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S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Programme – Founding Cohort Invitation

The Ops Con

Sentinel
Founding Cohort
Hostile Environment
Operational Awareness
Media Safety
NGO Security
HEFAT
Advisor Programme

A limited invitation for Ops Con members to participate in the first full delivery of The Ops Con’s S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Programme. This founding cohort will complete the entire Sentinel framework from Level 1 through Level 3, including hostile environment medical training.

About This Course

The S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Programme – Founding Cohort Invitation provides a limited opportunity for Ops Con members to participate in the first full delivery of the Sentinel framework for professionals operating in austere and high-risk environments. Designed for journalists, NGO personnel, expeditionary teams and security professionals, this founding cohort will complete the entire Sentinel framework, progressing through operational foundations, applied operational modules and hostile environment medical training. Participants will complete: β€’ Level 1 – Foundations of Safe Operations in Austere & High-Risk Environments β€’ Level 2 – Applied Operational Modules β€’ Level 3 – S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Hostile Environment First Aid Training (HEFAT) This founding cohort will help shape the programme through feedback while establishing the first recognised S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Advisors. Participants may also contribute to programme development through feedback and training content. Online Sentinel training is available separately and includes: Level 1 – Operational Foundations Level 2 – OSINT & Threat Intelligence Level 2 – Media Backwatch Principles Online delivery does not include the UXO field module or HEFAT medical training, which are delivered in person only.

What You'll Learn

Operational foundations for austere and high-risk environments
Risk mitigation and deployment planning
Travel security awareness
IED, UXO and drone threat awareness
Operational awareness in austere environments
OSINT and threat intelligence fundamentals
Media backwatch and remote operational awareness
Trauma care and casualty management in hostile environments

Course Features

Complete Sentinel programme (Level 1–3)
Founding cohort recognition
Small group instruction (maximum six participants)
Field training environment in Folkestone
Hostile environment medical training
Accommodation included during the Level 3 HEFAT
Direct instruction from experienced operational professionals

Prerequisites

  • β€’Active Ops Con membership required
  • β€’Participants must be able to attend all programme dates
  • β€’Participants must confirm their availability before final confirmation
  • β€’In-person places are limited to six participants
  • β€’Additional registrations may be placed on a reserve list
  • β€’Participants may be photographed or filmed for programme development and marketing purposes

Certification

S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Founding Cohort Certificate and eligibility for Sentinel Advisor recognition upon completion.

S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Programme – Founding Cohort Invitation
Β£1395
Members: FREE

Prices may vary on specific course dates

Duration
8 Days
Location
The Ops Con HQ, London, UK & Training Site – Folkestone
Available Dates
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Provided By
The Ops Con
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Member Benefits

Ops Con members receive exclusive discounts on this course.

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