Michael Caughran's Survival and Combat Training Business
Michael Caughran, a former USAF survival expert with far-right and survivalist connections, is running survival and combat training courses in the Pacific northwest. His training business, American Reconstruction Concepts (ARC), has ties to an earlier organization promoting 'biblical training on war'. Caughran's history raises questions about the overlap between his Christian nationalist and survivalist activities with his military service.
Key Points
- Ties between Caughran's ARC and earlier organization Team Rugged
- Incorporated as an LLC in April 2022
- Offers a range of weapons training courses
- Supports far-right causes and conspiracy theories
Pros
- Offers specialized survival and combat training courses
- Incorporates trained law enforcement officers, 'church security' operatives, and current/former military members
Cons
- Ties to far-right and Christian nationalist connections raise concerns
- Previous organization associated with 'patriotic and biblical training on war' for young men