Northeast Counterdrug Training Center

10/27/2026

Students of Long-Range Fundamentals for the Narcotics Officer putting in training at Fort Indiantown Gap.

10/27/2026

Last week, Hazleton SRT and their K9 teams were at NCTC’s HREF for tactical training. We’re glad to provide the space and resources for these teams to get valuable hands-on training. 🐾 Great job Keiko!

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

Putting skills into practice! 🎯

NCTC’s Military-Led Instruction team conducted live-fire marksmanship training at Fort Indiantown Gap, focusing on instructor development, course refinement, and effective range management.

These hands-on training opportunities help our instructors sharpen their skills and continue delivering high-quality instruction to the law enforcement community.

09/28/2026

Fort Indiantown Gap, PA held the Keystone Combatives Tournament from 12-13 September 2026, bringing together 46 Pennsylvania Soldiers and Airmen. The tournament tested competitors' close combat skills while promoting readiness and camaraderie among the participants. ​

SSG Ian Stewart, a NCTC SOCP and TACP Instructor, competed in bouts that progressed from grappling to authorized striking techniques in later rounds. He ultimately won first place in the heavy weight champion match. ​ SSG Stewart’s performance reflects the expertise and the continued development of NCTC’s instructors.

09/28/2026

NCTC Staff recently got hands on with our new Operator XR virtual reality training system. Operator XR is a more modern mobile platform made for realistic scenario-based training. Reach out on our site to schedule training for your agency here: https://nctc.counterdrug.org/services/request-for-vr-simulator/

09/25/2026

09/25/2026

The Fox’s Den is officially complete!

NCTC’s newly renovated 4,800-square-foot multipurpose training facility features a 50-person classroom, padded VR training suite (for our new VR system) and dedicated mat space, and additional office and storage areas.

The expanded space allows NCTC to host a wider range of courses while providing a dedicated area for combatives and other hands-on training.

More space, more training opportunities and more ways to support the law enforcement professionals we serve.

08/18/2026

Upcoming Training: Drug Identification

🗓September 15-16, 2026
⏰️8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍Charleroi, PA

This 2-day, 16-hour course includes slides, photos, and videos of the latest substances circulating nationwide.

Gain critical knowledge on:
✅ Current trends in illicit drugs and trafficking methods
✅ How drugs affect the body and behavior
✅ Identification of drugs, paraphernalia, and packaging
✅ New techniques used by traffickers to evade law enforcement
✅ Interdiction and intervention programs

Who May Attend: Law Enforcement, Military Intelligence, Intelligence Analysts, Probation & Parole, Corrections Intelligence

How to Register:
1️⃣ Create a student account at https://www.nctc.counterdrug.org
2️⃣ Go to Training → Upcoming Training
3️⃣ Search Drug Identification and complete registration

📧 Questions? Email: [email protected]

⚠️ Share with your agency and partners who may benefit from this training!

👍 Follow NCTC on Facebook & LinkedIn for more at no cost training events!

05/29/2026

🚨 OUTLAW MOTORCYCLE GANGS AND THE CRIMINAL CONNECTION 🚨

Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMGs) have evolved from regional motorcycle clubs into sophisticated criminal syndicates with global connections to drug trafficking organizations and international criminal enterprises. Understanding their history, structure, identifiers, criminal activities, and operational methods is critical for today’s law enforcement professionals.

The National Counterdrug Training Center (NCTC) is offering a no-cost training opportunity designed to immerse attendees in the current OMG subculture and provide practical investigative knowledge and officer safety considerations.

🔹 Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs and the Criminal Connection
📅 July 27–28, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Madison, WI
👥 Who May Attend: Law Enforcement & Military Intelligence
✅ 69 Seats Available

This course examines the evolution of OMGs from their origins in the 1930s through today’s global criminal organizations. Training focuses on nationally dominant OMGs, regional trends, criminal enterprises, narcotics investigations, intelligence gathering, predictive analytics, violence through expansion, lawful traffic stops, case law, source development, and report writing.

Topics Include:
✔️ History and evolution of OMGs in the United States
✔️ Identification of OMG members through tattoos, colors, slogans, abbreviations, and indicators
✔️ OMG criminal enterprises and narcotics investigations
✔️ Officer safety and lawful contacts/stops
✔️ Intelligence gathering and information sharing
✔️ Current trends, violence indicators, and criminal networks
✔️ International criminal and cartel connections

This training is designed to enhance attendees’ investigative knowledge, intelligence awareness, and understanding of OMG criminal operations.

📝 How to Register:
1️⃣ Create a student account at: www.nctc.counterdrug.org
2️⃣ Select “Training” → “Upcoming Training”
3️⃣ Search for the course and complete registration

📧 Questions? [email protected]

👉 Please share with your agency and partner organizations!

👍 Follow NCTC on Facebook and LinkedIn for additional no-cost training opportunities.