Second Bend Labs
GA/FL Border
An elite training facility on the Georgia/ Florida border. It is designed for special operations and specialized units, offering a controlled, high-intensity environment.
On 8000 acres, the Second Bend Labs is an elite training facility for Special Operations and Elite units that encomapsses land, air and water facilities. The ranges, designed by civil engineers to meet DoD specifications, were developed in collaboration with partners to support their pre-deployment requirements. Additonally there is a human performance center, air and drone operations, a 100 acre/10ft deep lake for water ops and accomodation for 45+ people overnight. Second Bend Labs is ready for immediate use, with infrastructure in place to host DoD, OGAs, law enforcement, and industry pilots and demonstrations.
FEATURES
Dynamic Range Complex
Purpose built range complex engineered to DoD specifications and developed with tactical experts to replicate real world mission environments. Configurable lanes and target systems scale from precision zeroing to complex multi-axis engagements.
● Three 25 m ranges with pneumatic targets for moving engagements, rapid pistol carbine transitions, and coached speed, accuracy, and decision making
● Multi Level CONEX Shooting Tower for long range engagement, observation, sniper qualification, elevated fire control, and instructor oversight
● 550 m KD and UKD range with precision steel targets
● One 25 m pull handle range for high tempo drills, modular steel, and rapid scenario shifts
● Multipurpose steel bays for transitional pistol carbine lanes with quick swap arrays, caliber flexibility, and immediate visual feedback
● Free fall and static line drop zones, including a 100-acre water drop zone
Expert Military Shooting Instructors
UAS & Airborne Ops
Advanced UAS testing and training on austere terrain, enabled by FAA and DoD COA approved airspace within Moody’s MOA across 8,000 private acres, with authorized operations up to 5,000 ft AGL to support JTAC and ISR coordination, overwatch, and aerial platform integration.
Integrated Test, Development and Repair operation provides onsite autonomous system integration and live telemetry capture for R and D and industry partners, with a dedicated workroom (warp room) to make real-time field adjustments to UAS platforms.
● Expand with BVLOS Operations up to 5,00 ft AGL
● Endurance & ISR Payload Trials: Fixed-wing, VTOL, and multirotor platforms
● ISR & Sensor Validation: EO/IR, SAR, SIGINT & LiDAR integration
● Autonomy & Swarm Testing: Collision avoidance, GNSS-denied navigation, multi-platform coordination
● Controlled RF/EW Corridors: Resilience trials against jamming and spoofing
● Customer Demonstrations: Secure, military-grade environment for VIP buyer events
● Counter-UAS Testing: Full detect → identify → track → defeat red/blue team scenarios
● Sensor Fusion: RF, radar, EO/IR, and acoustic detection systems
● Threat UAS Integration: Safe live-fire validation of kinetic & non-kinetic defeat tech
● Additional UAS profiles and STOL operations enabled through access to a nearby airfield
● Real time adjustments in the field to your UAS in our workroom (warp room)
● Delivering Operational Realism across Varied Terrain
● R&D Test Facility and Manufacturing Space
Waterborne Ops
Four bodies of water plus five miles of private river frontage support uncrewed maritime systems test, evaluation, and training and full spectrum waterborne operations. Water depths range from 10 to 30 feet, enabling:
● Maritime UxS Test, Evaluation, and Training
● Small Craft Operations
● Insertion and Exfiltration
● Low-Vs Movement
● Water Survival
● Helocast
● Load Bearing Swims
Vehicle Immediate Action Drills
Practice Rapid Dismounts, Overwatch & Team Comms under Simulated Contact Conditions
Human Performance Lab
At the heart of Second Bend Labs is a cutting-edge 20,000 sq ft Human Performance Training Facility, built to enhance the operator's strength, endurance, and tactical skills. Exclusive access to Aware's patented, FDA-approved technology integrates advanced brain and vital biometrics to optimize peak performance and recovery.
Whether training indoors with top-tier equipment, on outdoor tracks, or across 8,000 acres of terrain and water, you'll experience unparalleled tactical training. Highly skilled instructors prepare operators for rigorous selection courses & combat operations.
• Hundreds of Customizable Workouts
• Expert Strength Coaches, Dietitians & Physical Therapists
• Advanced Endurance Machines
• Functional & Agility Training
• Outdoor Field & Equipment
• State-of-the-art Strength Equipment
• Large Indoor Turf Field
•. Hand-to-Hand Combat
•. Defense Tactics Training Mats
•. Exclusive Aware Technology
• Personalized Recovery Plans
Full Spectrum Engagement
Purpose built tactical infrastructure, shaped with mission partner input, delivers a secluded training environment that supports evolving operational demands and mission specific preparation.
Dynamic Range Complex
Tactical driving and mobility course
Vehicle immediate action range
Mechanical and shotgun breaching
Drop Zones and Landing Zones
Airfield Access for Loading and Unloading
MOA CAS Dry Training
Team Equipment and Ammo Storage
Accommodation for 45+ Personnel
● Private guest home accommodations for 45+ personnel, professionally designed to support relaxation and recovery between training evolutions
● Large centrally located Clubhouse is a primary hub for group meals, coordination, secure briefings, and shared common space for downtime
● Secure briefing rooms and team classrooms
● Multifunction 5,000 sq ft facility combining a field gym with gun cleaning and armory space, next to the clubhouse.
● Recreation for stand down periods, including firepits, pool, ping pong, shuffleboard, fishing, weightlifting, biking, and trail running
● Onsite Chefs Deliver Balanced Performance-Focused Meals Daily