Syllabus
Day 1
SAFETY BRIEFING
1: Introduction to Hostile Environments
2: Defining a Hostile Environment
3: Survival Strategies/ Travel Security/ NPE/ Hotel Room Security/ Evacuation Planning/ International Issues
Day 2
4: Firearms/ Foreign Weapon Familiarization/ Improvised Weapons/ Clandestine Combatives/ The Fight Game/ Force-On-Force Scenarios
5: Counter-Ambush Protocols and Protection Strategies/ Emergency Management
6: Wilderness Survival/ Shelter/ Firestarting/ Water/ Foraging/ Hobo Strategy
Day 3
7: Capture/ Fighting Back/ The Frisk/ Secreting/
8: Resistance/ Hostile Interrogation/ Torture
9: Escape/ Rescue Procedures/ Air to Ground Signals/ Speed VS Secrecy/ Waterborne Escapes/
10: Evade/ Practical Exercise/ FTX/ Overnight Mission
Day 4
11: The Scenario...
Day 5
12: Debrief/ Conclusion and After Action Review (AAR).
Prerequisite
Participant must possess general physical health and the ability to endure harsh outdoor conditions and mental and physical exertion. This course is not for the faint of heart. It is strenuous and taxing. You will receive very little sleep over the course of 5 days and you will be exposed to stressful situations that will push you to your limits.
Equipment List
Business casual clothing, outdoor clothing, jacket or coat. A wristwatch. Laptop or mobile device. Boots, inclement weather gear, and backpack. Tactical flashlight. Headgear (Hat). Medical kit. We encourage all students to bring their respective carry gear, EDC and issued equipment. Please contact us if you have any questions on what to bring. Teams should bring all communications and supplemental equipment.
Lodging
Contact us for arrangements.
Instructors
SAPS Executive and Associate Staff.