Eschaton Ready
Safety
Resources
Resources are the lifeline in any survival situation. This category aims to make you proficient in managing essential resources like food, water, energy, and transportation. Learn how to store food for the long term, purify water, manage energy sources, and maintain basic transportation means. Resource management is more than just stockpiling; it’s about sustainable usage and efficient allocation. In a grid-down scenario, resources can quickly become scarce, making these skills invaluable for long-term survival.
Community
No man is an island, especially in times of crisis. This category focuses on the skills needed to communicate effectively, lead a group, and contribute to community defense. Learn how to operate emergency communication equipment, lead a team, and organize community resources for mutual aid and defense. In a grid-down scenario, community becomes your extended support system. Effective communication and leadership can make the difference between chaos and coordinated effort, significantly impacting the survival chances of the larger group.
The Four Pillars of Each Level in the Eschaton Ready Program​
No man is an island, especially in times of crisis. This category focuses on the skills needed to communicate effectively, lead a group, and contribute to community defense. Learn how to operate emergency communication equipment, lead a team, and organize community resources for mutual aid and defense. In a grid-down scenario, community becomes your extended support system. Effective communication and leadership can make the difference between chaos and coordinated effort, significantly impacting the survival chances of the larger group.
Pillar 1 - Knowledge​
Deepening Your Understanding at Every Stage
Each level of our program starts by deepening your foundational knowledge. As you progress, the complexity of the topics will increase, ensuring that you’re not just repeating what you already know but are continually building upon it. Whether you’re learning the basics of first aid at Level 1 or advanced resource management techniques at Level 4, the Knowledge pillar ensures you’re intellectually equipped for any scenario.
Pillar 2 - Skills​
Layering Practical Abilities
Skills are not just taught but layered upon one another as you advance through the levels. Starting with basic skills like water purification at the early stages, you’ll move on to more complex tasks like community defense strategies in the higher levels. This iterative approach ensures that your practical abilities are continually honed and expanded.
Pillar 3 - Kit
Evolving Your Toolkit
As you advance through the levels, your kit will evolve along with your skills and knowledge. Early levels may focus on basic survival gear, while later levels will introduce more specialized equipment. Each level’s Kit pillar not only provides a checklist of essential items but also includes training on how to use them effectively.
Pillar 4 - Planning​
From Basic Strategies to Complex Blueprints
Planning is the glue that binds your knowledge, skills, and kit together into a cohesive strategy. In the early levels, you’ll learn to create basic plans for individual or family preparedness. As you advance, the Planning pillar will guide you in developing more complex strategies that involve community coordination, long-term sustainability, and even crisis leadership.
Introduction to the Levels: Your Journey Through The Eschaton Ready Program
The Eschaton Ready Preparedness Program is designed to take you on a structured journey from basic to advanced levels of preparedness. Our program is divided into six distinct levels, each focusing on a comprehensive set of skills, knowledge, tools, and planning strategies. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned prepper, our leveling system offers a clear and progressive path to enhance your preparedness capabilities. Each level is built around four key pillars—Knowledge, Skills, Kit, and Planning—to ensure a holistic approach to preparedness. These pillars are designed to equip you with the intellectual understanding, practical abilities, essential tools, and strategic planning skills you’ll need to face any crisis with confidence.
As you advance through the levels, you’ll find that the complexity of the topics, skills, and planning strategies increases. This progressive approach ensures that you’re continually building upon your existing capabilities, making you more versatile and adaptable to a wide range of scenarios. Each level culminates in an assessment that tests your proficiency in that level’s focus areas. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a certificate that not only validates your skills but also serves as a stepping stone to the next level. The ultimate goal is to become Eschaton Ready Certified, a recognition of your comprehensive preparedness and resilience capabilities.
Level 1: Basic Preparedness​
Knowledge
- Spiritual Preparedness 1
- Physical Preparedness 1 – Individual
- Preparedness Mindset 1
- Medical 1 – First Aid
- Medical 2 – CPR
Skills
- Bushcraft 1
- Pistol 1
- Rifle 1
Kit
- Basic Survival Kit
- Basic First Aid Kit
- Basic Preparedness Kit
Planning
- Emergency Contact List
- Simple Evacuation Plan
Level 2: Intermediate Preparedness
Knowledge
- Spiritual Preparedness 2
- Physical Preparedness 2 – Family
- Mindset 2
Skills
- Bushcraft 2
- Pistol 2
- Rifle 2
- Medical 3 – TCCC
Kit
- Get Home Bag
- IFAK
Planning
- Area Study
Level 3: Advanced Preparedness
Knowledge
- Spiritual Preparedness 3
- Preparedness 3 – Long Term Food Storage
- Preparedness 4 –Â Homesteading
- Medical 4 – Prolonged Field Care
Skills
- Bushcraft 3
- Pistol 3
- Rifle 3
- Food Preservation Techniques
Kit
- Advanced Survival Kit
- Advanced First Aid Kit
- Advanced Preparedness Kit
- Bug Out Bag
Planning
- ICERS
Level 4: Master Preparedness
Knowledge
- Spiritual Preparedness 4
- Preparedness 4 – Community Dynamics
- Medical 5 – Community Healthcare
Skills
- Command & Control Communications
Kit
- Resilient Food Production
- Water Treatment System
- Sewage & Waste Management Plan
- Energy Production
Planning
- Underground Bunker
- Community Clinic