FORCE RECON

Course Overview

The FORCE RECON COURSE is an amphibious special operations training course that combines Navy waterborne infiltration and Marines amphibious assault knowledge and skills into a three day training course. The course is held by the Military Training Center and it's modeled after Special Operations Warfare training programs. It is designed to provide amphibious special operations capabilities to military, law enforcement, and other government maritime units. You will receive an intensive full-immersion theoretical and practical amphibious special operations training in reference to the military standards by qualified instructors - with years of verifiable real-world experience - coming from the NATO countries and friends’ Armed Forces. You will learn how to conduct amphibious assaults and perform insertion by fast patrol zodiacs and from helicopters. You will learn the latest innovative, tested, and proven waterborne infiltration and amphibious special operations skills and applications from instructors currently applying these skills in hostile areas around the world. This highly sought out training course will take place using active duty instructors, Zodiac Waterborne Assault Craft, Helicopter and Maritime Facility, Beaches, and Harbors as the training platforms. It will be a challenging and comprehensive training program that will provide the attendee with the requisite skills for operating in a waterborne environment with emphasis on conducting operations using landing craft for insertion of commandos, assault force elements, and observe from a water approach to various objectives.

Course Schedule (changes are possible):

Day 1: Classroom instruction, equipment check and review, amphibious assault force elements, combat swimming.
Day 2: Zodiac waterborne assault craft, waterborne infiltration-extraction, observation.
Day 3: Live scenario with all the above objects, awarding ceremony

Prerequisites:

Applicant must have basic tactical skills & experience from the military and law enforcement fields. Must be able to participate in intensive training lasting up to ten hours per day. Must not have any medical restrictions.

Requirements:

Military/Police ID card (or if civilian Passport and copy of your Criminal Record), Medical certificate (You must bring these documents with you).

Required Equipment:

Combat uniform, boots, headgear (boonie hat), helmet, goggles, body armor and tactical vest, belt and tactical holster, tactical rifle sling, tactical gloves, knee protection pads, pack or rucksack, improved first aid kit (IFAK), personal retention lanyard, hydration system, balaclava, scrim net, flashlight, multi-tool (i.e leatherman), folding knife, tactical sunglasses, black diving mask, open type black swimming fins, rain and cold-weather gear (we train in ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS!). Chemical light sticks (cyalume), survival lighter, tactical duct tape, paracord 550 rope, 2 x climbing carabiners, waterproof bag, binoculars and other personal tactical equipment are strongly recommended!
Any unit specific equipment issued to you that you wish to bring. (We strongly encourage you to bring and use your normal issued equipment). We will provide weapons.

For further information on application to, and participation in MTC courses, please refer to the terms & conditions of participation.

Course Number:

#

Date:

All course dates currently scheduled can be found on the calendar page.

Registration Deadline:

30 days prior the start of the course.

Place:

MTC Training Facility Salerno/Italy

Length:

3 Days (Approximately 30 hours).
No of participants: Minimum 12 students

Open to:

Active/Reserve/Retired Military, Law Enforcement, and other Government Agencies.

Price:

€800
Please note that accommodation, meals and transfers are not enclosed in the package. Accommodation per person and night with breakfast and dinner included in hotel around 4km from the facility: approx. €35 (You required to share with one or more, max 4 persons. Single rooms are available on extra charge).
We can offer transfers from Naples Airport or train station to the hotel and back. The cost for this will be from approx. 100€ each way. (This cost may be shared by the travellers).

Note:

This course is open only to the MTC members. You must be a current member of the Military Training Center - i.e. have paid your annual MTC membership dues. If you haven't yet joined us or if you need to renew your membership please click here.