SERE IQC COMBATIVES INSTRUCTOR

The SERE IQC (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Instructor Qualification Course) Combatives Instructor cadre is a specialized element within the U.S. military’s SERE training program. Established to enhance the physical and mental resilience of personnel, the combatives instructors provide expert instruction in hand-to-hand combat and defensive tactics, tailored for evasion and survival scenarios. Drawing on techniques from various martial arts and military combatives systems, these instructors ensure that students are prepared to defend themselves if captured or confronted in hostile environments. Over time, the SERE IQC Combatives Instructor role has evolved, incorporating lessons learned from real-world operations to continually improve the effectiveness and realism of SERE training.