The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is a large and diverse campus that trains recruits from all walks of life and transform a civilian to Police Officer/Special Agent in a few weeks/months.
Below I will give a brief description of the 3 most popular programs offered by FLETC and some additional details on the program.
Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP)
- Used to be known as Mixed Basic Police Training Program used by 0083′s (Federal Police) agencies.
- Several organizations utilize this program such as USSS/UD, US Capitol Police, CIA Police, US Park Police, DIA, US Supreme Court Police, Pentagon Force Protection Agency, and many others.
- The program itself offers very basic insight into police training/tactics and is a mix of classroom, firearms, and ORT.
- Some agencies such as USSS/UD, USCP, and US Park Police will also require additional add-on training of 5-15 weeks post FLETC to ensure their mission is enforced to a certain standard.
- Most states will not accept UPTP for lateral positions due to the basic nature of the training compared to State/Local academies.
Land Management Police Training (LMPT)
- LMPT is the basic training program for uniformed officers charged with enforcing Federal laws and regulations on Federal/tribal lands and waters of the United States.
- The program is very similar to CITP and is considered by most as one of the best Federal Police training programs.
- The agencies that utilize this program are US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service, National Park Service, Tennessee Valley Authority, BIA, BLM, Tribal Police, and National Marine Service.
- Many states will accept LMPT for lateral conservation law enforcement positions.
Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP)
- This program is considered the “Gold Standard” by many, CITP is the basic training program for Special Agents (1811).
- Like other FLETC programs there is a mix of classroom, ORT, firearms, and also includes a course on interviewing.
- Each class consists of 48 total people, two sections of 24 per session, and half the class is usually from a larger agency such as USSS/ICE.
- Recruits will learn the basic skill-set necessary for being an effective Special Agent/Criminal Investigator through a series of practical exercises designed to mimic an actual investigation.
- Some agencies such as USSS/ICE/ATF will require additional add-on training for an agency specific mission.
- Many states will accept CITP for lateral police officer positions.
In conclusion all the above programs are very good and will provide the basic skills needed for your new career path. Please note, these are just the very basic skills and the new Officer/Agent will gain additional KSA’s during OJT (on the job training) in the “real world” outside the FLETC gates. If you are lucky enough to attend these or any FLETC training enjoy your time at Glynco but don’t forget why you are there. For most of the students at FLETC it was a long road getting there with many sacrifices so be serious about training, show up in shape, and make as many contacts as possible in case you wish to move on from current agency moving forward.
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Any info on how intense the ort is for the uptp will be helpfull. I am headed down there in jan.
Its is pretty intense.
You should show up being able to do the following as a baseline.
50 push ups in a min
50 sit up in a min
10-15 pulls up
11:30 sub 1.5 mile
Start doing a Crossfit type of workout, hard and fast for 40 mins. I have been doing some sled training with the Prowler, stairs with 80lb sandbag, and both long distance/sprint training…do that kind of stuff and FLETC will be cake…if you don’t you might get hurt.
What agency?
AMTRAK
I’d like to start training for FLETC now, so when FCIP opens up for USMS I am ready to apply and don’t have to worry about not passing physicals/am phyically ready for FLETC. Is that eight week training program up yet?
Sam – You need to keep checking USMS’s website.
They opened up most of the regions last year, it was a real cluster IMO. You had to call a number at 8 am and reach a recruiter. Problem was there were only a few recruiters and 1000′s of applicants.
I am sure USMS will use a different method next round, its a great gig but be prepared to get “smoked” at FLETC. USMS has the hardest PT on base and its not even close.
Sam – The 8 week program will be up soon.
Thanks for your patience!
I going down for Amtrak any insight will be much appreciated. I have been training pretty hard.
I been having trouble with the pull ups
Ace – You should be fine, Amtrak doesn’t ask for a ton of extra work from its students. Pull ups are one of those movements that will improve with performing more pull up and other back exercises…sounds simple right?
I’d concentrate on Rows, Lat pull downs, and Pull Ups in your workouts leading up to FLETC. Performing negative hangs is also a good way to improve when you don’t have the endurance left to perform standard pull ups.
Good luck.
I wanted to know what to expect with PT for CITP. I will possibly be attending Glynco with AFOSI.
Thanks
@ Nick –
See my other comment for Matt…looks like you guys might attend FLETC for the same class.
Best of luck, AFOSI is an awesome gig…you will work some great investigations.
When you say “its not even close”, you mean to the training prep? Btw, doing the assisted pushups you were talking about to maintain “the plank”…awesome!
Sam – I was referring to their PT.
Some agencies like ATF/USMS use the GA FLETC site as their national academy and don’t use FLETC PT staff…everything is in-house. Some other agencies have additional add-on training like USSS where the recruits return to MD post FLETC for an additional 15 weeks of “fun”.
Therefore, the USMS/ATF staff really puts their recruits through some hard PT compared to standard FLETC…that being said standard FLETC PT is not easy and you will need to be in shape.
How intense is the CITP training? Any info would be appreciated. Also, is swimming a part of the CITP training program? I’m in good shape and should be able to pass every other part of the program, but I’m not a strong swimmer.
The ORT can be pretty intense but if you are in decent shape its really not that bad.
There will be a wide range of PT levels in every class, just don’t be “that guy” holding everyone up. FLETC is a great time and will provide a solid baseline for future training.
Good luck.
Swimming – Depending on your agency you might need to complete some remedial swimming classes.
I know during my USSS training some guys had to attend mandatory swim classes at O’dark thirty.
Its a great skill to be a strong swimmer, you might need it one day to save yourself, partner, family member.
Hi Brad,
I might be heading to fletc fot the Mint Police. I’m 47 and any insight would be appreciated.
@ Bryan -
Sorry for the delay, US Mint Police attends the UPTP (more info on this site) and it is very solid training.
US Mint Police is a security based mission so you will not be running/gunning like a traditional street cop but it does make for a very comfortable way of life.
Good luck and stay safe!
Brad – you seem to be the man with the answers, so I’ll ask!
No one here has mentioned the FPS? What kind of physical training do they do?
How many UPTP are held each year?
Thanks,
John
Hi John – I don’t think FPS has additional add on PT like USSS/USMS/ATF/USCP so it is probably not too bad. Let me do some digging and I will find out. FPS had their funding crushed over the last 10 years and it is really unfortunate because it can be a pretty cool job plus a take home.
The amount of UPTP classes depends on funding, when I went through there was a new class every couple of weeks,it is not like that anymore.
I’m currently in UPTP at FLETC. I work for the US Mint Police, but may be interested in applying later for an “LEO Covered” position, which the Mint Police do not fall under. Once completing UPTP would I need to go through the entire training again for either CITP, USMS, or LMPT? Thanks for any info.
Each agency is different, some places will make you repeat UPTP again but there are several factors.
If get picked up for an agency that uses LMPT or CITP, you will be going back to FLETC.
I know some people who have been to FLETC 4 times, the govt has money to burn!
Enjoy the heat, fire ants, and FLETC chicken!!
Thanks for the information. So far the fire ants haven’t been too bad, but the chicken and heat are pretty intense.
Yep.
That heat is like nothing I ever experienced, insane! Head out to St. Simon’s yet? Place is a blast!
Good luck.
Hey Brad,
Can you email me when you get a chance? I have some UD questions for you man… Thank you!
What do you want to know?
There are some former UD on here, we can’t provide too much due to OPSEC.
UD is a great place and once you make it past first 2-3 years it gets better in regards to schedule/opportunities.
Ok. For UD/UPTP, I just wanted to know (and tried to search) exactly what training protocol I can follow before arriving to FLETC/JJRTC that will enable success in completing the program.
The academic part of FLETC isn’t really that hard, just get with a good group of people and study nightly.
In regards to everything else(firearms, DT, driving, etc) you will be fine, just remember why you are there and realize there are a ton of eyes on you at all times.
If you show up in top shape, that is one less thing to stress about.
And if anyone former UD is here, Annapolis/Crofton for residence while employed with the agency? Hows the commute and distance? Maybe there is another city in MD that you could recommend? Thank you so much!
Lots of UD in Crofton and living in MD makes it easier during JJRTC. I’d stay away from Silver Spring or almost any area in PG County, the crime rate is higher.
If you are young/single, I would recommend Northern VA or even DC. Plus it will make it easier to get into work once OTJ.
Any idea on average how many citp classes fletc holds a year? Also is there a specific time of year they start them, or is it just dependent on funding?
Its all about funding…that is the driving factor
I’m not in good shape, but i’ve made it pretty far in the process for a FedLEO position. I’ve never been an athlete, and i’ve made that very clear in my interviews, etc. My skills are in other areas which is why they’re interested.
I need to drop some serious weight and get into shape for FLETC for 2012. Any tips to jumpstart the process? At this point I doubt i can do a pullup, so lets just imagine that i’m at the bottom of the barrel physically.
What could you suggest would be a good diet\training regiment?
Its all about diet and exercise…garbage in…garbage out.
Focus on “clean eating” and working out on regular basis. A great source of info is http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbmaintrain.htm?sel=Getting-Started#getting-started , there is not a “magical” pill but you get my point.
We have a great workout program on here, I would also start working with a trainer for a few sessions and get a decent baseline.
Good luck!
Thanks.
Yes how much running does the U.S. Mint police do in training? I was in the U.S. Navy for eight and can’t run worth two cent anymore without getting shin splints! Any help I would be thankful.
CAL – Running is dependent on your ORT instructor.
Luckily FLETC has an awesome medical staff and had ice baths available for shin splints/etc
I highly recommend going to a Fleet Feet or something similar and invest in very good pair of shoes for your stride.
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-319-326-7152-0,00.html
Also – http://www.fletcforum.com/2010/08/19/how-to-debunk-the-shoe-type-myth-and-start-running-barefoot/
Cal, running is not the biggest focus in FLETC. More importantly you should focus on your overall stamina. You will be doing a lot of groundwork and sprawling.