UEC 1 | September 19-20, 2026 | Atlanta, GA

COURSE OVERVIEW

**Location Provided upon Registration**

Duration: 1–2 Days

Every barrier is a problem.

Whether responding to a medical emergency, attempting to reach a loved one during a critical incident, evacuating a structure during a disaster, or overcoming physical obstacles in an emergency, the ability to rapidly gain access can mean the difference between success and failure.

Most people assume access problems are solved by simply brute-forcing their way through a door with a sledgehammer, a ram, or by kicking it.

The reality is that every structure presents unique challenges. Doors, windows, gates, fences, locks, and other barriers are designed to delay, deter, or prevent entry. Understanding how these systems function—and more importantly, how they fail—is a critical skill set.

Unconventional Entry Concepts I (UEC-I) introduces students to the principles of residential access and barrier defeat. Students learn systematic methods for evaluating structures, identifying vulnerabilities, and selecting the most appropriate solution to gain access.

The course focuses on residential structures and teaches students to solve access problems through two primary categories:

• Bypass

• Forcible Entry

Students learn how to evaluate a situation, select an appropriate course of action, and gain access using practical methods and commonly available tools.

This is not a breaching course.

This is a problem-solving course.

WHY THIS COURSE EXISTS

Emergencies rarely occur under ideal conditions.

Family members become trapped.

Medical emergencies occur behind locked doors.

Children become locked inside structures.

Natural disasters create obstacles that prevent movement.

Critical incidents may require immediate access to protect life.

In each of these situations, the problem remains the same:

There is a barrier between you and the objective.

Most people have never been taught how to evaluate that barrier, identify weaknesses, or determine the most effective method for overcoming it.

UEC-I was developed to equip prepared citizens with practical skills and decision-making frameworks to solve residential access problems safely and effectively.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is designed for:

• Prepared Citizens

• Homeowners

• Security Professionals

• Emergency Responders

• Search and Rescue Personnel

• Firearm Owners

• Military Personnel

• Law Enforcement Officers

No prior experience is required.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

Students learn through:

• Classroom Instruction

• Hands-On Demonstrations

• Practical Exercises

• Tool Familiarization

• Residential Access Scenarios

• Problem-Solving Exercises

The emphasis is placed on understanding barriers and developing solutions rather than relying on a single technique.

Students are encouraged to evaluate multiple options and select the most appropriate method based on the situation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand residential barrier systems

• Conduct rapid structural access assessments

• Identify common residential locking systems

• Understand residential construction vulnerabilities

• Select appropriate entry methods

• Understand bypass principles

• Understand forcible entry principles

• Utilize common hand tools for access

• Evaluate risk versus reward during entry operations

• Develop contingency plans when primary methods fail

• Solve residential access problems under time constraints

WHAT STUDENTS WILL ACTUALLY DO

Throughout the course, students will:

• Examine real residential barriers

• Analyze door and window systems

• Learn to identify weak points in structures

• Employ common access tools

• Conduct access planning exercises

• Solve practical access problems

• Work through realistic emergency scenarios

The emphasis is on developing judgment and problem-solving ability rather than simply learning isolated techniques.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

• Eye Protection

• Gloves

• Long Sleeve Shirt

• Long Pants

• Sturdy Footwear

• Water Source

• Note Taking Material

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Work Gloves

• Knee Pads

• Flashlight

• Multi-Tool

• Small Tool Bag

• Weather Appropriate Clothing

• Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)

PREREQUISITES

None.

Open Enrollment.

This course is suitable for students with no prior breaching or access experience.

COURSE OUTCOME

Upon completion of UEC-I, students will possess a structured understanding of residential access problems and the practical skills required to identify, evaluate, and overcome common residential barriers.

Students will understand when to employ bypass methods, when forcible entry is appropriate, and how to rapidly select the most effective solution based on the circumstances.

Successful completion qualifies students for attendance in:

• Unconventional Entry Concepts II (UEC-II)

• The Asymmetric Skills Primer (TASP)

UEC-I establishes the foundational access-and-barrier-defeat skills required for more advanced entry concepts taught within the RAVUS Solutions training pipeline.