Blackwater Lodge?

jimsbowies · February 4, 2002, 12:35 PM

Anyone had experience with the Blackwater Training Center in the swamps of northeastern North CArolina? I know they do lot's of training for some of the "boys" from the Bragg School for Boys and some other federal agencies. They have defensive training programs for civvies as well.

VaughnT · February 4, 2002, 08:01 PM

While I can't say I've been there myself, my friend's exhusband dropped by to take a sniper course. He's the firechief in Colu SC so I wonder why he needs to know long-range countermeasures!

Anyhow, he reported it as a most excellent experience and can't wait to go back for another course.

All of the magazine coverage I've seen seems to agree with his experience and I wouldn't hesitate to go if I could afford it.

ursus · February 5, 2002, 01:39 AM

Sir,
I spent 6 days there and can tell you from experience that it is well worth the money spent. The instructor ratio for my class was nearly 1:1 for the better part of the week. Every instructor has the real life experience and knowledge and training. Some of them are still on the job and bring up to date info and insight to the classes.
The accomodations were clean and well kept,....you train the whole day and part of the evening. You are there to train and learn. It is not 9-5 and at the end you automatically get a certificate for showing up.Food was good, they provide breakfast and lunch, you are on your own for dinner and anything extra. The whole facility was first class, when I was there they were adding a small airstrip to allow small plane access! I am looking forward to going again.

February 4, 2002, 12:35 PM	#1
jimsbowies Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Charlotte Posts: 332	Blackwater Lodge? Anyone had experience with the Blackwater Training Center in the swamps of northeastern North CArolina? I know they do lot's of training for some of the "boys" from the Bragg School for Boys and some other federal agencies. They have defensive training programs for civvies as well.

February 4, 2002, 08:01 PM	#2
VaughnT Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2000 Location: Western SC Posts: 663	While I can't say I've been there myself, my friend's exhusband dropped by to take a sniper course. He's the firechief in Colu SC so I wonder why he needs to know long-range countermeasures! Anyhow, he reported it as a most excellent experience and can't wait to go back for another course. All of the magazine coverage I've seen seems to agree with his experience and I wouldn't hesitate to go if I could afford it. __________________ When Reason Fails.....

February 5, 2002, 01:39 AM	#3
ursus Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 1999 Posts: 132	Sir, I spent 6 days there and can tell you from experience that it is well worth the money spent. The instructor ratio for my class was nearly 1:1 for the better part of the week. Every instructor has the real life experience and knowledge and training. Some of them are still on the job and bring up to date info and insight to the classes. The accomodations were clean and well kept,....you train the whole day and part of the evening. You are there to train and learn. It is not 9-5 and at the end you automatically get a certificate for showing up.Food was good, they provide breakfast and lunch, you are on your own for dinner and anything extra. The whole facility was first class, when I was there they were adding a small airstrip to allow small plane access! I am looking forward to going again.