Do I need prior tactical experience to join?

While basic firearm proficiency is helpful, the course is designed to build skills progressively, so prior tactical experience is not mandatory.

What kind of weapons are used during training?

Training uses UTM/Simunition or high-quality Airsoft weapons to safely simulate realistic force-on-force scenarios.

Is this course suitable for instructors?

Yes, the course includes instructor development and teach-back components to enhance training capabilities.

What safety measures are in place during live drills?

Strict safety protocols, protective gear, and controlled environments are maintained throughout all drills to minimize risk.

Can civilians or non-law enforcement personnel participate?

Participation is typically geared toward law enforcement and security professionals; please contact Grey Group for eligibility questions.

What qualifications do instructors have?

Grey Group instructors are seasoned tactical trainers with extensive experience in behavior-based methodologies and operational scenarios.

High Threat CQC Instructor Training with Grey Group in Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska, located in the heart of the Midwest, might not be the first place you think of when it comes to advanced tactical training, but Grey Group has made it a significant learning hub for high-stakes Close Quarter Combat (CQC) instruction. The High Threat CQC Instructor course offers an intensive four-day immersion into behavior-based tactics designed to prepare responders for a broad spectrum of real-world scenarios—ranging from routine patrols to critical high-threat missions.

Grey Group’s location in Omaha, a city known for its mix of urban landscapes and accessible outdoor spaces, provides a practical setting where participants can translate classroom theory into hands-on proficiency. The course centers on tactical geometry, dynamic room entry, and variable speed tactics that build operational flexibility and improve survivability in confined environments. Key drills include weapon flow, man-down scenarios, and force-on-force exercises using UTM or high-end Airsoft simulators, enhancing realism and muscle memory.

What sets this training apart in Omaha’s outdoor and tactical education scene is its comprehensive approach—balancing instructor development with frontline readiness. Attendees leave equipped not only with combat skills but also with methods to teach and apply tactics effectively, reducing risk across agencies and missions. Grey Group’s instructors emphasize minimizing liability through practical scenario management and teach-back techniques, ensuring each participant gains both confidence and competence.

The regional climate adds an additional layer of challenge, with condition adjustments across seasons—from cold winters demanding layered gear to summer’s heat requiring stamina and hydration strategies. Omaha’s mix of urban settings and natural terrain fosters adaptable training that mirrors real operational environments.

In all, Grey Group anchors a critical niche in the Midwest for tactical professionals seeking to elevate their skills and instructional abilities within realistic, controlled, and high-pressure settings.

About Grey Group

Grey Group delivers specialized tactical training for law enforcement and security professionals. The organization offers a range of courses including the Basic SWAT Course in Des Moines, UC Rescue Vehicle, TacMed Instructor, Drone Tactics & Operation, High Threat CQC Instructor, S.R.O Tactical Assailant Response (STAR) in Fort Pierce, FL, and the Law Enforcement Sniper Advanced Skills Course in Searsboro, IA. These programs target tactical team members, aspiring officers, undercover agents, law enforcement instructors, school resource officers, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators, and precision marksmen.

Training formats emphasize hands-on practice, live-fire exercises, scenario-based training, teach-back sessions, indoor flying challenges, and real-life case studies. The Basic SWAT Course covers hostage rescue, team movement, and breaching techniques while adhering to national standards. The UC Rescue Vehicle course focuses on undercover narcotics operations, vehicle assaults, and high-threat rescues. The TacMed Instructor course blends live-fire with medical training in hemorrhage control, airway support, and rapid patient assessment. Drone Tactics trains participants in unmanned tactical aerial operations, intelligence gathering, and mission planning with instruction from seasoned law enforcement UAS operators. The High Threat CQC Instructor course develops behavior-based tactics and instructor skills. The S.R.O STAR course delivers four days of live-fire and scenario work for school response. The Sniper Advanced Skills Course teaches precision shooting from unconventional positions, hide selection, and ballistic performance.

Grey Group structures curriculum to provide practical, scenario-driven instruction that prepares participants for real-world challenges with expert guidance across multiple locations. Courses include instructor development, medic skills, UAS operations, and sniper training modules.