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Field Security Seminar | Union Mills, NC USA
November 17, 2023 - November 20, 2023
A CCI client organization intends to open a handful of seats for a Field Security Seminar (FSS) on November 17-20, 2023. The training site is in Union Mills, NC at the Center for Intercultural Training (CIT).
COURSE AND OVERVIEW
he 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
Onsite lodging is available and may be arranged by contacting CIT at at citmail@cit-online.org.
Transportation from and to airports is the responsibility of participants. CIT does offer airport pickups for a fee and may be arrange by contacting Debbie at citmail@cit-online.org. 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 Monday, November 20. The drive time to these airports is up to 1.5 hours. Thus, any Monday evening flights should be booked for after 7:30 PM. Otherwise, you should plan to stay at the Center on Monday night or reserve a hotel near your airport.
COURSE SCHEDILE
The seminar starts with an orientation dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Friday, November 17. The following three days are full days, ending no earlier than 4:30 PM on Monday, November 20. The seminar has an aggressive schedule including outdoor exercises designed to reinforce classroom instruction. The schedule may involve evening sessions.
LIMITED SEATING
The FSS is limited to 21 participants. If more than 21 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 course currently has a waiting list. Please use this link to indicate your desire to join this course. **