Desert Training
2026 DESERT COURSE
2026 Dates: 28 thru 31 MAY 2026
Location: El Paso, TX
Attending a desert survival school—or any structured desert training program—can offer a wide range of benefits, especially if you’re interested in outdoor skills, military readiness, emergency preparedness, and personal growth. Here’s a breakdown of the key advantages:
🏜️ Practical Survival Skills
- Navigation: Learn how to use maps, compasses, and natural landmarks in vast, featureless terrain.
- Shelter Building: Techniques for creating shade and insulation using minimal resources.
- Water Procurement: Methods for locating, conserving, and purifying water in arid environments.
- Fire Craft: Starting and maintaining fire in dry, windy conditions.
🧠 Mental and Physical Resilience
- Stress Management: Training in extreme heat and isolation builds psychological toughness.
- Endurance: Physical conditioning through hiking, climbing, and long-distance travel.
- Problem Solving: Real-time decision-making under pressure sharpens critical thinking.
🪖 Military and Tactical Readiness
- Combat Training: For military personnel, desert schools often include tactical movement, concealment, and engagement in desert terrain.
- Equipment Familiarity: Learn how gear performs in sand, heat, and dust—crucial for operational success.
🌍 Environmental Awareness
- Desert Ecology: Understand the flora, fauna, and ecosystems of arid regions.
- Leave No Trace: Training emphasizes sustainable practices and respect for fragile desert environments
🧭 Personal Development
- Confidence: Mastering survival in harsh conditions boosts self-reliance and self-esteem.
- Leadership: Many programs include team-based challenges that foster leadership and collaboration.
- Adventure: It’s a unique experience that pushes boundaries and creates lasting memories.
Meals – There will be hot meals provided during the course, lunches will be MREs/equivalent.
Laundry – There will be laundry runs made.
Safety Info – There will be plenty of sand, this might cause havoc on contact lenses. Glasses are preferred. There will be plenty of prickly plants, therefore you may need your tweezers or first aid kit.
Weather – Be prepared for extreme hot and cold environments.
Please contact BG John Rumple for additional information.
Contact: BG John Rumple john.rumple@1txmbrla.org
Cost: $200.00
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