April 8–11, 2027

SAR Workshop

Live Find & Human Remains

Law Enforcement Workshop

Dual-Purpose, Odor Detection & Apprehension Canines

Training scenarios are designed to challenge K9 teams in realistic environments while remaining adaptable for both beginner and advanced canines.

Training Scenarios

Rope Operations
Handler and K9 teams may be raised from ground level to a six-story elevation and transported via high line to an adjacent building for an immediate search scenario.

Water Operations
Boat operations will take place in a simulated “flooded village” environment featuring rooftop trap-door search access, partially submerged vehicles, and underwater obstacles such as mailboxes and other debris.

Large Human Remains Sources — Handler Option
Large and small HR sources will be utilized to optimize training and acclimation for Law Enforcement and Live Find K9s, as well as provide multiple training scenarios for career Human Remains Detection dogs.

Subterranean Cave Complex
This environment provides an exceptional opportunity for zero- to low-visibility training, if desired. Underground tunnels allow teams to practice maneuvering through tight spaces and navigating a challenging subterranean environment.

Note: Scenarios are adaptable based on handler goals, experience, and input. Training is suitable for both beginner and advanced canines, and scenarios may be adjusted accordingly.

Special Interest for Law Enforcement Teams

Law Enforcement handlers and their K9s may also participate in Human Remains scenarios, including a simulated mass-casualty incident involving a concealed suspect/decoy who must be located and extracted from the search scene.

Training Hours

Day Operations: 0900–1600

Optional Night Operations: 1800–2100

Night training is optional and is not conducted under the constant structure or supervision of workshop staff and instructors. Individual handlers are responsible for their training scenarios, agendas, and general safety during optional night-training periods.

All training buildings are multi-level.

Lodging

Complimentary military barracks lodging is available on-site.

Barracks do not include pre- or post-stay cleaning services. Accommodations typically consist of twin beds, and linens are not provided. Participants should bring their own bed linens, towels, and other personal necessities.

Hotels are available approximately 20–30 minutes from the base.

Dining

Provided meals are very basic. Participants are welcome to bring their own food.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Dinner will not be provided.

Several restaurants are located approximately 20–30 minutes from the base.

Registration

Registration deadline: March 1, 2027

Registrations cannot be accepted after March 1, 2027.

The primary registration form will be completed online through Gravity Forms.

Applicants will be required to provide their complete legal name, including middle name, along with the information necessary for workshop registration.

A separate PDF form will be provided for sensitive information required for the background-check process, including:

• Social Security Number
• Race
• Gender: Male or Female
• Date of Birth
• Country of Birth
• Background-check authorization

All applicants must agree to a background check in order to participate.

Instructions for securely completing and returning the background-check PDF will be provided during the registration process.

Presenters, events, training scenarios, and programs are subject to change due to weather, operational requirements, or other unforeseen circumstances.