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Team O’Neil’s Tactical Driving Tuesday – Counter-Interdiction

Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

Not interested in having your vehicle boxed and possibly kidnapped, or other exposed to other nefarious goings on? Then you need to think about counter-interdiction tactics. Like Instructor Wyatt will tell you, keep it moving; no matter what.

If you’re in need of in-person training like this, sign up for the Team O’Neil Tactical Driving Course at their facility in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This five-day course includes driving under NODS and is available to military and other government agencies as well as civilians.

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Silvus Technologies StreamCaster Training Program

Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

Starting January 27, the StreamCaster Training Program is evolving into a streamlined 4-Day Course to help you maximize your tactical communication skills.

The new format includes 3 Days of foundational training and 1 Day of specialized modules with topics that include Advanced API, PTT, Spectrum Dominance (U.S. citizens only), ATAK & EUDs, and Unmanned Systems.

Designed for Silvus customers and end-users, this immersive training experience equips organizations with the skills & experience to unlock the full potential of #StreamCaster MANET radios for operational success.

Purpose-built to upskill participants from novice to expert, this program will cover advanced network design, deployment strategies, and best practices for building resilient mesh networks in any environment.

The StreamCaster Training Program is held monthly at Silvus Technologies headquarters in Los Angeles. Seating is limited – don’t miss the chance to elevate your team’s expertise. Can’t make it out to Los Angeles? No problem, Silvus can also conduct onsite training on the go.

2025 COURSE SCHEDULE

SILVUS HQ, LOS ANGELES, CA

January 27 – 30
March 24 – 27
May 19 – 22
July 28 – 31
September 22 – 25
November 17 – 20

To learn more about, and register for Silvus HQ classes, and in-field training opportunities visit: bit.ly/3tYrSwu

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Team O’Neil’s Tactical Driving Tuesday – Car Fighting

Tuesday, January 28th, 2025

Fighting from your vehicle. It’s a topic rarely discussed and even more rarely practiced in training.

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Syracuse’s IVMF Offers No-Cost Google Cybersecurity Certificate to Veterans, Spouses

Saturday, January 25th, 2025

Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families is offering a no-cost Google Cybersecurity Certificate for veterans and military spouses as part of its Onward to Opportunity career training program. Research shows that a successful transition out of the military is predicated on finding the next impactful civilian career in which they can deploy their military-specific skills.

Veterans and military spouses are well-suited toward this career field that addresses threats and protects Americans’ data. Most cybersecurity jobs are fully remote, making them especially adaptable for spouses of active duty service members who move frequently and balance careers with their partners’ military service. Many veterans have IT/cyber experience from their military service that translates well to the civilian sector, and credentials like this make them more competitive in the job market.

Key Benefits:

No cost / no military/VA benefits required—program is fully-funded through a grant from Google

Entry-level program—no experience required

Self-paced, virtual learning

180 hours (target completion: six months)

New cohorts start each month

Access to career resources (resume review, interview prep, career support)

Discount exam voucher code toward CompTIA Security+ Exam

Nine continuing education units (CEUs) that can be applied toward specific college degrees

Cybersecurity Stats: High Demand, High Salaries

Cyberseek.org estimates that in 2023, there were more than 572,000 job openings requiring cybersecurity-related skills, and employers are struggling to find qualified candidates. On average, cyber roles take 21% longer to fill than other IT jobs.

Most entry-level positions offer nearly six-figure salaries.

One cyber attack every 39 seconds

95% of digital breaches caused by human error

$10.5 trillion total American business loss anticipated in 2025

Veteran Transition Stats:

The federal government spends $13 billion annually on military-to-civilian transition programs, primarily on education services, such as the GI Bill

The majority of veterans need – and want – the opportunity to go straight into the workforce.

Nearly two thirds of the nation’s 4.1 million post-9/11 veterans report that their civilian jobs don’t adequately align with their skills and education, even six years after service.

An estimated 200,000 service members transition out of the military each year, and more than half struggle with employment after service.

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Soldier Instructors and Staff Become Combat Lifesavers

Saturday, January 11th, 2025

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — Sixteen U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute recently completed a Combat Lifesaver, or CLS course, instructed by the RTI’s Medical Battalion Training Site, Dec. 16-20, 2024.

The CLS course is a 40-hour program and covers a wide variety of topics pertaining to medical field care. A CLS-trained Soldier is capable of providing advanced first aid and lifesaving techniques in combat situations.

“In the CLS course we cover everything that happens from the point of injury until a casualty is evacuated and transported to the next level of medical care,” said Sgt. Joshua Nassau, a MBTS combat medic specialist and CLS course instructor.

During the course, students trained on head injuries, hypothermia treatment, pain management and antibiotics, splinting and applying tourniquets to wounds, calling in a 9-line medical evacuation, various patient reports, documentation and more.

This course was unique in that all instructors and students were 166th Regiment RTI staff members.

“It’s been a great week of camaraderie building,” said Sgt. 1st Class Wellington Brown, a CLS student. “Since we’re all with the RTI, we’re able to bond and develop together while, having a good time while getting some great training.”

But what’s the value in the RTI conducting a CLS course for its own instructors and staff? Nassau provided some insight, saying, “If something happens to one of these instructors’ students in the field, having this training allows them to respond immediately and provide the needed medical care until a medic arrives.”

This makes sense, considering CLS-trained Soldiers are not intended to replace medical personnel outright. But their training can help slow the decline of a wounded Soldier’s condition until medical help arrives, and then a CLS can provide further assistance to that medic and the patient.

“It’s a very hands-on course, which is good for retaining all the knowledge we’ve learned,” said Brown. “I see a lot of value in the course and would recommend it to others.”

By SFC Shane Smith

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Rheinmetall and Bohemia Interactive Simulations Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Defense Simulation Technologies

Friday, January 10th, 2025

Rheinmetall, a leader in defense and security technologies and Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a wholly owned subsidiary of BAE Systems, and renowned provider of advanced simulation and training software solutions, announce the start of a strategic collaboration. This cooperation aims to promote the development of innovative simulation solutions that are crucial for modern combat training. The collaboration will take effect for the first time in the “Heavy Weapons Carrier” project by developing state-of-the-art gunnery and combat simulators for the training of the German Army’s Medium Forces through the integration of BISim’s VBS4 and Blue IG products.

In a world where the demands on military training methods are becoming increasingly complex, realistic and flexible simulation technologies are essential. By combining BISim’s expertise in the development of simulation technologies with Rheinmetall’s extensive know-how in military systems, a new level of training and simulation capabilities is created.

“This collaboration is an important step for Rheinmetall in further expanding our portfolio of training and simulation solutions,” explained Bartek Panasewicz, Head of System Technology Training Systems at Rheinmetall. “With the state-of-the-art software from Bohemia Interactive Simulations, we are able to offer our customers even more realistic and effectively customized solutions.”

BISim’s advanced platforms and solutions empower system integrators to tackle complex challenges in simulation and mission planning. They provide cutting-edge simulations for NATO, US, the German Bundeswehr, and allied militaries. The flexibility of BISim’s products allows Rheinmetall to create sophisticated simulators for various military vehicles, ensuring realistic training for the warfighter.

“BISim’s technology empowers the warfighter to operate with machine-like speed and unmatched confidence to enable decision dominance on the battlefield,” said Rahul Thakkar, president of BISim. “This strategic partnership with Rheinmetall gives customers the overmatch they need every time. As a team, we are pushing the limits of synthetic training with simulators, raising the bar on the quality and scale of the experience delivered to our customers.”

This strategic collaboration emphasizes the commitment of both companies to enhance the performance and effectiveness of modern simulation technologies. Customers worldwide can anticipate innovative, practical solutions designed to tackle the complexities of current and future combat environments, equipping them with the tools needed to achieve operational readiness and decision advantage on the battlefield.

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Eyeviation Unveils VCAT – Virtual Cognitive – Aware Trainer: The First AI Driven Firearms Instructor that Guarantees Significant Technique and Results Improvement in Less Than a 15-Minute Micro-Training Session

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

The system and technology are already deployed by the Israeli Air Force, Elite IDF special units, and security response teams

Shot Show, Jan 21-24, 2025, Las Vegas, Booth # 41754 (BALCO Defense)

January 08, 2025, Eyeviation, a pioneering startup specializing in Human-Aware Artificial Intelligence, proudly unveils VCAT (Virtual Cognitive-Aware Trainer), a transformative AI-powered virtual instructor redefining firearms training worldwide. With a bold promise to significantly improve trainees’ shooting capabilities in just 15 minutes, VCAT is already operational with selected Israeli Defence Forces units and security response teams.

Utilizing a proprietary cognitive analytics engine developed with algorithms originally designed for fighter jet pilot training and enriched by performance data from elite special forces operatives, VCAT processes eye-tracking and other sensory data from off-the-shelf VR/AR wearables to deliver personalized and adaptive training based on real-time motoric, visual, and cognitive insights. The platform leverages AI-driven insights to analyze movement patterns, providing immediate biofeedback and immersive 3D visualizations.

The system’s innovative design allows a single operator with basic shooting and operational knowledge to oversee up to five trainees simultaneously. This scalability transforms operators into effective shooting instructors, addressing key challenges in the industry, such as rising ammunition costs, a shortage of shooting lanes and professional instructors, and limited training hours.

VCAT offers unmatched cost-effectiveness with virtually no setup requirements, enabling efficient micro-training sessions that deliver measurable results anytime, anywhere. By significantly reducing costs associated with installation, logistics, and ammunition, VCAT redefines modern training efficiency.

In shooting ranges, VCAT provides ammunition-free warm-up and tactical preparation sessions, helping users effectively prepare for live-fire training. Next step is to feature personalized live-fire recommendations based on performance data to optimize skill development.

“VCAT represents a revolutionary approach to training technology and the human-machine relationship,” says Or Landwer, CEO of Eyeviation. “By decoding human cognitive behaviours and enabling the machine to understand the trainee, our system efficiently processes data to deliver ultra-personalized and adaptive training sessions in real-time.”

“Our vision is to create the world’s best autonomous firearms trainers—accessible to everyone and designed to adapt in real-time to each trainee’s needs—delivering unmatched results efficiently and helping individuals reach their full potential faster than ever,” Landwer adds.

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Team O’Neil’s Tactical Driving Tuesday – Counter-PIT Maneuver

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

If you’ve ever seen a cop use his vehicle to immobilize another vehicle, that’s a Precision Immobilization Technique or PIT Maneuver. However, there are ways to counter it. Instructor Wyatt talks you through the technique. To experience it firsthand, there’s no better place to do it than Team O’Neil.

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