Available courses

The Digital Land Mobile Communications Collection course is designed to equip operators with a solid foundation in the latest trends and advancements in terrestrial communications. The curriculum offers comprehensive instruction on prominent communication protocols such as DMR, NXDN, P-25, TETRA and Motor-TRBO. The course emphasizes the integration of standard issue equipment with non-traditional off-the-shelf tools, enabling participants to perform metadata analysis effectively to support conventional operations.

The Deep Blue Equipment training (DBE) course is meticulously crafted to elevate the proficiency of intelligence professionals in advanced SIGINT operations. This intensive training program is designed to broaden and sharpen the essential skill sets of operators, ensuring they are well-versed in the intricate workings of the Deep Blue system. 

The DBE course encompasses a wide array of topics critical to the effective utilization of the Deep Blue system. Participants will delve into the operational nuances of tactical signals processing, equipment setup, and comprehensive recording and playback functionalities. The course places a strong emphasis on practical applications, guiding operators through the complexities of handling various signal types and the associated equipment configurations. 


Blue Feather SI/EW is a 6-week course focused on basic signals analysis theory and collection techniques.  The course is designed to prepare students for collection operations with commercial and government systems and software suites.  Students will have an in-depth understanding of SIGINT related to signal identification, collection/recording, analysis techniques and reporting procedures.


The Blue Feather - Fused course enhances the capabilities of 361 ISRG professionals by building upon their basic mission qualifications. This comprehensive program provides full-spectrum SIGINT training, allowing operators to expand and refine their core skill sets. Covering signals of interest (SOI) across the entire radio frequency spectrum and global communication protocols. The Blue Feather - Fusion course employs a building block approach, starting with foundational topics in RF theory and basic electronics, and progressively advancing to real-world practical applications in global networks.

The Sceptre Operations Course is a modular 5–10-day course designed to provide foundational knowledge on effectively employing Sceptre and utilizing various features to exploit the radio frequency spectrum. Training will focus on Sceptre capabilities, workspace setup, hardware configuration, and utilization of native and compatible third-party plugins. Students will learn to configure multiple workspaces and create configuration files for various applications. The course combines classroom and real-world instruction, where students will utilize recordings and the live RF environment to conduct a variety of mission sets (ADS-B, AIS, DPTT Exploitation, Wide/Narrowband Recordings, Activity Detection, etc.). Students will learn when and how to use various plugins and conduct spectrum searches, surveys, and recordings. Additionally, they will learn how to identify and isolate signals for Level-1 analysis and reporting. Finally, students will cover post-mission procedures, data extraction, and system sanitization/shutdown procedures.

The Fundamentals of 802.11 Networking and Survey course is designed for professionals who need to build the foundational understanding required to secure and prosecute 802.11 networks. Our approach provides a comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand guide through the fundamentals of networking as they apply not only to standard 802.11 networking but also to fundamentals of 802.3 networking, as well as hardware and software used in 802.11 networking and operations. The student will gain the knowledge necessary to understand 802.11 networking, architectures, terminologies, and implementation and be able to conduct 802.11 surveys. In addition, students attending this course will receive comprehensive instruction on the 802.11 Protocol and Networking, preparing them for technical operations.  

The WiFi Prosecution course is tailored for professionals with a foundational understanding of the 802.11 protocol who seek to develop mission capabilities or explore RF vulnerabilities in organic 802.11 networks. The training program emphasizes the utilization of 802.11 collections and analysis software, providing comprehensive instruction on on-site optimization, surveying, data collection, and post-mission analysis within a discreet and mobile operational context. Participants will progress through 802.11 surveys and data collection, culminating in practical application exercises and an introduction to network and traffic characterization using Wireshark. Finally, students will engage in operational simulations to effectively replicate current and future mission requirements.

Blue Feather SI/EW is a 9-week course focused on basic signals analysis theory and collection techniques.  The course is designed to prepare students for collection operations with commercial and government systems and software suites.  Students will have an in-depth understanding of SIGINT related to signal identification, collection/recording, analysis techniques and reporting procedures.


The Blue Feather - DSO course enhances 361 ISRG professionals'' capabilities by adding their basic mission qualifications training (MQT).  It provides full-spectrum SIGINT training at the intermediate level to allow 361 ISRG operators to expand their core skill sets.  The course encompasses signals of interest interpretation (SOI) across the entire radio frequency spectrum and communication protocols employed worldwide, with a focus towards the intermediate operator level.  DST's goal is to provide combat ready ISR professionals in support of 361 ISRG worldwide missions.  Ther course uses a building block approach to instruct the topics and focuses on the RF Theory and Basic Electronics and expands to the real-world practical applications utilized in networks across the globe.  It includes a culmination exercise where the students will be challenged with a real-world scenario that will push them to the limit and test them every step of the way.