The whole point of mobility is to get you where you are going, safely. That means staying on the road. This week’s lesson from Instructor Wyatt discusses avoiding rollovers.
If you’re in need of in-person training like this, sign up for the Team O’Neill 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.
TRACE™ is a complete capability micro-rope system designed for military, law enforcement, and adventure seeking end-users. TRACE™ Systems are built around a set of innovative core components designed for use with the TRACE™ 6mm micro rope. These are then used to build out ultra-light and ultra-compact task specific or general-purpose kits. TRACE™ kits currently available from CTOMS™ include Basic Capability, Rescue, Mountain Guide, Glacier Travel, Basic Operator, Special Operations Capable (SOC), and the Assault Lead Climber Rack.
The technology that allows for the small size and weight of the system does have some unique characteristics, and CTOMS™ training is highly recommended prior to use of TRACE™ Systems. These courses allow the safe use of the system while providing instruction on it’s most efficient and effective employment in any capability requirement.
CTOMS™ is now booking 2025 for the following TRACE™ Systems (TS) courses:
TS Basic, TS Rescue and Access, TS Advanced, TS Tactical Climbing, TS Alpine, TS Night Operations, and TS Instructor.
For information on TRACE™ Systems and training visit:
Or contact training@ctomsinc.com
For the past month or so we’ve been sharing some tactical driving tips from our friends at Team O’Neil. Now, we’re starting to get down to the fun stuff. Instructor Wyatt talks us through barricade breaching with a vehicle.
If you’re in need of training like this, sign up for the Team O’Neill 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.
„Own the night“ is more than just a catch-phrase – it’s a modern tactical necessity. Night time is when many predators come out to hunt, and that includes the kind on two legs. The hours of darkness can provide protection and a tactical advantage to defenders as itpresents special challenges for scouts and attackers, but operating effectively at night can be mastered even without modern night vision technologies.
Darrkness should be the friend of every modern Soldier and law enforcement officer, and each should be capable of operating effectively and achieving tactical ddominance in this environment. „Night Combat” explains how to prepare for engage in battle during darkness, and how to emerge victorious. Topics include:
– Human Factors
– Training for Night Combat
– Equipment for Night Combat
– Conducting a Firefight at Night
– Combat Methods & Tactics
“NIGHT COMBAT” is available now on Amazon.com for $25.99, plus taxes and shipping.
Further information about other books in the series can be found on the SPARTANAT website.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Hermann CONRAD is an active special operations forces soldier and instructor in a Tier 1 unit with more than 20 years of SF experience in training and operations – with night fighting skills as a particular necessity.
Christian VÄTH founded Light Infantry International in 2023 to establish new standards in the training of light infantry forces. Night combat plays a central role in his training system.
ENGLISH EDITION
Lawrence HOLSWORTH is a former parachute infantry Sergeant in the US Army 82nd Airborne Division, with expertise in several infantry weapons systems and well-trained in the conduct of night operations (usually without the aid of modern night vision devices).
ABOUT SPARTANAT:
SPARTANAT.com is the leading German-language online magazine covering the tactical market. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, it is almost obligatory for the tactical community to visit SPARTANAT daily. SPARTANAT also now has a growing international readership and the creation of the English editions of their popular book series consolidates this position. For further information contact lawrence@strikeholdconsulting.com.
Team O’Neil is a preeminent training facility for rally deiving and has bene ised for decades by Special Operations Forces for mobility training. In this week’s installment of their driving tip series, Instructor Wyatt goes over driving at night with white lights.
You can receive such training in person, by attending the Team O’Neill 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.
Saab has signed a £20M amendment to the Instrumented Live Training (ILT-D) contract signed in April 2024 with the UK Ministry of Defence. The amendment will deliver equipment and training support services for British Army training in Oman. Deliveries will take place 2024-2025.
The order includes Saab’s latest training and simulation equipment including a high-fidelity system which realistically and accurately replicates training engagements and ensures the activity is measurable and can be used to review and enhance training outcomes. The solution will operate as part of the MOD’s existing Tactical Engagement Simulation (TES) capability.
Saab will also provide training services to ensure optimal availability and performance at all stages. In addition to this, Saab will manage the Exercise Control (ExCon) environment including the captured data to support objective measurement of the training.
Andy Fraser, Group Managing Director, Saab UK said:
“We are pleased to continue our long-standing support to the British Army’s training systems in the UK as well as internationally. Interoperability is at the heart of Saab training and simulation solutions, and this contract will enable seamless cooperation with the Royal Army of Oman and other key international allies and partners.”
Simon Pearce, Training and Simulation Systems Portfolio Leader for Defence Equipment & Support, the contracting authority said:
“This significant contract amendment further solidifies the strong partnership between the British Army, the Royal Army of Oman, and Saab. It demonstrates our commitment to providing first-rate training for our forces, aligning with the evolving nature of warfare and the Collective Training Transformation Programme.”
The British Army’s system can be deployed globally, offering the flexibility to support training outside of Oman. Saab’s live simulation equipment integrates with other systems that use the applicable NATO standards.
This week’s discussion by instructor Wyatt is on high speed backing.
You can receive this training in person, by attending the Team O’Neill 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.
The leaves have changed colour and are beginning to fall to the ground. The days are shorter and colder. The wind is crisp and chilling. Winter is on its way. Along with the winter season, there is an increase in the frequency of hypothermia from November to March in the Northern Hemisphere. The incidence of mortality in the US is around 1500 per year. In much colder countries, however, the mortality rates are much higher. Canada, for example, can have thousands of hypothermia related deaths per year. Such significant numbers should be taken seriously.
In the CTOMS Academy Hypothermia Management – Foundation course, Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht, a renowned expert in hypothermia, teaches the basics of understanding, identifying, and treating hypothermia. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of temperature regulation, the human body’s physiology, hypothermia classifications, prevention of heat loss, and hypothermia response. The course also includes a video on cold water immersion. In Hypothermia Management – Advanced, he builds on the Foundation course and provides detailed instruction on the pathophysiology of hypothermia, including hypothermia in the presence of trauma. This course is designed for professional care providers but is also beneficial for non-professionals.
With an ounce of protection and forearmed with knowledge of hypothermia prevention and treatments, we are better prepared to protect ourselves and those around us in this particularly hazardous season.
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For more information visit: ctomsacademy.com or contact training@ctomsinc.com
