Training Courses

C.R.A.T.E. END-USER COURSE

Date & Time:
  • November 2, 2026 – November 6, 2026
Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Agency:
Controlled F.O.R.C.E., INC

Location: Albuquerque, NM (Bernalillo County, ZIP 87104)
Dates: November 2–6, 2026
Duration: 40 hours
Cost: $1,070.00
Instructor: Rhett Isabell

Course Overview

This comprehensive active threat training program is engineered to maximize individual capabilities while strengthening team coordination and response effectiveness. Participants engage in immersive, scenario-based training utilizing complete duty gear to build confidence and prepare for decisive action during high-stress incidents. The course delivers the tactical knowledge and mental fortitude required to excel in demanding operational environments, whether working independently or as part of a coordinated unit.

Course Content

Training encompasses the following key areas:

  • Integration of full duty and operational gear throughout all training modules
  • Weapons handling and transition techniques for primary and secondary firearms
  • Close-range engagement and control tactics for combative threats
  • Small team movement and tactical progressions (fundamental, intermediate, and advanced levels)
  • Recognition and application of appropriate response speeds including rapid controlled movement, deliberate clearing operations, and follow-up clearing procedures
  • Close quarters battle skills with emphasis on extreme proximity engagements
  • Fundamental structure clearing methodologies
  • Active threat response techniques for team configurations ranging from full squads to single officers
  • Basic and advanced room clearing in connected spaces, including deep and dead space clearing
  • Situational awareness maintenance during response operations
  • Ballistic shield deployment in close quarters and active threat scenarios
  • Foundational breaching concepts covering tools and tactical approaches
  • Basic and advanced live fire training
  • Weapon deployment in extreme close quarters environments
  • Team movement and transitional exercises including glass house drills
  • Hallway, room, and stairwell clearing tactics
  • Strong side and support side transition drills
  • Primary and secondary weapons engagement training
  • Tactical movement exercises and tactical leader development

Certification Details

Upon successful completion, participants receive C.R.A.T.E. End-User Certification, valid for two years. After expiration, certified individuals may pursue re-certification at a reduced rate of $970 to maintain their credential.

Categories: Critical Incidents, Tactics, Other