The document outlines the application process for tactical instructor certification across various instructor programs, emphasizing the need for good character as defined by the U.S. Department of Defense. It details administrative fees, course accessibility, and application requirements, including background checks and necessary documentation. Instructors are also responsible for providing course materials, completion certificates, and maintaining updated contact information.

1. APPLICATION FOR TACTICAL INSTRUCTOR
CERTIFICATION
TACTICAL INSTRUCTOR PROGRAMS
General Classroom Instructor
Firearms Instructor (pistol, carbine and/or shotgun)
Concealed Carry Instructor
Range Safety Officer Instructor
Armed Sentry Instructor
Less-than Lethal Force / Force Continuum
Tactical Baton Instructor
OC Pepper Spray Instructor
Defensive Tactics Instructor
Resisting Arrest Counter-measures / Tactical Handcuffing Instructor
Officer Survival Skills Instructor
High Threat Personal Protective Services (Core Skills) Instructor
Anti-terrorism Force Protection (Level I/II) Instructor
Defense Support to Civil Authorities Course I & II Instructor
High Risk Entry / Urban Close Quarters Battle Instructor
Evasive Security Driving Instructor
Designated Marksman / Sharpshooter Instructor
HCT AirSoft OpFOR® Instructor
A complete criminal background check will be conducted on all applicants. Instructor candidates
must be of “good character” as defined in U.S. Department of Defense Instruction 3020.41,
which specifically means;
1) You cannot have a prior criminal infraction, (felony or misdemeanor) that prohibits you
from possessing, carrying or owning a firearm.
2) You cannot have a domestic violence criminal history.
3) You cannot not have a criminal conviction of Arms OR Human Trafficking.
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES:
 All administrative fees are non-refundable on grounds that certain fees are established by
local, state or federal agencies and must be paid directly to those entities.
INSTRUCTOR APPLICATION FEE:
 $25.00: An instructor’s certification is valid for two (2) years from the date of issue. It
must be renewed within sixty days of expiration.
RENEWAL FEE:
 $25.00: Renewal certification is valid for two (2) years from date of issue.
An applicant for Tactical Instructor Certification or annual renewal must attend a mandatory
course of instruction provided by Hostile Control Tactics and meet administrative standards.

2. COURSE ACCESSIBILITY:
A Tactical Instructor Certification course is offered at least four (4) times each year. It is the
applicant’s responsibility to make all necessary arrangements to attend and pass the course.
APPLICATION PROCESSING:
Attach a signed copy of our minimum prerequisites for training and certification policy
guidelines.
Your full legal name must be written on the back of the
photo.
of your government issued identification card.
copy of any relevant security training completed, firearms courses, martial art
rank diplomas, military discharge certificates, AND/OR state guard licenses earned.
Attach a summary of your qualifications and past experience as a firearms instructor.
INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
rovide each course attendee with a copy of the approved course training syllabus and
lesson plan.
Each instructor will be required to provide a signed certificate of completion OR a
signed certificate of proficiency to each individual that completed a course of instruction.
Ensure that each certificate a stamp/raised seal of company the course instructors
actual signature.
Instructors MUST supply a valid phone number and/or e-mail to be listed on the HCT
website for course alumni. The instructor’s contact information must remain updated OR
the instructor will be removed from listing.