SSGT COR-TACTICS

COR-Tactics
The COR-Tactics Program was developed upon the request of the Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI). With the guidance of TCI, we developed a defensive tactics program to meet the unique needs of the Corrections Officer/Jailer. This program addresses a variety of issues, scenarios and situations relevant to the safety of the officers and the inmates.
COR-Tactics Instructor Course Training Time: 40 hours
COR-Tactics Student Course Training Time: Up to 24 hours
Prerequisite – Must be a Certified Law Enforcement, Corrections, Military Police or Security Officer to attend this course.
The SSGT COR-Tactics Instructor and Student Courses are broken down into nine (9) categories:
  1. Common Grab Defense – against wrist grabs, throat grabs, hair grabs and lapel grabs in a standing position.
  2. Headlock Defense – against a rear headlock and front headlocks.
  3. Bear-hug Defense – against front over and under the arms and rear over and under the arms.
  4. Tackle Defense – against a double leg tackle.
  5. Striking & Knife Defense – against various strikes and cutting instruments.
  6. Escaping From The Bottom (ground) – escapes from the mounted position.
  7. Controlling A Grounded Subject From The Top – various controlling techniques designed to enable the officer to place the subject into a position for handcuffing.
  8. Strategic Striking – the use of personal weapon strikes to prevent or stop aggressive action in an objectively reasonable manner.
  9. Edged Weapon Defense – close quarters edged weapon defense

COR-Tactics Certification Facts:

  • No previous training required.
  • Written and practical exams are administered in both the Instructor and Student Courses.
  • Instructors may certify students in one or all categories of a particular level.
  • Student Certification time varies (1-24 hours) depending on addressed categories.
  • Student Certification is valid for 23 months, with re-certification at 1/2 the original time.
  • Instructor Certification is valid for three years, contingent upon teaching 8 hours per year.
  • SSGT COR-Tactics Student Manuals are available for purchase.