The Nightmare - Tactical Team Challenge Event (COMING IN 2026-2027)

LOCATION: TBD

DATE AND TIME: TBD

This is a team registration event! Please do not attempt to have every member of your team register, rather, please designate one person as your team leader (TL) and have them register for the event. We will email you to get the remainder of your team's information.

This is a scenario based team event where students will engage in realistic direct use-of force actions using a mix of live firearms and munitions as well as other assorted tactical equipment. Please Note: this event will take place over the course of 3 days and 2 nights. Teams must consist of 5 members with the following specialty roles: Team Leader, Breacher/Technician, Medic, Munitons/Grenadier and Sniper/Designated Marksman. All members will have the same base function and be armed with a fighting rifle/carbine (Sniper/DM is allowed to utilize a specialized weapon as their primary armament). Teams will be exposed to potentially austere environmental conditions such as extreme cold or heat, rain and/or snow and will operate during all hours to include nighttime. Teams and their members will be working together, problem solving, conducting mission planning, resupplying, engaging simulated hostiles/enemies and standing watches in a simulated hostile combat environment. Team members will be expected to dress appropriately, bring appropriate camping equipment and bring enough food and water to last the duration of the event. You will be briefed on missions, given instruction and critiqued by a cadre member who is assigned to your team for the duration of the event. This is a unique opportunity for teams (both civilian and Mil/LE) to assess their capabilities and test their skills in a simulated environment and receive feedback from a tactical professional. The main purpose of this event is to assess the effectiveness of your team working together in a tactical environment and make recommendations in regards to your kit, resupply and team effectiveness.

At the conclusion of the event weekend, a raffle will occur for prizes. EVERY SINGLE PARTICIPANT will receive a prize of some sort. 

Waivers must be signed by participants in order to participate in this training. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND that students/teams attend our NIGHTMARE TRAIN-UP event in order to prepare your team for the operational environment.

Required Equipment:

-Signed Liability Waiver (provided at event)

-weather appropriate footwear and clothing

-a positive attitude and an open mind

-radio and communication equipment for you and your team

-eye and ear protection

-fighting rifle/carbine with 1000 rounds of ammunition (snipers/DM may use specialized weapon)

-sidearm with a minimum of 100 rounds of ammunition

-food, water and camping equipment and food

-medical equipment (every member must have their own IFAK and tourniquette)

-night vision equipment (rental equipment is available, please see our equipment rental section)