The Annual PENSAR Swamp Stomp will simulate full scale wilderness search and rescue operations in an austere environment. The Exercise will begin on Thursday and continue through Sunday. The exercise will be divided into six (6) operational periods and will be managed utilizing the National Incident Management System. Live subjects will be utilized for the lost subject(s). This is a full scale exercise; all participants will have an opportunity to exercise their skills in operational periods throughout the event.
Opportunities for exercise players may include Incident Management, Ground Search, Canine, Tracking, Air Operations (including UAS) and SAR Communications.
**Completion of the survey linked below is required for registration approval.**
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| Date(s) |
Thu. Jan 22, 2026 1700-0000
Fri. Jan 23, 2026 0001-2359
Sat. Jan 24, 2026 0000-2359
Sun. Jan 25, 2026 0000-1400
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| Location |
Black River Hunt Club - Pender County
3301 US 421, Currie NC
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| Handicap Accessibility |
Yes
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| WiFi Access |
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| Offered By |
North Carolina Division of Emergency Management |
| Primary Instructor |
Osborne, Luke |
| Course Length |
4 Days |
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| Contact |
Local Point of Contact:
Dugan Frazier at [email protected] or call 910-619-6969. |
| Maximum Participants |
150 |
| # Open Seats |
147 |
| # on Wait List |
16 |
