Red Team Alliance

CMOE 201

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CMOE 201

Red Team Alliance's Covert Methods of Entry trainings are geared toward students who need to be prepared to work in the field of physical site compromise and entry. This RTA program is segmented into progressive modules which are approached in order, although students may opt to enroll in them consecutively or gradually over time:

  • CMOE 101 : Entry Fundamentals
  • CMOE 201: Core Curriculum
  • CMOE 21X : Regional Platforms
  • CMOE 301: In-Depth Labs & Practical Applications
  • CMOE 401: Advanced & Uncommon Methodologies

This one-day training, our Core Curriculum, serves as the main arm of RTA's Covert Entry training program with a focus on mechanical locking systems and door hardware. This course covers topics from lock manipulation and bypass to mission planning including reconnaissance and target evaluation. Most of the hardware-specific modules in this class are accompanied by substantial hands-on lab time to ensure that students can build and retain functional skills with the tools and techniques we explore.

Course Outline:

  1. Lock Manipulation
    • Pick-Resistant Locks
    • Plug Spinners
  2. Lock Bumping In-Depth
  3. Tool-Assisted Decoding
    • Lishi 2-in-1 Tools
  4. Lock Bypassing
    • Sesamee Bypass
    • Unshielded Locks: Shank Attack
    • Unshielded Locks: Bypass Drivers
    • Comb Tool Overlifting
    • Hinge Removal (overview)
    • Loiding (in-depth)
    • Under & Over Door Attacks (in-depth)
    • Panic Egress Hardware
    • Mitigations Against Bypassing
    • Mail Slots and Garages (overview)
    • Tilt & Turn Windows (overview)
  5. Decoding and Origination
    • Key Impressioning
    • Key Control (overview)
    • Master-Keyed Systems (overview)
    • Lock Removal (overview)

Graduates of the Red Team Alliance Covert Methods of Entry training program can expect to be able to evaluate and approach a target structure -- whether commercial or residential -- and formulate a plan for gaining entry to the buildings and grounds as well as assorted locked containers and secured spaces that lay within, all with a focus on non-destructive techniques. Whether operating under the aegis of government authority or acting in a private sector security evaluation capacity, CMoE personnel who train with RTA leave class equipped both mentally and materially to tackle the kinds of situations that our industry routinely presents to field agents.

Time: 9:00AM - 5:00PM local time as specified in course listing (Including Coffee and Lunch Breaks)

Requirements and Prerequisites: CMOE 201 is a direct follow-up class to CMOE 101, our Entry Fundamentals training. It is understood that students enrolling in CMOE 201 will have completed that perquisite class, particularly because our participation in our Entry Fundamentals course entails a full kit of tools and sample hardware issued to each student. Students are expected to have retained their full hardware package from their participation in CMOE 101. If any components of a student's hardware package have been damaged or lost, replacements can be made available but we ask that any class participant who needs to avail themselves of this option to please reach out to RTA prior to their enrollment so that we can provision the necessary equipment and adjust their class registration fee accordingly.

Hardware Included:

  • Lishi 2-in-1 tool (SC20)
  • Bypass Shank Knife
  • Padlock Bypass Driver
  • RTT Covert Comb Picks
  • RTT Traveler Hook
  • RTT Door Shims
  • RTT Quick-Connect Bit Holder Handle
  • Grobet Swiss Pattern Impressioning File
  • Smartphone Macro Lens and Stand
  • Pre-Scored Impressioning Keys
  • CMOE 201 Progressive Training Locks

Certification Preparation: RTA's Covert Methods of Entry training courses are seen by most in the industry as a key initial step on the pathway toward achievement of the tiered Red Team Certification Group credentialing process. Most participants who complete the CMOE course program find themselves well prepared for the knowledge exam and practical hands-on exam portions of the Covert Entry Associate certification.

Please note: CMOE 301 and CMOE 401 are in-person only. There is no remote option for days four and five.