Breachers are the VITAL part of the Entry team ...

To all you Breachers (and potential Breachers) out there on Tactical Teams ...

• When was the last time you actually trained AND studied Breaching techniques?
• When did you last practice on an actual door?
• Did that Door open left and right / inward and outward allowing you to practice with rams and pry bars?
• Have you had ANY professional input on the science (it is a recognized science of Kinetic Energy now) or door / Window opening?

Probably NOT ... my experience in listening to and watching breachers (some experienced) in the New Jersey area suggests that Breaching is paid little or no attention when it comes to professional training and YET ... without a successful breach your team is useless.

In my opinion the Breacher is perhaps the most valuable member of your team because they must guarantee an entry in order for the operation to be succesful

SO ... give them the time, equipment AND professional training to become efficient door (window) opening machines.

Does anyone know of a Breaching School / Door Rig in NY, NJ or PA that officers can train on?

Love to hear your views !