Advanced Military Mobility Training and Support
WE OFFER TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES Available CONUS/OCONUS
CAGE CODE: 7BCV0 DUNS: 079688483
About Black Dog Mobility
Black Dog Mobility (BDM) is a military mobility training and support company that provides essential mobility solutions through advanced on and off-road driver training, along with supplemental training options for a wide variety of groups.
BDM maintains its own fleet of indigenous 4x4 vehicles to be used at our private training areas, military facilities, or shipped to various locations for unsupported off-road driver training. These platforms replicate vehicles found around the globe and support our specialized mobility solutions for diverse operational needs.
Our small size, combined with over 18 years of experience working with Special Operations groups, enables us to deliver flexible mobility-focused training designed to enhance readiness and provide tailored mobility solutions for units with varying requirements.
BDM’s private training areas range from 150 acres to just under 3,000 acres throughout North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Whether your unit is training on MRZRs, non-standard tactical vehicles (NSTVs) or other platforms, we have a location that supports effective mobility training and mission success.
TRAINING CAN BE PROVIDED CONUS/OCONUS:
Our private facilities: Virginia and North Carolina.
Military/Federal Facilities
Mobile Training Teams/Unsupported training areas
CONTACT:
540.227.6610
Capabilities
Off-Road Non-Standard Vehicle (NSV) Driver Training
Our advanced off road driving training focuses heavily on moderate to technical terrain, recovery techniques, field repair, NVG driving, and roll-over FTX scenarios. To deliver realistic off road driving experience, we use a variety of indigenous vehicles including Toyota Hilux, Toyota Prado, and Land Cruisers in multiple configurations such as right-hand-drive, left-hand-drive, diesel, gas, manual, and automatic. These 3–5 day courses can easily be combined with any of our other programs, providing comprehensive off road driving training tailored to diverse operational needs.
Evasive/Defensive/Executive Protection Driver Training
We offer a comprehensive hard surface driving program at our training areas around Danville, VA and Rockingham, NC, as well as select off-site locations. While this course focuses on high-speed maneuvers, close proximity driving, PIT/RAM techniques, react-to-contact drills, immediate action drills, vehicle bailouts, and motorcade/convoy operations, it also strengthens our overall Driver Training curriculum for teams needing both on-road and tactical skills. These 2–5 day programs can incorporate FAV (Fully Armored Vehicles) platforms and are designed to work seamlessly alongside our advanced Driver Training courses, ensuring operators receive full mobility readiness. This integrated approach allows units to build confidence and enhance both on-road and tactical Driver Training capabilities.
ISV (infantry squad vehicle), GMV 1.1 and matv driver training
This training includes platforms such as the ISV (Infantry Squad Vehicle), GMV 1.1 (Flyer), Polaris Dagor, and MATVs/RGs, all commonly used by military units worldwide. These vehicles play a crucial role in advanced off road driving operations, and our extensive familiarity with their high center of gravity improves every student's understanding of their dynamics and handling. By integrating this knowledge into our off road driving instruction, we help students build confidence, enhance vehicle control, and strengthen mission readiness. Our expertise ensures trainees gain the technical insight needed for safe and effective off road driving in demanding environments.
Motorcycle and e bike Training
We offer basic to advanced motorcycle and e-bike riding courses using smaller bikes (250cc and under) commonly found throughout Asia and Africa. This training focuses on acquiring, starting (electric/kick), and riding motorcycles on both dirt and paved surfaces, making it an excellent complement to our off road driving programs. Students gain foundational skills that support safer mobility in challenging terrain, reinforcing the same principles taught in our advanced off road driving courses. These motorcycle and e-bike courses can be easily integrated into any of our broader off road driving or mobility training programs.
mobile training teams/unsupported off-road training
BDM offers multiple options for long-range and unsupported operational training, both CONUS and OCONUS, through our Mobile Training Teams (MTTs). These programs complement our advanced off road driving curriculum by allowing groups to train in realistic “off-the-grid” environments where logistics, personnel management, vehicle preparation, loading, communication, and navigation/route planning are essential. Our MTTs provide on-site instruction at various military facilities or at one of our designated areas in Southern California, ensuring units gain mission-ready skills that directly support effective off road driving operations. This approach helps teams build confidence and capability for real-world mobility challenges.
Basic and Advanced Marksmanship & Operational Training
• Basic Pistol Marksmanship Training & Concealed Carry
• Basic & Advanced Room Clearing
• Sniper High Angle Shooting
• Close Quarters Battle / Close Quarters Combat (CQB/CQC)
• Foreign Weapons Handling
• Terrorist Operational Studies
• Individual Protection Measures While Traveling
• Car Bomb Searches
• Detecting and Evading Terrorist Surveillance
• Basic Threat Assessment for Hotels and Offices
• Mechanical & Explosive Breaching
Securities & Protective Services
• Mobile Security
• Convoy Security In High Risk Environments
• Personal/Executive Security
• Analysis Surveillance
• Counter-Surveillance
• Protective Services Detail (PSD) & Training
• Executive & Private Protection Services
• Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Analysis (AT/FP)
• Threat Vulnerability
• Individual Terrorist Awareness Course (INTAC)
Medical Services
• Basic & Advanced Medical Support
• Basic & Advanced Combat Casualty Care
• Basic & Advanced Combat Medicine for Medics & Corpsmen
• Basic & Advanced Combat Medicine for Operators
• Reinforcement Training (LTT/SULA)
• Advanced Medical “Cross-Training”
• Basic/Initial Trauma Life Support (BTLS/ITLS)
• Combat Life Saver (CLS)
• Tactical Combat Casualty Care - Enhanced (TCCC-E)
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
• Special Operations Medical Sustainment Skills
• Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS)
Specialized Services
• IED Identification
• Surveillance
• Surveillance Detection & Evasion
• Counter-Surveillance
• Close Quarters Battle / Combat (CQB/CQC)
• Shura Meeting Training
• K9 Integration
Black Dog Mobility
Training
BDM provides highly flexible training packages that can include one or more of our specialized programs. Whether your team needs advanced mobility training focused on off-road skills or a blended approach that combines high-speed defensive driving with off-road driver instruction, we can build a tailored solution that fits your operational requirements.
While our driver training packages emphasize core driving skills and vehicle preservation, we integrate several unique elements to enhance the overall mobility training experience. These include final night-time FTXs where teams navigate technical terrain to reach rolled vehicles and conduct safe recovery and repair under NVGs. We also incorporate field repair modules, rollover scenarios, and other mission-relevant exercises.
We are committed to delivering the most advanced and realistic mobility training available. This is achieved by using the same indigenous vehicles found in various regions worldwide, selecting top instructors with extensive real-world expertise, and developing a curriculum tailored to your team’s exact needs and operational goals.
Certifications and qualificationS
WPS II (Worldwide Protective Service) bio approved on all vehicle dynamics training for Department of State requirements
International 4 Wheel Drive Trainers’ Association (I4WDTA) certified trainer
Secret Clearance
ROVAH (Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association) Certified Instructors
Certified Polaris (Dagor/MRZR) Master Tech
Consulting Services
With decades of combined mobility training experience, our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) provide companies and organizations with a wide range of expertise and project-specific feedback.
Through our ongoing work with military clients and continuous field training, Black Dog Mobility offers a unique advantage for teams seeking professional mobility consulting support. This real-world experience allows us to assist with vehicle platform design, long and short-term testing, development, and associated software. Black Dog Mobility is equipped to deliver comprehensive mobility consulting services tailored to the needs of each client, ensuring practical and mission-focused solutions.:
vehicle platform design and support
vehicle manufacturer testing and development
Business development with key Dod/socom end users
conducting formal and informal customer research
key supply chain integration - standard and non-standard military vehicle platforms
Various automotive and oem expert testimony
Our Team
GARRETT PORTERFIELD - OWNER/LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Garrett has been serving the Special Operations community for over 20 years. His extensive training experience includes a wide range of vehicle platforms such as standard and non-standard military vehicles (indigenous Toyotas and Land Rovers), GMV 1.1, MATVs/RGs, Polaris Dagors, and MRZRs. His background spans technical off-road, unimproved terrain, high-speed security driving, and Defensive Driver Training, giving him a comprehensive skill set across multiple operational environments.
During that time, Garrett has developed strong relationships with some of the best trainers in their respective fields, including tactical and high-speed driving, 4x4 mobility, motorcycle, ATV and side-by-side instruction, firearms, rally, scenario development, and CONUS/OCONUS training support and logistics. His network also includes specialists in Defensive Driver Training, further strengthening the depth of expertise he brings to every program.
Garrett currently holds a Secret Clearance and is WPS II bio approved for US Department of State for all driving platforms. He is also a certified instructor with the International 4-Wheel Drive Trainers’ Association (I4WDTA).
Garrett has organized and led several off-road trips through Bolivia, Newfoundland-Labrador, Iceland and Southern California.
doug horn - lead instructor
Doug brings a diverse portfolio in mobility operations and training from his more than 20 years working in the Special Operations community. He retired after a 26-year career in the Army as a Command Sergeant Major (CSM) in 2024. Throughout his career, Doug gained operational experience across the Middle East, Horn of Africa, and Europe. Committed to continuous growth, he has pursued advanced training in vehicle dynamics, unsupported movements, and high-speed loose surface driving. His instructional background includes firearms training, advanced vehicle control, tactical mobility operations, and Defensive Driver Training, reflecting his dedication to both learning and teaching in his field.
philip richard mcdonald - Lead instructor
Phil has over 35 years of experience instructing and consulting across all aspects of Military Operations and training. A highly versatile and dynamic instructor, he gained extensive operational experience during 22 years of service as a Royal Marine Commando fifteen of those years in Commando Units retiring as a Warrant Officer in December 2003. He then spent 11 additional years in the Middle East as a Military Contract Officer, Instructor, and Advisor to the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. Since relocating to the USA in September 2014, Phil has spent the last seven years traveling nationwide as an independent contractor and consultant, teaching a wide range of skills including vehicle dynamics, mobile tactics operations, firearms, IED awareness, surveillance/surveillance detection, USAS (drones) capability, and Defensive Driver Training. His extensive background allows him to deliver highly effective Defensive Driver Training to Military and Government clients both domestically and internationally.
Phil currently holds a Secret Clearance and is WPS II bio approved for US Department of State.
Clients
current and PREVIOUS CLIENTS
Army Rangers
Naval Special Warfare
Special Forces
SFOD
JSOC
MARSOC
Department of State
Contact BDM
If you'd like to learn more about Black Dog Mobility, the services we provide, or have a general question - please fill out the contact form and we will get back to you.
We have various funding options that can help provide your unit with the necessary pre-deployment training requirements needed. We'd be happy to discuss how we can help you in making this happen as efficiently as possible.
Be advised, as we do spend a lot of time training in the field and in remote locations, it may take a couple days for us to get back to you.
You can also reach us by phone at 540-227-6610.