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From 8 to 13 March 2026, the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) and the European Security and Defence College (ESDC) successfully co-organised the Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) at the Gotenica Police Training Centre. A total of 20 participants from diverse professional backgrounds successfully completed the five-day training in the southwestern part of Slovenia (HEAT 2026).
Throughout the week, participants strengthened their security and situational awareness, reinforced a strong safety mindset, and built confidence in handling hostile situations. The programme combined e-learning modules prior to arrival with in-person lectures, guided discussions, role-playing, simulations, and a complex field training exercise. Participants tackled topics such as threat awareness, threat management, medical response, orientation, communication, mobility, and deployment in hostile environments. A strong focus was placed on practical rehearsals of safety and security procedures and on developing the right behaviours to respond effectively under stress.
The training would not have been possible without the dedication, professionalism, and energy of the Slovenian and international trainers who guided participants through demanding and realistic scenarios. A big thank you to all of them for sharing their expertise and experience.
Congratulations to all 20 participants for their commitment, teamwork, and resilience throughout the week. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of this training in future missions and deployments.
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