Commando Survival Foundation: My 2-Day Survival Skills Course in Saltash (11–12 April 2026)

If you want a proper foundation in survival — done the way we teach it in the real world — this is the course.

Commando Survival Foundation is a civilian-friendly, hands-on crash course in the core skills that keep you alive and functioning when comfort, kit, and certainty disappear. Over two days, I’ll teach you the fundamentals step-by-step, then you’ll pressure-test them in the field so they actually stick.

Course at a glance

• Date: Saturday 11 April 2026 – Sunday 12 April 2026
• Time: 09:00 (Sat) to 12:00 (Sun)
• Location: Bush Farm, Saltash, PL12 6QY
• Ticket: General Admission – £249

Ready to book? Use the official booking link below and secure your place:
https://www.southwestsurvival.co.uk/event-details-registration/commando-survival-foundation

What you’ll learn on Commando Survival Foundation

This course is built around the essentials — no fluff, no fantasy, just skills you can replicate when it matters:

• Shelter Building: how to stay dry, insulated, and functional using simple systems you can improvise.
• Fire Craft: reliable fire set-ups, preparation, and technique — because fire is life in the UK outdoors.
• Water Procurement: finding, collecting, and making water safe in real conditions.
• Navigation: moving with purpose using practical navigation foundations so you don’t “guess-walk” into trouble.
• First Aid: survival-first priorities and what to do before “help” is an option.
• Mental Resilience: staying calm, making decisions, and keeping momentum when things go sideways.

How the weekend works

This is not a classroom course. Expect minimal talking and maximum doing. Each module builds on the last so you’re stacking competence, not collecting trivia. You’ll finish the weekend with a clearer head, sharper judgement, and a survival framework you can keep improving.

Who this course is for

• Beginners who want a solid survival foundation without feeling out of their depth
• Outdoor people who want structure, real methods, and honest feedback
• Anyone planning bigger adventures who wants to reduce risk and build confidence

How to book (step-by-step)

1. Go to the Commando Survival Foundation event page.
2. Click Buy Tickets.
3. Select General Admission and choose your quantity.
4. Checkout to confirm your place.

Booking link:
https://www.southwestsurvival.co.uk/event-details-registration/commando-survival-foundation

What to bring

Once you’re booked, follow the kit guidance provided. As a baseline, plan for practical outdoor clothing, robust footwear, and weather readiness (the UK doesn’t do “predictable”). Bring a notebook if you want the fastest learning curve.

Want to train with me?

I’m Steven Kelly — founder of South West Survival. My training is built on real-world experience and a simple standard: if you can’t do it in the wind, wet, and stress, you can’t do it.

Book your place on Commando Survival Foundation via the official event page now, and I’ll see you in Saltash.

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