ARRANGING FOR THE CONTROL TACTICS INSTRUCTOR COURSE. The basic entry level instructors course is ten (10) days in length, usually from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but times can be modified if necessary. Classes are conducted on Monday through Friday for two weeks with the weekend off.
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