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Connor Matthews steps into the UFC octagon this Saturday night, February 15th, for his highly anticipated second fight. A T3i Field Developer and former Combat Controller, Connor embodies the warrior spirit and is an outstanding community ambassador. This is a fight you won’t want to miss—it’s bound to be an electrifying showdown!
The demand for Human Performance (HP) professionals supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) has grown significantly over the past decade. However, the rapid expansion and increasing competition in the job market have introduced challenges in both recruiting and retaining top talent. Are these staffing and retention challenges impacting the effectiveness and continuity of DoD HP programs? What strategies could enhance long-term workforce sustainability?
A huge shout-out to T3i teammates Jared Rothlauf and Sean Wilkinson for crushing their recent Texas endurance events! Jared completed his first 100-mile ultramarathon, finishing in 20 hours and 38 minutes to earn a sub-24-hour buckle. Sean claimed the top spot in the rookie division at The Fittest Experience (TFX), the largest CrossFit competition in the south. We're proud of their incredible dedication!
T3i had the privilege to send two of our instructors to Ukraine's Drone Warfare Course. This was an incredible opportunity to bring back many of the TTPs and lessons learned from the zero line. With the rate of innovation and evolution of FPV tactics happening in Ukraine, we plan to do this on a regular basis. We are grateful to our Ukrainian partners (who are all honorary Texans at this point) for their superb hospitality and worldclass training.
Part of our Lone Operator Course includes medical training grounded in the principles of TCCC. Our medical director demonstrates how to manage combat trauma in resource-limited environments with minimal gear. The course emphasizes self-care and improvised techniques, from wound closure to tactical combat medicine, ensuring operators can handle challenges without immediate support.
The AFPHE serves as our foundational training program, equipping operators with a wide range of skills, including deceptive striking techniques, powerful hand strikes, leg kicks, knife tactics, and integrating shooting with hand-to-hand combat. Participants will also learn to conceal and deploy weapons from their clothing. The course is structured into modules covering key areas such as Street Fighting, Improvised and Edged Weapons, Ballistic Weapons Employment, Tactical Use of Cover and Concealment, Confined Space Combat, Vehicle-Based Fighting, Tactical Combat Medicine Under Duress, and Integrated Scenario-Based Training.
The Lone Operator series of courses is designed to equip deploying personnel with personal force protection techniques and strategies in support of U.S. Government operations, activities, and initiatives. Tailored to address the distinct challenges faced by individuals or small teams, the T3i Lone Operator courses provide essential training for navigating today’s complex threat landscape.
This Christmas, we want to take a moment to honor and thank those who serve, protect, and defend. Whether you’re home with loved ones or standing watch far from home, your dedication to duty and country inspires us all.At T3i, we are proud to support military training and preparedness. We remain committed to equipping you with the skills and knowledge you need to stay sharp, stay safe, and succeed in every mission.From our family to yours, we wish you a Christmas filled with peace, camaraderie, and strength. Thank you for your service and sacrifice—today and always.Stay safe, stay mission-ready, and Merry Christmas!— T3i Inc.
