HAVOC CAMP

INFORMATION PACK

GENERAL OUTLINE

 

Havoc is an intensive immersive experience designed to teach students the fundamental principles of working in austere environments. This camp is not at the SAME level OF physical intensity REQUIRED ON THE Cadre Camp, or Chaos Camp, you do not need to undertake a fitness program leading into the camp, nor will you be required to undertake a fitness test while on the camp.

You do not need to undertake and pre-camp studies or training to participate in this camp. You will be taught all the skills you need to know to succeed.

This camp will be comprehensive experience covering both sides of personal security and safety in austere environments:

1) the requirements of the traveller in planning and conducting travel in austere conditions. Students will be schooled in individual and team safety and security procedures and tactics to minimise the chance of falling victim to public safety incidents, force majeure, theft, assault and abduction.

2) providing an insight into the processes Special Missions Units undertake in order to find and recover a hostage. Students will experience a small insight into what SMU’s do to secure and repatriate Nationals to safety.

The camp program follows a simulated military Special Operations themed mission planning, preparation and execution format. Attendees will be subject to military themed training including physical activities like self-defence and self-protection techniques and HOSTILE-detection techniques.

The student group IS broken into teams who will undertake training in required skills and be given a specific mission to complete at the culmination of the CAMP. How the team manages the body of work while meeting mission objectives and personal requirements will be up to the INDIVIDUAL teams.

Teams will be provided with mentoring from our experienced staff in learning the required skills and knowledge and achieving mission success.

Students are expected to ensure that they are physically prepared and have all the necessary equipment specified in this information pack. All equipment is to be rugged, serviceable and ready-to-use.

DETAILS

 

START TIME: 6:00PM [ FRIDAY ] Refer to the EVENTS page for specific dates.

FINISH TIME: 6:00AM [ SUNDAY ]

MEALS: BYO food & snacks (fridge, tea, coffee and microwave is supplied). Students will have access to local restaurants and shopping centres.

ACCOMMODATION: BYO sleeping equipment. If you live or are staying locally, you’ll be permitted to go there each night to sleep (ONLY approx 3-4hrs available each night).

EQUIPMENT:

This camp is designed to teach basic urban survival skills and awareness. The equipment you wear and carry must be appropriate, functional attire which would not be ‘out-of-place’ in the local environment that you are working in. For this camp, you will be training in the LOCALITIEs around our facility in North Fremantle. Please keep this in mind when selecting your clothing and equipment for this camp to ensure that it is appropriate for this area of operations.

EQUIPMENT

ON THE PERSON

 

The equipment list outlined below stipulates the minimum equipment required for this training:

  • 1 x civilian shirt or long-sleeve t-shirt

  • 1 x pair of jeans or outdoor trekking pants

  • 1 x pair of long socks

  • 1 x pair of runners or training shoes or comfortable ‘everyday use’ shoes

  • 1 x wrist watch

  • Headlamp (with spare batteries)

  • Personal mobile phone (please ensure you have WhatsApp)

  • Sunglasses

  • Notebook and pen/pencil

EQUIPMENT

IN YOUR BACKPACK

 

ENSURE YOUR BACKPACK CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING AS A MINIMUM:

  • PERSONAL LAPTOP OR TABLET

  • 1-litre water bottle

  • Lightweight warm top/jacket or thermal shirt

  • Lightweight waterproof jacket

  • Food & snacks for the day

  • Preferred safety glasses (clear/no-tint)

  • Long-sleeve civilian shirt or long-sleeve t-shirt (spare)

  • 1 x pair of long socks (spare)

  • Notebook and pen/pencil (spare)

Personal laptop computer

 

Students are to bring their personal laptop computer so that they can implement some of the IT security measures they learn during the camp.

Personal vehicle

 

Please note that students may be required to use their personal vehicle for some of the activities conducted during the camp.

Admin bag

 

YOUR ADMIN SHOULD CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING:

  • Meals and snacks for the weekend (water, milk, tea and coffee is provided)

  • Toiletries kit (toothbrush/toothpaste, body-wash etc.)

  • Sleeping gear (sleeping bag, MAT, pillow, etc.)

  • Shower thongs & towel

  • Personal medications

  • BASIC INDIVIDUAL FIRST AID KIT (IFAK)

Optional

 

  • Multi-tool (no knives or folding knives)

OTHER

 

For more information, please contact our team via email.