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States offering civilian SERE training courses include California, Colorado, Florida, and Texas, with a total of 12 training facilities across these states, offering a range of SERE courses from Level A to Level C. These courses are often led by experienced military instructors.
Civilian SERE Training in the US
Civilian SERE training facilities are relatively rare, and most are located in the western United States. The main reason for this is that the US military operates many of its SERE training facilities in remote areas of California, Colorado, and other western states. This allows for the practical application of SERE techniques in a wilderness environment.
SERE Training Levels
There are three levels of SERE training: Level A, Level B, and Level C. Level A training is designed for individuals who are likely to be captured by an enemy force, while Level B training focuses on evasion and escape. Level C training is the most advanced and focuses on resistance and survival techniques. Civilian SERE courses in the US typically offer Levels A and B training, with some facilities offering Level C training upon request.
Training Techniques
Civilian SERE training courses often incorporate advanced techniques for survival, evasion, and resistance, including wilderness survival skills, self-defense techniques, and resistance to interrogation. Students learn how to use basic tools and materials to create improvised shelters, start fires, and signal for help. They also learn how to avoid capture, including how to use concealment and deception to evade enemy forces.
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