Tactical Anatomy Systems resources are provided in a variety of forms to suit your agency’s needs and means. Although we sell Tactical Anatomy target t-shirts and Instructor Resource Kits, we strongly recommend that you have us train your firearms instructors in the use of the system first.
Training Seminars
The Tactical Anatomy Systems seminar is the heart and soul of what we do. Personally conducted by Dr. James Williams and designed for a class of 8 to 20 students, the training seminar will teach your firearms instructor team how to bridge the gap between 2-dimensional targets and the 3-dimensional human body.
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The seminar is ideally conducted in 3 parts. First, Dr. Williams uses radiographs, anatomic drawings, and other anatomy references to explain the relevant anatomy of the 3 Zones of Incapacitation. Using a student as a living model in a plain white t-shirt, the relevant target anatomy is then drawn on the model with reference to the anatomic references. Trainees then demonstrate their grasp of the 3-D model by using Crimson Trace™ laser sights to identify shot placement. |
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The second component of training involves the use of a computerized training system such as FATS, Range 3000, or equivalent. Trainees are presented with multiple scenarios in which a shoot/no-shoot decision must be made, then if the trainee shoots the screen, his/her hits are assessed by the instructor and peers in terms of what anatomic structures have likely been interdicted, and whether such hits would be incapacitating. This component is to the police marksman what 'batting practice' is to the baseball player: all non-pertinent components of police training are set aside so the trainee can concentrate on the specific skills of 3-dimensional visualization and shooting for incapacitation. |
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The third segment of the seminar takes us back into the classroom. Trainees put on plain white t-shirts, then under Dr. Williams' supervision and while referencing the anatomy resources provided, they draw the 3-D anatomy concept on their partners' t-shirts. This exercise is both a learning exercise and the final exam for the course |
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All of the above can be accomplished with a class of up to 20 trainees in one 8-hour day of training. Agencies or individuals interested in advanced training have the option of taking a two-day class. The first day's training proceeds as above, then on the second day we take to the Reality Based Training range and conduct force-on-force exercises. We use highly scripted scenarios to reinforce the lessons learned in the classroom and on the computer simulator, but by adding in the dynamics of RBT, learning is accelerated and highly retainable. This component of training dials up the difficulty level another notch, pushing trainees to learn how to make anatomically effective shots with speed and under dynamic pressure.
Trainees who have completed the Tactical Anatomy Systems training seminar will receive a certificate of completion and are thereafter eligible to order Tactical Anatomy Systems products directly.
Tactical Anatomy Instructor Manual
Tactical Anatomy Training T-shirts
The Tactical Anatomy t-shirt is not a target, but a training aid. These are high-quality cotton t-shirts with durable silkscreened printing. The high-contrast version, suitable for classroom use or under a covering garment on the sims range, are blue-on-natural. The low-contrast version is available in light tan printing on a natural cotton shirt but can be printed in any color combination on special order.
Standard versions of the Tactical Anatomy t-shirt are available at $15. Discounts are available for larger volume orders. Please call for pricing.
Tactical Anatomy HRT Target
Currently available in prototype only, we are partnering with manufacturers to bring a realistic and durable HRT (head) target to meet the needs of SWAT/sniper law enforcement teams. Check back on our website soon for information on availability and pricing.