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Hosting the NASRO STAR Training Course

Thank you for your interest in hosting the NASRO STAR training course. The Host serves as a liaison to NASRO and course instructor, provides the required training facility and supplies (see below),  assists with promoting the training, and handles other local logistical arrangements. NASRO asks that the Host always be accessible during the course to assist with any troubleshooting, equipment needs, and other logistical arrangements. NASRO processes all the registrations and payments and provides quality certified Instructors. Hosts are encouraged, but not mandated, to provide water or sports drinks for breaks.

Host agencies will receive one registration credit for the training and a coupon code that must be used at the time of registration, prior to the start of the course.

Host Site Requirements

  1. Classroom Facilities

Requirements:

  • Seating with tables for up to 25 students
  • Classroom should be in close proximity to the training area

Audio / Visual Support

  • LCD projector or large monitor
  • Projection screen
  • Speakers compatible with laptop audio
  • HDMI connection access
  • Extension cords and power strips
  • AV table or cart for equipment
  • IT support is available in case of technical issues

Note: The classroom needs to be near the training structure, access to the exterior movement areas, and the availability of the two required police vehicles.

  1. Training Structures (Movement / Force-on-Force Areas)

The host site must provide structures suitable for movement drills, room clearing, and force-on-force scenarios.

Preferred Structures

  • Commercial, office building, school
  • Wing of a school that could be cordoned off to the general public

Minimum Requirements

  • Building with multiple rooms and hallways
  • Corner-fed and/or center-fed rooms
  • Multiple floors preferred
  • Stairs (optional but highly beneficial)

Training Area Requirements

  • Structure must be closed to the general public during training
  • Building should be clearly marked “Police Training”
  • Structure must support airsoft and Simunitions® training in designated areas

Note: Training requires full access to the designated building, including multiple rooms, hallways, and ideally multiple floors.

  1. Movement Areas

The venue should support realistic movement and scenario development.

Required:

  • Ability to move between buildings or structures
  • Open-air movement areas (e.g., building to parking lot transitions)
  • Ideally out of view from the general public

Vehicles

  • Two (2) police vehicles available for training scenarios

Portable Targets

  • Four portable target stands with dozen paper range targets
  • Staples, spray glue or clips to hang the targets

Note: The training requires seamless access between the exterior movement areas and the interior of the building, as well as the presence of 3 to 4 role players to support the final scenarios on day three of the training.

  1. Force-on-Force Support

To support simulation training:

  • 3–4 role players required for Day 3 scenarios
  • Areas approved for Simunitions® or airsoft use
  • Cleaning supplies available:
    • Paper towels
    • Trash bags
    • Broom
    • Dustpan
    • Access to warm soapy water

  1. Safety & Medical

  • Trauma bag / medical kit available each day of training
  • Medical plan established at start of training (instructors will assist)
  • Optional armed officer (“Guardian Angel”) for external security

  1. Host Coordination

The host agency must provide:

  • Daily Point of Contact (POC) available during training
  • Radio communication for coordination
  • Access to building keys or access cards for all designated training areas

Please carefully read the Host Q&A for more detailed information and use the provided checklist to confirm your facility can support this training course. Click Here for the Host Agency Checklist.

 Click here for the STAR Training host packet.