Three Day Man Tracker: Sept 23-25 2020

McDowell Tech Community College

54 College Dr.

Marion, NC 28752

Fee:  There is no fee for this course.

Length: 3 days (24 Hours)

Designed For: Corrections officers and sworn law enforcement – federal, state, or local.

Lodging, Meals, and Incidentals: Responsibility of the officer and their sponsoring agency

Instructor:  Mike Hull (Natural Awareness Tracking School)

Description: Explore the ancient skill of visually tracking humans (aka man-tracking).Understand the science and art of aging tracks and sign.Use tools to identify and record track evidence of a particular individual.We will have a good time while exploring and practicing track preservation (measure, sketch, photograph and cast), situational awareness, trailing a person, and night tracking.

NOTE: THIS IS A PHYSICALLY DEMANDING CLASS AND REQUIRES THE STUDENT TO BE PREPARED FOR STRENUOUS FIELD WORK IN VARYING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Attire & Equipment: .

Long gun with a sling
Any tactical gear to be used in woodland ops
Camouflage BDU shirts, pants, head net, camo gloves
Field jacket
Gloves
Warm headgear
Boonie hat
Rain gear
Hydration pack system
High top boots
Binoculars
Flashlight
Small red light or light with red, blue, yellow or green filter
Small first aid kit with Moleskin
Sunscreen
Firestarter
Signal mirror
Eye protection

Optional:

GPS unit
Compass
Handheld department radio

MANTA training is provided free of charge to Law Enforcement Officers through a Governor’s Crime Commission Grant and the NC National Guard Counterdrug Program.
For more information or to receive help in registering for a class, contact us at:
manta@nccounterdrug.com
984-664-7034