Enabler Designed Group Education (E.D.G.E.)

15/10/3 Day Modular Pre-Mission Training Course

The PMT cycle for enabler units never seems to sync with the supported unit's training prior to deployment into the AOR.  Our PMT Course enables the Detachment Commander to apply efficient training principles in the shortest time available for training the Detachment to become a valued asset to the supported unit.

This course uses 15/10/3 days to train the detachment in Warfighter skills needed to survive in combat. The Raidon Tactics Inc. E.D.G.E Training Program modules can be coordinated with our training team and be inserted into the training cycle the Detachment Commander uses to train METL tasks and allow for training of Warfighter skills. Each module can be taken at the time the Detachment Commander is able to fit it into his PMT schedule.

The Raidon Tactics Inc. E.D.G.E Training Program’s modules are Warfighter-centric for a total tactical and strategic advantage for the unit. It eliminates the additional administrative and resource-intensive tasks associated with unit training by providing:

Range Coordination

Range Use

Range Support

Ammo forecasts

Ammunition Draws

Ammunition Turn-In

Weapons draw

Weapons Use

Weapons Transport

Weapons Storage

The Raidon Tactics Inc. E.D.G.E Training Program provides staff and turnkey capabilities that allow the unit to train without distractions normally associated with On-Post regulations and requirements. We are the efficient answer to the inefficient problems associated with shortened training Cycle times and schedules. 

 

 

THE 15 DAY E.D.G.E. PROGRAM
CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING MODULES OF TRAINING

FIREARMS/COUNTER-TERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION/MEDICAL

 

E.D.G.E. FIREARMS

Module I  

Gunfighter Course (3 Days)                         

This course develops the gunfighter mentality and skill set needed for integrating both primary and secondary weapons systems in preparation for the tactical urban gunfight. Utilizing the Responsive Actions and Integrated Disciplines Tactical Engagement System or R.A.I.D. for the fundamentals and principles of fighting with multiple fighting weapons.  The student will exercise these skills in a variety of stressful shooting situations from daylight to nighttime shooting. The student will quickly gain experience, confidence and increase skill to the expert level with the handgun and carbine.  He will master weapons handling skills and safety. The course ends with a comprehensive Combat Tactical Skills evaluation. This course is a shorter version of the US Army Special Forces Advanced Reconnaissance, Target Analysis and Exploitations Techniques Course (SFARTAETC) R.A.I.D.. 

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E.D.G.E. FIREARMS Module II

Advanced Concealed Carry (2 Days)

This course is an NC CCW course taught by Raidon Tactics Inc. The certification is valid for five years. This course develops a solid foundation of shooting skills from concealed carry. The course centers on the soldier that will find himself in a lower profile mission.  The student will quickly gain experience, confidence and increase his skill level with a handgun. This course begins with an initial qualification test and ends with a final weapon qualification.

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Foreign Weapons (1 Day) (Optional)                                                       

This course introduces the student to foreign weapons that are common on the battlefield. Starting in the classroom the student will learn types of weapons, Identification of light, medium, and heavy foreign weapons, and the operating systems of foreign weapons. The class then moves outdoors to the range where the student will learn to shoot and use the AK-47.

 

Tactical Shotgun (1 Day) (optional)

This course develops basic skills that introduce the use of the Tactical Shotgun for service use as either a Primary weapon or a backup system. This course uses many time-driven and self-induced stress events to bring out the best skills in the shooter.  This course begins with an initial qualification test. The student will quickly gain experience, confidence and increase his skill level with a Tactical Shotgun and ends with a final Man vs. Man Steel shooting event that names the top shooter of the course.

 

INTRODUCTION TO CQB COURSE   (3 Days)

MODULE III

This course introduces the principles and fundamentals of Close Quarters Battle. It is the perfect training for enabler/support personnel that are attached to Special Forces ODA’s and NSW SEAL Task Units.  It begins with two-man room clearing and progresses to multi-team multi-room CQB. To attend this course the student is required to attend a three-day marksmanship course first.  This course is specifically geared for the support personnel of a USSOCOM unit

 

E.D.G.E. Force Protection

MODULE IV

Surveillance & Surveillance Detection (5 Days)

This module is for those individuals who are living, working, or visiting high threat areas that have high criminal or terrorist activities. Training focus is on Security Assessment, Individual Protective Measures, the principles of foreign surveillance methods and techniques, and also how to detect surveillance with a heavy emphasis on Counter-Surveillance Routes. These techniques are taught using classroom presentations and daily practical field exercises. The field exercises will involve several hours of walking and driving. These is the only courses that have the student move into a “safe house” and have active kidnapping and assassination attempts against them.  Practical exercises take place in the Lillington, Fayetteville, and Raleigh NC areas.  Training days will usually last twelve hours, however, several days will last into the evening hours.

 

E.D.G.E Medical

MODULE V

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Course (2 Day)

TCCC is the standard of care for the tactical management of combat casualties within the Department of Defense and is the sole standard of care dually endorsed by both the American College of Surgeons and the National Association of EMTs for casualty management in tactical environments.

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TCCC is built around three definitive phases of casualty care:

Care Under Fire:

Care is rendered at the scene of the injury while both the medic and the casualty are under hostile fire. Available medical equipment is limited to that carried by each operator and the medic.

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Tactical Field Care:

Rendered once the casualty is no longer under hostile fire. Medical equipment is still limited to that carried into the field by mission personnel. The time prior to evacuation may range from a few minutes to many hours.

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Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC): Rendered while the casualty is evacuated to a higher echelon of care. Any additional personnel and medical equipment pre-staged in these assets will be available during this phase. This one-day course covers the Care under fire and Tactical Field care phases for soldiers that are isolated or in small units away from medical assistance, using small bags that have minimal equipment. The Warfighter will learn these techniques in a classroom setting and then apply the techniques in a field setting on moulage patients UNDER SIMULATED LIVE FIRE CONDITIONS using UTM rifles. The student will learn each piece of medical gear in his IFAK bag and will build one for his own use in the real world when he leaves.

 

 

 

10 DAY E.D.G.E PROGRAM

THE 10 DAY E.D.G.E. PROGRAM CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING MODULES OF TRAINING

FIREARMS

FORCE PROTECTION

MEDICAL

E.D.G.E. FIREARMS

 

Module I  

Gunfighter Course (3 Days)                         

This course develops the gunfighter mentality and skill set needed for integrating both primary and secondary weapons systems in preparation for the tactical urban gunfight. Utilizing the Responsive Actions and Integrated Disciplines Tactical Engagement System or R.A.I.D. for the fundamentals and principles of fighting with multiple fighting weapons.  The student will exercise these skills in a variety of stressful shooting situations from daylight to nighttime shooting. The student will quickly gain experience, confidence and increase skill to the expert level with the handgun and carbine.  He will master weapons handling skills and safety. The course ends with a comprehensive Combat Tactical Skills evaluation. This course is a shorter version of the US Army Special Forces Advanced Reconnaissance, Target Analysis and Exploitations Techniques Course (SFARTAETC) R.A.I.D.. 

 

Module II

Advanced Concealed Carry (2 Days)

This course is an NC CCW course taught by Raidon Tactics Inc. The certification is valid for five years. This course develops a solid foundation of shooting skills from concealed carry. The course centers on the soldier that will find himself in a lower profile mission.  The student will quickly gain experience, confidence and increase his skill level with a handgun. This course begins with an initial qualification test and ends with a final weapon qualification.

 

Foreign Weapons (1 Day) (optional)                                                        

This course introduces the student to foreign weapons that are common on the battlefield. Starting in the classroom the student will learn types of weapons, Identification of light, medium, and heavy foreign weapons, and the operating systems of foreign weapons. The class then moves outdoors to the range where the student will learn to shoot and use the AK-47.

 

Tactical Shotgun (1 Day) (optional)

This course develops basic skills that introduce the use of the Tactical Shotgun for service use as either a Primary weapon or a backup system. This course uses many time-driven and self-induced stress events to bring out the best skills in the shooter.  This course begins with an initial qualification test. The student will quickly gain experience, confidence and increase his skill level with a Tactical Shotgun and ends with a final Man vs. Man Steel shooting event that names the top shooter of the course.

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E.D.G.E. Force Protection

MODULE III

Surveillance & Surveillance Detection (2 Days)

This module is for those individuals who are living, working, or visiting high threat areas that have high criminal or terrorist activities. Training focus is on Security Assessment, Individual Protective Measures, the principles of foreign surveillance methods and techniques, and also how to detect surveillance with a heavy emphasis on Counter-Surveillance Routes. These techniques are taught using classroom presentations and daily practical field exercises. The field exercises will involve several hours of walking and driving.

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MODULE IV

E.D.G.E Medical

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Course (1 Day)

TCCC is the standard of care for the tactical management of combat casualties within the Department of Defense and is the sole standard of care dually endorsed by both the American College of Surgeons and the National Association of EMTs for casualty management in tactical environments.

TCCC is built around three definitive phases of casualty care:

Care Under Fire:

Care is rendered at the scene of the injury while both the medic and the casualty are under hostile fire. Available medical equipment is limited to that carried by each operator and the medic.

Tactical Field Care:

Rendered once the casualty is no longer under hostile fire. Medical equipment is still limited to that carried into the field by mission personnel. The time prior to evacuation may range from a few minutes to many hours.

Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC): Rendered while the casualty is evacuated to a higher echelon of care. Any additional personnel and medical equipment pre-staged in these assets will be available during this phase. This one-day course covers the Care under fire and Tactical Field care phases for soldiers that are isolated or in small units away from medical assistance, using small bags that have minimal equipment. The Warfighter will learn these techniques in a classroom setting and then apply the techniques in a field setting on moulage patients UNDER SIMULATED LIVE FIRE CONDITIONS using airsoft rifles. The student will learn each piece of medical gear in his IFAK bag and will build one for his own use in the real world when he leaves.

 

 

3 DAY E.D.G.E PROGRAM

Upon graduation from The Raidon Tactics Inc. 3 day E.D.G.E Training Program, the student receives the following certifications towards promotion points

1.            1 Day Firearms Refresher Training Course

2.            1 Day Medical Refresher

3.            1 Day Technical Skills refresher

4.            The E.D.G.E Training Program Certification (40 Hrs)

THE 3 DAY E.D.G.E. PROGRAM CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING MODULES OF TRAINING

 

Module I Integrated Weapons Training

This Module covers basic weapons firing and integration of primary and secondary weapons systems. The module starts with basic weapons zero and moves quickly to handgun application to integrating M-4 carbine drills and ends with night fire tasks. Each student will shoot 1000rds in this training module.

 

Module II Medical Skills

This module covers the Care under fire and Tactical Field care phases for Warfighters that are isolated or in small units away from medical assistance, using small bags that have minimal equipment. The Warfighter will learn these techniques in a classroom setting and then apply the techniques in a realistic stressful combat force on force setting on a moulage patient. The student will learn each piece of medical gear in his IFAK bag and its secondary uses as well. Student Requirements for training:

 

Module III Intro to Communications

This 1 Day module focuses on the radios that are carried by the Warfighter in his duty. Primary radio communications training and refresher are essential in today’s operations for fast response to a situation. This module teaches “buttonology” as well as practical application in a Day field setting for thorough understanding and absorption of the skills needed to operate handheld and manpack radio systems.



FIREARMS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

One-Day Tactical Shotgun Course

This course develops basic skills that introduce the use of the Tactical Shotgun for service use as either a Primary weapon or a backup system. This course uses many time-driven and self-induced stress events to bring out the best skills in the shooter.  This course begins with an initial qualification test. The student will quickly gain experience, confidence and increase his skill level with a Tactical Shotgun and ends with a final Man vs. Man Steel shooting event that names the top shooter of the course.

One Day Foreign Weapons Course

This course introduces the student to foreign weapons that are common on the battlefield. Starting in the classroom the student will learn types of weapons, Identification of light, medium and heavy foreign weapons, and the operating systems of foreign weapons. The class then moves outdoors to the range where the student will learn to shoot and use the AK-47, PKM and Learn loading and unloading and firing procedures and correcting malfunctions on the RPG-7 and RPG-2 Rocket Propelled Grenade Systems.

Three Day R.A.I.D. Advanced Concealed Carry Pistol Course

The Responsive Actions and Integrated Disciplines (R.A.I.D.)  Tactical Engagement System is a fluid blending of the fighting arts developed around years of combat engagements at different distances in different environments with different weapon systems. There is never one single solution to all problems. The R.A.I.D. system utilizes logical, combat-proven responses to defend against an enemy attack and allows the fighter to have the overwhelming tactical advantage in an offensive action. The R.A.I.D. system is an amalgamation of the combat mindset, empty-handed Martial Arts, Knife fighting, and Gunfighting techniques.  The R.A.I.D. Tactical Engagement System determines the best method of engagement against the enemy while mitigating risk to the fighter, allowing the fighter to utilize the best weapon, at the best time, in the best manner against their enemies. This course develops a solid foundation of shooting skills from concealed and covert carry. The course centers on the soldier that will find himself in a lower profile mission without tactical gear. The student will learn many skills that will mitigate the risk of not having the distance or the time to move off the “X”. this teaches the student to fight off the initial attack, create space while getting to the handgun as a primary weapons system. The student will quickly gain experience, confidence and increase his skill level with a handgun. This course begins with an initial qualification test and ends with a final weapon qualification.

 

Three-Day R.A.I.D. Gunfighter Course

The Responsive Actions and Integrated Disciplines (R.A.I.D.)  Tactical Engagement System is a fluid blending of the fighting arts developed around years of combat engagements at different distances in different environments with different weapon systems. There is never one single solution to all problems. The R.A.I.D. system utilizes logical, combat-proven responses to defend against an enemy attack and allows the fighter to have the overwhelming tactical advantage in an offensive action. The R.A.I.D. system is an amalgamation of the combat mindset, empty-handed Martial Arts, Knife fighting, and Gunfighting techniques.  The R.A.I.D. Tactical Engagement System determines the best method of engagement against the enemy while mitigating risk to the fighter, allowing the fighter to utilize the best weapon, at the best time, in the best manner against their enemies. This course develops a solid gunfighter mentality and skill set needed for integrating both primary and secondary weapons systems with a focus on the tactical urban gunfight. The student will exercise these skills in a variety of stressful shooting situations from daylight to nighttime shooting. The student will quickly gain experience, confidence and increase their skill level with the handgun and carbine.  A comprehensive Combat Tactical Skills evaluation is given, and measured results are stress-induced.

Five-Day R.A.I.D. Gunfighter Course

The Responsive Actions and Integrated Disciplines (R.A.I.D.)  Tactical Engagement System is a fluid blending of the fighting arts developed around years of combat engagements at different distances in different environments with different weapon systems. There is never one single solution to all problems. The R.A.I.D. system utilizes logical, combat-proven responses to defend against an enemy attack and allows the fighter to have the overwhelming tactical advantage in an offensive action. The R.A.I.D. system is an amalgamation of the combat mindset, empty-handed Martial Arts, Knife fighting and Gunfighting techniques.  The R.A.I.D. Tactical Engagement System determines the best method of engagement against the enemy while mitigating risk to the fighter, allowing the fighter to utilize the best weapon, at the best time, in the best manner against their enemies. This course develops a solid gunfighter mentality and skill set needed for integrating both primary and secondary weapons systems with focus on the tactical urban gunfight. The student will exercise these skills in a variety of stressful shooting situations from daylight to nighttime shooting. The student will quickly gain experience, confidence and increase their skill level with the handgun and carbine.  A comprehensive Combat Tactical Skills evaluation is given, and measured results are stress-induced.

 

Five- Day R.A.I.D. Advanced Concealed Carry Pistol Course

The Responsive Actions and Integrated Disciplines (R.A.I.D.)  Tactical Engagement System is a fluid blending of the fighting arts developed around years of combat engagements at different distances in different environments with different weapon systems. There is never one single solution to all problems. The R.A.I.D. system utilizes logical, combat-proven responses to defend against an enemy attack and allows the fighter to have the overwhelming tactical advantage in an offensive action. The R.A.I.D. system is an amalgamation of the combat mindset, empty-handed Martial Arts, Knife fighting, and Gunfighting techniques.  The R.A.I.D. Tactical Engagement System determines the best method of engagement against the enemy while mitigating risk to the fighter, allowing the fighter to utilize the best weapon, at the best time, in the best manner against their enemies. This course develops a solid foundation of shooting skills from concealed and covert carry. The course centers on the soldier that will find himself in a lower profile mission without tactical gear. The student will learn many skills that will mitigate the risk of not having the distance or the time to move off the “X”. this teaches the student to fight off the initial attack, create space while getting to the handgun as a primary weapons system. The student will quickly gain experience, confidence and increase his skill level with a handgun. This course begins with an initial qualification test and ends with a final weapon qualification.

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Five-Day ACC and Rifle Course

The Five-day Advanced Concealed Carry and Rifle Course is for the Warfighter that operates in a low-profile strategic environment. The course covers practical shooting topics that most individuals have never had training on. This course builds on basic fundamentals of shooting skills that prepare the warfighter for the unexpected encounter with an assailant involving the use of his or her concealed handgun. The course starts in the online classroom with an in-depth discussion on the fundamentals and Principles of Combat Marksmanship. Day 1 begins with hands-on practical instruction about the fundamentals of marksmanship and the principles for application of use in the gunfight. This course covers all aspects of the concealed gunfight from nontraditional positional shooting to shooting in and out of vehicles and in buildings when a KLE has gone bad.  The course is designed to eliminate the bad habits learned over the years and develop new skills for the new shooter as well. This is the same course developed for US Army Special Forces, MARSOC, and JSOC operators working in Low Visibility, High Threat areas.
 

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LONG-RANGE SHOOTING COURSES
 

Five-Day Designated Marksman Course

A Designated Marksman is a soldier with above-average marksmanship and is equipped with accurate weapons and optics, used to engage and neutralize deadly force threat targets of opportunities in support of small units.  This course consists of in-depth instruction on marksmanship fundamentals, known distance shooting, moving target engagement, ballistics, limited visibility engagement.  Threat response, Methods of Engagement, Immediate action drills for Threat Mitigation, shooting from cover/concealment, and advanced shooting positions.

Ten-Day Sniper/Observer Course

The Introduction Sniper Course is a 10-day course designed to teach novice sniper students the basic skills needed to conduct Sniper/Observer duties in support of small unit operations.  The course focuses on two main areas of instruction sniper marksmanship and fieldcraft. The course consists of in-depth instruction on marksmanship fundamentals, unknown distance shooting, moving target engagement, ballistics, and limited visibility engagement. While building those skills, and then focuses on fieldcraft, which consists of in-depth instruction on range estimation, target detection, stalking, photography, information reporting and hide site construction.

3 and 5 Day Aerial Platform   Sniper course

The 3- and 5-day Aerial Sniper Course develops advanced skills for the Sniper Team that has already been trained in basic Sharpshooter and Sniper operations.  This course begins with basic aircraft familiarization procedures and takes the student to a point where they are engaging targets from a moving aircraft up to 20 knots. The only difference in the 5-day course is the amount of flight time given to students. Students will fly in either “Little Birds” or R-45 Aircraft. The price depends on A/C used and flight time needed

 

COUNTER-TERRORISM COURSES
 

Three-Day Introduction to CQB course

This course introduces the principles and fundamentals of Close Quarters Battle. It is the perfect training for support personnel that are attached to Special Forces ODA’s and NSW SEAL Task Units.  It begins with two-man room clearing and progresses to multi team multi-room CQB. To attend this course the student is required to attend a three-day marksmanship course first.  Hallways and Stairwells are NOT covered in this course. This course is specifically geared for the support personnel of a USSOCOM unit. This course begins as a simmunitions/air-soft course and evolves to live –fire maneuver. Unit risk assessments will need to be completed before training starts and all Individual Combat Gear will be used.  

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Three-Day Vehicle Interdiction Course

This course is the follow up to the five-day ADVANCED COURSE.  This course is designed for the unit that has a need for interdicting vehicles while moving but not killing its occupants. This course utilizes real vehicles and air-soft or simmunitions and lots of force on force training. The unit is able to design its course based on its AO. Sedans, Pick-up Trucks and Vans can be used.  There is no driving instruction given in this course so students will need to already have PIT and down driver training.

 

 

TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE AND COUNTERMEASURES

 

Surveillance Operations Refresher Course (3 Days)

This course is for the Warfighter that is in need of a quick refresher course and exercise to maintain the perishable skills needed for surveillance work.  It is one day in the classroom and a two-day exercise encompassing foot and vehicle surveillance. It utilizes both urban and rural environments and also counter-elicitation modules. This is not intended for a new student, as it does not teach any new skills, just the basic techniques needed for refresher training before attending the technical surveillance course.

Introduction to Surveillance Course (5 Days)

This course is a preparation program designed for a follow on technical surveillance course. It covers the basic methods of foot, vehicle, fixed-point surveillance and counter-surveillance techniques.  This is an intense short duration course that is 90% field exercises with classroom presentations and practical application immediately following.  This course then dovetails into the technical surveillance course and reinforces the need for good basic surveillance skills needed in the real world.

5 Day Basic Video Applications Course

The Basic Video Applications Course provides students with comprehensive theory, knowledge of CCTV equipment, terminology, power computations, lens selection computations, troubleshooting procedures, analog & digital video capture, concealable camera wiring construction, techniques for concealing cameras & technical force protection surveys. The Basic Video Applications Course is not designed to make the student an expert in surveillance or the use of surveillance equipment but will give them a very good overall knowledge of the equipment & proper use needed to operate, troubleshoot or conduct technical force protection surveys.

 

 3 Day Covert Audio Applications Course

The Covert Audio Applications Course is for students to gain an overall understanding of technical surveillance covert audio collection. Students will gain knowledge of basic audio theory, modulation, recording formats, recorder types (both commercially & custom), audio transmission, antennas, AC/DC power, batteries, computing current draw, audio connectors, applications, covert installs, basic street craft, mission planning, troubleshooting, equipment orientation, and installation techniques for fixed, body-worn and vehicular structures. NRBL 102 is not designed to make the student an audio expert, but it is designed to prepare the student for technical surveillance operations, using covert audio equipment, in the real world. You learn the fundamentals of basic audio theory, apply them to technical surveillance & incorporate those fundamentals when using and installing audio collection equipment. This will include all major components that make up a covert audio collection device. Additionally, students will understand the different types of equipment, the use of the equipment, the techniques for emplacing and recovering the equipment, the detection concerns of the equipment, and the limitations of the equipment.

 

5 Day RSTA Course (Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Target Acquisition)

The RSTA Course is to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the capabilities as well as the limitations of the Tactical Reconnaissance Ground Kit the Large Observation Post (OP) and the Talking Sensors Kit. The RSTA Course is not designed to make the student an expert in surveillance or the use of all types of surveillance equipment but will give them a very good overall knowledge in regard to the RSTA Kits.

2/3/4/5 Day Digital Photography Course

The Digital Photography Course is to provide students with a familiarization of different types of digital still cameras, and the knowledge of techniques associated with both competently using the equipment and employing it in surveillance applications. Additionally, students will learn what to do with the images collected through the use of manipulating with software and marking techniques for incorporation as part of a total mission package. Students will also receive instruction in the use of cover and the mission planning process. The Digital Photography Course is not designed to make the student an expert in the use of surveillance equipment or techniques but will give them a very good overall knowledge of the equipment, proper use, and planning considerations needed to execute a fixed or mobile surveillance mission utilizing digital photography equipment.

 

5-day Advanced Video Observation & Techniques Course

The Advanced Video Observation & Techniques Course is to provide students with knowledge of the different techniques associated with urban fixed and mobile covert video surveillance, expedient construction of urban hides, proper techniques for body worn covert video, infil techniques, basic street craft, installation & rigging techniques, emplacement techniques, operation of equipment, concealment techniques, and tactics, techniques & procedures for operational use. The Advanced Video Observation & Techniques Course is not designed to make the student an expert in the use of surveillance equipment or techniques but will give them a very good overall knowledge of the equipment, proper use, and planning considerations needed to execute an urban fixed or mobile covert video surveillance operation.

5 Day Covert Audio/Video Install Course

The Covert Audio/ Video Install Course is to provide students with knowledge of the different techniques associated with concealing small cameras in fixed urban locations, mobile surveillance platforms, expedient construction concealment devices, use & proper techniques for body worn covert video applications, infil techniques, basic street craft, installation & rigging techniques, emplacement techniques, operation of equipment, concealment techniques, and tactics, techniques & procedures for operational use. The Covert Video Install Course is not designed to make the student an expert in the use of surveillance equipment or techniques but will give them a very good overall knowledge of the equipment, proper use, and planning considerations needed to execute a fixed, mobile or body worn covert video surveillance operation.
 

5 Day Basic Electronic Tracking Course

The Basic Electronic Tracking Course is to provide students with knowledge of basic electronic tracking principles, architectures, basic equipment overview, tactics, techniques & procedures (TTPs) for installation, operation & use. The Basic Electronic Tracking Course is not designed to make the student an electronic tracking expert but will give them a comprehensive working knowledge of tagging tracking and locating (TTL) equipment and proper use.

 

5 Day Close Target Reconnaissance Course

The Close Target Reconnaissance Course is to provide students with knowledge of the different types of vehicle observation posts, uses, pros & cons of each type, installation & rigging techniques, emplacement techniques, operation of equipment, concealment techniques, and tactics, techniques & procedures for operational use. The Close Target Reconnaissance Course is not designed to make the student an expert in the use of vehicular OPs, but will give them a very good overall knowledge of the equipment, proper use, and planning considerations needed to execute a vehicular observation post mission.
 

5 Day Surreptitious Entry Course

The Scenario Driven Surreptitious Entry Course is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the different types of locks, vehicular locks, commercial and expedient tools, and bypass methods to defeat locks. The Surreptitious Entry Course is not designed to make the student an expert in defeating all locks but will provide them an understanding and the tools that will enhance their capability in gaining entry.
 

10 Day Basic Technical Surveillance Course

The Basic Technical Surveillance Course is to provide students with knowledge of the different techniques associated with urban fixed and mobile covert video surveillance, expedient construction of urban hides & hasty installations, proper techniques for body worn covert video & audio, infiltration techniques, basic street craft principles, installation & rigging techniques, emplacement techniques, operation of equipment, concealment techniques, and proven tactics, techniques & procedures for operational use. The Basic Technical Surveillance Course is not designed to make the student an expert in the use of surveillance equipment or techniques but will give them a very good overall knowledge of the equipment, proper use, and planning considerations needed to execute urban fixed, dismounted or mobile covert video surveillance operations in a variety of operational environments.



ANTI-TERRORISM

FORCE PROTECTION COURSES
 

1 Day High Threat Engagement Seminars

High Threat Vehicle Counter Ambush Seminar-

This seminar is designed for the small unit that travels in unarmored vehicles in high-risk areas of the world.  Students will learn how to use a non-armored vehicle as temporary cover and evacuate the area while moving off the “X”.  This is a team training task, Students will learn to safely evacuate the vehicle in a crawl, walk, run methodology by dry fire then move to the use of UTM and then with OpFor as the enemy ambushing the team.

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High Threat Vehicle Fighting Seminar-

This seminar centers around the fight from inside the vehicle in congested traffic where it is not possible to Ram or P.I.T. your way out of the situation i.e. Check Points and other high /close traffic situations.  The student will learn how to live fire from inside the vehicle through windshields and where/what their sector of fire is while other teammates are inside the vehicles as well. This seminar also uses force on force scenarios for dealing with High Threat Check points, where to store weapons while on the move in a vehicle and how to approach. This Seminar also teaches what is cover in a non-armored vehicle from inside and outside the vehicle.  

 

High Threat Urban Risk Mitigation and Room to Room Movement Course

This course is designed as an urban/confined space movement course that mitigates risk to the soldier that is separated from team members in a KLE/Blue on Green Attack scenario. The use of single-person tactical engagements is counter to the team concept of Close Quarters Battle. Utilizing the same techniques is surely going to get the single soldier killed. These techniques were developed over years of “Lone Operator” experience and CIF Assaulter experience. Utilizing Threat Mitigation strategies that work when a member of a team is separated from the unit or no one is around to assist with the movement. Training is conducted in a 360 Degree Modular Shoothouse with Live fire handgun training.

 

High Threat Urban Movement Seminar

This seminar is designed for the individual and two-man element that work in urban areas in high threat locations. The battle space is not just left to right but up and down as well. This course introduces the student the movement needed to reduce their overall signature and mitigate risk while approaching corners to building, crossing streets and movements into building for hard pointing and escape. This seminar uses OpFor against a small element or individual for their movement to test the use of their new skills with a crawl, walk, run methodology.

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Individual Terrorist Awareness Course (2 Days)

This two-day course covers the big five classes for AT/FP training certification, preparing students for travel to high threat countries.  Subjects covered are The History of Terrorism, Terrorist Operations, Hostage Survival, Detecting Terrorists Surveillance and Individual Protective Measures. Once classroom portions are complete, the students will conduct Route planning and Surveillance detection practical exercises in the Lillington and Fayetteville NC area. This course can be added to the three-day pistol or carbine course for a more in depth AT/ FP program of Instruction at a more affordable price.

 

Surveillance & Surveillance Detection (5 Days)

This module is for those individuals who are living, working or visiting high threat areas that have high criminal or terrorist activities. Training focus is on Security Assessment, Individual Protective Measures and the principles of foreign surveillance methods and techniques, and also how to detect surveillance with heavy emphasis on Counter-Surveillance Routes. These techniques are taught using classroom presentation and daily practical field exercises. The field exercises will involve several hours of walking and driving. This is the only courses that has the student move into a “safe house” and have active kidnapping and assassination attempts against them.  Practical exercises take place in the Lillington, Fayetteville and Raleigh NC areas.  Training days will usually last twelve hours, however, several days will last into the evening hours.

 

APPREHENSION AVOIDANCE COURSE (3,5 Days)

The Apprehension Avoidance Course encompasses techniques used to defeat restraints such as handcuffs, “flex-cuffs”, as well as improvised restraint devices.  It deals with the “how to” of physically and psychologically dealing with initial incarceration (i.e. vehicle transport) by adversarial entities.  Students are shown that these techniques are effective even under the stress of the physiological and psychological effects of startle, fear and imminent danger. This training is specifically designed for high-risk individuals who are subject to apprehension or kidnapping. Students will learn the proper “profiling” of individuals along with the proper mindset to deal with initial, temporary confinement.   All skills are mastered through hands on practical application. The course culmination exercise utilizes scenarios based on the instruction provided in this module, allowing for the use of individual protective measures.  These exercises are purposefully designed to allow the student to use techniques learned in a dynamic and intense setting.
 

Intro to Executive Protection (5 Days)

This course will cover the range of Executive Protection Tasks from the basic principles to some advanced techniques. The course uses classroom lectures and practical field exercises. The training days will usually last eight hours plus night exercises. This is an Introduction only course and relies on strong unit team skills that are already possessed and enhances a unit’s capability.

 

 

3 Day Operational Survivability Skills Course

The 3-day Operational Survivability Skills Course provides students with knowledge of the different techniques dealing with intimate distance, intermediate distance and in vehicle KLE ‘s and High Risk Meetings that have gone wrong. The course also covers the use of Low-Profile single- or two-man movement in urban/Rural areas utilizing threat mitigation in a modular 360-degree live fire shoot house. This is not a Close Quarters Battle course but a unique blend of individual skill sets that allow the mitigation of risk in the disengagement phase of a KLE/HRM gone bad. Students also learn counter-surveillance techniques, utilizing counter measures for cyber-attacks and fortifying safehouse structures for threat mitigation.  The Operational Survivability Skills Course is designed to give the student a very good overall knowledge of the equipment, proper use, and planning considerations needed to execute urban safe house operations, surveillance detection for force protection, low visibility KLEs/HRM, and defensive concealed handgun techniques in confined spaces at intimate distances.  This course is physically demanding in use of individual close contact hand to hand combat, shooting and counter-Surveillance tactics, techniques, and procedures.

 

5 Day Operational Survivability Skills Course

The  5 day Operational Survivability Course provides students with knowledge of the different techniques dealing with intimate distance, intermediate distance and in vehicle KLE ‘s and High Risk Meetings that have gone wrong. The course also covers the use of Low-Profile single- or two-man movement in urban/Rural areas utilizing threat mitigation in a modular 360-degree live fire shoot house. This is not a Close Quarters Battle course but a unique blend of individual skill sets that allow the mitigation of risk in the disengagement phase of a KLE/HRM gone bad. Students also learn counter-surveillance techniques, utilizing counter measures for cyber-attacks and fortifying safehouse structures for threat mitigation.  The Operational Survivability Skills Course is designed to give the student a very good overall knowledge of the equipment, proper use, and planning considerations needed to execute urban safe house operations, surveillance detection for force protection, low visibility KLEs/HRM, and defensive concealed handgun techniques in confined spaces at intimate distances.  This course is physically demanding in use of individual close contact hand to hand combat, shooting and counter-Surveillance tactics, techniques and procedures.

 

5 Day High Threat Meeting Survivability Course

 The High Threat Meeting Survivability Course was designed for unit members required to conduct unilateral or liaison meetings in high threat unconventional environments. These operational missions are conducted with minimal personnel that relies strictly on themselves for immediate Force Protection Measures. Because of this type of mission, the course was specifically tailored to teach skills needed in high-stress adrenal situations that require a different approach to complete. This course is not a typical CQB course or a Typical Gunfighter Course. These operators are not part of a multiple-person assault team. The Tactics and Techniques used were developed by instructors that have operated in the Singleton environment and understand the unconventional roles of the unit members and their mission. This is not a basic Marksmanship/Tactics course and the unit members that attend must be capable of intermediate to advanced shooting abilities prior to attending. This training course will be conducted in a Crawl-Walk-Run manner. Raidon Tactics utilizes the Explain, Demonstrate, Imitate, and Mentor (EDI-M) Methodology of training by Special Forces Instructor (H) qualified Trainers with 20 years of Special Forces and Special Operations Backgrounds. Trainers will give immediate feedback to students to correct deficiencies and ensure that students leave the course with a high degree of understanding and ability to execute the fundamentals and principles of the tasks trained. This instruction is given in two parts, minimal classroom knowledge modules and comprehensive skill-building modules executed in realistic environments.  This course is conducted in a high-risk environment and all safety precautions shall be adhered to. The Instructor to Student ratio shall be a  1:5 ratio for all training events because of the risk of injury.  The use of UTM MMR training rounds and Live fire ammunition are both utilized in task-driven and scenario-driven training iterations. The training unit is responsible for completing any unit-required Risk Assessments or approvals before conducting courses or sustainment training iterations.



COMBATIVES
 

R.A.I.D. Tactical Engagement System 3-5-10 Day Combatives Courses

Students learn to defend themselves against hostile actions, fight from a position of disadvantage, avoid injury, and to quickly neutralize many kinds of threats. Learning a variety of offensive techniques which include turning defense into offense, neutralize multiple assailants, defend against firearms, edge weapons, or blunt objects. Techniques are based on instinctive movements and utilize gross motor skills. Students will apply these principles in a multitude of situations--- even in unfamiliar or adverse circumstances: dark surroundings, seated or laying down, with limited freedom of movement, or under extreme stress and fatigue. All the techniques learned in this course dovetail and are the basic fighting movements with all our Tactical Applications of Firearms Courses. Whether it be the R.A.I.D. Gunfighter, Advanced Concealed Carry or Tactical Applications of the Shotgun courses.  

 

R.A.I.D. Tactical Engagement System 5 Day Combatives Instructor Course

This Instructor level course is designed to teach Students to learn to defend themselves against hostile actions, fight from a position of disadvantage, avoid injury, and to quickly neutralize many kinds of threats. Learning a variety of offensive techniques which include turning defense into offense, neutralize multiple assailants, defend against firearms, edge weapons, or blunt objects. Techniques are based on instinctive movements and utilize gross motor skills. Students will apply these principles in a multitude of situations--- even in unfamiliar or adverse circumstances: dark surroundings, seated or laying down, with limited freedom of movement, or under extreme stress and fatigue. All the techniques learned in this course dovetail and are the basic fighting movements with all our Tactical Applications of Firearms Courses. Whether it be the R.A.I.D. Gunfighter, Advanced Concealed Carry or Tactical Applications of the Shotgun courses. The Instructor Candidates are tested daily on the techniques taught and when complete will have a validation test for the overall Instructor Rating. This instructor certification is valid for one year from graduation. With sustainment requirements of 40 hours of cumulative teaching hours in that year, and a minimum of 10 hours of sustainment learning in our online courses.  



     

COMMUNICATIONS
 

2 Day BASIC COMMUNICATIONS COURSE

This course is a basic communications course that focuses on antenna theory and practical application, radio wave propagation, technology application in urban and field environments, and emerging technologies.  Students learn and practice operating procedures for PRC-150, PRC-117, PRC-148, & expeditionary power sources.
 

2 Day Basic Electronic Warfare Systems Course

Students will learn the fundamentals of Electronic Warfare and its components   This will include concealment techniques, constructing field expedient concealments from commercially available items, specific equipment uses and how to properly employ them in the real world, Targeting Push-to-Talk Communications, Fundamentals of Receivers/Scanners & Spectrum Analyzers, Radio Direction Finding Theory/Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.
 

5 Day Software Defined Radio Maintenance Course

Mission essential equipment must be properly maintained and updated to perform at optimum effectiveness. However, contract changes and funding cycles often leave important equipment unsupported and unmaintained, leading to potentially catastrophic failures. Most of the Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems in customer inventories are capable but have fallen into obsolescence as a result of funding drops, while some newer technologies have been issued to units that are not necessarily improvements. This 5-day course teaches trouble shooting, bench testing and optimization of current mission essential inventoried systems designed to prolong and enhance the effectiveness of time proven SDRs. We offer cable and connection solutions, the latest software updates, memory card upgrades, troubleshooting algorithms and equipment specific smart cards that enable equipment operators to continue effective preventative maintenance checks and services that ensure continued combat effectiveness.
 

5 Day APPLIED RADIOWAVE PROPAGATION THEORY COURSE

This 5-day module is a presentation of physical principles that create and affect natural and man-made electromagnetic energy. RF energy concepts are broken down into easily applied functions and base-line understanding. Several practical applications drive home the concepts so that students view the science and the art of RF theory and its manipulation. These energy waves are strongly influenced by physical principles such as terrain, energy sources and ambient conditions. Through application of the concepts learned in this module, students will be able to identify various wave-forms, corresponding antennas and understand how terrain can mask or amplify radiated waves and various frequencies. Students will build field expedient antennas to capture specific frequencies using common materials. Students proficient at this stage will have the opportunity to certify as licensed HAM Radio operators and continue applying RF theory to communications and connect to others around the globe.

 

 5 Day TARGETING/IDENTIFYING THE OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT COURSE

Once the student has completed the Applied Radio Wave Propagation Theory course they understand how RF energy emanates and propagates. This 5 Day module will build on that by introducing ways to measure and assess frequencies of interest. Students will work with spectrum analyzers, scanners and software defined radios to map out the EM spectrum, isolate signals and learn various methods of collecting and intercepting transmitted information. This module is one of the most difficult areas to master, but students will acquire enough resources to continue investigating source energy for the rest of their careers.

 

10 Day TARGET PROSECUTION/DIRECTION FINDING COURSE

This course explores the art and science of Radio Direction Finding. Since this is the core capability for intercept teams, students spend 2 weeks learning how to apply this skill to their investigating capabilities. Students learn to interrogate frequencies and trace them back to their source using tactics, techniques and procedures validated in the most recent global hotspots. By applying both overt and covert means, students learn how to protect their capabilities while exposing adversarial vulnerabilities. During Mode 4, students inventory their own electronic footprint and learn ways to reduce and mitigate EM risks in order to operate in both permissive and non-permissive environments. Situational Training Exercises, lanes training and rabbit drills help students hone the skills taught in this module and provide training regimens that students will be able to recreate after their return to continue skill refinement. Various pieces of MTOE equipment will be introduced and used during this block of instruction. The course is designed to be gear agnostic as technologies and TTPs continue to evolve, but the basic practical physics remain constant.



MEDICAL
 

2 Day Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Refresher Course

5 Day TCCC Course

TCCC is the standard of care for the tactical management of combat casualties within the Department of Defense and is the sole standard of care dually endorsed by both the American College of Surgeons and the National Association of EMT’s for casualty management in tactical environments.  TCCC is built around three definitive phases of casualty care:

Care Under Fire:

Care rendered at the scene of the injury while both the medic and the casualty are under hostile fire. Available medical equipment is limited to that carried by each Warfighter and the medic.

Tactical Field Care:

Rendered once the casualty is no longer under hostile fire. Medical equipment is still limited to that carried into the field by mission personnel. Time prior to evacuation may range from a few minutes to many hours.

Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC):

Rendered while the casualty is evacuated to a higher echelon of care. Any additional personnel and medical equipment pre-staged in these assets will be available during this phase.

These courses cover the Care under fire and Tactical Field care phases for soldiers that are isolated or in small units away from medical assistance, using small bags that have minimal equipment. The Warfighter will learn these techniques in a classroom setting and then apply the techniques in a realistic stressful combat force on force setting on moulage patients or Live Human Models. The student will learn each piece of medical gear in his IFAK bag and its use in the real world. These courses utilize multiple scenarios in Mounted/Dismounted, Day/Night, Rural/Urban situations that train and test the skills in saving the lives of his fellow Warfighters. 

 

5 Day Tactical Combat Casualty Care All Combatants Course

The Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course introduces evidence-based, life-saving techniques and strategies for providing the best trauma care on the battlefield. TCCC is required for all Combatant personnel deploying to the CentCom AOR as part of a Pre-Mission Train-up (PMT) (USFOR-A FRAGO 14-067 21 March 2014.) The course is designed for non-medical all combatant personnel deploying in support of combat operations. TCCC is the standard of care for the tactical management of combat casualties within the Department of Defense and is the sole standard of care dually endorsed by both the American College of Surgeons and the National Association of EMT’s for casualty management in tactical environments. This 48-hour course will cover the entire spectrum of Tactical Combat Casualty Care principles and teach the tactical non-medical operator to perform appropriate medical care skills in hostile and austere conditions. This course exceeds the curriculum of both the US Army’s Combat Lifesaver and Combat Medic Advanced Skills Training courses.

Because this is an All-Combatants personnel training module some medical treatments are not covered. This is in response to directed protocols from the DOD, AMEDD and Navy Bureau of Medicine.

The Warfighter will learn these techniques in a classroom setting and then apply the techniques in a realistic stressful combat force on force setting on moulage patients. The student will learn each piece of medical gear in his IFAK bag and understand its whole use. Each student will also use multipurpose items and learn “ditch medicine” along with improvised medical items. These courses utilize multiple scenarios in Mounted/Dismounted, Day/Night, Rural/Urban situations that train and test the Warfighters skills in saving the lives of his fellow Warfighters.  Raidon Tactics shall provide weapons and UTM for realistic Scenario based training. 

3 Day COMBAT MEDIC COURSE

This course was developed because of the lack of qualified combat medic instruction in the training world. This course is taught by 18 Deltas (Special Forces Medics) that have combat experience as a combat medic. This course is actually not a medical training course. It is a “being a medic in combat” course. The way a medic carries his gear, his weapon and does his or her job is totally different than anyone else on the battlefield.  The typical instruction for Medics as far as shooting, moving and communicating goes is taught by an infantryman or the like.  This course is taught to enhance the medical skills a medic already has but concentrates on the combat fighting aspect of his job. Lets face it, the enemy does not care if you have a red cross on your shoulder or not. He will still try to kill you. This course of instruction leads off with firearms training and moves quickly to live fire in close proximity to patients while conducting medical tasks. This course is three days in length. It requires all students to be in good physical condition, be able to carry your body weight at least 100 meters with all of your combat gear on.
 

 

SMALL UNIT TACTICS and INFILTRATION COURSES
 

5-8-10 Day SMALL UNIT TACTICS COURSE

The Small Unit Tactics Course is for the non-Infantry Unit that are attached to small Special Operations and Infantry Units. It covers the Principles and Fundamentals for Patrolling and Individual and Team Maneuver. It covers the aspects of Shoot, Move and Communicate when in both rural and Urban environments. Ambush, Raid and Reconnaissance Missions are conducted in both day and Nighttime. The students will stay in the field under combat conditions with OpFor Role Players if wanted/needed The Command and Structure of the Infantry Unit or Special Operations Unit will be utilized to understand the “how” your unit will best integrate into the larger unit. This course is the perfect train up for those personnel that have never stayed in the field with new equipment. It is the first three days of any field problem that non-Infantry personnel have the most difficulty with. This course also teaches best practices for in the field living. Not only how to move quietly but also teaches the basic skills for Camouflage, Stealthy movement and learning how to use NVG’s and other gear not normally used. The use of Land Navigation techniques with a MAP and COMPASS are used for remedial training of a very important skill.  This course is conducted in both the classroom and out in the field mush like the US Army Ranger School is conducted, but, with mentorship and coaching. There is no “wash-out” factor to deal with. The students are put into different positions so that they can see what the different responsibilities are for each leadership position along with supporting those in leadership positions. The duration of the courses are different so that a unit may use it as a refresher or initial training, what ever works best for the unit.