Close Protection Course

 

This intense 5-day training course has been specifically designed by professional, internationally qualified bodyguards, using British Special Forces tactics and techniques for Close Protection based on the UK Security Industry Authority Close Protection Training Course the delegates will be taught how to evaluate and manage the threat and if necessary respond to conflict using minimum force and ensuring client safety at all times. As a professional bodyguard, they will be taught to fulfill their main role, which is "To establish a safe working environment in which a Principal can live and work whilst continually reassessing the potential threat and minimizing the risk."

99% of Close Protection is understanding and planning to avoid risk, only 1% is reactive, but when a reaction is needed it needs to be decisive, effective and quick ensuring the safety of the Principal at all times. To achieve this, the following subjects are taught;

• The threat & risk assessment
• Planning & Reconnaissance
• Surveillance awareness
• Communications security
• Embus / debus & Walking drills
• Search procedures
• Conflict Management
• Close Quarter Combat
• Defensive driving
• Emergency first aid
• Safe weapon handling & carriage
• Live firing