MD-101
Disaster Response Fundamentals
Prepare. Organize. Respond.
Introduction to disaster response operations, team organization, communication, rescue priorities, and operational planning.
Beginner
1 Day
MD
COURSE OVERVIEW
Introduction to disaster response operations, team organization, communication, rescue priorities, and operational planning.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Situational Assessment
Identify hazards, immediate priorities, available resources, and initial organizational needs.
Team Organization
Establish clear roles, accountability, responsibilities, and a simple command structure.
Disciplined Communication
Use concise reports, information-sharing procedures, and coordinated team communication.
Practical Application
Apply course concepts during guided exercises and a structured disaster-response scenario.
COURSE INFORMATION
Classroom instruction + instructor demonstration + practical team exercises + structured scenario application
English / Spanish
Puerto Rico — scheduled training locations
16+ unless otherwise approved
Milsim Directive course completion record. This course does not grant law-enforcement, military, medical, or external professional certification.
THE TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Orientation and classroom instruction establish the response framework. Instructor demonstrations and guided team exercises reinforce organization, communication, accountability, and decision-making. The course concludes with a structured practical scenario and after-action review.
INSTRUCTION → DEMONSTRATION → PRACTICAL EXERCISES → SCENARIO → AAR
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
Milsim participants, preparedness-minded civilians, community response volunteers, existing members, and students beginning the Emergency Response Training Path.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Closed-toe footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, notebook, and hydration.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
Work gloves, eye protection, personal flashlight, and a small day pack. Course-specific training materials may be provided.
COURSE GALLERY
CONTINUE YOUR TRAINING
MD-102
Tactical Casualty Care & Evacuation
Casualty assessment, movement, CASEVAC planning, emergency decision-making, and team coordination.
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MD-103
Urban Search & Rescue
Building search procedures, victim location, rescue techniques, building marking, and team movement.
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MED-101
First Response Fundamentals
Fundamental emergency response concepts, casualty assessment, scene organization, basic patient movement, communication, documentation, and emergency decision-making.
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YOUR TRAINING PATH
MD-101
FOUNDATION → RECOMMENDED NEXT COURSE → INTERMEDIATE TRAINING → ADVANCED / SPECIALTY TRAINING
READY TO TRAIN?
Build capability through disciplined training, practical application, and progressive development.