Specialized Hostile Environment Awareness Training (SHEAT)
Prepare. Prevent. Prevail.
Born from Experience. Refined by Adversity.
Raven Rae Resources was built on lived experience in some of the world’s most volatile regions. Following the unlawful detention of founder David Lavery in Afghanistan, our mission became clear: to prepare individuals and organizations for the real-world challenges of operating in high-risk, fragile, and conflict-affected environments.
We provide specialized training, leadership development, and operational readiness solutions grounded in firsthand knowledge. Our goal is simple—ensure that when crisis strikes, your team has the confidence, clarity, and capacity to respond decisively.
RRR Signature Training
Lifesaving Skills. Real-World Scenarios. Mission-Ready Teams.
Training Backed by Lived Experience
David Lavery, founder of Raven Rae Resources, brings unparalleled insight into the harsh realities of working in high-threat environments. After enduring unlawful detention by Afghanistan’s de facto authorities, David transformed his ordeal into a platform for resilience training.
His firsthand lessons shape our approach—highlighting the importance of proactive preparation, situational awareness, and calm leadership in the face of abduction, detention, or crisis.
Respond Before, During, and After a Crisis
David Lavery, founder of Raven Rae Resources, brings unparalleled insight into the harsh realities of working in high-threat environments. After enduring unlawful detention by Afghanistan’s de facto authorities, David transformed his ordeal into a platform for resilience training.
His firsthand lessons shape our approach—highlighting the importance of proactive preparation, situational awareness, and calm leadership in the face of abduction, detention, or crisis.
SHEAT: Practical, Proven, and Personal
Our Specialized Hostile Environment Awareness Training (SHEAT) equips individuals and teams with the real-world skills needed to operate in volatile contexts. From threat recognition and travel risk management to fieldcraft, communications, and medical response, SHEAT is hands-on, high-impact, and constantly evolving.
Even seasoned professionals benefit from regular refreshers—because when it comes to survival, preparation isn’t optional. It’s essential.
Crisis-Ready Starts at the Top
We work closely with leadership teams to build crisis decision-making capabilities, foster team cohesion, and develop clear, actionable response plans. SHEAT integrates physical, psychological, and operational preparedness to ensure resilience at every level.
David’s experience is not just a story—it’s a strategy. It informs every module, ensuring your organization is led by people who are trained not just to respond, but to recover and lead others through adversity.
Let’s Talk Resilience
Raven Rae Resources provides comprehensive risk mitigation, safety and security solutions, specialized training, and crisis management tailored to your operational reality.
Whether you’re a government agency, NGO, IGO, or development organization, we’re ready to support your mission—before, during, and after a crisis.