Course Information

Introduction

This 27-day course prepares operatives to plan and deliver close protection for high-risk principals. Training is practical and scenario-based. Modules cover threat assessment, protective planning, protective driving, firearms and tactical response, and trauma care. Emphasis is on lawful decision-making, risk reduction, and team coordination.

Objectives

1. Conduct comprehensive threat and vulnerability assessments for people, venues, and transit routes.
2. Produce and implement protective plans, including advance work, route selection, and contingency procedures.
3. Execute close protection techniques: formations, dynamic egress, protective driving, and crowd management under stress.
4. Perform life-saving trauma care and casualty management until medical handover.
5. Coordinate operations with local authorities, event security, and logistics to deconflict environments and manage incidents.

Who Should Attend?

Executive protection officers and bodyguards
Private security contractors assigned to executive or high-risk protection duties
Law enforcement officers moving into protective or plain-clothes assignments
Close protection team leaders and supervisors responsible for planning and oversight
Former military personnel (small-unit leaders) transitioning to civilian close protection roles

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

The course agenda will be Full days
09:00 - 17:00