Drone Incident
Response Training
Training for Grounded UAS Incident Response
38 Sierra delivers operationally focused training that prepares personnel to safely identify, report, and manage drone-related hazards encountered on the ground.
Why Grounded Drone Response Training Is Needed
Detection and counter-UAS technologies are only part of the solution.
When a drone crashes, is abandoned, or delivers a payload, personnel on the ground must respond safely while managing potential hazards and preserving evidence.
Improper response to a grounded drone can expose personnel to:
Explosive hazards
Hazardous materials
Narcotics Contraband
Intelligence exploitation risks
DIRT prepares responders to safely manage these incidents.
DIRT Courses
38 Sierra’s Drone Incident Response Training (DIRT) courses are designed to provide personnel with clear procedures for safely responding to grounded or recovered drones. Our courses focus on real-world response procedures, threat recognition, safe search practices, identification and reporting, coordination with specialized units such as Bomb Squads or EOD, and the development of Standard Operating Procedures tailored to each organization’s mission and environment.
Each DIRT course is customized to the audience, region, and operational environment and includes both classroom instruction and practical exercises to ensure personnel can apply what they learn in real-world scenarios.
38 Sierra training is experience-based and designed for personnel who may encounter drones in the course of their duties and must be prepared to respond safely, professionally, and in coordination with the appropriate authorities.
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Critical Infrastructure: Drone Incident Response Training
This course provides critical infrastructure personnel with the knowledge and procedures necessary to safely respond to grounded or recovered unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
The course includes a regional UAS threat overview, grounded drone initial response procedures, drone identification and reporting protocols, and coordination with emergency responders. Instruction also includes development and integration of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) tailored to facility-specific risks and operational considerations.
Practical exercises reinforce initial response actions, identification procedures, and reporting protocols to ensure personnel can respond safely and effectively to drone incidents affecting critical infrastructure.
Course Length: 4 Hours (1/2 Day)
Class Size: 5+ Students
Who Should Attend:
Facility Security Personnel
Corporate Security Teams
Critical Infrastructure Protection Personnel
Plant Managers and Operations Supervisors
Safety Officers and Risk Managers
Emergency Response Teams
Industrial Security Teams
Utility Security Personnel (Power, Water, Communications, Energy)
Transportation Infrastructure Security Personnel
Government Facility Security Personnel
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Law Enforcement: Drone Incident Response Training
This course prepares law enforcement personnel to safely respond to grounded, abandoned, or recovered drones encountered during operations or investigations.
Training includes a regional UAS threat overview, grounded drone initial response procedures, safe search procedures, drone identification and reporting, drone pilot interaction considerations, and escalation procedures to Bomb Squad response when appropriate.
The course also includes Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development and integration to support agency policy and operational planning. Practical exercises allow officers to practice safe response procedures, search techniques, and identification and reporting protocols.
Course Length: 4 Hours (1/2 Day)
Class Size: 5+ Students
Who Should Attend:
Patrol Officers
Supervisors and Shift Commanders
Detectives and Investigators
Crime Scene Units
Special Operations Units
SWAT Personnel
School Resource Officers
Aviation Units
Harbor / Marine Units
Federal Law Enforcement Officers
Task Force Officers
Evidence Technicians
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Bomb Squad / EOD: Grounded UAS Response and Exploitation
This course is designed specifically for Bomb Technicians and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel and focuses on response to grounded or recovered unmanned aircraft systems.
Training includes a threat overview tailored to Bomb Squad and EOD operations, grounded UAS response best practices, diagnostics and threat assessment procedures, render safe considerations, evidence preservation, and post-incident site stabilization.
The course includes tabletop response exercises and practical exercises involving grounded UAS response, assessment, and post-incident procedures.
Course Length: 24 Hours (3 Days)
Class Size: Determined by Client
Who Should Attend:
Bomb Technicians
Public Safety Bomb Squads
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Personnel
Military EOD Units
Federal Bomb Technicians
Hazardous Devices Units
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Corrections: Drone Incident Response Training
This course prepares corrections personnel to safely respond to drones used for contraband delivery, reconnaissance, or other illicit activity involving correctional facilities.
Training includes a regional UAS threat overview, grounded drone initial response procedures, safe search procedures, drone identification and reporting, drone pilot interaction considerations, and escalation procedures to Bomb Squad response when necessary.
The course also covers SOP development and integration along with corrections-specific facility considerations. Practical exercises reinforce safe response procedures, search techniques, and identification and reporting protocols.
Course Length: 4 Hours (1/2 Day)
Class Size: 5+ Students
Who Should Attend:
Correctional Officers
Correctional Emergency Response Teams
Facility Security Staff
Intelligence / Investigations Units
Contraband Interdiction Teams
Facility Supervisors and Command Staff
Transportation Officers
Perimeter Security Personnel
Special Operations / Tactical Teams
State and Federal Corrections Personnel
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Military Installation: Drone Incident Response Training
This course prepares military personnel and installation security personnel to safely respond to grounded or recovered unmanned aircraft systems encountered on military installations or training areas.
Training includes a regional threat overview, grounded drone initial response procedures, safe search procedures, drone identification and reporting, and escalation procedures to EOD response.
Instruction includes SOP development and integration and installation-specific operational considerations.
Practical exercises reinforce safe response procedures, search techniques, and identification and reporting protocols.
Course Length: 4 Hours (1/2 Day)
Class Size: Determined by Client
Who Should Attend:
Installation Security Personnel
Military Police / Security Forces
Force Protection Personnel
Range Control Personnel
Training Area Supervisors
Facility Security Officers
Base Operations Personnel
Quick Reaction Force (QRF) Personnel
Command Staff and Force Protection Officers
EOD Support Personnel
Intelligence Personnel involved in UAS threat response
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Event & Stadium Security: Drone Incident Response Training
This course prepares event security, stadium security, and venue security personnel to safely respond to grounded or recovered drones encountered at public events or venues.
Training includes a regional UAS threat overview, grounded drone initial response procedures, drone identification and reporting, and coordination with emergency responders.
The course also includes Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development and integration and venue-specific operational considerations. Practical exercises reinforce initial response actions, identification procedures, and reporting protocols to ensure safe and coordinated response to drone incidents at public venues.
Course Length: 4 Hours (1/2 Day)
Class Size: 5+ Students
Who Should Attend:
Stadium Security Personnel
Event Security Staff
Venue Security Directors
Contract Security Teams
Event Operations Staff
Emergency Management Staff
Law Enforcement assigned to Event Security
Fire / EMS Event Response Personnel
Campus Security
Convention Center Security
Private Security Companies supporting large events
Who Should Attend
DIRT is designed for personnel who may encounter unmanned aircraft systems during their duties.
Primary audiences include:
Bomb Squads / EOD
Military Security Forces
Federal Law Enforcement
State & Local Police
Corrections Personnel
Event Security Teams
Critical Infrastructure Security
Students learn how to:
Recognize hazards associated with weaponized or suspicious drones
Safe and effective search techniques to locate grounded or crashed UAS
Identify potential explosive or hazardous payloads
Establish safe cordons and reporting procedures
Preserve evidence for follow-on exploitation
Develop and implement response policy & procedures
DIRT Training Objectives
Customized Training Options
DIRT can be delivered in multiple formats:
On-site training at your facility
Hosted courses
Scenario-based exercises
Integration with your existing training program
Realistic training aids can be incorporated to replicate drone-borne threats.
Host A DIRT Training Course
38 Sierra can deliver Drone Incident Response Training at your agency or training facility.
Hosting agencies can provide training to personnel from their organization as well as neighboring agencies.
Typical Host Agencies
Bomb Squads
State Police
Military Installations
Regional Training Academies
Corrections Training Centers
Hosting Benefits
• Reduced travel costs for participating agencies
• Regional multi-agency training opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Realistic scenario training at your facility
Realistic Training Scenarios
38 Sierra produces inert drone ordnance replicas and training aids designed to simulate real-world threats. These items allow agencies to conduct realistic hands on training and exercises.
Training aids support:
Classroom instruction
Threat familiarization
Scenario-based exercises
Multi-agency training events
Experience-Based Training
38 Sierra training is developed by professionals with operational experience in explosive hazards, federal law enforcement, and unmanned aircraft threat response.
Our approach focuses on practical response considerations based on real-world incidents.
38 Sierra delivers realistic Drone Incident Response Training grounded in operational experience. Our instruction focuses on practical hazard recognition, safe response procedures, and structured reporting for grounded drones.
We provide operational knowledge that personnel can apply immediately in the field—not hypothetical theory.
Prepare Your Agency for Grounded & Weaponized Drone Incidents
Counter UAS capability must extend beyond airspace detection.
Your personnel must know how to safely manage the drone once it is on the ground.
DIRT™ provides practical, safe, and operationally sound UAS Incident Training that addresses:
Weaponized Drone Training
Bomb Squad Drone Response
Downed Drone Search & Identification
Hazard Recognition & Reporting
Policy & Procedure Development
