Executive Protection Operations
Duration: 5 days / 40 hours
Overview- Introduction to Executive Protection
- Advance and Site Survey Development
- Defense in Depth
- Case Study Review
- Counter Surveillance and Surveillance Detection Techniques
- Use of Force in the Protective Environment
- Protective Walking and Driving Formations
- Defensive Tactics for Protective Personnel
- Selection and Utilization of Cover and Concealment with a Protectee
- Protective Firearms Techniques and Tactics
- Use of Vehicles in a Tactical Environment
- Firing from Vehicles and Ballistics on Vehicles
- Interactive Training, Utilizing FX Gear (Marking Cartridges)
- Practical “Street” Exercise
NotesEstimated round count: 300 rounds handgun
For Epping, NH courses, non-toxic, non-jacketed FRANGIBLE ammunition is required. Ammunition is available for purchase at the Epping facility only.
Equipment List:- Pistol or revolver in one of the following calibers: .380, 9MM, .357SIG, ,38SPL, .357 Magnum, .40S&W, or .45ACP (no other calibers allowed)
- 3 magazines or speedloaders minimum
- Belt mounted, dominant side concealment holster
- Body armor recommended (level IIA minimum)
- Magazine Pouches
- Sturdy Belt at least 1.5” wide
- Concealment jacket or vest
- Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning
- Casual, comfortable civilian clothing suitable for training in any weather
- Hydration system
- Sunscreen and bugspray
- Hat with a brim
- Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
- Earmuffs and earplugs
Tuition includes the following:Course manual
All marking cartridge ammunition
Free loan of any needed equipment (SIG SAUER pistols, rifles, holsters, safety equipment, etc.)
20% discount on genuine SIG SAUER parts and accessories from the Academy Pro Shop purchased during the course.
20% discount on future course tuition if you register during the course (Guest Instructor courses excluded)
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Designed to meet the real demand for executive security both domestically and internationally, this comprehensive course covers the most vital concepts in low- to medium-risk protective operations. Students learn to develop plans, route and site surveys, run motorcade operations and perform foot formations and execute emergency immediate action procedures, and concluding in a realistic street scenario mission.
Please note: This is a physically and mentally demanding course requiring long days and maximum student participation, prepare accordingly.
This is an intermediate 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.