H.E.S.T. — HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT SURVIVAL TRAINING
Hostile Environment Survival Training
H.E.S.T. is a two-day intensive field course built on SERE principles — Survive, Evade, Resist, Extract. Developed for civilians who already have a survival foundation and are ready to operate at a higher level.
Two days in demanding field conditions builds more than skills. It builds the ability to think clearly under pressure, make decisions when the situation is unclear, manage fear and fatigue without losing function, and adapt when nothing goes as planned.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The BLISS Principle — How to select, build, and manage a camp or static position that cannot be detected. Blend in, low silhouette, irregular shape, size, and secluded location applied in real field conditions.
Tactical Survival Skills — Advanced shelter construction, low-signature fire, knife skills, and water procurement techniques for compromised and hostile environments.
Evasion & Navigation — Tactical movement through hostile terrain, situational awareness, and off-grid navigation without electronic devices.
Emergency Descending — Emergency rope descending techniques and Swiss Seat construction for rapid vertical movement in the field.
Escape from Restraints — Technical principles of escaping illegal restraints including ropes, zip-ties, and duct tape using leverage and specialized movement.
Combat Krav Maga — Practical self-defense and hand-to-hand combat designed for real hostile situations.
Field Trauma Care — Critical first aid for trauma injuries in remote or hostile environments where professional medical assistance is not available.
Skill Test — A final practical assessment combining all modules under simulated pressure. Everything you learned over two days — applied and tested.
HOW IT WORKS
This is a two-day intensive field course. Every module is hands-on — you build, move, descend, defend, and apply under real conditions and simulated pressure. You finish this course having been tested, not just trained.
COURSE DETAILS
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Start Time: 14:00
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Duration: 2 days
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Location: Le Moulin, Altwies, Luxembourg
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Language: English / French
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Group size: 1–10 participants
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Price: €320 per person
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Certificate: Digital certificate with NATO NCage code
WHO IS THIS FOR
H.E.S.T. is for people who already have a survival foundation and want to operate at a higher level. Prior survival or self-defense experience is strongly recommended. This course is physically and mentally demanding. If you are new to survival training, we recommend starting with Wilderness Survival Basics or Urban Survival Foundation first.
WHAT TO BRING
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Clothing suitable for 48 hours of outdoor activity
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Sturdy closed-toe footwear — boots preferred
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Rain jacket or poncho
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Sleeping bag — rated for current season
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Sleeping mat or foam pad
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Tarp or emergency bivvy
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Paracord — minimum 20 meters
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Headlamp with spare batteries
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Water bottle or hydration system — minimum 3 liters
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Food & Snacks
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Personal first aid kit
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Personal medication if required
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Pen and notebook