The instructor for the Contingency Survival weekend retreat is Michael Caughran, who has an extensive background as a USAF SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) Instructor. Michael brings a wealth of experience from his military service, where he notably graduated from SERE instructor courses with distinction and has contributed significantly to training development in this field. His career is marked by a passion for teaching survival skills and a dedication to promoting personal responsibility and liberty, values he was raised with and continues to champion.
Outside of his military contributions, Michael has also founded a company that manufactures ghillie suits, managed a training academy, and developed tactics and techniques in personal protection that are used by various organizations including the military and law enforcement. His certifications are extensive, covering a wide range of survival skills, personal protection, and emergency preparedness, which ensures that participants in the retreat receive highly professional and practical training (American Reconstruction Concepts).
