PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
GDSO Professional Development (PRODEV) Courses have been created to instill leadership, confidence and expand your knowledge on the necessary skills. Our Instructors come from a background where leadership was expected at all Ranks. You will learn how to take the initiative, develop a ‘never quit’ mindset and ultimately, lead others to achieve their personal and professional goals. All courses are subject to acceptance of our training policy.
GDSO LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Course Description:
Introduction to professional leadership skills, critical thinking, decision making, conflict resolution, building rapport, setting the example, gaining trust, Developing a Never Fail/Never Quit Warrior Mindset. This course is intended for ages 15+ and is conducted in a classroom/lecture environment.
Included Items:
- 5 Hour Course
- GDSO Leadership Pocket Guide
- Private/Group Instruction
- Certificate of Completion
Not Included:
- Transportation
- Meals/Lodging
Restrictions:
- 15 (or older).
WILDERNESS TRAINING
Course Description:
Modern Wilderness Survival, Primitive Shelter Construction, Basic First Aid, Signaling, Land Navigation, Water Purification, Fire Building/Sustainment, and Map/Compass Skills. This course takes place over a period of three days (two nights) in the Central Balkan Mountains. Available in all seasons.
Included Items:
- 3 Days 2 Nights of Survival Training
- Private/Group Instruction
- Certificate of Completion
Not Included:
- Transportation
- Meals/Lodging
Restrictions:
- 18 (or older).
- No criminal history.
- No consumption of drugs or alcohol prior to training.
URBAN SURVIVAL SKILLS
Course Description:
Situation Awareness, Travel Safety, Cultural Observations, Cyber Security (Social Media), Intro to Basic Intelligence Gathering, Intro to Social Media Intelligence, Intro to “Grey Man Concepts”.
Included Items:
- 2 Day Classroom Access
- Practical Application Event
- Private/Group Instruction
- Certificate of Completion
- Meals/Lodging
Not Included:
- Transportation
Restrictions:
- 18 (or older).
- No criminal history.
- No consumption of drugs or alcohol prior to training.
INTRO TO ALL-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
Course Description:
Intro to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), Imagery Intelligence (IMINT), Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT), and Communications Intelligence (COMINT) of visual Materials, Mapping with satellite services, Vetting of user-generated media, Social Media Information Gathering, and Vetting.
Included Items:
- 2 Day Classroom Access
- Private/Group Instruction
- Certificate of Completion
- Meals/Water
Not Included:
- Transportation
Restrictions:
- 18 (or older).
- No criminal history.
- No consumption of drugs or alcohol prior to training.