Level 1 - Constellation - West Chester, PA - 10/11/2025

GORUCK CONSTELLATION

Disaster results in civil unrest and collapse of the consumer economy...No running water, no electricity, no 911, no internet...How will you protect your family and make it out.

The GORUCK Constellation events provide participants with the basic skills that they will need to prepare their home and family for loss of services, protect their community from resulting civil unrest, defend themselves when on the move and egress a bad situation 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 protecting property using the techniques learned 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.

Firearms, live weapons, or blades are not required for this course.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

You must be able to climb a ladder, low crawl, and be free of respiratory limitations.
In an effort to put participants in the right mindset we perform short duration physical stressors throughout the training day. All courses develop skill sets that would be utilized in a high stress, worst case scenario. This is simulated in training by elevating the heart rate through movements such as sprints, burpees, pushups and other exercises.   

WHAT WE’LL COVER/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Becoming a hard target, preparation, disaster FAQs, evac and mindset    
• Tactical egress from elevation, rappelling, knots, pulleys
• Surveillance, counter surveillance and security assessments
• Nondestructive vehicle acquisition
• Radio communications and basic programming
• Hazardous breathing environments preparation
• Restraint defeat and escape
• Final team culmination exercise performed under stress
• Forceable entry will be taught at select locations
   

WHAT TO BRING

• 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

FINAL STRESS TEST/PATCHING REQUIREMENT

In order to successfully complete this course and earn the Constellation patch, a participant must complete:

• Tactical egress from elevation exercise
• Restraint defeat exercise
• Gas mask pressure test