Recommended Schedule for a First Time Applicant:

Monadnock MDTS BASIC COURSE Curriculum

Minimum 8-Hour Training Day:

Module Seven 45 mins. (1115-1200)
Introduction - 5 mins. (0800-0805) Compliant Subject Handcuffing
Agency Trainer Introduction o Standing
Objective of MDTS Basic Course Certification o Kneeling
LUNCH 60 mins. (1200-1300)
MDTS Basic Course Paperwork and Course Safety
Rules
Module Eight 40 mins. (1300-1340)
Modular Learning Method
Non- Compliant Subject Handcuffing
o Prone Handcuffing
Module One 15 mins. (0805-0820)
History Module Nine 30 mins. (1340-1410)
Student Performance Objectives
Blocks
Instructional Methods o High Block
o Inside Block
Module Two 20 mins. (0820-0840) o Outside Block\
Use of Force o Middle Block
o Department Police and o Low Block
Procedures/Resistance Response Model
Module Ten 20 mins. (1410-1430)
Module Three 20 mins. (0840-0900) Active Defensive Skills
Stance (and Balance) o Palm Heel Strike
o Basic Stance o Front Punch
o Defensive Stance o Edged Fist Strike
Patterns of Movement o Forearm Strike
o Shuffle: Forward and Rear
o Pivot: Forward and Rear BREAK 15 mins. (1430-1445)
o Sidestep: Strong and Support
Module Ten 20 mins. (1445-1505)
Module Four 15 mins. (0900-0915) Active Defensive Skills
Escort Position o Elbow Strike
o Compliant Subject o Knee Strike
Strong-side o Front Kick
Support -side
o Non-Compliant Subject Module Nine 35 mins. (1505-1540)
Strong-side Handgun Retention Skills
Support -side o Elbow Shielding
o Strong Hand Shielding
Module Five 30 mins. (0915-0945) o Two-Handed Shielding
Basic Restraint Skills for Non-Compliant Subjects
o Takedown Principles COMPULSORY EXAMINATION FOR MDTS BASIC
Strong-side Arm Bar Takedown COURSE CERTIFICATION
BREAK 5 mins. (0945-0950) MDTS INSTRUCTOR ADMINISTERS THESE TESTS:

Module Five 40 mins. (0950-1030) MDTS Basic Course

Basic Restraint Skills for Non-Compliant Subjects Proficiency Test 40 mins. (1540-1620)
o Takedown Principles Passing Score ACCEPTABLE rating on each
Support -side Arm Bar Takedown technique listed on the MDTS Basic Course
Rollover Arm Bar Takedown proficiency test check sheet
BREAK 5 mins. (1030-1035) MDTS Basic Course Written Test 40 mins. (1620-1700)
Passing Score is at least 70 percent
Module Six 40 mins. (1035-1115) Minimum number of questions is 25
Basic Restraint Skills for Non-Compliant Subjects
o Rear Wristlock
Strong-side
Support -side