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SIGMA 3 Survival School
Build the skills that protects everyone around you.
We teach the teachers—training more wilderness survival instructors than anyone else in the world—because self-reliance is the only real insurance.
4 Pathways
to Learn
45 Day Survival Instructor (Premier Program)
5 Day Survival Standard Courses
Weekend Courses (Best for Locals)
Online School (Coming 2027)
All Hands-on
Totally Immersive
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Your Learning Journey
Four proven pathways to wilderness mastery
Survival Instructor Program
The most hardcore survival instructor program in the world.
All Inclusive
Covers All Programs in One Immersive Course
Oldest Survival Instructor Program in the World
Learn to survive w Minimal Tools anywhere
Weekend Classes
Perfect for working adults. Learn core shelter/fire/water skills fast.
Practical skills
Best for Locals - Best option for families
Weekend commitment
Learn skills fast in family friendly setting!
Survival Standard Courses (5 Day)
The core survival skills every outdoorsmans needs.
Learn Shelter, Fire , Water, Food & more.
Learn to Survive with Minimal Tools
Become certified under SIGMA 3 Survival
Your complete wilderness foundation—Immersive Survival Training System. 7 Courses in Total!
Online School
Train at distance. Certify through our online school in our comprehensive survival standards program.
Online Videos w expansive library
Send videos to instructors for homework
Get live coaching on your skills
Get certified in survival under a well known school
Not sure which pathway fits?
Get a real answers fast—survival gear, expectations, & the best program for you.
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Real Skills, Real Confidence
The only real insurance policy in life is the skills you carry with you.
Build Comfortable Shelters Anywhere
Master weatherproof shelter construction using natural materials and minimal tools
Make Fire in Terrible Conditions
Start fires reliably in rain, wind, and adverse weather using multiple methods
Find/Purify Water With no Modern Tools
Locate water sources and purify using natural filtration and treatment techniques
Navigate Without Electronics
Use natural navigation, sun, stars, and terrain features to find your way
Procure Wild Game and Wild Craft Foods in the Wild
Identify edible plants, trap game, and process wild foods safely
Stay Calm and Make Decisions Under Stress
Develop mental resilience and decision-making skills in survival situations
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Train with instructors who live what they teach.
50+ years combined field experience
Trained 1,000's of students across 6 continents
100% safety record, zero major incidents
Combat Veteran Instructors
Trained the Most Survival Instructors Globally
Coming Soon
Online Survival School. Get Certified
Train from anywhere. Get certified with Online Coaches, Certify in our Standards Program. Complete online learning system with coaching.
Complete Standards Program Online
Get Discounts on In Person Courses
Instructor feedback and Coaching
Videos and Homework Assignments Online
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Early Sign-Up Will Get Large Discounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking
Do I need prior experience?
You don't need any experience to attend our programs. Just a good attitude and ability to listen.
Where do I sleep (weekend vs 5-day vs 45-day)?
For instructor candidates, you'll sleep in survival shelters the whole course. For weekend and 5 day students, you can camp however you see fit. To include sleeping in survival shelters if you choose. Car camping, tent camping, or the like is your call.
Age limits / family rules?
Age limits for courses are 8 years and older for standard/weekend classes. Instructor courses are 18 and up. You also must be 18 or older to attend the SERE program.
Weather policy?
We do not cancel for bad weather. This is survival school and you should be prepared for rain, wind, and cold.
Refund/reschedule policy?
There are refunds available for weekend and standard courses. 30% cancellation fee. Course credits are good for 3 years and you can use them for anything you like; to include any dates. Its better to reschedule than cancel. Your credit is always good with us.
26200 State Hwy YY, Lebanon MO 65536 85 Acre Dedicated Survival Training Facility
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