Black Ops Experience Phoenix: Tactical Combat Training

Learn breach and clear tactics from former special forces instructors

The Black Ops Experience is a two-hour tactical combat training activity in Phoenix where you work with former military instructors in a realistic indoor facility. You get geared up in military uniform, body armor, helmet with night vision, and an AR-15 rifle equipped with a laser aiming device, then train to breach doors, shoot targets, and clear rooms of improvised explosive devices using non-lethal ammunition.

The experience

The facility puts you through scenarios that former special forces use in real operations. You'll wear tactical gear worth over $5,000 (military uniform, body armor, helmet with PVS-14 night vision monocular, and an AR-15 rifle with laser aiming device) the same type of equipment used by special forces units. The instructors teach you to breach doors, engage terrorist targets, and clear rooms of improvised explosive devices. If you'd rather skip the real-world tactics, you can run through Hollywood-style scenarios instead. Either way, the non-lethal ammunition keeps it safe.

This works well for groups and team building because everyone moves through the same drills together. The two-hour session is compact enough to fit into a day in Phoenix without eating up the whole afternoon. Guides speak English and Spanish, and you need to be at least 18 to participate. Public transportation options are available near the facility.

What’s included

• Military uniform, tactical body armor, helmet with night vision monocular, AR-15 rifle with laser aiming device.
• bottled water.
• free photos.
• instruction from former military personnel.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day except Saturday at 09:00 and 13:00, from US$ 259 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, in groups of up to 4 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00Another day? ›

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Arizona Tactical Adventures

Is this one for you?You do the training yourself under instructor guidance, so this suits anyone who wants to move through the scenarios hands-on rather than watch a demonstration. The two-hour format works for groups and team building without requiring a full day commitment.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

17 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What equipment do I actually wear during the Black Ops Experience?

You get geared up in a military uniform, tactical body armor, a helmet equipped with a PVS-14 night vision monocular, and an AR-15 rifle with a laser aiming device: the same gear used by special forces.

Can I choose between realistic tactics and Hollywood-style scenarios?

Yes. The instructors can teach you real-world breach and clear tactics, or you can run through Hollywood-style scenarios instead. The choice is yours.

Is the ammunition real?

No. The facility uses non-lethal ammunition throughout the training, so it's safe for all participants.

How long does the Black Ops Experience take?

The activity runs for two hours, which gives you time to get geared up, train through multiple scenarios, and finish before the afternoon is gone.

What's included in the price?

The experience includes all tactical gear worth over $5,000, bottled water, and free photos of you in action.