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SUMMARY:Santa Clara\, CA TTE-Critical Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:The Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) will conduct a 3-day Technology Training Event for Critical Infrastructure (TTE-CI) at Levi Stadium\, 4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054 April 8-10\, 2026. \nThe Technology Training Event involves multiple disciplines and equipment related to Military and Public Safety Bomb Technicians\, missions at Kansas Speedway. This TTE-CI meets formal training requirements for Bomb Technician proficiency\, as outlined in the national guidelines for Bomb Squads. \nUnder the supervision Observer Controllers (OCs)\, the Bomb Technicians will have classroom and hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment including x-ray\, homemade explosives\, robotics\, bomb suits\, rigging\, UAV’s\, disruptors\, and receive information on emerging threats and case studies. \nEvent Dates: April 8-10\,2026\nLocation: Levi Stadium\, Santa Clara\, CA \nRegistration\nFEMA SID Registration \nHotel Information\nEvent Point of Contact\nGarrett Gumbinner\, (202) 856-1505\, Email \nProgram Point of Contact\nJeff Dade CISA\, (771) 202-2611\, Email
URL:https://usbta.us/event/santaclara-tte-critical-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Levi Stadium\, 4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP)":MAILTO:donald.grinder@cisa.dhs.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
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SUMMARY:Operation Emerald Coast III - USAF Hurlburt Field\, Florida
DESCRIPTION:The United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) will conduct a 4-day Technology Training Exercise (TTE) at the United States Air Force (USAF) 1st Operations Civil Engineering Squadron (415 Independence Rd\, Hurlburt Field\, FL 32544). \n\n\n\nUSBTA\, USAF\, and the Florida Department of Investigative and Forensics Services Bureau of Fire\, Arson\, and Explosives Investigations (DIFS)\, along with a variety of Industry partners\, will conduct a Technology Training Exercise (TTE) involving multiple disciplines and equipment related to Military and Public Safety Bomb Technicians\, missions at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base (AFB). \n\n\n\nUnder the supervision of USAF and USBTA Observer Controllers (OCs)\, the Bomb Technicians will have classroom and hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment\, including x-ray\, homemade explosives\, robotics\, bomb suits\, rigging\, UAV’s\, disruptors\, shaped charges\, and receive information on emerging threats and case studies. This training is free to all Military and Public Safety Bomb Technicians and meets formal training requirements for Bomb Technician proficiency\, as outlined in the National Guidelines for Bomb Squads. All travel and lodging costs are the responsibility of the unit or squad participating. \n\nEvent Location\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUSAF Hurlburt Field 415 Independence Road\, Hurlburt Field\, FL 32544 | Map\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Dates\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 28 – Friday\, May 1\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTravel Days: Monday\, April 27 and Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAirports\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDestin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPensacola International Airport (PNS)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotels\n\n\n\nWe have secured lodging at two hotels in the area and wanted to share the booking links for your use at the government rate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Island Resort | Reserve by March 26. 2026 1500 Miracle Strip Parkway\, SE\, Ft. Walton Beach\, FL 32548 | MapRESERVATION LINK\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach | Reserve by April 2\, 2026 1112 Santa Rosa Blvd.\, Fort Walton Beach\, FL 32548 | Map RESERVATION LINK\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShipping Location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n272 Red Horse Road\, Hurlburt Field\, FL 32544 | Map\n\n\n\nEvent Points of Contact\nUSAF\n\nSrA Austin Maciel Masterson  |  808-465-0312\n\nUSBTA\n\nPaul Perricone  |  917-916-6091\nAmber Lowe  |  240-787-2915\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLog In To Register\n\nLog In for Event Registration\nIMPORTANT:  Registration is available based on your membership type with the RSVP.  Registration is offered for:\n\nActive Bomb Technicians\nIndustry Registration\nObserver Registration\nInternal USBTA Staff\n\nIf you do not see the ability to register in one of these registration types but feel you should\, please contact Amber Lowe for assistance at 240-787-2915
URL:https://usbta.us/event/operation-emerald-coast-iii/
LOCATION:Hurlburt Air Force Base\, 272 Red Horse Road Building 90621\, Hurlburt Field\, FL\, 32544\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,RSVP,Training
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SUMMARY:Kansas Speedway TTE-Critical Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:The Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) will conduct a 3-day Technology Training Event for Critical Infrastructure (TTE-CI) at Kansas Speedway\, 400 Speedway Blvd\, Kansas City\, KS 66111 May 5-7\, 2026. \nThe Technology Training Event involves multiple disciplines and equipment related to Military and Public Safety Bomb Technicians\, missions at Kansas Speedway. This TTE-CI meets formal training requirements for Bomb Technician proficiency\, as outlined in the national guidelines for Bomb Squads. \nUnder the supervision Observer Controllers (OCs)\, the Bomb Technicians will have classroom and hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment including x-ray\, homemade explosives\, robotics\, bomb suits\, rigging\, UAV’s\, disruptors\, and receive information on emerging threats and case studies. \nEvent Dates: May 5-7\,2026\nLocation: Kansas Speedway\, Kansas City\, KS \nRegistration\nFEMA SID Registration \nHotel Information\nEvent Point of Contact\nGarrett Gumbinner\, (202) 856-1505\, Email \nProgram Point of Contact\nJeff Dade CISA\, (771) 202-2611\, Email
URL:https://usbta.us/event/kansas-tte-critical-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Kansas Speedway\, 400 Speedway Blvd\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP)":MAILTO:donald.grinder@cisa.dhs.gov
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