Recon Training – 48-Hour Immersive Programme
Advanced Fieldcraft, Observation, and Tactical Reconnaissance Skills

The Recon Training Program is an intensive 48-hour, full-duration course that combines classroom instruction with demanding field exercises designed to replicate real reconnaissance operations. Students learn how to gather information, move undetected, observe targets, record intelligence accurately, and survive in field conditions while maintaining operational discipline.

This training is ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of reconnaissance missions used in military, law-enforcement, security, and remote-field environments.

Course Overview

This program blends technical education, practical skill-building, and continuous real-world application. Part one consists of focused classroom instruction. Part two transitions into a sustained field phase where students apply recon principles in a live, evolving environment—day and night.

Over 48 hours, participants will work in teams, plan missions, conduct patrols, establish hide sites, report intelligence, and adapt to challenging terrain and conditions.

What You Will Learn

1. Reconnaissance Fundamentals

• Purpose, types, and roles of recon missions

• Mission planning and route preparation

• Intelligence cycle and reporting formats

2. Fieldcraft & Concealment

• Camouflage techniques and equipment setup

• Natural concealment and terrain utilization

• Silent movement and signature reduction

3. Navigation & Terrain Mastery

• Map reading, compass skills, and terrain analysis

• Day and night land navigation

• Establishing rally points, checkpoints, and patrol bases

4. Observation Skills

• Setting up observation posts (OPs)

• Techniques for monitoring, recording, and sketching

• Target identification and distance estimation

5. Recon Patrol Operations

• Planning and executing short- and long-range patrols

• Movement formations and hand signals

• Contact avoidance principles

6. Reporting & Communication

• SALUTE / NATO reporting formats

• Collecting actionable intelligence

• Report delivery under time pressure

7. Survival, Endurance & Stress Management

• Operating with minimal sleep and resources

• Maintaining security and discipline during fatigue

• Realistic scenarios simulating mission obstacles

Field Phase – 48-Hour Practical Component

Students will spend the majority of the course in the field, performing tasks including:

• Establishing concealed OPs

• Conducting day/night reconnaissance

• Avoiding detection by instructors acting as “opfor”

• Reporting findings under real operational timelines

• Working as a recon team in dynamic scenarios

This phase is designed to challenge both physical and mental resilience while reinforcing recon skills in a realistic environment.

Who This Course Is For

• Law-enforcement and military professionals

• Security personnel working in remote or high-risk settings

• Outdoor and survival enthusiasts seeking advanced fieldcraft

• Anyone wanting in-depth, practical recon capability

Equipment Requirements

• Weather-appropriate clothing and boots

• Backpack with basic survival items

• Rifle or training platform (depending on course version)

• Water, rations, hydration system

• Flashlight/headlamp with red filter

• Notebook and pen/pencil

• Compass, map case (if provided)

• Optional: camouflage netting, gloves, binoculars

Training Benefits

• Real, practical experience in multi-day reconnaissance operations

• Strong fieldcraft and concealment abilities

• Improved decision-making under fatigue and stress

• Confidence navigating and operating in remote environments

• Team-based planning, reporting, and mission execution skills