The Westfield Marriott, a five-star hotel and former Presidential retreat, in Chantilly, Virginia is host to the OpTac International National SWAT/Sniper Symposium. For three days, from January 18-20, 2008, leaders in the field of tactical operations will provide informative sessions on innovative sniper and command operational planning, tactics, and deployment. In addition, the management of sniper and entry personnel, training, and critical incident debriefings are covered. The concurrent Vendor Exhibition will display new and innovative products for attendees to test and evaluate.

 

The National SWAT/Sniper Symposium will feature Clark Kent Ervin as one of our special guest speakers. Mr. Ervin is the former Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State. He is the author of, Open Target: Where America is Vulnerable to Attack and will speak on the topic of America's Vulnerabilities - Recommendations for Constructive Change.

 

The following topics and critical incident debriefings will be presented:

Lessons Learned: Debriefing of the Virginia Tech shootings

Lessons Learned: Debriefing of a search warrant where a suspect fired 48-rounds from a rifle, striking the SWAT team leader who was rescued under fire and evacuated by the team paramedic

Lessons Learned: Debriefing of the search and apprehension of an Army sniper who fired one shot through glass, killing his wife while she sang with a band

Lessons Learned: Debriefing of an 18-hour manhunt for an armed suspect that executed a Deputy Sheriff

Lessons Learned: Debriefing of a critical incident where a CERT trained corrections officer was killed by a SWAT sniper after firing on team members

Lessons Learned: Reflections of a sniper who rapidly engaged an armed suicidal suspect standing in the front yard in a crowded affluent neighborhood

America's Vulnerabilities - Recommendations for Constructive Change

Strategies for Optimal Team Performance

Counter-Sniping

Command and Control of Sniper Operations

Critical Incident Management

The Iraq Experience – Implications for U.S. Law Enforcement

All debriefings will be conducted by tactical personnel directly involved with the incidents. Additional topics will soon be listed. 

Don't miss this unique opportunity to participate in informative training, tactics, and policy sessions with commanders, team leaders, SWAT/counter-terrorist team specialists, and snipers from around the world. Special attendee discounts will soon end. Online registration is available in the Symposium Section at www.optacinternational.com.

The OpTac International Advanced Tactical Command Program will be conducted prior to the Symposium, January 15-17, 2008. This advanced program is designed to develop and enhance operational planning and execution for Commanders of Special Weapons and Tactics teams through interactive training and practical exercises. 

For further information we invite you to visit www.optacinternational.com, call 443.61.OPTAC(67822), or email info@optacinternational.com. If you are interested in attending or hosting a program, please contact our office. We look forward to providing you with operational solutions.