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Combined Combat Survival Skills Course


Course Overview:

The Combined Combat Survival Skills course is an intensive five-day program unique in its genre.

Designed specifically for military, security professionals, journalists or NGO workers being deployed to hostile environments, this course aims to provide the knowledge and basic skills which could make all the difference in a critical situation.

Participants will develop foundational knowledge in firearms and their operation, essential simple yet effective hand to hand combat techniques, gain essential skills and become NAEMT certified in both Tactical Emergency Casualty Care and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), and receive realistic Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT).

Course Objectives:

  • Develop foundational knowledge in firearms and their operations.

  • Gain proficiency in simple yet effective hand to hand combat techniques.

  • Learn how to provide emergency casualty care in both civilian and combat settings.

  • Identifying, understanding and mitigating some of the risks in a hostile environment (kidnapping, carjacking, improvised explosives, hostile OSINT, etc…)

  • Successfully execute a realistic final operational mission integrating all skills learned.

Key Topics Covered:

Day 1: Foundational Firearms

  • Firearm safety rules and regulations

  • Introduction to various firearms (AK47, AR15, Glock, etc….)

  • Basic components and functions

  • Safe loading and unloading procedures (NSPs)

  • Fundamentals of marksmanship (grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control)

  • Dry and Live-fire drills

Day 2: Hand to hand combat

  • Hand to hand defense against armed and unarmed threats

  • Fighting with a knife/defense against a knife

  • Improvised emergency weapons

Day 3 & 4: TECC/TCCC Training

  • The core principles of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC).

  • Conducting a Primary Survey in pre-hospital emergency care.

  • Evaluating a scene for hazards and injuries related to road traffic accidents, ballistic trauma, or violent incidents, and acting accordingly.

  • Understanding how to assess and respond to a Mass Casualty Incident, including triage procedures.

  • The stages of TCCC: Care Under Fire, Tactical Field Care, and Tactical Evacuation.

  • Key concepts for the safe and effective application of the MARCH protocol.

  • Identifying and treating life-threatening external bleeding.

  • Assessing and managing airway compromise, using manual techniques and advanced interventions.

  • Recognizing and treating breathing problems and critical chest injuries, including the use of needle decompression and chest seals.

  • Evaluating circulation, managing shock, and carrying out fluid resuscitation (I.V, I.O, TXA).

  • Administering pain relief and antibiotics where indicated.

  • Preventing, identifying, and treating hypothermia and hyperthermia.

  • Recognizing and managing traumatic injuries such as fractures, dislocations, burns, head trauma, penetrating eye injuries, abdominal trauma, and others.

  • Providing casualty care in low-light or night-time conditions.

  • Understanding principles of clear and effective communication.

  • Preparing casualties for evacuation, including prioritization, transport, and resuscitation (CPR).

  • Recording and maintaining accurate casualty care documentation.

Day 5:

  • Identifying and assessing threats in hostile environments

  • Improvised Explosives

  • Vehicle-based ambush/carjacking drills

  • Kidnap and hostage scenarios: recognition, response, and survival strategies

  • Checkpoint negotiation and vehicle searches

  • Evasion techniques and emergency communication protocols

  • Final realistic scenario exercise integrating firearms handling, medical response, and tactical decision-making under stress

Who Should Attend:

This course is tailored for military, security professionals, journalists or NGO workers being deployed to hostile environments or who are involved in protective or tactical roles.

Course Specifications:

  • Course duration: This is a 40-hour course starting Monday at 8:00 AM and finishing Friday at 5:00 PM. Participants will receive:

    • TACSOL Foundational Firearms certificate

    • NAEMT Tactical Emergency Casualty Care certification

    • NAEMT Tactical Combat Casualty Care certification

    • TACSOL Hostile Risk Awareness Certificate

  • Skill prerequisites: Participants must meet safety and conduct requirements.

  • Included: Airport transfers, accommodation and board, ammunition, and all required equipment.

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