Operational Skills and Survival Tactics: 30 April – 4 May 2018

Samarcand Training Academy I 3600 Samarcand Road, Jackson Springs, NC 27281

Fee:  There is no fee for this course.

Registration:  If registering more than one officer, please email with the names and business email addresses of the other officers who will be in attendance.

Length: 5 days (40 Hours)

Designed For: Corrections officers and sworn law enforcement – federal, state, or local. Priority will be given to NC Department of Corrections Officers.

Prerequisites: Attendees must be sworn law enforcement

Lodging, Meals and Incidentals:  Samarcand provides lodging and meals at no cost to students. Students must stay in overnight lodging to be eligible for meals. Please email: manta@nccounterdrug.com at the time of registration if you intend to use provided housing. Event registration will close 15 April in order to allow the facility adequate time to properly plan and prepare for student arrival.

Instructor:  Kevin Dylus (Blue Ridge Marksmanship)

Description:  This hands-on five (5) day (40) hour course focuses on eight essential disciplines needed for increased safety and survival. OSST emphasizes the primary physical and emotional framework necessary for longevity as an officer.

Course curriculum includes:

1. Injured officer/ Tactical medical considerations
2.  Drawing from concealed carry. This segment includes pistol operation and shooting skills. (Officers are encouraged to bring 200+ rounds of ammunition)
3.  Breaching. This portion exposes the learner to room entry techniques, manual and ballistic breaching, and room clearing techniques. There is no one way to engage in these activities, so the student will be exposed to some of the various techniques available.
4.  Close Quarter Battle. Students will learn defensive and offensive skills for scenarios ranging from conflicts within vehicles to open area threats.
5.  Edged Weapons. (Offense and Defense) Students will be given a brief primer which includes demo’s and practical exercises.
6.  Counter Surveillance. Students will learn basic counter-surveillance techniques including: surveillance detection routes, situational awareness, evasive movement.
7. Combat Mindset. The instructor will discuss the mindset needed for survival.
8. Low visibility operations. Planning and executing operations under low light/limited illumination.

Attire & Equipment: Comfortable field attire is encouraged. This class is geared toward officers performing in their duty environment. Please feel free to wear what you work in.

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
984-664-7649/ 984-664-7034