A Unique Training Experience!
Playas Research and Training (PRTC) serves government and industry clients, nationally and internationally, that require controlled environment, reality-based testing and training venues in any aspect of physical security.

 

PRTC provides a unique, adaptive, controlled, and comprehensive range platform to advance the effectiveness and appropriateness of client tactics, techniques, and procedures.

 

 

 

Quotes

It's clear to me why so many government organizations and other military branches utilize the training facility at Playas. The large scale operations and the attention to detail ensure the scenarios are as accurate as possible.

Military Reporter during Angel Thunder 2011

 "It's clear to me why so many government organizations and other military branches utilize the training facility at Playas. The large scale operations and the attention to detail ensure the scenarios are as accurate as possible." Military Reporter during Angel Thunder 2011

-->"Absolutely great training. High angle was a huge plus." Designated Marksman Exercise

 

"This is the next best thing to deploying and conducting actual operations."

Counterinsurgency Training Student

-->"I learned how to interact with locals and use assets (ANA/ANP) in many situations." U.S. Army Soldier

-->"The learning benefits consisted of COP operations, op tempo, mission set, and overall hands-on experience." U.S. Army Commander

--> "The training venue was ideal. Strongly reminded me of Afghanistan (terrain and dust). Cadre was professional." Counterinsurgency Training

Our Mission
We are committed to providing our customers with state of the art training venues and support. Our primary goal is to bring together world-class facilities, technologies, and experts to deliver a training or research experience, aimed at achieving our customers' goals.

New Mexico Tech
PRTC is managed by the Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC) of New Mexico Tech, a public university located in Socorro, NM. Founded in 1947, EMRTC has earned a renowned reputation in research, testing, and training and is sustained by nationally recognized scientists, engineers, computer analysts, instructors, and technicians. For other affiliates, see link at page bottom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Mission

The Playas Research and Training (PRTC) serves government and industry clients, nationally and internationally, that require controlled environment, reality-based testing and training venues in any aspect of physical security.

PRTC provides a unique, adaptive, controlled and comprehensive range platform to advance the effectiveness and appropriateness of client tactics, techniques, and procedures.