitigate the loss of life in volatile situations. Any officer interested in attending this course must be willing to meet the below requirements. The course is physically demanding and will incorporate daily PT sessions. 

Requirements: 

• Students will be required to complete a mandatory physical fitness assessment upon arrival on Sunday morning consisting of a 1.5-mile run, push-ups, and sit-ups (SAPD In-service P.T. test).   There is no pass/fail score.  The PT Test will be used for team placement.

• Students must not be on limited or light-duty and shall be required to participate in all training evolutions to include physical training and team building exercises. 

• Students must provide their own duty weapons (pistol). 

 

NOTE: It is mandatory that you stay on base for this training.  Each day we will start training promptly at 0600 hours and we will not start late! Both male and female accommodations are available. You will be able to move in on Sunday, October 13, 2024. 

 

Parking Directions:

• Enter the Main Gate of Camp Bullis through Military Highway, continue straight on main road till coming to the large flag pole take a right at the next stop sign take another right into the large parking lot across from the Range Control office.

 

Day 1, Sunday 13th:

• Roll Call: Sunday 1000 @ Camp Bullis (In PT Gear, T-shirt, and Sneakers)

Daily Training Attire: Tactics Clothing that will allow for movements / outdoor activities but be ready for cooler weather this is Texas so who knows!!

 

Equipment:

**Police 250 rounds of .40 cal/9mm or duty caliber  (Mandatory)

Gas Mask and Canister (Mandatory)

Duty Pistol (Unloaded) (Mandatory)

Flash Light (Mandatory)

Personal PPE for “Force on Force Training”

Extra Socks, T-Shirts, Underwear

Hat

Sun Block

Bug Spray

Knee Pads (Optional)

Hydration System or Water Bottle / Canteen (Mandatory)

Eye Protection Clear (Mandatory)

Eye Protection Dark (Sunglasses)

Hearing Protection (Mandatory)

Body Armor (Mandatory)

Weapons Duty Belt (Mandatory)

Duty Boots

Running Shoes / Physical Training Clothing (Mandatory)

Snacks

Shower/Shave Equipment

Towel 

Toilet Paper (Mandatory)

Plastic Trash Bags (Mandatory)

Staying on Base:

Sleeping Bag

Pillow and Bed Sheet

Phone Charger W/ Extension Cord

Shower/Shave Equipment

Towel 

Extra Training Clothing 

Off Duty Clothing

Washing Machines are Available 

Medicines 

Money for Meals  

Ice Chest

Camping / Folding Chair

 

If you have any questions, please contact Benito Juarez at benito.juarez@sanantonio.gov or Sergeant Tracey Lewis at tracey.lewis@sanantonio.gov

Training Description:

TTPOA believes in bringing in some of the best instructors in the country to share their knowledge and experience. If you have requests for a specific instructor or course, contact your Regional Director.