SSGT Vanguard Level One Instructor & Operator: Pen, notepad, clothing suitable for defensive tactics training- ACU or BDU-style pants and t-shirt, wrestling shoes or tennis shoes, duty belt (optional), knee and elbow pads (optional) and water.

SSGT Vanguard Level Two Instructor & Operator: Pen, notepad, clothing suitable for defensive tactics training- ACU or BDU-style pants and t-shirt, wrestling shoes or tennis shoes, duty belt, agency-authorized baton & baton holder, handcuffs with key and water.

SSGT Edged Weapon Survival Instructor & Operator: Pen, notepad, clothing suitable for defensive tactics training- ACU or BDU-style pants and t-shirt, wrestling shoes or tennis shoes, duty belt (optional), knee and elbow pads (optional) and water.

SSGT OnGuard Operator: Pen, notepad, clothing suitable for defensive tactics training- ACU or BDU-style pants and t-shirt, wrestling shoes or tennis shoes, handcuffs with key and water.

Equalizer Instructor & Operator: Pen, notepad, clothing suitable for defensive tactics training- ACU or BDU-style pants and t-shirt, wrestling shoes or tennis shoes, knee and elbow pads (optional) and water.