Vehicle Assaults
Lesson Objectives
• The student will be introduced to
several different vehicle assault
tactics.
• The student will be able to perform
basic vehicle assaults.
• The student will be able to identify
different scenarios, which require
dynamic and passive assaults.
Vehicle Assaults
• This instruction is primarily directed
towards the assault techniques that deal
with personal passenger vehicles such as
vans, cars, and trucks.
• Bus, Train, Plane, and Boat assaults are
advanced in nature and demand intense
instruction and practical application.
These type of assaults will not be covered
by this period of instruction. They are
titled Linear Vehicle Assaults.
Assault Techniques
• Passive Assaults (Narcotics
Buy Busts)
• Dynamic Assaults
(Hostage Rescue)
Passive Vehicle Assault
Vehicle Positions
• Front Block
– The front block is the preferred method for
assaulting from a vehicle due to immediate
visibility of the suspects within the vehicle.
The Windshield is laminated and it is highly
unlikely to be tinted.
• Rear Block
– The rear block is generally used for stealthy
approaches and tends to be used more often for
passive suspect control. A breach may be
warranted due to the configuration of the
vehicle and the tint on windows. Side
windows are tempered glass and have a high
chance of deflection.
Dynamic Vehicle
Assaults
• Dynamic Vehicle Assaults use the
same tactics as that of Dynamic
Entries.
• Principles
– Speed
– Surprise
– Violence of Action
Dynamic Vehicle
Assaults
• These tactics utilize diversionary
devices and techniques to heighten
the chance of survival for all parties
involved.
• Suspects actions, propensity for
violence, statements, and the
presence of weapons may warrant the
use of these tactics.
Dynamic Tactics
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Chemical agents
Diversionary Devices
Breaching
Extracting
Team Positions
• Assaulter
• Support
• Team Leader
Assaulter
• Provides continuous cover for
support team members.
• Provides intelligence to other team
members.
Support Member
• Provides supportive cover for
assaulters.
• Provides Diversionary Device
Deployment, Breaching, Chemical
Munitions, and Extractions.
Team Leader
• Provides Directive Instructions for
operators.
• Provides supportive cover for
operatives.
• Does NOT actively engage in assault
tactics or support activities.
Team Formations
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Rear Block Rear Assault
Front Block Front Assault
Front Block Column Assault
Rear Block Rear Assault Breach
Point
Rear Block Rear Assault