Objective:
Equip close protection operatives with the specialized skills and knowledge needed to effectively protect A-list celebrities both individually and as part of a team.

Topics and Course Content:

• Introduction to Celebrity Protection
• Understanding the unique needs and expectations of A-list celebrities
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with high-profile clients
• Privacy, discretion, and confidentiality
• Risk Assessment and Threat Management
• Identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities specific to celebrities
• Conducting comprehensive risk assessments
• Developing and implementing threat management strategies
• Communication Skills
• Effective communication with the client and their entourage
• Media handling and managing public interactions
• Conflict resolution and negotiation techniques
• Advance Work and Planning
• Conducting advance work for public appearances and private events
• Planning routes, schedules, and contingencies
• Coordinating with event organizers and venue security
• Team Dynamics and Coordination
• Roles and responsibilities within a close protection team
• Effective teamwork and communication in high-pressure environments
• Managing team conflicts and ensuring cohesive operations
• Protective Escort Techniques
• Escorting techniques and maintaining protective coverage
• Handling paparazzi and overenthusiastic fans
• Ensuring the celebrity’s comfort and safety during movements
• Crisis Management and Emergency Response
• Developing contingency plans for various scenarios
• Emergency evacuation procedures
• Psychological support and stress management for the client
• Cultural Sensitivity and Professional Etiquette
• Understanding cultural differences and preferences
• Professional behavior and decorum in diverse social settings
• Practical Exercises and Simulations
• Simulated scenarios involving individual and team protection
• Real-life case studies and analysis
• Role-playing exercises

Objective:
Develop the ability to plan and manage daily operations effectively and enhance team leader skills for overseeing close protection teams.

Topics and Course Content:

• Operational Planning
• Structuring and prioritizing daily tasks
• Time management and scheduling techniques
• Developing and implementing contingency plans
• Leadership Fundamentals
• Characteristics of an effective leader in close protection
• Leadership styles and their application
• Building trust and respect within the team
• Team Management
• Assigning roles and responsibilities within the team
• Motivating and mentoring team members
• Conflict resolution and maintaining team morale
• Communication and Coordination
• Effective communication strategies
• Coordinating activities to ensure team cohesion
• Briefing and debriefing procedures
• Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Making quick and effective decisions under pressure
• Problem-solving strategies and techniques
• Resource Management
• Efficient use of resources (time, personnel, equipment)
• Budgeting and financial planning for operations
• Logistics and support services management
• Legal and Ethical Considerations
• Understanding legal responsibilities and liabilities
• Ethical decision-making in close protection
• Documentation and reporting of incidents
• Health and Safety
• Ensuring the well-being of team members
• First aid and emergency response training
• Managing stress and preventing burnout in high-pressure environments
• Practical Leadership Scenarios
• Real-life case studies and problem-solving exercises
• Leadership role-playing and feedback sessions
• Scenario-based training exercises

Objective:
Provide operatives with advanced skills in covertly carrying weapons, unarmed combat, and physical intervention techniques.

Topics and Course Content:

• Introduction to Covert Carry
• Legal considerations and regulations for carrying weapons
• Selection of appropriate weapons for covert carry
• Concealment techniques and equipment
• Weapon Handling and Safety
• Safe handling and maintenance of firearms and other weapons
• Drawing and reholstering techniques
• Fundamentals of marksmanship
• Tactical Deployment of Weapons
• Situational awareness and threat assessment
• Rapid deployment and use of covertly carried weapons
• Close-quarters combat scenarios
• Unarmed Combat Techniques
• Situational awareness and de-escalation strategies
• Defensive postures and movement
• Techniques for defending against common street attacks
• Hand-to-Hand Combat
• Basic and advanced striking techniques
• Defensive maneuvers and counter-attacks
• Grappling and ground defense tactics
• Physical Intervention Techniques
• Non-lethal control and restraint methods
• Techniques for subduing and escorting individuals
• Legal and ethical considerations in physical interventions
• Use of Force Continuum
• Understanding the levels of force and appropriate responses
• Legal implications of using force
• Documentation and reporting of incidents involving force
• Stress Management and Psychological Considerations
• Coping with high-stress situations
• Psychological effects of physical confrontations
• Post-incident support and debriefing
• Practical Exercises and Drills
• Simulated scenarios involving covert carry and physical interventions
• Stress inoculation training
• Role-playing and real-time feedback
• Post-Incident Procedures
• Medical assessment and first aid for injured parties
• Comprehensive incident reporting and documentation
• Debriefing and psychological support
• By the end of these units, participants will have a thorough understanding of the skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in close protection roles, with a focus on working with high-profile clients, planning and leading operations, and handling physical threats