Prepare for real-world emergencies with the TacMed Instructor course at Grey Group in Newton, Iowa. This intensive 20-hour training combines practical scenarios with expert instruction to sharpen your life-saving skills.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
20 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical condition to handle practical drills and movement exercises.
Wildlife
History
Newton has a long history rooted in manufacturing and was historically home to several independent auto parts companies.
Conservation
The course emphasizes sustainable practices and minimizing environmental impact during training exercises.
Grey Group
Prepare for real-world emergencies with the TacMed Instructor course at Grey Group in Newton, Iowa. This intensive 20-hour training combines practical scenarios with expert instruction to sharpen your life-saving skills.
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.
Training Locations
Des Moines; Searsboro, IA; Fort Pierce, FL
Regional course sites and range locations
Courses Offered
7 distinct courses
Broad tactical and instructor programs
Course Lengths
2–4 days
Short, intensive multi-day formats
Target Audience
Tactical teams, instructors, SROs, UAS operators
Designed for law enforcement professionals
Reserve a seat in a course today to enhance operational readiness, instructional ability, and mission planning.
Arrive Prepared
Bring appropriate clothing and gear for hands-on drills, including gloves and sturdy footwear.
Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty of water before and during the course to maintain focus and stamina.
Review Course Materials
Familiarize yourself with basic first aid concepts beforehand for a more effective experience.
Coordinate with Your Team
Plan to attend with colleagues to maximize skills retention and team cohesion.
Medical gloves
Protects yourself during hands-on medical procedures.
Sturdy footwear
Supports safe movement during active scenarios.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during intensive training.
Notebook and pen
Take notes on techniques and procedures for later reference.