Jolly, Taylor
Vehicle Engagements

THIS COURSE IS OFFERED AUGUST 20, 21, AND 22. IT IS THE SAME COURSE OFFERED MULTIPLE TIMES.
This course teaches the officer to deliver precision fire procedures to selective threats by improving his/her fundamentals, speed and accuracy using a vehicular platform. One differentiator of this course is the presentation of precise methods that have been tested and executed worldwide. The end state is an officer that is capable of fighting in or around vehicles in open urban engagements.

The officer will be trained on vehicle engagement methodologies, advanced shooting positions, multiple target acquisition, ballistic effects on glass and vehicle body penetration, vehicular engagement and counter-engagement techniques: near/far side contact from front/side/rear, vehicle position maneuver and egress techniques: single to two-man movement, weapon malfunction drills and disabled shooter techniques. These tasks are taught using a visual focus and offensive mindset while encountering an active shooter in a street environment.

Equipment List:
  • Duty rifle and handgun
  • 350 rounds handgun
  • 350 rounds rifle

  • Tactical Uniform
  • Ballistic helmet
  • Knee and elbow protection
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Gloves
  • Hat
  • Flashlight w/extra batteries
  • Extra batteries for optics (if so equipped)
  • Day pack w/Hydration System
  • Snack foods such as Power Bars or Trail Mix
  • Sun block
  • Insect repellant
  • Field notebook and pencil
  • Folding Chair (optional)


    • Taylor Jolly - Bio
    Taylor Jolly joined the USMC in January of 2002. He started his military career as a 0351 infantry assault man/demolitionist. He deployed to combat in support of the Invasion of Iraq in 2003 and to Ramadi, Iraq, in 2004-2005. After his time in the USMC infantry, MSgt. Jolly spent the remainder of his career in a special missions unit based out of Ft. Bragg as a team member/operator. He retired as a team leader at SMU in January 2019. While on active duty in the SMU, he conducted tactical training for over a dozen SWAT teams, foreign military counterterrorism units, and other tier 1 organizations. Post-retirement, MSgt. Continued training for SWAT teams and other government organizations. He has over 2 decades of military combat and training experience. He currently works for a nonprofit conducting counter-child trafficking and emergency evacuations internationally. He has trained over 3000 different tactical team members all over the world.