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S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Tier 1 Advisor Package – Full In-Person Immersion

The Ops Con Academy

Sentinel
Advisor Programme
Hostile Environment
Operational Awareness
IED Awareness
HEFAT
Media Safety

The complete in-person S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L training pathway developing operational awareness, explosive hazard awareness and hostile environment medical capability for professionals operating in high-risk environments.

About This Course

The S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Tier 1 Advisor Package represents the highest level of recognition within The Ops Con S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Programme. This pathway is designed for professionals who require a comprehensive understanding of operating safely and effectively in austere and high-risk environments. Through a structured series of courses delivered in person, participants develop operational awareness, threat recognition and medical capability required to operate alongside journalists, NGOs, expeditionary teams and security organisations working in complex environments. Participants will complete the full S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L training pathway: • S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 1 – Foundations of Safe Operations in Austere & High-Risk Environments • S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 2 – IED, UXO & Drone Threat Awareness • S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 2 – OSINT & Threat Intelligence • S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 2 – Media Backwatch Principles • S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L HEFAT – Hostile Environment First Aid Training All training is delivered in person, allowing participants to fully engage with instructors and benefit from the small cohort training environment. Completion of this pathway leads to S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Tier 1 Advisor recognition. Tier 1 Advisors have completed the full Sentinel operational training framework and demonstrated the highest level of programme engagement. Tier 1 Advisors are included on the S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Register and receive lifetime refresher access to Level 1 and Level 2 training, subject to course availability. Medical certification must be renewed separately to remain current. All courses must be completed within 12 months of purchase.

What You'll Learn

Operational planning and risk mitigation
Working within expeditionary and media teams
IED and explosive hazard awareness
Understanding drone and ISR threats
Open-source intelligence awareness
Monitoring operational environments
Media backwatch principles
Trauma care and casualty management
Medical decision-making in austere environments

Course Features

Complete Sentinel training pathway
All training delivered in person
Small cohort training (maximum six participants)
Delivered by experienced operational professionals
Tier 1 Advisor recognition
Inclusion on the Sentinel Register
Lifetime refresher access to Level 1 and Level 2 training
Flexible (completed within 12 months)

Prerequisites

  • •None.
  • •Suitable for:
  • •Journalists operating in conflict environments
  • •NGO and humanitarian personnel
  • •Security professionals
  • •Expeditionary teams
  • •Individuals deploying to austere or high-risk environments

Certification

S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Tier 1 Advisor Certificate (Level 4 Accreditation)

S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Tier 1 Advisor Package – Full In-Person Immersion
Ā£1,395
Members: £1,195

Prices may vary on specific course dates

Duration
Approximately 8 Training Days Total (Delivered across available course dates)
Location
The Ops Con HQ London & Folkestone, UK (In Person)
Available Dates
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Member Benefits

Ops Con members receive exclusive discounts on this course.

What Our Students Say

Hear from those who have completed this course

"What a ride. A truly mentally and physically demanding experience that delivered in so many ways. On 31st March along with 5 other initiates we started out on the very first delivery of The Ops Con's outstanding S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Program. Today we crossed the finish line of the attendance phase of the program. Seven days of grafting, three classroom days each covering different aspects with a written 30+ question paper for each day, four days of practical scenarios and assessments on an MOD training area with lots of bangs and smoke. Now to finish off the course operational project to gain the Level 4 accreditation. This is a certification that has to be earned through hard work and effort and is not given. If you are looking to do Media or NGO Backwatch in hostile, High risk or austere environments, THIS IS THE COURSE TO DO. Thanks to Lee Brett for great instruction and realistic scenarios based on his recent operational experience from across the worlds most dangerous places. Thanks also to Sam for the insight into todays Drone threat. Lastly thanks to The Ops Con for bringing this course to life and my fellow initiates"
D.C

S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Advisors

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