Confined-Space Tactics (May1-2, 2027)

Confined-Space Tactics is designed for experienced shooters and tactical professionals who want to improve their ability to move, communicate, and operate effectively in restricted environments where space, visibility, and maneuverability are limited.

This course focuses on the unique challenges presented by hallways, doorways, stairwells, small rooms, and other confined areas where traditional movement and positioning may not be practical. Students will work through progressively more complex drills and scenarios designed to improve decision-making, team coordination, positional awareness, and efficient movement in close environments.

A significant portion of the course will also focus on low-light operations, giving students the opportunity to apply confined-space principles in reduced-visibility conditions.  Emphasis will be placed on effective use of illumination, maintaining situational awareness, communication, and working through complex spaces when visual information is limited.

Training will take place throughout Sierra 1 Site, utilizing our recently built two-story simunition house and other training areas designed to expose students to realistic confined-space problems in both daylight and low-light conditions. Due to the confined nature of the training environment and the amount of work conducted during low-light hours, carbine suppressors are required to attend this course.

Course Objectives

• Confined-space movement fundamentals

• Working through doorways, corners, hallways, and rooms

• Stairwell considerations

• Team positioning and spacing

• Communication in restricted environments

• Use of angles and available cover

• Movement around obstacles and limited-access areas

• Individual and team problem-solving

• Low-light movement and decision-making

• Weapon-mounted and handheld illumination concepts

• Target identification in reduced visibility

• Communication and coordination in low-light environments

• Force-on-force training scenarios

Gear Requirements

• Carbine with mounted light and suppressor (AR-15 platform or equivalent)

• Pistol with weapon-mounted light

• Rifle sling

• Minimum of 3 rifle magazines and appropriate magazine pouches

• Minimum of 3 pistol magazines

• Rifle-mounted optic, LPVO, or red dot

• Eye and ear protection

• Plate carrier, tactical vest, or appropriate load-bearing equipment

• Battle belt or duty belt

• Hard-case retention holster suitable for movement drills

• Night vision devices *optional*

Location: Sierra 1 Site, Heber, AZ

Ammo Loadout: Rifle - 400 rounds (No armor-piercing or green-tip ammunition) Pistol - 300 rounds

Lodging: Free onsite camping is available. Bring your own food and drinks and hang out with instructors and fellow students around the campfire after training.

A complete welcome packet will be sent after registration with the required equipment list, ammunition requirements, directions, and additional course information.