Breaching Equipment Spec Sheet_Revised 03.19.2026.pdf

Illinois State Police

Special Operations Command Specification Sheet

SWAT BREACHING EQUIPMENT

• PRODUCT # 1– Breaching Door and Frame System o Breaching Door and Frame System – Minimum Specifications o Size Requirements

▪ Minimum width of 24” up to 32”, with a height ranging from 72” to 80” for both residential and commercial simulation o Construction Requirements

▪ Fabricated from heavy, high-strength structural steel

▪ Reinforced frame capable of repeated high-impact training evolutions

▪ Engineered to withstand manual, mechanical, ballistic, explosive, hydraulic, and vehicle-assisted breaching methods o Breaching Method Compatibility

▪ Manual breaching – inward and outward opening door configurations

▪ Ballistic breaching – inward and outward opening door configurations

▪ Mechanical breaching – inward and outward opening door configurations

▪ Explosive breaching – inward opening door configuration

▪ Hydraulic breaching – inward and outward opening door configurations

▪ Vehicle-assisted breaching – inward and outward opening door configurations o Mobility and Stability

▪ True free-standing design requiring no permanent mounting or anchoring

▪ Engineered to remain stable during high force breaching exercises without tipping or excessive movement

▪ Equipped with removable, heavy-duty caster wheels

▪ Wheel system capable of installation or removal as needed

▪ Portable on paved surfaces by a single operator when wheels are installed

• PRODUCT # 2– Manual Entry Ram 35-40lb o Manual Entry Ram – Minimum Specifications o Physical Dimensions and Weight

▪ Total weight: min 35 – 40 max lbs.

▪ Strike face: 4 in. x 4 in.

▪ Body length: minimum length of 15 in, with a maximum length of 17 in.

▪ Total length: minimum length of 20 in, with a maximum length of 24in (front strike plate to rear handle) o Construction Requirements

▪ 100% solid hardened steel construction

▪ No moving parts to reduce mechanical failure and maintenance requirements

▪ Must have a solid, rigid handle that is permanently fixed to the tool body.

Hinged, flexible, or otherwise movable handle designs are not acceptable.

▪ Accessory rail capability (Picatinny-style) o Design and Ergonomics

▪ Balanced forward handle to allow one-handed carry and rapid deployment

▪ Ambidextrous design suitable for right- and left-side operation

▪ Reinforced wrist guard to reduce risk of injury during impact with door jambs, framing, or wall structures

▪ Anti-slip, rubberized grip surfaces for secure handling in adverse conditions

• PRODUCT # 3 – Collapsible Halligan o Collapsible Halligan Tool – Minimum Specifications o Configuration and Dimensions

▪ Collapsible breaching tool with prying adz and spike configuration

▪ Collapsed length: maximum length of 15 in.

▪ Extended length: minimum length of 22 in, maximum length 24”

▪ Total weight: maximum total weight of 7 lbs.

o Head Construction

▪ Drop-forged head manufactured from high-alloy steel

▪ Heat-treated for maximum strength and durability

▪ Flat striking face designed to enhance initial strike effectiveness

▪ Integrated prying adz and spike for multi-point breaching capability

▪ Product will require a protective coating for corrosion resistance and surface durability o Handle Construction

▪ Handle constructed of high-grade, heat-treated aluminum

▪ Anti-slip knurled grip pattern for positive handling in wet or gloved conditions

▪ Lanyard attachment point integrated into end cap o Locking Mechanism

▪ Collapsible shaft secured by collet-style locking chuck

▪ 360-degree gripping force around shaft when locked o Must have a solid, rigid handle that is permanently fixed to the tool body.

Hinged, flexible, or otherwise movable handle designs are not acceptable.

• PRODUCT #4 - Collapsible Sledge o Collapsible Sledge – Minimum Specifications o Configuration and Dimensions

▪ Collapsible breaching hammer designed for tactical entry operations o Collapsed length: maximum length of 16 in.

o Extended length: minimum length of 22 in, with a maximum length of 24” o Total weight: Maximum weight 9 lbs.

• Head Construction o Head manufactured from machined, heat-treated chromium/molybdenum alloy steel o Designed to withstand repeated high-force breaching applications o Protective surface treatment to resist corrosion and wear

• Handle and Shaft Construction o Shaft constructed from high-strength alloy material suitable for harsh breaching environments o Handle constructed of high-grade, heat-treated aluminum o Product will require a protective coating for corrosion resistance and surface durability o Anti-slip knurled grip pattern to ensure positive control in wet or gloved conditions o Lanyard attachment point integrated into end cap

• Locking Mechanism o Collapsible design utilizing a collet-style locking chuck o 360-degree gripping force around the shaft when locked o Dual or multi-point locking mechanism - Locking system designed to eliminate movement or flex during impact

• PRODUCT #5 - Vehicle-Assisted Breaching Hook o Vehicle-Assisted Breaching Hook – Minimum Specifications o Configuration and Intended Use

▪ Heavy-duty breaching hook designed for vehicle-assisted forced entry operations

▪ Compatible with tow straps, recovery straps, or rated synthetic winch lines

▪ Intended for defeating steel security doors, reinforced outward-opening doors, barred entries, and fortified commercial doors o Material and Construction

▪ Manufactured from high-strength, heat-treated alloy steel

▪ One-piece forged or precision-machined construction

▪ No weld points in critical load-bearing areas

▪ Product will require a protective coating for corrosion resistance and surface durability

▪ Designed to withstand repeated high-tension dynamic pulls o Load Capacity

▪ Rated for high-tension vehicle-assisted breaching applications

• Must have a minimum working load of 13,000 lbs

▪ Working load limit and minimum breaking strength clearly marked

▪ Engineered to exceed expected pull forces generated by standard law enforcement vehicles o Hook Design

▪ Tapered or wedge-style entry point to facilitate rapid placement

▪ Design prevents slippage during dynamic pull

• Design should have a mechanism to catch or bite on the breach point upon tension. This can be through serrated edges, hooks, clips or teeth.

▪ Compatible with both inward- and outward-opening steel security doors o Attachment Interface

▪ Integrated eyelet, shackle point, or reinforced strap channel compatible with standard recovery shackles or soft shackles

▪ Sized to accept common law enforcement tow straps and recovery hardware