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Tactical Mantracking Level 1 - 3 Day

Tactical Mantracking Level 1 - 3 Day

$50 - $350
$350
$50 - $350
$350
Description

Learn the Science and Art of Tactical Tracking
Join us for an immersive Tactical Mantracking course, where you'll develop the skills to track humans and wildlife through rural and wilderness environments. Designed for individuals seeking to sharpen their tracking abilities, this course is ideal for law enforcement, search and rescue teams, military personnel, and outdoor enthusiasts. With limited class sizes, you’ll benefit from a low student-to-instructor ratio for a personalized and effective learning experience.

Course Highlights
This intensive 3-day course offers a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on field exercises:

  • Introduction to Tracking: Explore the importance of tracking, the psychology of a tracker, and understanding tracks and signs.
  • Tracking Techniques: Learn ground, aerial, and tertiary sign awareness, footprint and gait analysis, and more.
  • Field Exercises: Apply your skills in diverse terrains, including wilderness and open rural areas.
  • Track Interpretation: Discern the age of tracks, interpret trail patterns, and follow trails accurately.
  • Applications: Discover tracking’s value in search and rescue, law enforcement, fugitive apprehension, and wilderness emergencies.
  • Wildlife Tracking: Learn to identify wildlife tracks and trails to avoid false trails when searching for persons of interest.
  • Fieldcraft: Gain basic survival, navigation, and fieldcraft skills to enhance tracking abilities.
  • Testing and Certification: Participate in objective testing to earn a Tactical Tracking Fundamentals Certificate of Completion and the coveted TRACKER patch (awarded to students scoring 70% or higher).

Why Take This Course?
This class is designed to provide practical skills and meaningful connections:

  • Learn proven tracking methods honed by our instructors over years of training and fieldwork.
  • Network with professionals from various agencies for future inter-agency cooperation, including law enforcement, SAR teams, and military units.
  • Develop critical situational awareness and intelligence-gathering skills.

Who Should Attend?
This course is for:

  • Law Enforcement & Security Professionals: Enhance your tracking and observation skills.
  • Search and Rescue Personnel: Improve efficiency in locating missing persons.
  • Military Personnel: Learn tactical tracking techniques to locate enemy movements.
  • Outdoor Enthusiasts: Deepen your understanding of the natural world.
  • Hunters & Hikers: Boost your situational awareness and tracking expertise.
  • Anyone Fascinated by Tracking: No prior experience required—just a willingness to learn.

Course Duration & Requirements

  • Duration: 3 full days (starting at 0800 each day).
  • Physical Requirements: Be prepared for moderate hiking and extensive outdoor activity.

Meet Your Instructor
This course is led by Craig Caudill, Director of Nature Reliance School, assisted by the NRS Cadre. Craig brings decades of tracking experience and has trained with and instructed federal, state, and local agencies, as well as military and SAR teams. Read more about Craig on his bio page.

Course Gear List

Normal Practices and Gear Requirements for Multi-Day Hands-On Classes

Class Practices

  • Bring Your Own Supplies: Participants must bring their camping gear, food, and food preparation supplies. Sharing supplies is allowed to foster learning about different equipment and techniques.
  • Water: Plan to bring at least 1 gallon of water per person, per day. Extra water will be available if needed.
  • No Pets: Dogs or other pets are not permitted.
  • Class Schedule: Classes start promptly at 7 PM EST on Friday and end by 2 PM EST on Sunday. Arrival is allowed after 4 PM EST on Friday unless otherwise noted.
  • Location: Directions will be provided upon registration. Plan for travel to Frenchburg, KY for initial planning.
  • Age Requirements: The recommended minimum age is 13. Younger participants require special permission. Contact info@naturereliance.org for inquiries.
  • Books: We are happy to sign books to bring the if you have them. If you want one purchase here

Gear Philosophy

  • Level 1 Classes: Focus on comfort to ensure a smooth learning experience. Bring any and all gear you want to bring to try out and use. These classes will be centrally taught around a basecamp, close to the parking area.
  • Level 2+ Classes: Emphasize minimal gear use as skills improve.
  • Gear Options: Loaner equipment is available during class (excluding tents, hammocks, or sleeping systems). If you lack required gear, contact us early to arrange a loan.

General Gear List

  • Notebook and pen/pencil.
  • Clipboard or similar writing surface.
  • Day pack
  • Basic first aid kit for boo boos (an extensive kit is available on-site for emergencies).
  • Water container (bottle or bladder) and 1 gallon of water for personal use.
  • Headlamp or flashlight.
  • Bug spray and sunscreen.
  • Weather-appropriate clothing and gear (training occurs rain or shine).
  • Sleep system (tent, hammock, or tarp).
  • Food and preparation supplies (you’re responsible for your own meals).
  • Personal toiletries and water (an outhouse is available, but no running water).
  • Camping or lawn chair.
  • Optional: Camera or phone for photos.

Additional Notes

  • For Level 1 classes with a basecamp, camping will be within 100 yards of the parking area. You may also camp at your car if preferred but note it is a more exposed area.
  • A follow-up email with location details will be sent after registration.
Additional Course Information

All participants must complete and sign this liability waiver prior to attending this class.

Follow this link for our Class Cancellation Policy.