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SUMMARY:3-D Printing Focused Technology Training Exercise (FTTE)
DESCRIPTION:The United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) will conduct a Focused Technology Training Exercise (FTTE) at the USBTA Indian Head\, Maryland facility. \nImportant:\nThis course is not intended for intermediate or advanced “power users” of 3D printers. \nCourse Overview\nThis will be a 3-day introductory level course focused on the practical implementation of FDM 3D printing programs in military and public safety bomb technician units. The objective of this course is to enable units and departments to successfully stand up and sustain a basic 3D printing program\, leveraging additive manufacturing to: \n\nDrive efficiency\nFoster innovation\nReduce logistics costs\nImprove responsiveness to emerging operational requirements\n\nPDF Flyer \nEvent Location\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUSBTA Indian Head Facility\, 4450 Indian Head Highway\, Indian Head\, MD 20640 | Map\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nHilton Garden Inn Waldorf\, 10385 O’Donnell Place\, Waldorf\, MD 20603 | MapREGISTRATION LINK  Code: 90V\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Dates\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 25 – Thursday\, August 27\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Contacts\n\nShaj Jagtiani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT:\n\n\nYou must be logged in to enable registration for the various types based on your membership profile. If you do not see the ability to register for the type of registration you require\, contact Amber Lowe for assistance.LOGIN
URL:https://usbta.us/event/3-d-ftte/
LOCATION:USBTA Indian Head Facility\, Indian Head Highway 4450\, Indian Head\, MD\, 20640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,RSVP,Training,USBTA Facility Event
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SUMMARY:Hazardous Materials Technician Course for HDS Candidates - October 26-30\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hazardous Materials Technician Course for HDS Candidates\n  \nThe USBTA is offering this 40-hour Hazardous Materials Technician (HMT) Course\, at no cost to public safety bomb squads\, for candidates preparing to attend the FBI Hazardous Devices School (HDS). The course is designed to fulfill the required HMT prerequisite and provide students with the hazardous materials knowledge and practical skills necessary to operate safely in explosive and hazardous-material environments. \n  \nInstruction will be delivered jointly by experienced public safety bomb technicians and HAZMAT technicians. This combined approach ensures students receive the required technician-level instruction while also understanding how those principles apply specifically to bomb squad operations. Classroom instruction\, practical exercises\, and scenario-based training will address hazard and risk assessment\, hazardous-material identification\, PPE and respiratory protection\, containment and control\, decontamination\, incident command\, and safe incident termination. \n  \nDates: October 26-30\, 2026 \nTravel Days: October 25 and 31 \nLocation: \nUnited States Bomb Technician Association \n4450 Indian Head Hwy \nIndian Head\, MD 20640 \n  \nPrerequisites: Prior to finalizing course registration personnel must provide the following \n\nNotice/letter from Bomb Squad Commander that member is accepted to the Bomb Squad and is awaiting an HDS course seat\nCourse completion certificates for the following online FEMA Courses\n\nICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System\nICS-200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response\nIS-700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System\nIS-800 National Response Framework\, An Introduction\n\n\nPersonnel must be in full duty status with no physical or administrative restrictions to attend course\n\n  \nCourse Funding:  Once approved for attendance\, funding and travel instructions will be provided.  Course and all participant travel\, per diem\, and lodging is funded by USBTA.  Please DO NOT book any travel until you receive course acceptance from USBTA personnel. \n  \nRegistration Process:  Bomb Squad Commander must send an email request to sjagtiani@usbta.us with the following information \n\nName of person requesting to attend\nEmail of person requesting to attend\nCell phone number of person requesting to attend\nMember FEMA SID\nFEMA Course certificates of completion for\n\nICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System\nICS-200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response\nIS-700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System\nIS-800 National Response Framework\, An Introduction\n\n\nName of accredited bomb squad member is assigned\nBomb Squad identifier number\nMailing address of Bomb Squad\nBomb Squad phone number\nStatement that person attending is in full duty status with no physical or administrative restrictions\n\nOnce all information is received and verified\, personnel will receive a course registration confirmation along with travel and funding information.
URL:https://usbta.us/event/hazmat_bomb_techs_oct_2026/
LOCATION:USBTA Indian Head Facility\, Indian Head Highway 4450\, Indian Head\, MD\, 20640\, United States
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SUMMARY:CONVERGENT Operational Technology Integration Exercise - Fort Knox\, KY - November 3-5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) will conduct the first ever CONVERGENT Operational Technology Integration Exercise (OTIE) at Fort Knox\, Kentucky November 3-5\, 2026 (17 Bullion Blvd\, Fort Knox\, KY 40121). \n\n\n\nCONVERGENT stands for Concept\, Operational Needs Validation\, Evaluation\, and Real-Time Gap Analysis of Emerging and New Technologies. \nUSBTA\, along with a variety of industry partners\, will conduct the first ever CONVERGENT Operational Technology Integration Exercise (TTE).  This exercise brings together qualified public safety bomb technicians\, HAZMAT and CBRN specialists\, military EOD personnel\, screening and detection professionals\, government and military mission partners\, federal laboratories\, industry\, academia\, and vetted international participants in a structured\, hands-on training/exercise environment. \n\n\n\nHands-On Technology Integration \nQualified operators are given time to use\, compare\, and assess capabilities in realistic operational contexts.  \nCapability-Gap Identification \nOver three operational days\, teams complete five hands-on Operational Modules and participate in one all-hands Campfire engagement. \nEach module is a facilitated by Subject Matter Experts. Operators receive focused familiarization\, apply capabilities in mission-relevant scenarios\, compare approaches where appropriate\, and participate in structured debriefing and data collection. \nThe Campfire\, serves as the central synthesis point to identify and address capability gaps through: \n\nExisting Commercial Off-the-Shelf technology\nCurrent government or military capabilities\nTraining or procedural improvements\nBetter information sharing\nAdaptation of an existing system\nAdditional testing or validation\nNew research or development\n\nEvent Location\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFort Knox\, KY  |  17 Bullion Blvd\, Fort Knox\, KY 40121\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Dates\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 3 – Thursday\, November 5\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndustry Set-Up Day: Monday\, November 2\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAirports\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLouisville Airport (SDF)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotels\n\n\n\nHotel blocks are at government per diem rate.  Please adjust dates of stay based on travel plans. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandlewood Suites 40 Bourbon Street Radcliff\, KY 40160 RESERVATION LINK\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and Participation Point of Contact\n\nAmber Lowe  |  240-787-2915\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLog In To Register\n\nLog In for Event Registration\nIMPORTANT:  If you do not see the ability to register please contact Amber Lowe for assistance at 240-787-2915
URL:https://usbta.us/event/convergent_ft_knox/
LOCATION:Fort Knox\, KY\, 17 Bullion Blvd\, Fort Knox\, KY\, 40121\, United States
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