Field Security Seminar | Union Mills, NC | March 2026
March 17, 2026 - March 20, 2026
CCI will hold a Field Security Seminar (FSS) on March 17-20, 2026. The training location will be in Union Mills, NC at the Center for Intercultural Training (CIT).
COURSE AND OVERVIEW
The FSS is a field-oriented training for faith-based, international workers operating in higher risk environments. Participants will learn about managing surveillance, maintaining situational and environmental awareness, surviving violent encounters and coordinated attacks, and landmines and IEDs. In addition, participants will learn to manage interrogations, survive hostage events, leadership in emergencies, how to manage carjacking events, and learn the essentials of vehicle security (convoys; checkpoints; ambushes). A discussion of terrorism as it relates to faith-based workers is included.
The FSS is presented by experienced global security professionals who are mature believers. The seminar begins with and is infused with a theology of risk.
The tuition for the FSS is $850 per student. This fee includes refreshments and course materials but excludes lodging and meals. Participants from the same organization may take a $45 discount (all may take discount).
LODGING, MEALS, AND TRANSPORTATION
Lodging and meals for the seminar will be provided by the host, CIT. Upon approval to attend, you will be provided a link with which to reserve housing and, if desired, airport transport.
There are three airports within 60-90 minutes of the Center: Charlotte (CLT), Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP), and Asheville (AVL).
Important note: the seminar will conclude around 4:30 PM on the last day. The drive time to these airports is up to 1.5 hours. Thus, any evening flights on the last day of training should be booked for after 7:30 PM. Otherwise, you should plan to stay at the Center that night or reserve a hotel near your airport.
COURSE SCHEDULE
The seminar starts with an orientation dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The following three days are full days, ending no earlier than 4:30 PM on Friday. The seminar has an aggressive schedule including outdoor exercises designed to reinforce classroom instruction. The schedule may involve evening sessions.
SEATING
The FSS is limited to 20 participants. If more than 20 participants wish to register, the additional participants will be placed on a waiting list. If you have any questions, please email CCI’s training team.
This training is currently in pre-enrollment status pending sufficient enrollments.