Training Sites

An ongoing verifiable training plan is a structured, living document that outlines a continuous process of employee education and development, with a key requirement for documented evidence of training completion and effectiveness. 

Here at C.O.A.S.T., we feel this type of structure is needed in today’s uncertain and ever-changing environments. Below are four training sites which offer OnDemand training modules, all of which are taught in the Basic Academy here at C.O.A.S.T. It is vital to maintain Perishable Skills  proficiency in areas like firearms, emergency response, and technical tasks, rapidly declines without practice, leading to dangerous errors, missed threats, and reduced effectiveness in high-stress, split-second situations where muscle memory and quick decision-making are vital for safety and successful outcomes.

Regular, consistent retraining combats forgetful behavior, ensuring skills remain sharp, adapting to new techniques, and preventing catastrophic failures in critical moments. 

Why Perishable Skills Need Constant Refreshing:

• Rapid Skill Degradation: Studies show significant skill loss (e.g., 50% in two months) if not practiced, meaning what you learned yesterday can be significantly diminished in weeks.

• High-Stakes Scenarios: In critical incidents (e.g., active shooter, vehicle stops, equipment failure), you rely on automated, ingrained responses, not conscious thought, making repetition essential.

• Muscle Memory & Reflexes: Actions like drawing a weapon, performing first aid, or operating complex machinery become automatic through practice, but fade without reinforcement.

• Evolving Threats & Tech: New tactics, equipment, and standards emerge, requiring ongoing training to stay current and effective.

• Confidence & Reliability: Regular practice builds confidence and ensures you can perform under pressure, turning knowledge into reliable, physical skill. 

Examples of Perishable Skills:

• Safety & Emergency Response: Active shooter protocols, tactical maneuvers, first aid.

• Firearms Proficiency: Marksmanship, safe weapon handling, malfunction clearing, transitions.

• Technical/Operational: Radio communication, vehicle operation, specific software or machinery use.

• Physical Fitness/Agility: Balance, efficient gait, situational awareness (e.g., for cycling/daily life). 

Select one of the Training sites below for review!