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People from all walks of life have attended our courses using them for
motivational training at corporate level as well as for Birthday surprises
and stag and hen do's. Give us a call to organise your event, no matter
what your requirements. To book your place
please read and complete BOTH the enclosed
Booking
Form and
Consent
form. However please remember that these courses
are in demand and places book up quickly. This
is because the courses are limited to 15 persons
to ensure a high standard of instruction.
Lost in the woods
SAS Survival are now running two types of survival/bushcraft courses - a two day course which covers the basic elements of survival and a more thorough five day course. On this course you will learn the rudiments of effective survival including:-
Shelter Building, Making Fire (for warmth,cooking,signals & morale), Finding food & water (living off the land) Snares,Traps and Practical Tracking,Emergency First Aid,Navigational Skills
Cost of this course - £185.00 per person (click here)
Two Day Course: 5th - 6th July 2008 (PLACES STILL AVAILABLE) 5 Day Lost in the Woods/ Bushcraft (Next course will be held 6th - 10th Sept 2008 - PLACES STILL AVAILABLE)
 SAS Survival are proud to announce the Introduction of their
NEWLost in the Woods 5 Day Survival and Bushcraft Course. We have a date booked for this course; but if you a have a group of 3 or more individuals we can tailor the course to suit your requirements and your pocket!
Course Outline is as Follows:-
Introduction to Survival:-
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types of Survival
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stresses associated with being in a survival situation
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the will to live
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circle of Survival
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priorities of Survival
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safe use and maintenance of cutting tools
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identifying and setting up a suitable camp site
 Shelter Construction:-
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building shelters (using the natural environment)
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building improvised shelters (bashas etc)
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making bedding (using the natural environment)
Basic First Aid:-
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identifying (hypothermia, heat exhaustion and heat stroke)
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treatment for (hypothermia, heat exhaustion and heat stroke)
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use of the first aid kit to cover field injuries
F ire:-
- identifying wood/trees for creating fire
- basic fire lighting techniques
- advanced fire lighting techniques (to include friction methods)
- fire relighting techniques/maintaining fire
Water:-
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body requirements
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location
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collection
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transportation
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filtering
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purifying
Food:-
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body requirements
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preparation and cooking (wildlife)
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wild food identification (plants and trees)
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tracking
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catching food (strangle, dangle, mangle, tangle)
Navigation (Day and Night):-
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direction finding (body orientation)
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map reading and orientation
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using the compass
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methods of measuring distance walked
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advanced navigation (using the sun, stars, improvised compass, watch, sticks etc)
Students will be continually assessed during the 5 days and an award made at the de-brief on the final day.
Cost of this course - £500.00 per person (click here)
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Who Dares Wins
TWO WEEKS OF FUN IN THE BRECON BEACONS
Endurance phase of SAS Selection
If you really think you are tough enough why not have a go at this!
The SAS is one of the finest elite fighting forces in the world, made up of only a select few. To become a member of this elite band requires physical and mental toughness, and prospective troopers must go through an arduous selection process.
All you guys who have read about it, or seen the T.V. programmes, and wondered.. 'Could I do that?'... Or maybe even thought to yourself...'I could do that!'...can now find out.
Alternatively, you may want to put yourself forward for SAS Selection or another elite unit, and want to get an idea of what you are letting yourself in for.
You may even be an endurance athlete who wants a fresh challenge.
This is your chance to put yourself to the test.
SAS Survival is running the Endurance phase of Selection. This is an exact copy of the real thing and will culminate in test week.
You will be trained and followed by experienced ex-SAS and Para personnel who will coerce and motivate you over the two week course. You will eventually be let loose on the hills for the final Long Drag on the last two days of the course, and should you complete it in less than 20 hours, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you could have got through at least that phase of Selection.
BE AWARE... you must be able to run 8 miles in under 2 hours to even qualify...otherwise you will probably die!
Anyone needing advice on how to build up for this course can get in touch with us.
If this is not up your street but you would still like to get a flavour of Selection then you may be interested in the Fan Dance or Long Drag. You will find more details on this further down the page.
‘WHO DARES
WINS
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5 DAYS OF HELL IN THE BRECON BEACONS MINI SELECTION
NEXT COURSE: AUGUST 8TH-12TH 2008
The following course will teach you the core skills of the SAS. We will take you through Endurance, Continuation Training, Survival, Escape and Evasion and finally Resistance to Interrogation with ex-serving members of the SAS. All equipment to be supplied by us…apart from your boots, sleeping bags and a sense of humour.
DAY
ONE:
- Orientation briefing and kit issue.
- Talk on ‘Psychology of Survival’
- Combat Fitness Test
- Map
Reading
- Safety on the Hills
- Hill First Aid
- Night Navigation Exercise
DAY TWO:
- Move to Storey Arms Location
- Fan Dance (Navigation and Hill Fitness Test) start grid ref: 983204 rv1:012216 rv2: 032206 then reverse this route back to the start!
Must be done in 4hrs 15mins to pass. Aim to do it in 4hrs.If you are still capable after this the exercise continues to a ‘Mini Long Drag’ (approx 40km in total). This is to be done with the following weight in a bergan. Normal humans: 35lb. Super-humans and/or Geordies: 55lb
DAY THREE:
- Return to Camp
- Weapons handling
- Fieldcraft
- Contact Drills
- Effective Ambushing
- Dealing with Prisoners/Hostages
- Night Exercise
DAY FOUR:
- Principles of Survival
- Escape and Evasion Techniques
- Tracking and Anti- Tracking
- In the evening E&E Kit and Orders will be issued
DAY FIVE:
At a time convenient to us but definitely inconvenient to you; you will be woken, blindfolded and dropped off at a location where you will be issued a basic map of the area including boundaries. You will then be let free (without a blindfold) and a small hunter force will start tracking you over this area. The area is wooded with some open areas. You will try to meet all three agents until you are captured. Interrogation then commences. Depending upon the time you are captured you could suffer up to 12 – 15 hours interrogation.
Be warned this is not for the weak minded! You must also be exceptionally fit and be able to navigate with a map and compass to a high level.
The total cost for this will be £500 per person. (click here)
We are limiting this course to a maximum of 8 people, so book early to ensure your place. A deposit of £100 must be paid within two weeks of booking and the balance to be paid four weeks prior to course commencement.
See the Newsletter for a report of the last one...filmed by Yorkshire TV!
If you are seriously interested in this course email us and ask for the dvd of the course.
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Special Forces Training / Combat Missions
 The Special Forces are special because of their reputation for professionalism and high levels of skill. These skills are built up through rigorous training and a desire to be the best there is. At SAS Survival we take the training seriously but realise most people do not have the time it takes to become one of the elite but still wish to experience what it is like to train with the best. Therefore our training team has put together a series of weekend packages that will teach you the fundamentals of Special Forces training.
Using replica airsoft weapons, this is a chance for you to experience life as an SAS trooper, and these are some of our most popular courses, particularly as a gift for birthdays, stag-do’s, and even hen do’s!
Course content may vary and can be tailored to suit individuals but will typically include the following:-
Day One
Participants will be given an introduction to basic survival skills followed by instruction on basic military skills. Throughout the day the participants will be given exercises and mini–missions to put their skills to the test.
Day Two
This will include further training followed the chance to engage in battle, either against our instructors or against each other.
Examples of the skills taught are as follows:-
Shelter
Building
– One of the first things to consider in a survival situation is the need to get out of the elements. In a civilian situation this may involve building an a-frame shelter out of local foliage; in a military situation where stealth is also a factor it may be necessary to use a simple basha.
Fire Lighting – Another factor in survival is how to keep warm. Our instructors will teach you how to make use of local materials so you can stay warm and cook your dinner!
Planning and Operational Orders - Without good strategic planning and a clear set of orders, patrols will fail to achieve their objectives. This lesson teaches you how to plan the effort and give clear orders to your patrol members. Prior Planning & Preparation Prevents Poor Performance as they say in the army!
Weapons Handling and Marksmanship - When the going gets tough the SAS trooper places his own life in the skills he has mastered with his personal weapons. Knowing how to shoot will save his life and those of his mates. Our instructors will teach you these skills using airsoft weapons. These are replica weapons which fire small plastic pellets known as BB’s.
Map Reading & Navigation - An essential skill for anyone venturing onto the hills anywhere in the world and an absolute must for members of the SAS.
Camouflage and Concealment -To observe but not be observed is another core skill in the military and in particular SAS operations. In their role as surveillance experts, members of the SAS understand the importance of staying hidden from the enemy. Each team will be given camouflage clothing and camouflage cream, and then be taught how to see without being seen.
Patrolling and Fieldcraft - Without good patrolling and fieldcraft skills, patrols can easily get compromised and captured. Fieldcraft is about crossing country without being seen, tactics and standard operational procedures (S.O.P.’s). You will be taught by our instructors how to cross difficult terrain quickly and efficiently and allow you to utilise camouflage and navigation effectively.
 Contact and Anti-Ambush Drills – If all of the above skills are not up to scratch or you are just unlucky, then you may end up being ‘bumped’ by the enemy. SAS troopers need to know how to respond efficiently and positively in such situations to get themselves out of trouble.
Assaulting Positions – If you have successfully reached your objective, it is now your turn to put the enemy on the back foot. Drawing from real life combat experience, our instructors will teach you how to give the enemy ‘the good news’.
Unarmed Combat- When it gets close up and personal an SAS trooper may need to defend himself without recourse to weapons. This is where close quarter combat skills come in useful. In a civilian situation you may also find these skills indispensable. You will be taught by Bob Spour who has 35 years experience in these techniques. You will be taught physical ways to deal with an aggressor but also how to understand ‘threat awareness’, ‘threat evaluation’ and ‘threat avoidance’; the foundations of effective personal protection.
All equipment other than boots and sleeping bags will be supplied by SAS Survival so it is important to have a full list of all participants and their statistics.
Course costs vary depending upon the size of the group per person and if they want it tailored to suit their requirements. Once agreed payment must be made 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the course.
P.O.A.
A deposit of £50 must be paid within 2 weeks of booking the course and the balance to be paid in full 4 weeks prior to course commencement. (click here) |
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Long Drag
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(Next Long Drag: 17th & 18th May 2008.)
 Long Drag is the name assigned to the finale of the endurance or hill phase of SAS selection. If you thought that the 'Fan Dance' was tough then take a look at this.
It is guaranteed to test you to your limit.
We are now pleased to be working in association with Duncan Clark who as well as instructing for us also runs his own company - North Ridge Adventure. Duncan is in the process of developing new ideas for the running of this event so please watch this space.
Duncan will be able to personally advise you on the details of the event but here are a few things to give you an idea of what it involves:-
Traversing across the Brecon Beacons over 40 miles you are expected to complete the course in 20 hours or better!
We will not be setting strict timings or insisting you carry the correct weight on the refor this but if you want to test your fitness to the standard of the SAS then you must complete the walk in under 20 hours carrying a 55lb bergan, 35lb belt kit and a piece of scaffolding pipe to simulate a rifle.
Be aware that if you want to complete the course individually then you must be at a high level of fitness and be able to navigate with a map and compass to an advanced level.
Alternatively, if the prospect of doing this seems daunting then we will be able to have a former member of the SAS to personally guide you along the route.
We also need people to bring along suitable walking kit, maps compasses etc. We can give you a suggested kit list and training regime for people who want to build up their fitness and their map reading skills.
You must be over 18 years of age. Total cost £205 per person.
If you are interested contact Duncan via his website here:-
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Fan Dance
(Next Fan Dance: 7th June 2008)
 For military personel the Fan Dance represents one of the toughest challenges they will ever have to face. For the SAS its just another slog on the hard road to passing selection. For you as a civilian it will be a unique experience that you may never repeat again. Let our team take you across the Fan Dance and allow you to experience what every trooper has to face on selection. The Fan Dance is a psychological and physical challenge that will test you to the limits and once completed you can say you have passed your own personal selection!
On this course you will rub shoulders with ex-SAS and ex-Para personel as they take you across the Brecon Beacons to have the experience of a lifetime.
We are now pleased to be working in association with Duncan Clark who as well as instructing for us also runs his own company - North Ridge Adventure. Duncan is in the process of developing new ideas for the running of this event so please watch this space.
Duncan will be able to personally advise you on the details of the event but here are a few things to give you an idea of what it involves:-
The route involves a 15 mile march over the Brecon Beacons taking in the highest peak, Pen–y-Fan, which gives walk it’s name.
We will not be setting strict timings or insisting you carry the correct weight for this but if you want to test your fitness to the standard of the SAS then you must complete the walk in 4 hours and 15 mins complete with 55lb bergan, 35lb belt kit and a piece of scaffolding pipe to simulate a rifle.
If not, you are welcome to walk at your own pace and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Beacons. However we must stress that even taken at a slow pace, this is still a very tough walk and we would expect a reasonable standard of fitness from any prospective participants and the ability to navigate with a map and compass.
Alternatively if the prospect of doing this seems daunting then we will be able to have a former member of the SAS to personally guide you along the route.
We also need people to bring along suitable walking kit, maps compasses etc. We can give you a suggested kit list and training regime for people who want to build up their fitness.
You must be over 18 years of age. Total cost £45 per person.
Anyone interested should visit Duncan's site using this link:-
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Hostage Rescue
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It was a hostage rescue that brought attention to the SAS, so what better way to learn about the Special Forces than to be involved in the planning of a hostage rescue with full assault kit, flashbangs, belt kit, body armour, respirators, radios and weapon systems. Let our dedicated and highly skilled Instructors take you through the process from start to finish. This will be a weekend to remember and will be captured for you on your own individualised DVD.
 On this course you will learn:
Ideal as a Teambuilding event for the corporate client or just a fun way to spend your time with a group of friends.
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No Doubt No Fear
 Self Protection Courses always offer to show you how to protect yourself against various attacks, without offering the strategies you need to deal with an attack psychologically. SAS Survival offer bespoke courses to groups who want to learn to look after themselves in an increasingly violent society. We are specialists in this area and have worked with groups as far ranging as NHS, Youth Offending Teams, Martial arts associations and Groups as well as small groups of interested individuals. Everything from Bodyguards to Priests!!
To get involved in a confrontation with doubts in your mind mean you are leaving your success down to luck. SAS troopers don't rely on luck but on good physical training and masses of confidence.
"SAS Fight Secrets" DVD and Self Protection Book.
A 3 Set DVD has been produced by the team here at SAS Survival.This is a comprehensive and easily understood educational series on how to survive street confrontations. Nothing fancy, just simple, easy to learn techniques, that will make you a hard target. This series also shows you how to deal with the psychological implications of violence and gives not just advice, but practical, easy to apply techniques, that help you alter your perception of violent events. The section on 'Awareness' is worth the cost of the DVD's alone.
You can find the advert for this DVD at www.youtube.com (put 'SAS Fight Secrets Bob Spour in the search).
Cost of DVD's including p&p in the UK ONLY £32.50
A book is also available to visitors to this website outlining the very best in training for self protection.
Click on the web address for more information:
http://www.ultimateselfprotection.com/
"Highly recommended"
NEW COURSE STARTS JULY 6TH 2008
ULTIMATE SELF PROTECTION
MASTERCLASS
With Bob Spour & Richard Yeomans
Level One Practitioner Certification
Hosted by Bob Spour and Richard Yeomans this is the first Course of its kind, in which Bob & Richard combine their Self Protection expertise and NLP training to produce the series of Ultimate Self Protection Master classes. Each month Bob and Richard will take the student through the techniques and principles of effective Self Protection. Bob is a leading Chief Instructor in Muay Thai, Black Belt in Goju and Shotokan karate, Author, TV Presenter, NLP Trainer and Military Instructor. With 42 years experience, ranging from time with the Special Forces to his present day training of Bodyguards, doormen and the general public he is considered to be one of the best Instructors in the world today. Richard has worked with Bob extensively and has been teaching and training for over 25 years. His areas of expertise include: Boxing, Thai Boxing, Olympic Freestyle Wrestling and Submission Grappling.
Each month you are challenged and tested for Attitude and Physical Ability. By the end of the course you will have a greater understanding of yourself, your abilities and how you fit in with your environment. You will be able to generate an ‘attitude’ that will both protect you and enhance your life in every area. You will also receive a recognised Self protection qualification.
Practitioners who show real ability and excellence in attitude will also be ‘invited’ to take part in the Instructors programme. This is by invitation only as we wish to maintain a very high standard within the group. We are not another organisation setting up shop! We are a group of like-minded individuals who are sick of the politics and rhetoric that surrounds Self Protection wanting to make a real difference.
The Level One Practitioner course covers;
Awareness and Threat Evaluation
Commentary Walking
Open Hand Techniques , Effective Elbows and Knees ,Power Generation
Introduction to NLP, Grappling and Anti Grappling
Blunt Weapons, Edged Weapons
Introduction to Hand Guns
EACH MONTH THE STUDENT RECEIVES BOTH DVD’S AND NOTES WHICH BUILD INTO A MASSIVE RESOURCE THAT THEY CAN USE AS BOTH AN AIDE MEMOIRE AND A MEMENTO.
The Level One Practitioner costs £79 per month for 6 months.
2008 Level One course Dates:
6th July / 3rd August / 7th September / 5th October / 2nd November / 7th December
Times: 12 – 4 pm
(If payment for all 6 months is made there will be a 10% Discount)
Venue: Combat & Exercise, York Street, Nuneaton CV11 5PS
Level Two: £99 (Includes SAS Survival training in the Brecon Beacons )
Level Three: Instructor by invitation only
Contact us Now: Richard 07725529281 Bob 07870611850
Don't miss this unique opportunity to train with these two unique Instructors !
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Airsoft
Airsoft Training Courses
We are currently offering airsofters the chance to train with the best of the British armed forces. These courses are run by our instructors who have had real combat experience and give participants the chance to learn the tactics used by the SAS and elite forces. They are particularly suited to teams who want to give themselves the edge in airsoft events.
We offer a wide selection of topics and courses can be tailored to suit individual teams. Topics include:-
 Planning and Operational Orders – This course will teach you how to organise your troops, asses the enemy dispositions, and work out your overall strategy.
Map Reading & Navigation – Having worked out your plan, you now have to find your way to the target. The ability to interpret a map, plan your route and make sure you don’t get lost en-route, is a core skill of any Special Forces soldier.
Patrolling and Fieldcraft – Having figured out your route you must then get you, and your troops, to the target without being compromised. Areas covered in this course will cover such things as patrolling, formations, hand signals, and crossing obstacles.
Camouflage and Concealment – Excellent patrolling skills are all well and good, but without proper  camouflage and concealment you will stick out like a sore thumb. This course will teach the principles of how to remain hidden from the bad guys.
Contact and Anti-Ambush Drills – Invariably no matter how good you are, you might get on the wrong end of an ambush. Elite forces soldiers have slickly rehearsed drills to get themselves out of trouble. This course will also cover the importance of being able to re-organise yourself effectively after a ‘contact’.
Assaulting Positions – Having successfully reached your objective you now need to take out the baddies. This course will cover such drills as section attacks and target identification.
Courses will be run over one or two days. Please ring or e-mail us to arrange a course for your teams.
The minimum number of persons per course is 15
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Other Courses
Outdoor Adventure, Training & Coaching
For people who fancy getting out and about in the great outdoors, but fancy a more civilian rather than military theme to their courses, we suggest you pop over to Duncan Clark’s website at:-
Duncan is one of our instructors and is also a qualified Mountain Leader. He regularly runs adventure, training and coaching courses and also outdoor activities such as mountaineering, scrambling, high camps, abseiling, and endurance events.
INSTRUCTORS COURSES
(Please note the instructors course is under review. We will post any updates as they occur)
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Do you wish to become a survival instructor?
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Do you currently have skills that you wish to exploit?
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Do you like the outdoors?
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Do you have an interest in the military?
LEARN:
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The psychology of Survival
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The Survival Instinct
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Teaching the essentials of Survival
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Understanding how the Special Forces operate
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Improve your communication skills so that you can teach the strategies of Survival Training
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Weapons Handling
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Fieldcraft
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Camouflage and Concealment
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Tracking
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and much, much more.....
The course is classroom and outdoor based and takes place over three intensive weekends.
Course investment (which includes all equipment): ONLY £700!!
The latest course participants are taken on their first weekend away
left to right: Matt Caulfield, Karl Spour (Instructor), Dave W, Bob Spour (Director) and Dave Perks |
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