About
ATAC
As a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, Mr. Fivecoat participated in Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm. Later, he also participated in the relief and stabilization efforts after Hurricane Andrew in August 1992. In March of 1994, Dennis participated in response to the Pope AFB plane crash incident. In 2003,
Dennis Fivecoat is a retired US Army physician assistant with a wide variety of functional background and experience. He has seen service in eight different countries encompassing desert, jungle, snow, and maritime missions. His past responsibilities range from combat in SW Asia to hospital duties as an ICU nurse in South Carolina. He has responded during national hurricane relief efforts.
During the response to Hurricane Katrina in October 2005, Mr. Fivecoat supervised the preparation of soldiers deploying to Louisiana. This included immunizations and other medical readiness issues, distribution of first aid kits & medical supplies, last minute training for the mission, and current intelligence briefings for key leaders and deploying troops.
Martial Arts / Defensive Tactics
Training ATAC
Drawing from several decades of personal experience in martial arts and defensive tactics, Dennis Fivecoat uses the techniques that are easiest to learn, safest to practice, and most effective in the least amount of training time. Bruce Lee is quoted with the phrase, “Absorb what is useful”. Having instructor development credentials from several defensive tactics systems as well as four different black belts, Dennis takes the most appropriate facets of each to coach a program that will fit any need.
Expert Witness
Dennis Fivecoat provides consultation and testimony on the reasonable use of force, self-defense, and defense of others. Private citizens may become involved in situations (shootings, brandishing, threats with weapons, excessive force, false arrest, false imprisonment) where the reasonableness and legality of their actions are challenged. Review of actions taken, firearm use, and the education of the expert provide the foundation for determining the reasonableness of each parties’ actions. We review the incident and opine based on local law, training standards, and the reasonableness of the use of force under the circumstances and conditions of the incident.
Common Training Subjects
- Texas License To Carry (LTC)
- Texas Armed Security Level 3
- Texas Personal Protection Officer (PPO) Level 4 (Executive Protection)
- Defensive Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun (LE, military, and private citizen)
- OC (Pepper Spray), Handcuffing, Baton
- Defensive Tactics (self-defense)
- Individual and Partner Tactics
- Low Light Firearm Tactics
- Concealed Carry Essential Skills
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
- Stop the Bleeding (STB) & First Aid for Severe Trauma (FAST)
- Vehicle Self Defense and Evasive Driving
- Active Shooter Prevention and Response
- Vulnerability Assessments and Risk Decision Matrix
- Prevention and Response to Bomb Threats
- Prevention and Response to CBRN Threats
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
- Corporate Seminars
- Team Building and Motivational Training Events
- Work Place Violence Countermeasures
- Private and semi-private Sessions
- Module-based continuing education
- Instructor development
- Scenario-based training
- Custom-designed programs
Use of Force Training and Certifications
Law Enforcement Credentials and Certifications
Firearm Instructor Certifications
Use of Force Training and Certifications
Law Enforcement Credentials and Certifications
Firearm Instructor Certifications
OC (Pepper Spray), Handcuffing, Baton
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Defensive Tactics (self-defense)
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Testimonials
I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks for the training you provided ...Your knowledge of the subject and your method of training was outstanding. You were able to relate to our officers...You are a gifted trainer.
Ronnie H. Holt, Captain (Retired), Tarpon Springs Police Department
Dennis Fivecoat is an outstanding, professional and knowledgeable instructor. I have been through firearms training through the States of Illinois, Missouri and Texas. As the saying goes, "you don't know how much you don't know." He is very organized in his teachings and class structure. He also adapts to the student he is teaching whether it is a stay-at-home-mom or a seasoned soldier. If you want to learn about firearms the right way or take your skills to the next level then Dennis Fivecoat is the mentor you are looking for!
Thomas Howanic, Chief Instructor of Patriot Martial Arts of Universal City, Texas
Dennis Fivecoat taught me more about weapons safety, proper handling and basic fundamentals in two hours than I learned in six years in the Air Force. I never knew how much I had to learn. He has a vast amount of knowledge and experience with tactical medicine (TC3). He helped to organize some of the most intense training sessions I have ever participated in. In one scenario, we were retrieving a casualty, being shot at and actually got to package and load the patient onto a helicopter. His training is never boring.
TSgt Vincent Girolami, US Air Force
One of the things that I have always admired and respected about you as a trainer is that you always go the extra mile, you do your research, and you have a way of connecting with the audience though your training.
Detective Rick Breeden, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
I have had the pleasure of knowing Dennis Fivecoat for more than 5 years. In my position as the Chairman of the Nevada Commission on Homeland Security, I have been briefed, and seen several presentations made by then Major Fivecoat. His presentations and lectures were excellent!
Dr. Dale Carrison,DO, MS, FACEP, FACOEP Professor/Chairman Emergency Medicine University of Nevada School of Medicine, Chief of Staff, University Medical Center
I found Dennis to be very knowledgeable. As a fellow trainer myself, I can only hope my students leave with the same sense of gain I had after attending one of Dennis's classes.
Officer/Instructor Don CrowleyWinona (Missouri) Police Department
I have personally attended several of his offerings and have found them all to be well done. he is meticulous, knowledgeable, and professional in his teachings. He is also one of the most personable individuals with whom I have had the honor of working.
John Hammond,Southern Nevada Health District
Taught a boring topic in a unique way that kept all students engaged and interested the entire time.
Jim Mitchel,Former USAF Pararescue and Former SWAT officer
I have known Dennis and trained with him for 9 years. We have trained in firearms, defensive tactics and martial arts (we even earned our 1st degree black belt in Ketsugo Ryu Jiujitsu together). Dennis is very knowledgeable and a great instructor. I would highly recommend this training firm to anyone. All the programs are great.
Ronnie M.,Retired DHS Supervisory Special Agent
As the Operations Manager for an armed security company in San Antonio, there is no better training than with Dennis. There is also noticeable work ethic differences between the guards that have gone through his classes vs any other program in the city. Excellent instruction, outstanding communication, and will go out of his way to assist companies and employees.
Brian R.,Former Police Officer and Texas Security Specialist