Israeli Preventive, Defensive, Tactical Concepts, Methods & Tactics

Program Introduction

The Corona Pandemic restrictions and its ” slowdown ” economic impacts create massive dramatic changes Globally, that has brought to all areas of life has also created serious concerns for both Personal Security & Safety and the protection of investments located in critical areas around the globe.

However, an especially important branch of the civil security sector – the VIP/Close Protection branch – has not been given enough attention and preparation for its improved functioning in the 21st century.

The lack of sufficient secure and safe conditions for these executives prevents or reduce economic developments for the entire world society.

Due to the fact that we are aware to the vitality and contribution of this special security field to public needs, and after discussions and thorough research, with Professional active colleagues and also with many distinguished clients from worldwide.

The need for qualified Elite Protection Operatives capable of  providing  services related to the protection of assets (sensitive installations) and VIPs such as experts, engineers, journalists, UN employees and even cargo ship’s crews has increased tremendously.

A few hundred years ago in the western world there were those who chose to serve in the protection of their employers, and they were called “Musketeers.” In Asia, they were known as “Samurai” or “Biaushi” in China. No matter what they were called, all knew the definition of their profession and their duties:

To keep their Protégé’s secure and safe wherever they went!

Today, due to the high demand and need to privatize certain functions of government to the civilian workforce, this specialized field of Personal protection services has become one of the fastest growing sectors. Countries, companies, and organizations worldwide are currently reestablishing themselves in order to fill the  void  in  the security field.

This sector gave society a few norms of behavior that gained high respect and honor from its communities.

In the 21st century, those who deal with the protection of their employers are called Bodyguards, Close Protection Operatives, and VIP/Executive Protection Specialists. More recently, they have been called PSD Operators and Personal Security Details/Detachments because of their deployment in High-risk zones or missions, which have become known as the most dangerous areas for VIPs (not necessary heads of state).

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These specially trained and highly skilled personnel are hired to protect individuals or assets of organizations that operate in High-Risk environments like Africa, and South America and ….

Many romantic stories and legends were told about these unique individuals and in most of these stories they were described as the bravest of warriors, heroes, or supermen. This profession created an aura around those who chose to specialize and live by the rules of the field. It is one of the oldest professions in the world.

In order for this trend to continue and to help the Civilian Security Industry to develop, we, the Security Executives in the various Private Sectors, must also improve ourselves and accumulate as much know-how and practical experience as possible.

“This is not merely an idea,

It’s the reality of the social and global evolution”

For BALKAN – EUROPE

The objective of this qualification quest is to prepare a new cadre of ELITE Protection professionals who will steer the Private Security Industry of BALKAN – EUROPE through the hostile times ahead. The times that have been a result of the pandemic, loss of economic opportunities, increase in crime, Political polarisation, sophistication in modus operandi and the lack of preparedness on our end to mitigate them all.

Below explained is the process in brief of how this program will be executed together, by ISA-Israel and its partners (You) in the coming months. The said program will be transforming its participants using the content form the Israeli Security Doctrine, Elite & Unique Training Methodologies, and The Mental & Physical Preparedness ISA-Israel has built since 1987.

The Process

The Qualification Process for a participant to become an ELITE Close/Protection Professional is set to be 9 weeks as per ISA-Israel Standards. These 9 weeks will melt the the metal of its participants and re-engineer them into elements who can DETER, IDENTIFY, MITIGATE most security threats (in that order) that we have faced so far.

This process is shared in brief in the pages ahead. Feel free to revert for any queries that you might have on the Process and we will be happy to discuss/explain.

A robust security setup is not about technology or sophistication of weapons.

It’s the strength that is packed into the human element that doesn’t accept defeat.

Method – Principles

1. Each candidate will have to pass stages 1, 2, 3 and will be evaluated (see appendix),
2. A training fee will be charged to the participants in each session / stage, this is in order to attract participants and their sponsors to be truly motivated to be a part of this competitive qualification quest.
3. This fee can be paid for by the individual, by official administrative organization/ Security company too, with the prospect of inexpensive and Worthwhile publicity, it should not be too difficult to find a sponsor to cover the costs of a candidate.

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APENDIX 1 – Evaluation Standards and its system

The competitive training evaluation standards and system will be determined by:

• The training group members will evaluate each other with an overall weight of 40%.
• The ISA -Israel Instruction team including the ISA’s certified foreign Instructors an overall weight of 40%.
• Team of renowned Senior Protection Experts, These experts will evaluate with an overall weight of 20%.

Evaluations Qualities and qualifications to be tested by the evaluators:

• Emotional stability
• Reliability and loyalty
• Intelligence
• Initiative
• Emotional intelligence
• Determination
• Self confidence
• Resourcefulness
• Courage
• Resistance and ability to function under pressure
• Self-discipline
• Physical fitness
• Coordination
• Decent and representative appearance
• Ability to work in a team
• Controlled aggressiveness
• Use of weapon
• Combat shooting
• Combat spirit
• Unarmed protection methods
• Order and discipline
• Tactical reasoning
• Modesty and Leadership abilities

The entire process will be filmed and broadcasted!!!

What is so special about this Qualification Quest?

• The program will give the participants the opportunity to obtain the professional qualification in stages.
• The stage system will enable the participants to test their fitness and ability to work in the Protection field in general and in the VIP/Close Protection field in particular.
• The stage system will give the participants or their employers a prognosis, to provide satisfaction, and avoid unnecessary expense caused by those who may achieve low scores in the preparatory stage of the ELITE Qualification quest.
• The achievements and benefits in each stage of the program will encourage the participants to progress further and complete the whole qualification process.
• The stage system will strengthen the participants for each consecutive stage.
• The training combines theoretical (ONLINE) and practical training methods Incorporation of special training methods for development of the participant’s self- confidence and reaction capabilities under high stress situations are a definite feature.
• Coordination of subjects that develop, Quick Thinking, Initiative, and and Motivation.

Close Protection is about SILENCE.

Reconnaissance, Arrival, Stay & Departure must be as quiet as one must get.

Level 1 – Selection & Preparation – 21 Days / 3 Weeks

Overview:

To choose from or to prepare those enrolled into the program for what is to come in the next 9 weeks. The process will include general interviews of candidates, aptitude tests, basic training and physical ability tests to make sure we invest our resources in the right candidates. They will be introduce the qualified participants to the ISA-Israel’s Security Bible. A Document with over 4000 pages of practical and proven security literature that has been developed and that still goes through reform constantly with time and situations.

Training Objective: Preparatory /Suitability test training for recruiting and selecting capable contestants from the different regions in the chosen state/country, these will consist of:

1. Interview
2. Aptitude Tests
3. Trainings and physical tests

Duration – 1 Week/6Days

ISA-Israel’s instructors will run a preparatory training for candidates interested in joining the professional VIP/Close Protection domain and training.

The Method

• The preparatory training will be held for five consecutive days, few months prior to the participation in the VIP/Close Protection specialisation course.
• Various methods will  be  used,  to  detect  and  find  suitable  and  required characteristics of the candidates.
• Testing entails extreme physical and emotional physical and emotional stress
• Evaluations and interviews will be held during and after the tests to detect various characteristics consistent with being a premium candidate for VIP/Close Protection operations.
• Participants will receive a participation certificate.

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Preparatory Training Syllabus – 14 Days/ 2 Weeks

Mental Preparedness & Empowerment Training Program

This is an extensive practical training program initiated by ISA-Israel, based on the real Israeli expertise, concepts, and methods to strengthen people when coping with high pressure situations. It deals with self-empowerment and team-empowerment.

The program’s objectives

• To improve the mental and physical abilities of our trainees for better coping and better functioning in situations resulting from violent crimes, Terrorism threats, or strikes and various catastrophes occurring in our modern society.

What is so special in this training program?

• Israel is continually under threat of terrorist attacks from within and from outside the country, therefore the Israeli population have been trained and given the ability to overcome unexpected attacks and to adapt to high threat situations of extreme violence.
• The program combines simulated and dynamic training, and hands-on drills infused with psychological solutions and emotional resiliency training.
• Our primary objective is to provide our trainees with an unforgettable experience that is unique, a magnificent opportunity to develop and apply solid leadership strengths.
• The program is based on models developed by ISA-ISRAEL; Leveraging ISA core expertise has created a unique avant-garde development program concentrating on personal inner strength-based leadership.
• Our Training programs  are  different,  special,  and  unique  –  we  supply  each participant with an unforgettable practical experience.
• Our preparation methods for this struggle resembles a vaccine against viruses, which is a weakened dosage of the cause of the illness, which causes the immune system to strengthen without damaging it, thus achieving future inoculation against similar diseases.
• The various analyses together with the vast experience accumulated in Israel and throughout the world have led to an unequivocal conclusion: To improve our ability to understand and operate under emotional and psychological stress, during situations of violence and pressure, we combine practical training, simulations of unusual situations, and drills.

Personal empowerment training activities 

1. Introducing emotional intelligence and psychological resiliency training: techniques for mental preparedness in high-pressure situations.
2. Practical drills on strength, endurance, speed, agility, and determination.
3. Teamwork development and hands-on Resistance development and emotional stability to promote abilities to function under pressure.
4. Learning “the victim behavior”, hands-on exercises in implementing preventative behavioral measures.
5. Exercises in identifying potential aggressors and taking proper preventative measures.
6. Learning self-defense techniques that are effective, easy to learn, and easy to retain.
7. Learning practical methods for non-verbal communication, including body language and tools to strengthen self-confidence.
8. Learning methods to improve and retain physical fitness as well as body endurance.
9. Understanding assertive behavior though simulating violent confrontations.

Participant’s achievements

The participants will:

• Experience a deep, sustainable genuine change with preparedness for future challenges.
• Possess a solid proactive sense, “take-charge” mode, and strong personal visions that serve as life guidance in decision making process.
• Have supreme confidence, high self-esteem, and a lucid state of mind.
• Get steadfast improvement to function under pressure mentally and physically.
• Feel renewed and will experience personal growth and be highly motivated.
• Improve self-control; be able to mitigate and overcome any intimidations which typically appear in modern society.
• Discover and sustain their personal inner strength.

Training Objectives:

This level is expose to the participants what will be needed from them in terms of physical, mental and emotional toughness in order to learn the time tested Israeli concepts of protection, methods to strengthen oneself and those in the team to successfully deal with high pressure situations arising from hostile threats/ situations, terrorism, and other man created and god intended situations that might arise while they stand guard to that they are assigned to protect.

Predict, Prepare, Protect, Prevent, Preserve.

Security philosophy that was born during this phase of my training in Israel.

Level 2 – VIP/Close Protection Classic Single Operation – 21 Days / 3 Weeks

Overview:

To qualify the candidates in understanding the principles of the VIP/Close Protection Security Architecture. Everything that goes into selecting & developing tools, tactics and personnel.

The training objectives:

• To introduce the Israeli Executive/ Close / VIP Protection Concepts, methods, and tactics.
• To enable trainees to test their fitness and ability to work in the Executive/ Close / VIP Protection branch.
• To give the applicants or their employers a prognosis, in order to prevent dissatisfaction and unnecessary expenses from those who may achieve low scores in the VIP Protection Operative’s course.
• To ensure that our trainees will have the basic knowledge, methods and skills that will allow them to both respond to and neutralize a wide variety of threats to the safety and well-being of the VIP they were hired to protect.
• To qualify, upgrade, sophisticate and enhance the operational capabilities of the Protection operative to become a member of the Protection Team in a wide range of environments.

What is so special in this training program?

• Combining practical and theoretical training methods.
• Incorporation of special training methods for development of the participants’ self-confidence and reaction capabilities under high stress situations.
• Coordination of subjects to develop Thinking, Initiative, and Motivation.
• Live practice and simulation.
• Our Training Programs are different, special, and unique – we supply each participant with an unforgettable practical experience.
• We don’t provide Rambo-style, but rather improve your mental and physical preparedness.
• Our training takes place in a disciplined atmosphere.
• Effective instruction, knowledge and practice improve mental and physical abilities. This will enhance self-confidence and enable students to perform exemplary.
• Our trainees originate from diverse backgrounds and participate to create amicable training relationships.

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Trainee’s achievements 

• The training will qualify, upgrade, sophisticate and enhance the tactical capabilities and operational fitness of those who wish to act as Proficient Protection Operative.
• A basic understanding of the collection and evaluation of intelligence as it relates to the principal and threat assessment.
• Familiarity with typical attacker profiles and actions, based on and including case studies of actual assassinations and attempts.
• Understand and practice scanning the surroundings for threats, in order to respond to them appropriately.
• Knowledge of the basic history of protective services and the ability to identify key concepts and terms of this unique segment of the security field.
• The information necessary to integrate all elements of an executive protection mission into a working field operation.
• The ability to undertake threat analysis, including evaluations of internal and external threats.
• The ability to successfully clear an area as safe from threats to the VIP. This process will be understood as part of an overall operation that involves movement by the VIP from one place to another.
• Understand and practice correctly for motions related to both pedestrian and vehicular movement.
• Understand and practice proper vehicle, person, and room search techniques.

Outcome Overview:

By the end of this level, the participants are qualified to be detailed as single operatives for VIP’s. They will have learned how to operate as individuals protecting a principle. They would have learnt the key elements of the Israeli Protection Doctrine and will be qualified for not just VIP/Close protection but also a wide range of security operations when they are required to do so.

The key differentiator between the Israeli Close protection instruction and what is prevalent today in BALKAN – EUROPE is to not create RAMBO-STYLE operatives who draw unnecessary attention  to  the VIP. The operatives trained  by  ISA-Israel  have  the  knowhow  to blend into the environment and keep  their  principle secured at all times. The KRAV MAGA + VIP Protection drills empower the participants with high levels of self confidence and self reliance to be able to do WHATEVER IT TAKES to be successful at their job.

They will also learn the importance of  collecting,  collating,  interpreting and utilising data (intelligence) related to their principle in order to keep them safe and secured. They will present case studies of close protection missions where the principle was taken to safety and those where the principle was lost. There will be simulations of real life situations that will expose their proficiency of having understood the Israeli Close Protection doctrine they have spent 14 + 21 days, on. They will also be introduced to the basic of VIP driving (only  those  with  valid  BALKAN – EUROPE Driving  License),  area  and   people sanitisation techniques, identifying adversary by body language, modus operandi, etc.

The amount of REALISM we pack in our training, determines our success during conflict.

Unless mental and physical limitations are eliminated during training,

the conflict will not offer victory.

Level 3 – VIP/Close Protection

Team, Management & Leadership – 21 Days / 3 Weeks

Overview:

To qualify the candidates to work as teams to protect their principle. Working in a close protection team is both efficient and dangerous. While there is leverage of many eyes, minds and hands, a wrong move by one could push the entire team and their principle into dangerous waters. So this level become as much important to build the ELITE operative as any other.

The training objectives

• To provide our trainees with advanced methods and skills that will allow them to both respond to and neutralize a wide variety of threats to the safety and well- being of the Protectee/VIP or Asset they are designated to protect.
• To provide our trainees with advanced knowledge to better provide protective services in a wide range of environments.

Trainee’s achievements 

• The training will qualify, upgrade, sophisticate and enhance the tactical capability and operational fitness of those who act or intend to act as Executive/ Close / VIP Protection Team member or Leader.
• Familiarity with typical attacker profiles and actions, based on and including case studies of attack strategies encountered during HR mission’s operations.
• Understand and practice scanning the surroundings for threats, in order to respond to them appropriately.
• Knowledge of the basic information necessary to integrate all elements of HR protective missions into a working field operation.
• Understand and practice convoy formations and vehicular movement, tactics, and strategies.
• Understanding the fundamentals of a protection team, in a manner that emphasises team integration, cooperation and communication elements of a VIP protective mission.
• The ability to plan the safe arrival and departure of a VIP within the context of a VIP Protection Team mission.
• Understanding how to relay accurate information, such as descriptions and directions, to others in a protective service team.
• The ability to build effective professional relationships with the police, security personnel, the public, businesses, and employees within their field of operation.
• The ability to undertake field operations involving vehicle and pedestrian movement, command center operation and static post assignments.
• Awareness of technical capabilities such as surveillance, detection, and alarm equipment.
• Thorough understanding of how these mechanical and electronic assets can be integrated into Protection Team operations.
• Understanding the importance of proper staffing, the assignment of protective services and other security personnel as it relates to the protection of the VIP.
• Understanding of and the ability to execute the necessary maintenance procedures of secured areas over extended periods where the VIP remains static.
• Understanding of the value of such relationships in terms of enhancing service to the client, as well as increased safety for the client and others assigned to the mission.
• Exposure to various culture, its social habits, the religion, the language, and the rituals.

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What is so special in this training program?

• The training will expose the participants to Israeli unique expertise, which was accumulated in various HR missions worldwide.
• The training includes  simulations  and  “live”  drills  in  various  unfamiliar environments.
• The trainees will be hosted by locals, for a better understanding of the local culture, religion, manners, and language, in order to avoid unwanted and unnecessary conflicts with the local population during these HR missions.
• The stage’s qualification will focus on team building, leadership, and the difficulties in the operation of a Protection team in different environments (land, sea, and air) and in protecting various VIPs/Celebrities in Israel and other interesting environments.
• The “live” drills will be stimulating and full of attractive surprises for improving the trainee’s awareness and professionalism.

Outcome Overview:

Participants in this level learn to work in teams. This is where the ego’s clash and it brings out the leader in each. Inevitably they fail in the first few drills. And then they learn to adapt and adjust to each other. The most critical aspect of a team – Spirit De Corps is built. They understand delegation of protective  processes,  coordination between various teams designated with specific roles, changing roles based on crisis or situational requirements, convoy procedures, selection of vehicles, dynamics of reconnaissance, integrating different aspects of their principles professional and personal life, handling client information, validating his info, maintaining Operational Secrecy. Each participant will be placed in leadership roles at the most hostile situations.

You can relate this level to the ‘Antim Pag’ that cadet officers cross in the armed forces. By this level, everything that can possibility hold  these ELITE Operatives back would have been destroyed many times. Mentally, Physically and Emotionally, they are now ready to be deployed to protect the ELITE principles as both single operatives, in teams and even Lead a protection team as an ELITE Team Leader.

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