Dark Horse Training Center (DHTC) – New Mexico Facility

Asymmetric Solutions’ Dark Horse Training Center (DHTC) is a premier training facility located in the high desert of Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, DHTC offers an unparalleled environment for military, law enforcement, and security professionals. The facility spans 785 acres of rugged terrain, complemented by an additional 4,735 acres of low-regulation accessible training areas, providing readiness to forces conducting Deployment for Training (DFT), Realistic Military Training (RMT), and Full Mission Profile (FMP) exercises located at Asymmetric Solution’s numerous off-site targets.

Diverse and Challenging Terrain

DHTC is situated at 7,000 feet of elevation, 25 minutes from Santa Fe, NM, and is surrounded by the Carson National Forest. The diverse landscape includes desert and mountainous terrain, perfect for conducting a variety of training exercises that require the use of both natural and constructed obstacles.

  • High Desert and Mountainous Terrain
  • Varied Elevation (7,000 feet)
  • Surrounded by Carson National Forest

The unique terrain supports the transportation of personnel and equipment in ways that challenge operators to develop and refine their tactical skills, using alternative methods for deploying crew-served weapons, ammunition, supplies, and wounded personnel to and from areas inaccessible to mechanized or air mobile transportation.

Training Capabilities and Features

DHTC’s terrain supports a wide range of training capabilities, from individual marksmanship to complex, full mission profiles (FMP). The center includes over 100 miles of off-road trails, ideal for off-road driving and vehicle-based exercises.

  • Heavy Machine Gun Ranges
  • Rocket Ranges
  • Live Fire Foot Patrol Ranges
  • Mortar Range (Blue Death)
  • 40mm Range (Cheeto Puffs)

With more than 665 acres and multiple ranges with 360 degree taining areas, DHTC’s expansive natural backdrops make it ideal for long-range marksmanship training, allowing for realistic engagements that account for vertical and angular distortions, elevation, and weather effects.

Off-Road Trails and Unrestricted Airspace

With hundreds of miles of off-road trails, DHTC offers a diverse range of environments for tactical vehicle operations, including sandy desert paths, rocky trails, wooded areas, mesas, and alpine peaks.

  • Off-Road Trails: Desert, Rocky, and Alpine
  • Unrestricted Airspace for Ordinance Testing
  • Real-Time ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) Support

DHTC also provides unrestricted airspace, enabling ordinance testing and the deployment of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) equipped with advanced sensors for aerial reconnaissance and surveillance during training exercises.

Medical Training in Extreme Environments

DHTC offers extensive medical training opportunities for personnel, equipping medics with the skills needed to support units in both summer and winter wilderness combat environments. The high-elevation and challenging terrain provides the ideal setting for realistic medical training scenarios.

  • Wilderness Combat Medical Training
  • Summer and Winter Combat Environments
  • Terrain Familiarization for Medical Support Units

Our medical training ensures that personnel are ready to handle a range of real-world situations, from basic combat casualty care to advanced medical support in harsh environments.

Contact Us

For more information about the training opportunities available at Dark Horse Training Center or to schedule your next mission readiness exercise, contact Asymmetric Solutions today. Our experienced instructors and cutting-edge facilities ensure that your team is fully prepared for any challenge.

Phone: 844-851-0911
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.asusa1.com