12-Month Training Program: Current Topics
Our 12-Month Training Program provides 96 hours of guided CNT sustainment training, with eight hours of training each month. Every month introduces a focused skill while reinforcing and building upon the skills developed throughout the year.
January — Reset the Basics
Active listening under pressure.
February — Read What Is Underneath
Emotional labeling and rapport.
March — Ask Before You Assume
Open-ended questions and strategic pauses.
April — Move Without Promising
Demands, interests, options, and behavioral influence.
May — Influence With Purpose
Behavioral influence, small commitments, and forward movement.
June — Know the Risk
Direct suicide inquiry and developing a dynamic risk picture.
July — Work the Team
Primary, Coach, and Team Leader coordination.
August — Intel Drives Strategy
Advanced Intel Requests, verification, conflicting information, and follow-up.
September — Use Third Parties Wisely
Third-party selection, preparation, and control.
October — When Reality Is Different
Psychosis, delusions, perception, and clear communication.
November — Hostage Dynamics
Hostage needs, proof of life, release planning, and team coordination.
December — Put It All Together
Complex team integration and year-end evaluation.
What’s Included
Each monthly package includes a structured agenda, focused skill lesson, skill-building game, back-to-back drills, Intel/IR exercise, NOC team-operations drill, a three-hour scenario, and a structured debrief and evaluation. The program is designed for both community and corrections training environments.
A full year of training. A stronger team. A safer tomorrow.
