I would like to take a moment and impart my thoughts on my training philosophy regardless of the subject matter. Some of this may sound a bit harsh, but certainly less harsh if you make the wrong choice when it comes to learning potentially life saving skills.

I believe in the building block model of skill development, regardless of the skill being learned. One must master the basic skills first in order to build a solid platform onto which more advanced concepts can be added. One must continually train in the basic skills in order for those skills to become reflexive. Once basic skills are committed to memory and become reflexive, you are now able to focus your attention on more complex skills and techniques. In my opinion there is no other way to train. This is the way I have been trained for the past 20+ years, and it has never failed me, even in the most unforgiving of circumstances.

So what “qualifies” someone to teach what we teach? I believe the answer has several aspects to it. If I were going to take a course of instruction in a subject matter that has the potential to save my life in the event of a “worst case scenario”, there are several things I would ask myself in regards to who is teaching me. Here are a few of my questions.

These are a few questions I would have, and hopefully you do as well. I would like to caution you of a few things that I have personally 
seen over the past 20 years when it comes to “tactical” type training. Beware of the term “expert”. As we all know, 99% of all “experts” are 
self-proclaimed. That is one word you will never hear come out of my mouth. I consider myself a perpetual student, as I believe a true professional is constantly striving for new levels of knowledge and performance. Beware of the instructor that says, “this is the only way to do this.” I can assure you there is more than one way to do a lot of what we teach. For someone to say their way is the only way is not only arrogant, but very myopic.

There are a lot of training companies out there. Take your time and conduct a thorough due diligence of those who you will be training with. Tactical training is an investment of your time and money, and quality instruction will save you both.

Lastly, we take what we teach to our students very seriously as we know that in the event someone we have taught has to put what they have learned into action, there is a very good chance their life will hang in the balance.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. I will personally respond to your phone calls and emails.

Respectfully,

Joseph N. Teti

Founder / Chief Instructor

Lone Operator Inc.

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Courses List:

WARRIORS EDGE SURVIVAL SERIES™ 

2-Day Tactical Tracking Course

2-Day Basic Defensive Pistol Course

2-Day Advanced Tactical Pistol Course

2-Day Land Navigation Course

2-Day Surveillance / Counter Surveillance Course

2-Day Disaster Preparedness Course (How to make a Bug Out Bag)

2-Day Basic Defensive Rifle Course

2-Day Advanced Tactical Rifle Course 

2-Day INTAT (Individual Terrorism Awareness Training) 

2-Day Wilderness Survival 101 Course

2-Day Apprehension Avoidance Course

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2-DAY LAND NAVIGATION COURSE 

 

 

A GPS is a great tool, but what happens when technology fails you at a critical time? Knowing how to use a map and compass will give you the confidence needed to navigate anywhere in the world without fear of getting lost, be it on vacation with your family or in a survival situation.

Your instructor Joseph Teti is a graduate of the Special Forces Qualification Course and successfully completed the infamous “Star Exam” land navigation course. Land navigation is the medium used to assess and select potential candidates for service in our nation’s elite special operations units.

Be prepared to do some walking, usually 5-7 miles per day.

Pre-requisite: None

The following tracking topics will be covered:

• Types of maps.
• Map symbols.
• Colors on topographical maps.
• Contour intervals.
• Declination diagram.
• How to use a protractor.
• How to plot a point on a map.
• How to plot a 4, 6, and 8 digit grid coordinate.
• Parts of the compass.
• Shooting an azimuth.
• Shooting a back azimuth.
• How to do a resection.
• Measuring distance on a map.
• Establishing your pace count.

…AND MORE!

Course duration: 2 days (16 hours)

Course tuition: $ 550.00

Course student limit: 10

Clothing: Students are encouraged to wear comfortable type clothing. Cargo pants, jeans, BDU bottoms, T-shirts, collared long sleeve shirts, are all acceptable. Tennis shoes, hiking boots, military type boots, and tactical boots are all acceptable. Keep in mind the season and weather conditions for North Carolina at the time of your course.

No shorts, tank tops or sandals are allowed.

Recommended equipment: Rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, Camelback or equivalent, sunglasses, baseball cap, small backpack, notebook and pen.

Water will be available to students. A 1 hour lunch break will be given. Students are encouraged to bring their lunch to training.

It is incumbent on each student to make sure that they show up to training with the proper gear and required equipment stated for the course. Failure to do so may result in student not being allowed to participate in training.

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2-DAY SURVEILLANCE / COUNTER SURVEILLANCE COURSE 

What is surveillance?  What is counter surveillance?  Regardless of your chosen profession, you may be surprised how important knowing the answers to those questions may be. 

Whether you are law enforcement, military, contractor or just someone who thinks about his or her security a bit more than the average person, this course will be a tremendous tool in your “tactical tool box”. 

Your instructor, Joseph Teti, is a 20 year special operations veteran and a former member of one of the most secretive government counter-terrorist units in the world.  He has attended the most rigorous and comprehensive surveillance training program afforded to a special operations operator.  He has years of real world application of these skills and has successfully used them in operations in Afghanistan and Iraq fighting in the Global War on Terrorism.

Plan on walking 6-8 miles per day on day one.  Day two is in vehicles.

Pre-requisite: None 
The following surveillance topics will be covered:

• Surveillance / Counter Surveillance terms.
• Color Code of Awareness.
• Moving in an urban environment on foot.
• Spotting hostile surveillance.
• Actions upon detection.
• Route selection.
• The use of “choke points”.
• Vehicle operations.
• “Stair stepping”.
• The surveillance team.
• The “grey man”.
• Do’s and don’ts.

…AND MORE!

Course duration: 2 days (16 hours) 
Course tuition: $ 550.00 
Course student limit: 10 
Clothing:  Students are encouraged to wear comfortable type clothing.  Cargo pants, jeans, BDU bottoms, T-shirts, collared long sleeve shirts, are all acceptable.  Tennis shoes, hiking boots, military type boots, and tactical boots are all acceptable.  Keep in mind the season and weather conditions for North Carolina at the time of your course. 
No shorts, tank tops or sandals are allowed.           

Recommended equipment:  Rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, Camelback or equivalent, sunglasses, baseball cap, small backpack, notebook and pen.

A 1 hour lunch break will be given. 

It is incumbent on each student to make sure that they show up to training with the proper gear and required equipment stated for the course.   Failure to do so may result in student not being allowed to participate in training.

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2-DAY BASIC DEFENSIVE PISTOL COURSE 

This is the perfect course for the individual that has little to no experience in using a semi-automatic pistol for defense.

This 2-day firearms training course focuses on basic defensive handgun philosophy and basic gun-handling skills with the 
semi-automatic pistol. 

Focusing on the “7 Fundamentals of Marksmanship”, students will establish a solid shooting platform in which to build upon. 
Time tested and battle proven techniques will be shared and emphasis on gross motor skill handgun manipulation will be stressed.  
Your instructor Joseph Teti is a former Force Recon Marine, Army Special Forces “Green Beret”, and a former operative in one of the most secretive government counter-terrorist units in the world.  He has attended a multitude of shooting schools over his 20 year career in special operations.  He is a combat veteran of both OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom) in Afghanistan and OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom) in Iraq.  
This course is specifically designed to assist students with skill development and use of the  semi-automatic pistol as a personal defense weapon in a basic level firearms training environment. 

Pre-requisite: None 
The following firearms training topics will be covered:

• Firearms safety.
• 7 Fundamentals of Marksmanship.
• Mental conditioning and combat mindset.
• The Color Code of Awareness.
• The OODA Loop.
• Loading and unloading the semi-automatic pistol.
• Presentation of the semi-automatic pistol from ready position.
• Presentation of the semi-automatic pistol from the holster.
• The draw.
• Threat assessment and area scanning.
• Magazine management and reloading techniques.
• Malfunction clearance drills.
• Slow aimed fire.
• Controlled pairs.
• Rhythm drill.

…AND MORE!

Course duration:: 2 days (16 hours) 
Course tuition: $ 490.00 
Course student limit: 10 
Student requirements:

• Personal firearm.  Note: LOI does not provide weapons for students.
• Eye protection.
• Hearing protection.
• Baseball type cap.
• Belt or duty belt.
• Holster.
• At least (3) magazines.
• At least (2) magazine holders.

Clothing:  Students are encouraged to wear comfortable range type clothing.  Cargo pants, jeans, BDU bottoms, T-shirts, collared long sleeve shirts, are all acceptable.  Tennis shoes, hiking boots, military type boots, and tactical boots are all acceptable.  Keep in mind the season and weather conditions for North Carolina at the time of your course. 

No shorts, tank tops or sandals are allowed on range.           

Recommended equipment:  Rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent. 
Ammunition requirements: 600 rounds (minimum).  
No reloads are allowed, only factory loaded ammunition.                                                       
LOI does not provide ammunition for students.  Ammunition can be purchased locally.

Water will be available to students.  A 1 hour lunch break will be given.  Students are encouraged to bring their lunch to the range.  
It is incumbent on each student to make sure that they show up to training with the proper gear and required equipment stated for the course.  Failure to do so may result in student not being allowed to participate in training. 

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2-DAY ADVANCED TACTICAL PISTOL COURSE 

This intense 2-day firearms training course focuses on the tactical application of using a semi-automatic pistol while applying aggressive gun handling skills.

The details of combat pistol craft will be shared and demonstrated to all students, as well as increasing the “combat mindset” 
of each shooter.   Students will develop reflexive gun-handling skills that will enable them to quickly and efficiently engage threats
while performing multiple complex tasks while under stress.

Your instructor Joseph Teti is a former Force Recon Marine, Army Special Forces “Green Beret”, and a former operative in one of the most secretive government counter-terrorist units in the world.  He has attended a multitude of shooting schools over his 20 year career in special operations.  He is a combat veteran of both OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom) in Afghanistan and OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom) in Iraq.  
This is a fast paced, physically demanding firearms training course! Students should be in good physical condition, familiar with 
their equipment and have solid understanding of gun-handling skills established prior to attending this course.

Pre-requisite: 2-Day Basic Defensive Pistol Course or similar training from an approved training organization.  
Proof of training certificate required to attend.   Active military or law enforcement.

The following firearms training topics will be covered:

• Review of 7 Fundamentals.
• Shooting from kneeling position.
• Shooting from prone position.
• Shooting from on back.
• Strong hand only shooting.
• Weak hand only shooting.
• One hand reloads.
• Double taps.
• Failure drill.
• Shooting and moving.
• Multiple targets.
• Target indexing.
• Magazine management.
• Choice of ammunition.
• Stress shooting.

…AND MORE!

Course duration: 2 days (16 hours) 
Course tuition: $ 490.00 
Course student limit: 10 
Student requirements:

• Personal firearm.  Note: LOI does not provide weapons for students.
• Eye protection.
• Hearing protection.
• Baseball type cap.
• Belt or duty belt.
• Holster.
• At least (3) magazines.
• At least (2) magazine holders.

Clothing:  Students are encouraged to wear comfortable range type clothing.  Cargo pants, jeans, BDU bottoms, T-shirts, collared long sleeve shirts, are all acceptable.  Tennis shoes, hiking boots, military type boots, and tactical boots are all acceptable.  Keep in mind the season and weather conditions for North Carolina at the time of your course. 
No shorts, tank tops or sandals are allowed on range.           

Recommended equipment:  Rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent. 
Ammunition requirements: 600 rounds (minimum).  
No reloads are allowed, only factory loaded ammunition. LOI does not provide ammunition for students.  
Ammunition can be purchased locally. 
Water will be available to students.  A 1 hour lunch break will be given.  Students are encouraged to bring their lunch to the range. 

It is incumbent on each student to make sure that they show up to training with the proper gear and required equipment stated for the course.  Failure to do so may result in student not being allowed to participate in training.

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2-DAY DISASTER PREPARDNESS COURSE   (How to make a Bug Out Bag) 

In the event of a natural or man made disaster only those who are prepared ahead of time to deal with such a situation will most likely live to talk about it.  Even the Department of Homeland Security talks about “basic disaster kits” on their website.  If ever the term, “better to have than need, than need and not have” applies…it is for this exact reason. 

This man portable kit should contain essential items needed to survive for a minimum of 72 hours in the event of a disaster.  The focus should be on evacuation, not long term survival, which distinguishes a “bug out bag” from a “survival kit”. 

Your instructor Joseph Teti has over 20 years in military and government special operations, and has built and used bug out bags during his career while operating overseas in non-permissive environments.  He will show you how to build your entire bug out bag from items purchased at a local Wal-Mart.

Pre-requisite: None

The following topics will be covered:

• Why should you build a bug out bag?
• Selection of your rucksack / backpack.
• What not to put in your bag.
• What items should go in your bag.
• Emergency communications.
• Choice of weapons.
• Solar charging equipment for your gear.
• The “ounce conscience” individual.
• The survival mindset.

…AND MORE!

Course duration: 2 days (16 hours) 
Course tuition: $ 490.00 
Course student limit: 10 
Clothing:  Students are encouraged to wear comfortable type clothing.  Cargo pants, jeans, BDU bottoms, T-shirts, collared long sleeve shirts, are all acceptable.  Tennis shoes, hiking boots, military type boots, and tactical boots are all acceptable.  Keep in mind the season and weather conditions for North Carolina at the time of your course. 
No shorts, tank tops or sandals are allowed.           

Recommended equipment:  Notebook and pen.   This course is held indoors.
Water will be available to students.  A 1 hour lunch break will be given.  There are places to eat within walking distance to classroom.

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2-DAY BASIC DEFENSIVE RIFLE COURSE (M4 Carbine) 

This comprehensive 2-day training course with introduce students to one of the most prolific weapon systems in the world today, the M4 carbine.  The current issue weapon of the US military and the preferred weapon of our nation’s special operations units, the M4 carbine is a robust and versatile weapon system in the hands of a capable shooter.

Students will become familiarized with the M4 and will learn basic gun-handling skills that are necessary for the proper use and defensive employment of this weapon.

Students will also learn about nomenclature, disassembly / reassembly, mechanical operation, care & cleaning, preventive maintenance, zeroing iron sights, shooting positions and much more.  

Your instructor Joseph Teti is a former Force Recon Marine, Army Special Forces “Green Beret”, and a former operative in one of the most secretive government counter-terrorist units in the world.  He has attended a multitude of shooting schools over his 20 year career in special operations.  He is a combat veteran of both OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom) in Afghanistan and OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom) in Iraq.  
All of the latest optics and accessories for the M4 will be available for students to see.

Pre-requisite: None
The following firearms training topics will be covered:

• Introduction and history of the M4 carbine.
• Nomenclature.
• Mechanical operation.
• Disassembly / reassembly.
• Functions check.
• Basic gun-handling skills.
• Loading / unloading.
• Sling use and carry techniques.
• Zeroing iron sights.
• Reloading.
• Malfunction clearance techniques.
• Presentation from the low ready.
• Presentation from high ready.
• Slow aimed fire.
• Controlled pairs.
• Threat assessment and area scanning.
• Shooting positions: standing, kneeling, sitting and prone.
• Preventive maintenance and cleaning.

…AND MORE!

Course duration: 2 days (16 hours) 
Course tuition: $ 590.00 
Course student limit: 10 
Student requirements:

• Personal firearm.  Note: LOI does not provide weapons for students.
• Eye protection.
• Hearing protection.
• Baseball type cap.
• Belt or duty belt.
• Holster.
• At least (3) magazines.
• At least (2) magazine holders.   If you have kit that you want to bring to the course to hold your magazines that is fine.

Clothing:  Students are encouraged to wear comfortable range type clothing.  Cargo pants, jeans, BDU bottoms, T-shirts, collared long sleeve shirts, are all acceptable.  Tennis shoes, hiking boots, military type boots, and tactical boots are all acceptable.  Keep in mind the season and weather conditions for North Carolina at the time of your course. 
No shorts, tank tops or sandals are allowed on range.           

Recommended equipment:  Rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent. 
Ammunition requirements: 500 rounds (minimum).  
No reloads are allowed, only factory loaded ammunition.                                                       
LOI does not provide ammunition for students.  Ammunition can be purchased locally. 
Water will be available to students.  A 1 hour lunch break will be given.  Students are encouraged to bring their lunch to the range.  

It is incumbent on each student to make sure that they show up to training with the proper gear and required equipment stated for the course.  Failure to do so may result in student not being allowed to participate in training.  
NOTE:  If at all possible have your weapons iron sites set on Battle Site Zero.  The less time we have to use on getting students on target the more time we have to concentrate on shooting and good stuff!  In the event you have an optic on your weapon, please be sure it is zeroed at 50 meters prior to showing up to class.  Most of the shooting in this course will be 50 yards or less.  Again, this will ensure maximum training time for all students.

Here is a link to BZO your M4.

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2-DAY ADVANCED TACTICAL RIFLE COURSE (M4 CARBINE) 

This intense 2-day firearms training course focuses on tactical speed shooting and the development of aggressive gun-handling skills as it applies to the defensive use of the M4 carbine.

Students will develop reflexive gun-handling skills with their rifle that will enable them to quickly and efficiently engage threats while performing multiple complex tasks.

Your instructor Joseph Teti is a former Force Recon Marine, Army Special Forces “Green Beret”, and a former operative in one of the most secretive government counter-terrorist units in the world.  He has attended a multitude of shooting schools over his 20 year career in special operations. He is a combat veteran of both OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom) in Afghanistan and  OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom) in Iraq. 
This is a fast paced, physically demanding firearms training course! Students should be in good physical condition, familiar with their equipment and have solid understanding of gun-handling skills established prior to attending this course.

Pre-requisite: 2-Day Basic Defensive Rifle Course or similar training from an approved training organization.  Proof of training certificate required to attend.  Active military or law enforcement.

The following firearms training topics will be covered:

• Principals of personal defense.
• Mental conditioning and combat mindset.
• Review 7 Fundamentals of Marksmanship.
• Review use of conventional and tactical sling systems.
• Combat gun-handling skills.
• Presentation from low ready.
• Balance between speed and accuracy.
• Enhanced tactical speed shooting techniques. 
• Threat assessment and area scanning.
• Engaging threats while advancing and withdrawing.
• Engaging threats from 90 and 180 degree turns.
• Engaging multiple threats while negotiating obstacles.
• Magazine management and reloading techniques.
• Transition to secondary weapon system.
• Malfunction clearance drills.
• Shooting in depth.
• Multiple threat engagements.
• Up / down drills.

…AND MORE!

Course duration: 2 days (16 hours) 
Course tuition: $ 590.00 
Course student limit: 10 
Student requirements:

• Personal firearm.  Note: LOI does not provide weapons for students.
• Eye protection.
• Hearing protection.
• Baseball type cap.
• Belt or duty belt.
• Holster.
• At least (3) magazines.
• At least (2) magazine holders.   If you have kit that you want to bring to the course to hold your magazines that is fine.

Clothing:  Students are encouraged to wear comfortable range type clothing.  Cargo pants, jeans, BDU bottoms, T-shirts, collared long sleeve shirts, are all acceptable.  Tennis shoes, hiking boots, military type boots, and tactical boots are all acceptable.  Keep in mind the season and weather conditions for North Carolina at the time of your course. 
No shorts, tank tops or sandals are allowed on range.           

Recommended equipment:  Rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent. 
Ammunition requirements: 600 rounds (minimum).  
No reloads are allowed, only factory loaded ammunition.  LOI does not provide ammunition for students. 
Ammunition can be purchased locally.

Water will be available to students.  A 1 hour lunch break will be given.  Students are encouraged to bring their lunch to the range. 

It is incumbent on each student to make sure that they show up to training with the proper gear and required equipment stated for the course.  Failure to do so may result in student not being allowed to participate in training.  
NOTE:  If at all possible have your weapons iron sites set on Battle Site Zero.  The less time we have to use on getting students on target the more time we have to concentrate on shooting and good stuff!  In the event you have an optic on your weapon, please be sure it is zeroed at 50 meters prior to showing up to class.  Most of the shooting in this course will be 50 yards or less.  Again, this will ensure maximum training time for all students.
Here is a link to BZO your M4.

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2-DAY INDIVIDUAL TERRORISM AWARNESS TRAINING COURSE 

How does a terrorist think?  What do they look for when they are picking their targets?  What makes someone a “hard target” versus a “soft target”?  When traveling abroad, how should I choose my hotel?  What are my primary security considerations while traveling abroad?  How do I detect hostile surveillance?  This intensive 2 day course will answer these questions and many more.
For those who travel outside of the United States for their work, this course is a must.  Being at the wrong place at the wrong time can have a very unfortunate outcome for the ill prepared.
20 year special operations veteran Joseph Teti has traveled extensively throughout the world in high risk areas, and is a graduate of both the Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Level 1 & 2 Course, and Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Instructor Course.

Pre-requisite: None 
The following tracking topics will be covered:

• Introduction to terrorism.
• Terrorist mindset and philosophy.
• Personal protective measures.
• Detecting hostile surveillance on foot.
• Detecting hostile surveillance while driving.
• Hotel considerations and security measures.
• Crisis rehearsal drills.
• K.I.M.’s game.
• Vehicle bomb search.
• Situational awareness exercise (Stuck in a Trunk).

…AND MORE!

Course duration: 2 days (16 hours) 
Course tuition: $ 550.00 
Course student limit: 10 
Clothing:  Students are encouraged to wear comfortable type clothing.  Cargo pants, jeans, BDU bottoms, T-shirts, collared long sleeve shirts, are all acceptable.  Tennis shoes, hiking boots, military type boots, and tactical boots are all acceptable.  Keep in mind the season and weather conditions for North Carolina at the time of your course. 
No shorts, tank tops or sandals are allowed.           

Recommended equipment:  Notebook and pen. 
A 1 hour lunch break will be given. 

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2-DAY WILDERNESS SURVIVAL 101 COURSE 

This entry level survival course is designed to provide an individual a good understanding of how to survive in a woodland environment.  An introduction to all the principles and skills necessary to survive in the wilderness, and including principles that can be applied anywhere in the world.  This course will give you a solid platform on which you can build more advanced skills and techniques.  
The “crawl, walk, run” training methodology is used in this course as well as all of Lone Operator Inc. courses.
Your instructor is Joseph Teti, Co- Star of “Dual Survival” on Discovery.  Joseph is a 20 year veteran of both military and government special operations.

Pre-requisite: None 
The following tracking topics will be covered:

• The survival mindset.
• S.U.R.V.I.V.A.L
• Establishing priorities of work. 
• Food: snares and deadfalls.
• Water: procurement and purification.
• Fire: preparation, ignition and uses.
• Shelter: ponchos, tarps and natural.
• Signaling for rescue.
• Picking distance and direction.
• How to build a basic survival kit.
• Uses of 550 cord.
• Basic knot tying. 

…AND MORE!

Course duration: 2 days (16 hours) 
Course tuition: $ 590.00 
Course student limit: 10 
Clothing:  Students are encouraged to wear comfortable type clothing.  Cargo pants, jeans, BDU bottoms, T-shirts, collared long sleeve shirts, are all acceptable.  Tennis shoes, hiking boots, military type boots, and tactical boots are all acceptable.  Keep in mind the season and weather conditions for North Carolina at the time of your course. 
No shorts, tank tops or sandals are allowed.           

Recommended equipment:  Rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, Camelback or equivalent, sunglasses, baseball cap, small backpack, notebook and pen.

This is a hands on course…so plan on getting dirty!

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2-DAY TACTICAL TRACKING COURSE 

Whether you’re a hunter, law enforcement, military or someone that has always wanted to learn how to track, this information packed 2 day course is designed to give you all the tools you need to get the job done!

20 year special operations veteran Joseph Teti will teach you the skills he used to track down terrorist in the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan.  Joseph was personally trained by one of the most prolific man trackers in modern warfare, David Scott-Donelan.  A career soldier, spanning almost three decades of active duty in the war zones of Rhodesia, South Africa, Mozambique and Southwest Africa / Namibia, David is an original member of C Squadron, Rhodesian SAS     (Special Air Service).  He is also one of the first members of the legendary counter-insurgency unit known as the Selous Scouts, who tracked and fought the communist infiltration in Rhodesia.
Joseph is one of a hand full of individuals in the world that hold an instructor rating in tactical tracking operations from Mr. Donelan.

Be prepared to do some walking, usually 5-7 miles per day.

Pre-requisite: None 
The following tracking topics will be covered:

• Rules of tracking.
• Dynamics of a foot print.
• Ground spoor.
• Ariel spoor.
• Lost spoor procedures.
• Tracking formations.
• Tracking team duties and responsibilities.
• Closing the “time and distance gap”.
• Action indicators.
• Effects of weather.
• Attributes of a tracker.

…AND MORE!

Course duration: 2 days (16 hours) 
Course tuition: $ 550.00 
Course student limit: 10 
Clothing:  Students are encouraged to wear comfortable type clothing.  Cargo pants, jeans, BDU bottoms, T-shirts, collared long sleeve shirts, are all acceptable.  Tennis shoes, hiking boots, military type boots, and tactical boots are all acceptable.  Keep in mind the season and weather conditions for North Carolina at the time of your course. 
No shorts, tank tops or sandals are allowed.           

Recommended equipment:  Rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, Camelback or equivalent, sunglasses, baseball cap, small backpack, notebook and pen. 

Water will be available to students.  A 1 hour lunch break will be given.  Students are encouraged to bring their 
lunch to training.  

It is incumbent on each student to make sure that they show up to training with the proper gear and required equipment stated for the course.  Failure to do so may result in student not being allowed to participate in training.

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2-DAY APPREHENSION AVOIDANCE COURSE 

This course consists of 50% classroom instruction and 50% practical exercise(s). The goal of this course is to provide you with the necessary knowledge and mindset to escape from a hostile situation in the event you are kidnapped or taken hostage.  The defeating of physical restraints to include how to build   home-made tools to defeat various restraints will be shared with all in attendance.  At the end of the course, students will be able to recognize hostile situations, and how to effectively employ methods used to defeat common physical restraint devises, to include: handcuffs, flex cuffs, rope, cord, tape and escape from a trunk of a vehicle.
20 year special operations veteran and former operative in one of the most secretive government counter-terrorist units in the world, Joseph Teti will show teach you the skills you need to get yourself out of a worst case scenario.
The information provided during this course is sensitive in nature and will only be offered to ‘cleared’ students with a legitimate need.  See pre-requisite below.

Pre-requisite: Student must submit a copy of their Police Record Report prior to acceptance to course, as well as a short explanation as to why you want to attend a course of this nature.  Copies of your police record can be obtained from your local police station, as well as getting a copy on line.  The usual fee to get a copy is $20.00.  NO EXCEPTIONS. 
The following restraint defeat topics will be covered:

• Spotting hostile surveillance.
• Actions upon apprehension.
• The Stockholm Syndrome.
• Verbal communication with your abductor.
• What not to say.
• What you should say.
• Body language.
• The proper mindset.
• The 1 hour window.
• Field expedient tools.
• Restraint defeat of handcuffs, flex cuffs, rope, duck tape.

…AND MORE!

Course duration: 2 days (16 hours) 
Course tuition: $ 550.00 
Course student limit: 10 
Clothing:  Students are encouraged to wear comfortable type clothing.  Cargo pants, jeans, BDU bottoms, T-shirts, collared long sleeve shirts, are all acceptable.  Tennis shoes, hiking boots, military type boots, and tactical boots are all acceptable.  Keep in mind the season and weather conditions for North Carolina at the time of your course. 
No shorts, tank tops or sandals are allowed.           

Recommended equipment:  Notebook and pen.
A 1 hour lunch break will be given.  
Note: This course has a high degree of physiological stress as well as physical discomfort.  If you are not prepared to train for real, you may want to reconsider attending.  Students will be pushed outside of their comfort zones.  During the practical application phase expect to be handled roughly.  There is no substitution for realistic training.