FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTERS

CHELTENHAM, MARYLAND

TRAINING POLICY SUMMARY

POINTS OF CONTACT

Office Number

Trouble Desk, Maintenance, Inoperative Equipment x8531, 301-877-8531

IT Support, AV Equipment, Phones x1379, 301-868-1379

Heat Stress Message System x8383, 301-877-8383

Body Fluid/Blood Spill Clean-up. (WASDA) x8476, 301-877-8476

Site Director x5830, 301-868-5830

Budget Office x2489, 301-877-2489

Training Management x8571, 301-877-8571 

Scheduling Office x8515, 301-877-8515

x8590, 301-877-8590

Emergency, Security, Police, Fire, Rescue x8400, 301-877-8400

GENERAL PROCEDURES

All applicable FLETC Directives and SOPs are in effect throughout the Office of 

Cheltenham Operations (OCH). The following serves as a guide to the most commonly 

referenced procedures and site-specific requirements.

Live weapons are permitted only in the Firearms Range Complex (Building 5) and while 

transiting directly to and from firearms training. Live-fire weapons are prohibited in all 

other training areas and must be properly secured prior to entering these venues.

Weapons shall be secured in designated lockers located in Building 6 prior to entering 

the OCH. Weapon lockers are self-check and are for day use only. 

All training must be scheduled in advance with the OCH Scheduling Office. All training 

will be confined to the specific scheduled area(s). Personnel shall not stray into other

training venues or interfere with another agency’s training. 

Restore all venues to the original condition at the conclusion of training. This includes 

the policing of brass, refuse and other training material. The agency shall report all 

maintenance problems and property damage to the OCH

Use of the fitness facilities is permitted for agency staff and students authorized to be on 

center for training during normal operational hours Monday through Friday, provided 

use of the facilities does not interfere with scheduled training.

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The use of “flash-bangs” or other similar explosive devices are strictly prohibited without 

prior authorization.

 

The command, “Out of role,” and/or a whistle will stop all action in scenario-based 

training. Immediately react to and follow the commands given by instructors. 

Participants will wear all safety equipment and training attire appropriate to the training 

activity and as required by FLETC policy. 

All training accidents and injuries will be reported to the FLETC staff. 

Report inoperative, missing or damaged property to the FLETC Trouble Desk. 

The FLETC reserves the right to inspect equipment and prohibit the use of equipment 

deemed unacceptable or unsafe for use at the OCH. 

Training Safety Instructors may be assigned to any training activity deemed necessary 

by OCH management.

FIREARMS

Live weapons are permitted only in the Firearms Range Complex (Building 5) and while 

transiting directly to and from firearms training. Live-fire weapons are prohibited in all 

other training areas and must be properly secured prior to entering these venues.

Weapons are prohibited in the firearm simulator areas. Weapons will be secured in the 

weapon lockers.

The OCH may temporarily declare live weapon areas as “firearms prohibited zones” and 

restrict the presence of weapons as required for safety involving special events/training.

TACTICS

Live weapons are strictly prohibited in Sim City. Weapons shall be secured in 

designated lockers located in Building 6 prior to entering the OCH. 

All weapons used in non-lethal training will be color-coded, dedicated non-lethal 

weapons that cannot be used as live-fire weapons. 

A dedicated safety/security officer will be assigned to physically inspect all weapons 

prior to the start of the exercise. The safety/security officer will control entry and egress 

of the assigned training area. 

The use of jam-spreaders, rams, or similar entry devices is prohibited without prior 

authorization. 

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PHYSICAL TRAINING

Weapons (firearms, knives, live OC) are prohibited in gym, mat room, and physical 

training areas.

A trauma bag, AED, and water must be readily accessible during all physical training 

activities. Safety equipment is available for checkout from the WASDA. 

For physical training activities conducted in remote areas of the facility, personnel must 

have communications (radio/cell-phone) on-hand and a support vehicle must 

accompany the activity. Vehicles are available at the Vehicle Maintenance Facility. 

In accordance with FLETC Directive 67-92.A heat stress guidelines are in effect. Heat 

stress conditions may be obtained by calling the heat stress message line. Personnel 

shall check the heat stress condition prior to initiating outdoor physical activity and 

continually monitor the message system for updates. 

Proper attire will be worn while using the fitness facilities. Authorized attire will consist 

of agency-issued uniforms or conservatively styled fitness wear. Muscle shirts, haltertops, and spandex as outerwear are prohibited.

Hard-sole footwear is prohibited in the mat room. Athletic shoes, mat shoes, and softsole uniform footwear is acceptable.

Immediately report body fluid and blood spill for proper clean up and disposal.

Signature of agency training representative acknowledges receipt of this form.

Signature

Name

Title

Agency

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