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Vanguard Level Two Breakdown

The SSGT Vanguard Level Two Instructor and Student Courses are broken down into thirteen (13) categories:

1. Strategic Subject Escort – escorting an unrestrained subject and taking the subject down to the ground upon resistance.
2. Pressure Points to Escort – applying pressure points in an objectively reasonable manner for the purpose of subject control and compliance.
3. Strategic Handcuffing & Transport – deploying and applying handcuffs to a subject in the standing, kneeling and prone positions. Also, the safe and proper transport procedure of a restrained subject.
4. Strategic Frisk & Search – the safe and proper procedures for frisking and searching a subject.
5. Strategic Striking – the use of personal weapon strikes to prevent or stop aggressive action in an objectively reasonable manner.
6. Holstered Handgun Retention while Standing – against one- and two-handed attacks on the officers handgun from the front and rear.
7. Holstered Handgun Retention while on the Ground– against one- and two-handed attacks on the officers handgun when the officer is on the ground.
8. Drawn Handgun Retention while Standing – against one- and two-handed attacks on the officers handgun in standing situations.
9. Drawn Handgun Retention while on the Ground – from the mounted position and side positions.
10. Long Gun Retention – defending against attacks on an officer’s rifle, shotgun or sub-gun.
11. Long Gun Disarming – front and rear attacks.
12. Handgun Disarming – front and rear attacks.
13. Strategic Baton – the use of a straight or expandable baton in an objectively reasonable manner for the purpose of subject control and compliance.

Vanguard Level Two Certification Facts:

• 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 can range from 1-24 hours depending on categories addressed.
• Student Certification is valid for one year.
• Re-certification time is 1/2 the original time.Instructor Certification is valid for three years, provided the officer teaches 8 hours per year.
• SSGT Vanguard Level Two Student Manuals are available for purchase.