In an era defined by great power competition, hybrid conflict, and political instability, the modern battlefield is no longer confined to distant war zones. The line between peace and conflict has increasingly blurred, creating environments where conventional security systems may fail or become unavailable. The Asymmetric Skills Course (TASC) immerses students in a complex simulated operational environment designed to challenge their ability to think critically, adapt quickly, and operate effectively when traditional support structures are absent. During this course, participants will operate as members of a simulated resistance cell within a fictional scenario involving a destabilized political environment and foreign occupying forces. Over the course of a continuous 72-hour field training exercise, students will face evolving challenges that require planning, coordination, and decisive action. TASC is not focused on a single event or task. Instead, it challenges students to maximize opportunities throughout the lifecycle of the exercise by abandoning conventional thinking and learning to operate as a force multiplier within a small, capable team.
Core Learning Objectives:
- Understand the foundational principles behind unconventional warfare concepts, students will learn how strategic resistance movements organize, plan, and operate.
- Develop practical clandestine skills including reconnaissance, urban movement, operational security, and electromagnetic signature management.
- Learn proven methods for analyzing complex environments, conducting area studies, surveillance methods, translating information into intelligence and into actionable operational plans.
- Plan and conduct scenario-based missions designed to challenge a superior adversary through creative thinking, adaptability, and coordinated small-team actions.
- Prepare mentally and physically for extreme conditions by applying principles related to evasion, resilience, and decision-making under pressure.
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