Survival Training 2-Day Course - Southeast School of Survival

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Survival Training 2-Day Course - Southeast School of Survival

The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

near Ellijay, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 6 2012 10:00 am >> Sun, Oct 7 2012 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Sep 6 2012 7:46 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 28 2012 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Days 6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Laura V

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Member Cost:

$145.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Back by member request!

Once again, Jim Greene of the Southeast School of Survival is offering his two day survival course at a discounted price for AOC members. Jim has created a page on his web site just for this AOC event. It contains most of the details about the course.

http://southeastsurvival.weebly.com/aoc.html

About the course:

This course focuses on safety in the outdoors and utilizing tools and equipment properly. We will address what to do in an emergency situation should you become stranded or lost in the wilderness. This course is designed to teach you many wilderness survival principles -you will not be placed in a survival situation.

Topics to be covered include:

The Survivor's Needs, Psychological Aspects of Survival, The Will to Survive
Survival First Aid and Personal Protection
The Art of Improvising
Knots and Lashings
Firecraft, Shelters, Food & Water
Land Navigation, Map and compass, Signaling, Rescue & Recovery.

About the instructor:

Jim Greene has been in the Survival business since 1979. He received formal training in Survival at the US Air Force Global Survival School (SERE) in Washington state. He was trained to teach survival to aircrews regardless of the environment; Desert, Jungle, Arctic, Ocean, Seashore, Mountains, etc.

We will be doing some hiking, so bring the appropriate shoes.

Jim is offering this course to AOC members at a reduced price of $145. This is a 25% discount off of the regular price of $195.

Required Items to Bring:

Click here to see the required and optional equipment

Food: You may bring any food/snacks you choose. You may bring camp stoves to cook your dinner or hot breakfast, or you may cook on the fire. You will need food for 1 dinner, 1 Breakfast, and 2 Lunches. Lunch items need to be items you can carry in your pocket and/or eat while we are working.

Cooking pots/cans/utensils, etc.
Portable Folding Chair (This is usually forgotten)
Sleeping Bag
3 large empty water bottles or canteens.
Flashlight or headlamp w/batteries.
Knives Be sure your knives have been sharpened.
            1 - Lock-blade folding and/or
            1 - Fixed blade (non-folding) with sheath.
Whistle
Small Fishing Kit (String, hooks, etc)
Insect Repellent
Personal hygiene kit (toothbrush, deodorant, feminine items, etc.)
Towel and wash cloth
Small First Aid kit

Sturdy hiking shoes plus 1 extra pair of boots or sneakers.

2 pair of long pants (no shorts)

2 shirts
2 sets extra socks and underwear
Sweat shirt and sweat pants (in case temperature drops)
Rain gear or poncho
Jackets as needed
1 pair Gloves (Leather or Work gloves)
1 roll Toilet Tissue

You will want to take notes, so bring a notebook and writing tools to record all the stuff you will learn!

**Package everything in waterproof type bags**

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Click here to see the required and optional equipment

Tent or Hammock

Leatherman type multi-tool

Camera
Watch
Sunglasses
Personal Survival Kit
Ball Cap or hat
Extra Knives
Flint or Magnesium type fire starter
Small Backpack

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The course will be taught at Gates Chapel Road near Ellijay, GA

Driving directions will be given to carpool drivers.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

146Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:15 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $58.40 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

Each participant must complete and submit 3 enrollment forms: Liability release, Medical History, and Registration Form.

Click here to see the forms

If you have any questions about the course, you can contact Jim at info@southeastschoolo fsurvival.com

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Member Cost:

$145.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Two days of instruction in Survival Skills

All participants MUST submit payments to Southeast School of Survival by Monday, September 24 or you will be moved to the wait list.

You can pay by credit card through PayPal or mail a check. You do not pay through AOC.

Click here to pay through PayPal

OR

Mail personal check or
money order to:
James Greene / SE- SOS
206 Brookview Drive
Dallas, GA 30132

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

The Fine Print:

In the event the student cancels, the course payment will NOT be refunded. Monies paid will be applied to a future scheduled course within one year of original date. In the event of a Southeast School of Survival course cancellation due to instructor illness/injury, a death or sickness in the instructor's immediate family, or unsafe conditions in the training area, course payment is refundable, or monies paid will be applied to a future scheduled course date.