WHAT IS DRT?
Although simple and to the point, explaining the whole program on a single web page is nearly impossible. However, to give you an idea of the organization and completeness of the program, here is a small outline of the four parts of DRT:
I. Foundation:
- Explains the founding tested principals and formulas of this defensive tactics program. This helps law enforcement know why we do what we do.
- Knowing the roots of a tactics program leads to faster assimilation and longer retainment.
II. Content:
- Describes the categories (situations) and modules (strategies) of defense covered in this program.
- These categories cover a wide range of low to high intensity attacks, preparing law enforcement with a broad spectrum of adaptable tools.
III. Structure:
- Covers how the information is arranged and presented to both trainers and law enforcement, with simple diagrams and learning tools.
- The structure we use is an excellent detailed description for both trainers and law enforcement, making it easy to remember.
IV. Curriculum:
- Teaches the course lessons, objectives and training sessions in detail.
- Focuses on field tested techniques, both how to teach, learn, train and assessment them.
WHY DRT?
by Founder Matthew J. Numrich, M.A.
I created this program out of a need to organize the most important information that law enforcement needs to know when faced with a threatening situation. Being a self-defense student and now a defensive tactics instructor, has filled my mind with so many techniques, concepts, principals, ideas, drills, and training methods over the last two decades. This is the case with many other training officers and defensive tactics instructors as well. Unfortunately, many pass on a heap of disorganized information onto their students (officers), which leads to either “paralysis of analysis” or disinterest in the particular program.
My first tools to overcome this information overload was to create and teach this program’s information in a simple and progressive format, where there is minimal information to learn, and each lesson (set of techniques) is built upon the previous lesson. I cut out as much of the defensive jargon as possible, and use regular terms wherever I can, always relating back to the functional uses in an … officer’s or agent’s job..
My objective is direct: Teach law enforcement the bare minimum for maximum efficiency with maximum effectiveness. This results is minimal training time and minimal maintenance. A secondary result is that training costs are kept low, and actual training time is kept minimal, taking the officer / agent out of their regular duties for a very short amount of time.
The final point I’ll make, is making sure the administration, officers and the community know that this program keeps three people safe: Citizens, officers and threats (perpetrators), that that order. The tactics I teach are meant to keep citizens who get involved in violent situations safe, while officers fully protect themselves, but also respond to threats with the necessary minimal amount of force. In this day and age of legalism and video cameras everywhere, it is a necessity to have focused training which protects the officers/agents and the department.
DRT PROGRAMS
There are four levels of this program:
Primary and Review Training Course:
The Primary Course is centered around seven (7) hours, 1 day; covering the course material, both classroom style and physical training, in addition to an assessment session. There is also a two (2) hour Training Review course which helps the student review the material in the Primary Course, and then assesses them to their proficiency with it.
It is advised that the Review and Assessment course should be completed at least every yearly quarter, however some departments may choose to do it more often, or less (i.e. annually). Only a Certified Instructor should administer the Primary and Review Course material and training. It is also advised that Instructor Candidates and Training Officers complete the Primary Course first, before entering into the following Instructor Programs.
Certified Instructor:
The Instructor’s Course is centered around a twelve (12) hour, two (2) day certification, in addition to the Primary Course. The focus is for the Instructor Candidate to not just learn the information, but learn how to properly teach and assess the information and progress of each student/officer. It is advised that this Certification should be renewed every two (2) years. Only a Certified Master Instructor should administer this Certification Course material and training.
Certified Master Instructor:
The Certified Master’s Course gives the tools and knowledge for the Instructor to properly certify other instructors. Although a department may choose to only certify one trainer/instructor, it is recommended to certify at least two. By having two, prepares the department for unseen attrition, and also gives the main Instructor a higher grade assistant. On the other hand, some departments seek to certify multiple officers. Requirements for this level of certification are as follows:
A. Instructor’s Certification.
B. Completion of two (2) seven hour Instructional Courses to a group of four or more students/officers.
C. Completion of two (2) two hour Review and Assessment courses to a group of four or more students/officers.
D. After requirements A-C, the Master Instructor’s Course is concluded with a six (6) hour, one (1) day Master Certification. The focus is for the Master Instructor Candidate to not just review the information, but learn how to properly teach and assess the information, skills, and progress of the Instructor Candidate’s skills. This certification does not need to be renewed. Only the Chief Instructor of this program should administer this level of certification to protect the authenticity of the course material and training.
I’m assuming that your time is as limited as mine. However, I would like to make myself as accessible as possible to answer your questions, fully explain the program and help you make the best decision for your department (even if it is not my program you choose).
If you are interested in learning more you can fill out the form below and we can either schedule a phone call, in person meeting or a in person demonstration with some of your officers.