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SWAT Battle Tactics: How to Organize, Train, and Equip a SWAT Team for Law Enforcement or Self-Defense [Paperback]

John McSweeney (Author), Pat Cascio (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0873649001 | ISBN-13: 978-0873649001 | Publication Date: November 1, 1996

This handy manual lays the groundwork for police departments, paramilitary units or security companies to organize a SWAT unit capable of reacting to most situations. Learn what it takes to become proficient at hand-to-hand combat, use chemical weapons, negotiate hostage releases, handle the media and more. For academic study only.

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Paperback: 122 pages
Publisher: Paladin Press (November 1, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0873649001
ISBN-13: 978-0873649001
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
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Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Outdated and in some places laughable...., April 12, 1999

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That makes for a bad book on a serious subject. The unarmed combat section is disturbingly funny. The hand signals section looks like it was reprinted from a WW I manual. There are excellent manuals written by serious professionals for those who are serious about this subject. Unfortunately this is not one of them.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Battle tactics: Not in this book, January 3, 2007

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This book is horrible at best. If you follow this book you will end up injured or dead. Do not expect to find tactics or something remotely similar. The few "Tactics" they do suggest are not even remotely explained enough for a basic reader to understand. If you were in the military you will recognize what the writer was getting at, but fails to explain the concepts. I want my money back, but I wouldn't sell it to do so. I'll just burn my copy.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Battle Tactics, March 14, 2006

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Tactics not really explored. The title is a real teaser because you believe you might learn something by reading it. If you have played a shooter video game you will learn more about tactics than from this book. Waste of time and money.

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1.0 out of 5 stars very basic
This is a very basic book for someone who knows nothing about SWAT teams. If you have have been an operator for more than a week this book will not help you.

Published 9 months ago by bmoore

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a good value
I bought this book about a year ago and I read through it. I initially liked the beginning as it talked about weapons. Read more

Published on December 13, 2009 by Specter Arms

1.0 out of 5 stars Misleading title
Don't be mislead by the cover of this book. It is very basic and only gives you an overview of Swat Team Operations. Read more

Published on August 28, 2008 by Fish

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative
This book is so full of info I'm going to have to read it again to make sure I get all of it!

Published on April 8, 2008 by Adam Markesbery

1.0 out of 5 stars Too Basic and simple
I bought this book hoping to learn the tactics used by SWAT units. I was incredibly disappointed. The author begins by trying to explain rifle platoon tactics, but he does a very... Read more

Published on June 20, 2007 by Tactical3150

1.0 out of 5 stars I had higher expectations.
I am a police officer, and I purchased this particular book to gain some insight on a unit that I aspire to join. Read more

Published on July 27, 2005 by RJT

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Starting Point for Security Concious Individuals
This is an outsanding introduction for the security concious individual with a hankering to learn hand signals, containment procedures and team morale boosting when engaged in... Read more

Published on August 4, 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad book
This book not being a very complete book, far from it, its a book that has some qualities like some signals you can use to comunicate with your allies and how to make scetches of... Read more

Published on February 23, 2003 by Rui Ramirez Sanches

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth reading
The cover correctly states "it covers material not contained in other SWAT manuals" No book on the training of SWAT teams will use this material. Read more

Published on November 18, 2001 by Jacob Uys

2.0 out of 5 stars Please do not waste your money.
This book belongs in a library for people who want to know how a swat team works. Not worth reading

Published on December 21, 1998

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One of the most important aspects of any SWAT or MOUT team is the correct selection of the personnel who will serve on it. Read the first page

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paramilitary team, chemical munitions, entry team

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