Constellation: West Chester, PA 03/27/2021 08:00

URBAN SURVIVAL EVENT: Constellation

The GORUCK Constellation events provide participants with the basic skills that they will need to respond to their community’s immediate needs in the aftermath of a disaster, when emergency services are not immediately available. By working together, those that complete this event can lead and assist in saving lives and protect property using the techniques in this course. The target audience for this course are individuals who desire the skills and knowledge required to prepare and respond to a worst case scenario.

Course Highlights:

• Becoming a Hard Target, Preparation, Disaster FAQs, Evac and Mindset
• Structure Climbing/Rappelling/Knots/Pulleys/Fence Defeat
• Clandestine Urban Movement, Map Reading and Vehicle Acquisition
• Lock Bypass, Defeat and Destructive/Non destructive Bypass
• Hazardous Breathing Environments Preparation
• Restraint Defeat and Escape
• Final Team Culmination Exercise Performed Under Stress

The duration of this course runs 12+ hours.

Due to the space and safety requirements needed to conduct these events, the training sites may be up to a two hour drive from the city listed. Please keep this in mind when making lodging arrangements.

What to Bring

• Masks (2 minimum) Something that will not repeatedly fall off (scarves not recommended, N95’s not required -- save them for healthcare workers)
• Hand Sanitizer/Wipes - 1 bottle Purell, 1 package of baby wipes (or equivalent)
• A rucksack aka backpack (GR1 or Rucker recommended)
• Smartphone and Portable Charger
• Sharpie/Pen/Pencil
• Notepad
• Flashlight or Headlamp
• Gloves
• Load Bearing Carabiner
• Riggers Belt
• 12 feet of Tubular 1’’ Nylon Webbing
• Two 2L Empty Bottles
• 2-4 Large Zip Ties
• Duct Tape
• Paracord (25 feet)
• Sheers
• 2 Bobby Pins
• Filter (at a minimum of MERV 13 and MPR 2000+)
• Long Pants
• Closed-toed shoes (MACV-1 Boots recommended)
• Download WhatsApp on your smartphone (or a Programmable Radio)

Optional Items

• IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit)
• 1 x Ace Bandage
• 1 x Tourniquet (any type)
• 1 x Gauze Bandage Roll
• Contractor Bag
• Lock Pick Set

Transfers & Refunds

• Refunds are not allowed for this event
• Transferring registration to a different participant is not allowed
• Store credit in the amount paid for the registration will be issued if requested more than 30 days before the event (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• If your event is at risk of being cancelled, you will receive an email 60 days prior to the start date notifying you that your event is at risk

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