Special Agents
Special Agent Basic Training
Special Agent Basic Training (SABT) for special agent trainees is a demanding and intensive training program that covers a wide range of disciplines including:
- Firearms and ammunition identification
- Firearms trafficking
- Report writing
- Interviewing techniques
- Alcohol/tobacco diversion investigations
- Explosives and fire/arson investigations
- Firearms and tactical training
- Undercover operations
- Physical training
Special Agent Basic Training is designed to meet all the basic skills and requirements of newly hired ATF special agent trainees. Successful completion of SABT is mandatory in order to maintain employment.