With over 20 years of military service - 14 of those in Special Operations - Jason Smith has mastered resilience, adaptability, and leadership in the most demanding environments. A seasoned Special Forces Medic with elite qualifications, including Ranger, Special Forces, SMU DS Medic, HALO, SCUBA, and Jumpmaster (Static Line & HALO), Jason has spent the better part of a decade as a High Risk SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) Survival Instructor, teaching life-saving skills to those who need them most.
Beyond his military career, Jason is a skilled blacksmith with 20 years of experience and the founder of HoboForge Survival LLC. His training philosophy merges practical craftsmanship with psychological fortitude, pushing individuals beyond their limits to forge the best versions of themselves. His relentless commitment to excellence ensures that his survival training is not just an experience - but a transformative journey.