Training Facilities

Training Facilities

KASOTC is a state-of-the-Art Training Facility that has some of the most technologically advanced equipments, instrumentation, target systems and ranges that exist in the world.

The 2.5 square Kilometer site boasts over 200 million dollars worth of cutting-edge training facilities.

KASOTC’s facilities will exceed your expectations and be your optimal training solution.

Urban Area

The Urban Area is specifically designed to replicate a realistic urban setting, with a wide range of buildings and facilities that simulate every possible situation of urban warfare or conflict within cities or villages. The 56 different city buildings and facilities, split into three sections, offer a comprehensive live training stage for operations taking place in public squares, residential buildings, business areas, and even banks and gas stations, among many others.

These typical city/village buildings are planned and constructed to implement training programs that enable live fire training, with access to full review and scoring, all executed at the highest levels of safety. In addition, the realistic training experience is further enhanced with real-life special effects including concussion wave cannons, machine gun simulators, speakers, plus battlefield smell and smoke generators. The training sessions are fully-captured by hundreds of day/night cameras and microphones to allow a full post-training review and evaluation.

The Urban Area is capable of providing the perfect training grounds for a variety of complex and highly-customized training programs, and in order to meet the different requirements of these different training operations, it is divided into three unique sections. These three sections provide separate, yet connected, areas that can accommodate programs and training sessions to prepare special operations teams for every possible urban incident or conflict.

Section 1:

Located at the front-end of the Urban Area, Section 1 is the main and largest terrain for multiple and diverse training operations, with special buildings carefully distributed around the section to simulate a realistic neighborhood. Section 1 contains the following buildings:

Residential (Population) Center: Consist of two separated buildings, the first building represents apartments complex of three floors, the second building represent entertaining center composed of 1 floor.
Densely-Populated Residential Area: Located at the beginning of the range, composed of four separated buildings, the first building has three floors, the second building has two floors and an apartment building has three floors. The apartments building has 2 entry points on both sides and emergency stairs and elevator.
Big Villa: This range has 2 separated buildings, the first building represents the villa which is a huge building of 2 floors , the second building is small and represent the butler house, the villa also has a small yard.
Public Area: Has one U shaped building and has a lot of attached room and a big yard in the middle.
The Market: Composed of 5 separated buildings, 1 building has 2 floors, 2 buildings have 1 floor, one big building with 1 floor, 1 building of 2 floors represents the municipality which has inside and outside stairs.
The Bank: Composed of three buildings with 2 floors.
Trade Area: Composed of a small building with 2 floors represent Industrial area and a 1 floor building opened form the front representing parking area for three vehicles.
Gas Station: With two pumps (can execute a symbolic Gas controlled safe explosion).
Industrial Area: One Building (with many storage areas, offices and a tower).
The Storage: It is a big building consists of many breaching rooms equipped with ladders to enable the instructors and visitors to watch the training.
After Action Room: A hall equipped with screens and monitors for training action review of footage recorded from Range Operations Control (ROC) Tower.

Section 2:

Section 2 is separated by barricades and is only accessible from Section 1, and it is designed to provide a confined training ground within an urban setting that allows for specific training courses and operations around and inside diverse building structures. The range of buildings’ sizes and their area plan distribution offer a unique opportunity for the executing of specialized and customized training operations. Section 2 contains of:

Large 6-floor Building.
Three Big 3-floor Buildings.
Two Medium 2-floor Buildings .
Three Small Buildings.

Section 3:

Section 3 is located between two cliff barriers and is designed to resemble a high population density area, with multiple small residences in a village-type setting. The specialized training courses and sessions conducted in this condensed large area offer an unmatched Special-Op experience that is hard to emulate. Section 3 consists of:

19 Small 1-floor Buildings.
Two Medium 2-floor Building.

All buildings are equipped with cameras, microphones, sound effects, and capable of recording the training events

Close Quarters Battle (CQB)

In the world of urban combat, the stakes are never higher than those faced during close quarter battles. Hence, the approach that special operations forces and law enforcement units take during such scenarios must be thoroughly planned, and more importantly, the training to execute these encounters must be conducted at the highest possible level.

The Close Quarters Battle (CQB) facility at KASOTC provides a simulated real-life training grounds that prepare police or military special units to achieve success in the modern warfare battles that take place within short ranges using personal weapons. The facility is designed to provide room-to-room combat practice using live fire, and is designed to train for assaults on a major stronghold using a variety of methods, including simultaneous foot, vehicle and helicopter approaches.

The main Close Quarter Battle (CQB) training area consists of a two-story armored facility, with an adjoining three-story tower. Assaults can be conducted using entry techniques on multiple levels, including assaults through multiple floors and rooms.

Internally, the building is rated throughout for assault rifles, handguns and submachine guns using up to 7.62 ball ammunition. Externally, it is rated for limited and controlled sniper fire using 7.62 or 5.56 ammunition.

Control from the (ROC) allows for initiating targets, introduction of smells/sounds of the battlefield, and video/audio capture of all training action taking place inside and outside the facility for review and evaluation at the (AAR) facility.

One of the additional unique features of the CQB facility at KASOTC is the ability to provide customized targets, according to the needs of the specific training program, with prior coordination. Stationary Infantry Targets (SIT) are programmable reactive targets that can be placed throughout the building. Paper carton targets are also available, while units are also authorized to use their own targets during their training programs and sessions.

Airbus 300

Sabotage operations aimed against aviation are a continuous global threat, as terrorist organizations around the world continue to see airplanes as an attractive target. These attacks create fear and anxiety among the population, and may paralyze transportation, hence, extremely efficient training on countering such acts on board is an essential need for special operations units, so they can counteract such incidents, with the least amount of collateral damage.

The ultimate training ground for on-board training is an actual full scale airplane, and KASOTC houses a full-scale A300 aircraft model, equipped with state-of-the-art training aids. The A300 also includes some B777 aircraft features, and is flanked by a control tower with a helicopter landing pad.

The interior of the full-scale A300 and its surrounding grounds can take full advantage of KASOTC battlefield effects controlled by the Range Operations Control Center. Some of the special effects that will simulate real-life events during the special operations units training include initiating targets to stand up from their seats and the introduction of smells/sounds of the battlefield. The training inside the plane will be conducted using marking rounds, UTM, SRTA, or blanks only, to protect the body and equipment of the aircraft. Training sessions inside the aircraft, and within the surrounding of it, are fully-captured in audio and video for the evaluation and reviews at the AAR facility.

The A300 aircraft is ideal for linear assault training and deliberate/emergency aircraft assault training. The adjacent helicopter pad enables coordinated vehicle, foot, and helicopter assault training. Troops trained in this area master the breadth of common CT assault scenarios and sky marshal training. Layout facilitates individualized tactics and techniques and coordinated unit assault training.

Method of Entry (MOE)

The Method of Entry (MOE) facility is a suite of facilities to allow the tactical training of method of entry techniques. The facilities contained in this area include various breaching stations, steel cutting station, the Method of Entry Building and a space for construction to meet client’s specific request (mud walls, etc). The MOE building is a two-story structure used to train forces in methods of entry techniques.

Explosive methods of entry may be practiced on both the MOE stations and Building. Both facilities are shielded or have marked danger areas to this explosive limit and may be used concurrently with other training. Larger concussion charges may be practiced at the Demolition Pit.

Live Fire Ranges

Shooting skills and the handling of firearms are essential skills that must be perfected by special operations units, and hence, as a part of KASOTC mission to provide with world-class training special operations units, KASOTC is the home of a unique set of live-fire practice ranges. The state-of-the-art tactical and general-purpose shooting ranges at KASOTC are designed for enhancing and developing shooting skills for all ranks, from basic to advanced levels.

With the exceptional situations encountered by special operations forces during unconventional warfare, the counter-action must be fast, surgical and precise, and this can only be achieved through world-class target training. The shooting range becomes a central part of the life of special operations unit, and the diversity of KASOTC ranges makes them the perfect preparation grounds for these vital skills.

Natural-Terrain Live Fire Ranges:

50M Range:

Three bays with stationary cardboard and paper targets.
Accommodates pistol and rifle weapon systems.
Ammunition up to 7.62.
Night shooting training.
Stationary shooting and shooting and moving in depth and laterally are authorized.
Machine guns are not authorized.

100M General Purpose Range:

Dirt area with stationary cardboard and paper target.
Accommodates pistol, rifle and Machine gun weapon systems.
Ammunition up to 7.62.
Stationary shooting and shooting and moving in depth and laterally are authorized.
Moving and shooting laterally is not authorized.
Night shooting training.

100M Maneuver Range:

Gravel maneuver area with stationary cardboard and paper target.
Accommodates pistol and rifle weapon systems.
Ammunition up to 7.62.
Stationary shooting and shooting and moving in depth and laterally are authorized.
Night shooting training.

KASOTC Sniper Ranges (Known & Unknown Distance):

KASOTC offers a wide range of options for the sniper ranges which varies in distance between 300m to 1800m, and its nature varies between flat shooting ranges and Natural-terrain ranges, known and unknown distance, beside to the technologies used in these ranges.The sniper ranges in KASOTC are distinguished by a number of characteristics, such as:*Varying elevations*Numerous shooting platforms covering distances up to, 1800m*Accommodates all weapon systems used to support sniper operations*Night shooting training.

Varying elevations
Numerous shooting platforms covering distances up to, 1400M
Accommodates all weapon systems used to support sniper operations
Night shooting training.

M203 Range:

Highly visible impact area with elevated observation.
Accommodates all 40mm ammunition.
Night fire training.
Known / Unknown Long Distance Range:
Utilizes KASOTC's natural undulating terrain.
Accommodates primary, secondary, light, medium, heavy, and all sniper weapon systems.
Ammunition up to 12.7mm

Electronic Live Fire Ranges:

100M HOM (Hit or Miss):

Live fire range.
Rifle caliber rounds of 7.62 and pistol caliber rounds of .45 and below are authorized.
Connected to Control Tower with computer-controlled targets console and target systems operator.
Night shooting training.

300M LOMAH (Location of Miss and Hit):

Live fire range.
Rifle caliber rounds of 7.62 and pistol caliber rounds of .45 and below are authorized.
Scoring system for pop-up and moving targets.
Targets can be engaged from the 8-story Commando Tower (Fully Integrated), extending the range to 500m.
Night shooting training.

KASOTC Interactive Shooting Range/ KISR

Uniquely suited to train tactical shooters.

The new KASOTC KISR develops the critical skills that every shooter requires - the ability to rapidly acquire and engage adversaries in close quarters. It's fundamental to survival and success and can support fast-target discrimination.

There are three lanes, each with seven targets at five to 25 meters that are pneumatically operated by computer. There are a couple primary courses of fire, all designed to push and stretch the shooter's abilities.

Throughout the courses of fire, steel targets are used and exposed in a time challenging way. That will develop an exceptional reactionary shooter as they negotiate the partial targets that are moving quickly.

The steel targets are reactive in design.

They must be successfully hit in order to stop them.

Shooters can measurably increase their confidence and success in rapid and accurate (and discretionary) firing scenarios.

There are three lanes, each with seven targets at five to 25 meters.
Pneumatically controlled by computer
There are couple primary courses of fire

Steel targets are used and exposed in time challenging way.

Jordan National K9 Center

Jordan National K9 Center is a part of the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center, KASOTC.

Vision:

Jordanian K9 programs meet international standards, enhancing the Kingdom’s role within the K9 industry regionally and globally.

Mission:

Set SOPs for K9 breeding, training, evaluation, certification, and veterinary services, while ensuring Jordan K9 units compliance with these SOPs.
Offer training and training support to clients from around the globe.

Objectives:

The center aims to achieve the following:
Excellence in providing solutions related to K9 in terms of breeding, training, evaluation and certification, and technical supervision.
Leadership in the field of K9 regionally and competes globally.
Creating a trademark for the K9 industry in Jordan.
Confidence in the center locally, regionally, and globally.
Applying international standards in all matters related to K9 and aligning the national effort in this field.

Establishing controls that achieve the center’s vision and reflect a bright image of Jordan in dealing with K9.

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Falcon4 (Simulation Center of excellence)

A JOINT VENTURE WITH IP CONVERGENCE BRINGS NEW CAPABILITIES TO KASOTC

IP Convergence Corporation (IPC) established a unique addition to the training facilities at King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC). With new capabilities, Falcon4 (Simulation Center) has furthered KASOTC’s reputation as a cutting-edge training facility.

Falcon4 (Simulation Center) capabilities include:

Technologies to capture Program, Command, Unit, and Trainee level data within the training programs. Production of performance reports of single training or combined for quarterly or annual training results. Tracking the outcomes of training within true-to-life simulated range scenarios translates directly to the live-fire range for a seamless training experience.
Data capture continues in live-fire training to complete the information needed for complete performance results.
Falcon4 (Simulation Center) uses all stages of proven learning theories to accomplish the training goals:

Classroom Instruction establishes course objectives and provides adult learning theories on skill sets conducted during training.
Initial Assessment gauges skill levels to better tailor to each trainee’s strengths and weaknesses.
Diagnostics Station utilizes the latest technology to identify shortcomings in marksmanship fundamentals.
Simulation provides unlimited ammunition and repetitions, refining and strengthening the trainee’s skills in a safe environment.
Live-Fire is the quantitative direct transference of skills developed from technically advanced simulation training.
Human-Type Targets (HTT) offer a combat scenario, driven in a live-range environment, with the target engagement of semi-autonomous human-like mobile robots, delivering the optimal weapons training experience.

For more information, visit Falcon 4 website at: https://falcon4training.com/

Driving Track

The Driver Track enables Non-Emergency Vehicle Operations (NEVO) to safely instruct and practice nonconventional driving techniques, such as evasive maneuvering, high-speed turn negotiation, skid control, and vehicular pursuit. The range is designed to allow travel in both directions, so that a trainee can practice making turns and maneuvers in opposite directions. Vehicles and maintenance provided on-site. Vehicles and maintenance provided on-site.

The training range features the spectrum of roadway layouts, including: Increasing Radius Curve/Decreasing Radius Curve; High Speed Straight; Skid Pad; S-Curve/Reverse Curve; Constant Radius Curve; Limited Horizontal Sight Distance Curve; Limited Vertical Sight Distance Curve; Roundabout and Urban Grid. The Off-road Driver Training Track enables skills training on unprepared surfaces.

Commando Tower

The Commando Tower is a unique platform that offers a variety of training activities that are essential for every special operations unit or team. With an assortment of carefully designed structural elements, the 8-story CT provides the ideal training stage for a wide range of vital skills required for operations and engagements that may occur at multi-story buildings. These skills include: wall climbing, fast roping, rappelling and sniper shooting.

One of the tower sides is a climbing tower. The other side of the tower is for fast rope drills. The back side has several window openings for rappelling. There are two separate sniper shooting positions (on the seventh and eight floors). These shooting positions have remote control access to the targets located on the 300m shooting range.

Defense Tactics Room (DT Room)

Equipped with banana bags, angle bags, boxing bags and uppercut bags, this 240 sqm matted area is the ideal location for defense training programs, both standing and grappling techniques being accommodated. The floor and walls are layered with Olympic grade Judo/MMA mats that present suitable grip for the practitioners, enough softness for practicing takedowns safely and sufficient hardness for standing combat techniques. The room is complemented with a line of accessories including focus mitts, kick pads, Thai pads, and shin guards.

Falcon B

The Falcon B area is designed to provide specialized tactical medical training that includes lectures, lab sessions, and skill practice. Falcon B specifically structured to provide top-level training for pre-hospital medical providers working with Special Operations units. The training courses at Falcon B Area at KASOTC will expand the knowledge and enhance the efficiency of emergency medical care units operating in hostile strategic environment. The Falcon B section consists of one building, two ranges and a sheep pen. The building hosts a lectures hall, three live-tissue stations, a medical store and an office. The outside ranges are designed to hold the practical application of the medical courses.

After Action Review (AAR)

The After-Action Review (AAR) facility co-located with combat training ranges. Enables immediate mission debrief, assessment and appraisal leveraging 350 cameras for event reconstruction and playback; State-of-the-art scoring and performance assessment systems provided by General Dynamics Information Technology.

KASOTC maximizes training value by capturing unit and individual performance during the execution phase of training events, providing expert feedback and mission review from elite instructors in a facility specially designed for that purpose, and applying lessons to subsequent training events. Our video and audio capture system ensures that every minute on the range is a learning opportunity, for both instructors and trainees. We believe our AAR system is the foundation of training excellence at KASOTC.