Midwest Counterdrug Training Center

Midwest Counterdrug Training Center The MCTC focuses Army and Air National Guard capabilities and assets to facilitate tuition-free, high-quality counterdrug training.

Welcome to the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center page, where you will find updates on courses held by this organization. This page aims to keep the public, law enforcement agencies and community-based organizations updated on the great things at the MCTC schoolhouse and nationwide. While this is an open forum, it's also an educational friendly one, so please keep your comments and wall

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This week, the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center and Iowa National Guard Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Office h...
08/22/2026

This week, the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center and Iowa National Guard Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Office hosted the Iowa Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Training at Camp Dodge, Johnston Iowa.

The two-day course brought multijurisdictional professionals together to strengthen the coordinated response to drug-facilitated sexual assault cases, from initial response and investigation through prosecution. The training focused on forensic science, trauma-informed practices, legal considerations and building a stronger, victim-centered response.

This week, the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center hosted the Dogs for Law Enforcement Canine Seminar at Camp Dodge in J...
08/21/2026

This week, the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center hosted the Dogs for Law Enforcement Canine Seminar at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, bringing K-9 teams together for advanced, real-world training.

Instructors from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa and Sweden shared expertise in trail laying, scent discrimination, track acquisition and reacquisition, component tracking and tactical techniques for tracking humans.

Dogs for Law Enforcement seminars are designed to sharpen handlers’ skills, introduce evolving techniques and help close the gap between training and operational deployments. By bringing experienced instructors and K-9 teams together, the MCTC continues to provide law enforcement professionals with relevant training they can take back to their agencies and communities.

Get registered for Tactical Medicine.Built for real-world threats, Tactical Medicine trains law enforcement and EMT-B pe...
08/08/2026

Get registered for Tactical Medicine.

Built for real-world threats, Tactical Medicine trains law enforcement and EMT-B personnel in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), advanced bleeding control, airway and chest trauma, IFAK application, and casualty movement. The course combines classroom instruction with dynamic hands-on scenarios to strengthen self-aid and buddy-aid capabilities when seconds matter.

Johnston, Iowa
Thursday, September 10 - Friday, September 11, 2026
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Limited no-cost lodging available
This course is tuition-free

Seats are open—register now:
https://counterdrugtraining.com/EBForms.aspx?EBID=8281&EBType=R&RefID=

The Midwest Counterdrug Training Center leverages National Guard capabilities to provide professional development, close training gaps, and enhance counterdrug and tactical response capabilities for law enforcement and community partners.

Senior leaders from the South Carolina National Guard visit the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center, July 27, 2026, whil...
07/28/2026

Senior leaders from the South Carolina National Guard visit the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center, July 27, 2026, while touring Iowa National Guard facilities at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa.

Lt. Col. Thomas Karpuk, the Iowa Counterdrug Task Force’s commandant, briefed Maj. Gen. Jeff Jones, South Carolina’s deputy adjutant general; Brig. Gen. Linda Riedel, assistant adjutant general; and Brig. Gen. Chris Hyman, director of the joint staff, on the MCTC’s mission to provide relevant, no-cost training to law enforcement professionals nationwide. The leaders also received an overview of the Iowa Counterdrug Task Force’s operational impact through criminal analysis and Drug Demand Reduction Outreach efforts that strengthen investigations, prevention programs and community partnerships.

Through the service of Iowa Counterdrug Task Force Soldiers and Airmen and the nationwide training delivered by the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center, the Iowa National Guard’s impact extends far beyond state lines.

Head into the weekend with your sights set on training.The Midwest Counterdrug Training Center has many upcoming courses...
07/25/2026

Head into the weekend with your sights set on training.

The Midwest Counterdrug Training Center has many upcoming courses coming up across the country. Visit www.counterdrugtraining.com to learn about the high-quality, no cost training available near you.

Pictured: a law enforcement officer fires his duty pistol during the MCTC’s military-lead Ballistic Accountability for Duty Pistol course hosted at the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center in Johnston, Iowa.

Seats are open for Undercover For Narcotics ⬇️This immersion course combines interactive classroom instruction, tabletop...
07/24/2026

Seats are open for Undercover For Narcotics ⬇️

This immersion course combines interactive classroom instruction, tabletop exercises, and realistic scenarios to prepare personnel to safely conduct undercover drug transactions. The curriculum provides the skills necessary to handle negotiations on the street, through social media, or while infiltrating drug gangs and criminal organizations. Students learn the distinct roles of all team members and are trained to follow the 22 Rules of Undercover Effectiveness, Safety, and Success™.

Johnston, Iowa
Wednesday, August 24 - Friday, August 28, 2026
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Limited no-cost lodging available
This course is tuition-free

Seats are open—register now:
https://counterdrugtraining.com/EBForms.aspx?EBID=8288&EBType=R&RefID=

⭐The MCTC focuses National Guard capabilities and assets to facilitate tuition-free, high-quality counterdrug training.

Learn what you need for Overdose Investigations ⬇️This course provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills ...
07/20/2026

Learn what you need for Overdose Investigations ⬇️

This course provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to safely and effectively respond to opioid drug overdoses and prosecute drug distributors. The curriculum educates personnel on preserving the crime scene, collecting evidence from digital devices, protecting themselves from opioid exposure using personal protective equipment, and utilizing state-specific laws and legal authorities. Students also learn specialized interview techniques for witnesses, family members, and distributors to trace the supply chain, culminating in practical exercises and the provision of an Overdose Checklist.

Johnston, Iowa
Wednesday, August 19 - Friday, August 21, 2026
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Limited no-cost lodging available
This course is tuition-free

Seats are open—register now:
https://counterdrugtraining.com/EBForms.aspx?EBID=8287&EBType=R&RefID=

The Midwest Counterdrug Training Center leverages National Guard capabilities to provide professional development, close training gaps, and enhance counterdrug and tactical response capabilities for law enforcement and community partners.

Registration is open for the Development, Management, and Control of Drug Informants course.This course is designed for ...
07/18/2026

Registration is open for the Development, Management, and Control of Drug Informants course.

This course is designed for new and experienced law enforcement personnel to learn how to develop, manage, and control drug, gang, terrorist, or other criminal informants using best practices and innovative methodologies. The curriculum focuses on identifying informant motivations, avoiding common pitfalls, adhering to legal guidelines and case law, and reviewing model policies governing informant utilization. Students participate in challenging practical exercises to master identification, documentation, vetting, integrity testing, and the ex*****on of controlled calls and buys.

Johnston, Iowa
Monday, August 3 - Wednesday, August 5, 2026
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Limited no-cost lodging available
This course is tuition-free

Seats are open—register now:
https://counterdrugtraining.com/EBForms.aspx?EBID=8315&EBType=R&RefID=

The Midwest Counterdrug Training Center leverages National Guard capabilities to provide professional development, close training gaps, and enhance counterdrug and tactical response capabilities for law enforcement and community partners.

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7105 NW 70th Avenue, Bldg 3585
Johnston, IA
50131

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Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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