CLOSE PROTECTION & PROTECTIVE INTELLIGENCE

Overview

First Strike’s online Introduction to Close Protection Course is a comprehensive modular academic training program that covers the most vital concepts found in low to medium-risk protective operations.

Topics Covered

Some of the content covered include:

• The Role of the Bodyguard (Close / Executive Protection Officer)
• Bodyguard (Close Protection Officer) Protocol
• Personal Security & Situation Awareness
• Bodyguard Walking Drills (Foot Formations)
• Personal Escort Section (PES)
• Satellite Operators (Protective Surveillance)
• Security Vehicles (Embus/ Debus) Vehicle Formations
• Security Advance Party (SAP)
• Advance Security (Checklist)
• Residential Security Team (RST)
• Building Security
• Hotel Security
• Restaurant & Venue Security
• Office Security
• Office Security (Makeshift Office)
• Route Card (Route Selection & Reconnaissance)
• Risk Analysis & Threat Assessments
• Security Site Survey (Security Advances)
• Security Policy (Developing Security Policies)
• Operational Protection Planning
• Operational Protection Orders
• Protective Intelligence (PI)
• Interpersonal Skills
• Security Personal (Communication Skills)
• Cultural Awareness
• Decision Making Process (DMP) & Intelligence Preparation for Security
• Leadership for Security & Close Protection Professionals
• Recognizing the Threat (Criminal or Terrorist)
• Secured Business Meetings
• Electronic Counter Measures
• Client Travel Security
• Client Vehicle Travel Security
• Client Threat Assessment
• Initial Client Contact
• Client Profiling & Client Education
• Executive Protection Driving (One Vehicle)
• Executive Protection Driving (Two Vehicles)
• Executive Protection Driving Techniques
• Vehicle Anti-Ambush Techniques
• Bombs Introduction
• Bombs (Mail & Deliveries)
• Improvised Explosive Devices Introduction
• Improvised Explosives Devices (Vehicle Search)
• Improvised Explosive Devices (Building Search)
• Bomb (IED) & Physical Security Planning
• Surveillance Awareness & Hostile Surveillance Operations
• Terrorist Surveillance Operations & Planning
• Basic Counter Surveillance
• Basic Vehicle Counter Surveillance
• Surveillance Descriptions & Report Writing
• Building Clearing/ Searching Rooms (Small Teams & Individuals)
• Executive Kidnap Awareness Briefing

Prerequisites

None. Entry level.

Occupations Served

Individuals who take this course come from the following occupations:

• Police Officers
• Security Guards/Officers
• Tactical Medical Personnel
• Member of the Armed Forces
• Other Professionals

Limitations

• Must be 18 years or older to participate.
• No violent or drug related felony convictions.

Course Pricing

• $247 USD for Members.
• $397 USD for Non-Members.
• FREE for Authorized Instructors.
• FREE for Honor Graduates.

Basic Terms

• All students must provide a photo ID and complete required paperwork.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• A $150 USD non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Payment of course does not guarantee certification.
• Course must be completed within 60 days.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.

Overview

First Strike’s 5-day Executive Protection Operations Course will teach you to develop plans, route and site surveys, run motorcade operations, perform foot formations, execute emergency immediate action procedures, and concluding in a realistic street scenario mission. This is a physically and mentally demanding course requiring long days and maximum student participation, prepare accordingly.

Topics Covered

Some of the content covered include:

• Introduction to Executive Protection
• Advance & Site Survey Development
• Defense in depth
• Case Study Reviews
• Counter Surveillance & Surveillance Detection
• Use of Force in the Protective Environment
• Protective Walking & Driving Formations
• Defensive Tactics for Protective Personnel
• Selection and Utilization of Cover & Concealment
• Protective Firearms Techniques & Tactics
• Use of Vehicles in a tTactical Environment
• Firing from Vehicles & Ballistics on Vehicles
• Interactive FX Training (marking cartridges)
• Practical “Street” Exercise

Standards

This course and the training materials combine elements Worldwide Protection Specialist (WPS).

Prerequisites

This is an advanced level class. The student needs to know and be able to demonstrate safe gun handling, weapon system familiarity, foundational marksmanship skills, and working from a holster. Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for the specific class may be removed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.

Occupations Served

Individuals who take this course come from the following occupations:

• Police Officers
• Security Guards/Officers
• Tactical Medical Personnel
• Member of the Armed Forces

Limitations

• Must be 21 years or older to attend.
• Must be a good physical and mental condition.
• No violent or drug felony convictions.
• Pocket Pistols are not allowed.
• There are restrictions on the caliber and type of ammunition you can use. Click here. for further information.
• Holsters must be on a belt, correctly fit the weapon, completely cover the trigger guard, remain open when the weapon is removed, not allow the weapon to cover the shooter’s body, and not have a trigger guard retention device (such as the Blackhawk Serpa model and others).
• No thigh rigs, cross-draw, or unusual holster configurations are allowed.

What To Bring

• Your government issued ID
• Your duty weapon. Unloaded upon arrival.  In one of the following calibers: .380, 9MM, .357SIG, .38SPL, .357 Magnum, .40S&W, or .45ACP (no other calibers allowed). Click here for further information.
• Ammunition. Click here for further information.
• 3 Magazines or Speedloaders Minimum
• Blet Mounted Magazine or Speedloader Pouches
• Belt mounted, Dominant Side Concealment Holster
• Body Armor (level IIA minimum)
• Sturdy Belt at least 1.5” Wide
• Concealment Shirt, Jacket or Vest
• Footwear Suitable for Rapid Movement & Turning
• Casual, comfortable civilian clothing suitable for training in any weather
• 1-day (last day of training) business attire: sports coat, dress shirt, khakis, etc.
• Hydration system
• Sunscreen and bug spray
• Hat with a brim
• Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
• Earmuffs and earplugs

Course Pricing

• $997 USD for Members.
• $1250 USD for Non-Members.
• FREE for Authorized Instructors.
• FREE for Honor Graduates.

Basic Terms

• All students must show photo ID and complete paperwork at the time of sign-in.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• Non-Refundable Deposit of $250 USD to secure your place in the course.
• Course to be paid in full no later than 1-week before it begins.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.