Staff Directory
- Title:
- Deputy Director – AF Combatives Program Center of Excellence
- Email:
- Phone:
- 719-333-9294
David Durnil
Chief of Training and Education
Air Force Combatives Center of Excellence HQ USAFA/ADPC
Experience: 11th Year at USAFA/16th Year working with DoD Combatives Implementations
EDUCATION
· Master in Arts National Security Studies, American Military University
· 2nd Degree Blackbelt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Elite Team
· Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association
· Graduate Air University Emerging Leader Course
Coach Durnil is the Chief of training and instruction Air Force Combatives Center of Excellence (AFCCOE.) He is responsible for developing the implementation of the Air Force Combative Program (AFCP), which trains 52,000 Airman annually in accession level and tech school training, including TACP and SERE. Coach Durnil heads up a cadre that trains 2,000 students annually for college credit. He is responsible for the development, safety within the Athletic Department as well as joint training with the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Coach Durnil also works extensively with USAFA’s Human Performance Laboratory, Outcome Teams, and integrating the study of Combatives with Military and Strategic Studies and Behavioral Sciences.
Before joining USAFA, Coach Durnil worked as Senior Instructor at Kansas State University’s Modern Combatives Program. He supervised the creation of Modern Combatives Education classes that targeted soldiers, ROTC cadets, students, female students, and student-athletes. Also, Coach Durnil developed additional supplemental resources for nutrition, risk analysis, and methodology. He worked closely in training football and basketball teams in basic combatives. He established the 1st Infantry Division’s Combatives Program Fort Riley, Kansas.
LEADERSHIP
· Developed and deployed curriculum Air Force wide
· Co-authored AFI 36-2620 and AFTTP 3-4.9
· Travelled to Joint Base Balad, Iraq to train Air Force personnel 2011
· Member Army Combatives Board of Visitors 2009 and 2010
· Special Operations Combatives Program Instructor (JFKSWC) 2012
· Head Coach 1st Infantry Division Army Combatives Championship Team 2008
AWARDS
· Honor Graduate United States Army Combatives School, Ft. Benning, GA 2005
· Air Force Civilian Achievement Medal 2011
· Outstanding Educator Award 2013 United States Air Force Academy
· Air Force Exemplary Civilian Service Award 2017
· Graduate Air University Leadership Development Course for Squadron Command 2021
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
· Pi Gamma Mu Honors Fraternity
