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  • 16
    Sep
    2012
    4:17pm, EDT

    Zombies under attack in counterterrorism training program

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    Zombies may have a tougher time taking over the world after a counterterrorism training program scheduled next month in San Diego.


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    MilitaryTimes.com on Sunday reported that California-based security firm HALO Corp. will incorporate training to fight the undead during its Oct. 29 to Nov. 2 Counter-Terrorism Summit expected to draw 1,000 military personnel, law enforcement officials, medical experts and government workers to the 44-acre Paradise Point resort island in San Diego’s Mission Bay.


    The company, founded by former special operations, national security and intelligence personnel, says its annual summit this year will include a realistic tactical training environment using “Hollywood magic” in live action demonstrations, realistic tactical training scenarios and classroom education.

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    Immersive Hollywood sets will include a Middle Eastern village and a pirates’ haven, MilitaryTimes.com reported.

    The more than 30 courses range from border and maritime security to cyber terrorism and modern warfare, HALO says in its summit promotional material.

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    “The Zombie Apocalypse is very whimsical,” Brad Barker, HALO president, told MilitaryTimes.com,  referring to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention campaign released last year.

    Zombies who roam the island will harass the troops, first-aid teams and medical responders participating, Barker told MilitaryTimes.com.

    This is an overview of the HALO Counter Terrorism Summit and the events that are taking place on HALO Island -- San Diego, CA, 29OCT-02NOV2012.

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    OH MY GOD! I want to go do this soooo bad! This training would be awesome. How long till everyone starts posting Zombies were made by Obama/Bush though right? Haha silly kids.

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