Special Skills Courses

Global Awareness and Safety Training (G.A.S.T.)

Summit Point Training Facility offers Global Awareness and Safety Training (G.A.S.T.) to prepare individuals for travel in high-risk environments. Through hands-on, scenario-based learning and expert instruction, participants gain practical skills, risk mitigation strategies, and heightened awareness tailored to today’s global challenges.

Topics Covered:

TRAVEL SECURITY
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
INSIDER THREAT/ ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
SURVEILLANCE DETECTION
EMERGENCY DRIVING
SELF DEFENSE FOR OVERSEAS TRAVEL
WEAPONS FAMILIARIZATION
TERRORIST AND CRIMINAL THREAT AWARENESS
RESPONSE TO HOSTAGE EVENTS
PERSONAL RESILIENCE/STRESS MANAGEMENT
IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE AWARENESS

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TIER 3: 3-4 HOURS VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON

Audience: Occasional travelers (1–3 trips per year) to relatively stable regions.
Format: On-site at SPTF or hosted locally with Mobile Training Team (MTT).

This entry-level training introduces participants to foundational security awareness concepts. It is ideal for infrequent travelers visiting low-threat environments. The training is designed to spark interest and serve as a gateway to more advanced tiers.

KEY FEATURES:

Scripted PowerPoint presentation.
Interactive Q&A via chat or "raise hand" features.

TIER 2: IN-PERSON 3-DAY COURSE

Audience: Frequent travelers or those visiting moderately austere environments.
Format: On-site at SPTF or hosted locally with Mobile Training Team (MTT).

This intermediate-level course provides an expanded curriculum, including region-specific intelligence, travel preparation, and introductory hands-on components. When hosted at the client’s location, a pre-event site survey is required to assess classroom space and technical capacity. Hands-on elements may be modified based on available resources.

KEY FEATURES:

Includes introductory medical skills and self-defense training.
Scalable for client-hosted events with sufficient participants.

TIER 1: IN-PERSON 5-DAY COURSE (at SPTF)

Audience: High-frequency travelers or personnel deploying to high-risk environments.
Format: Fully immersive, in-person training at SPTF.

This advanced course delivers the most comprehensive GAST experience. Participants receive extensive hands-on training in emergency first aid, unarmed self-defense, defensive driving techniques, and live-fire familiarization. Tier 1 is intended for individuals operating in environments with heightened security postures.

KEY FEATURES:

Full access to SPTF facilities and training resources.
In-depth practical exercises led by experienced instructors.

“KNOW BEFORE YOU GO” MODULE (INCLUDED IN ALL TIERS)

Each GAST course includes a location-specific intelligence module using unclassified, open-source information. This segment provides critical pre-travel awareness, including: