ELITE Protection Personnel Specialization (EPPS)

VIP/Close Protection Classic (Single operation)

Duration: 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.

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   is to not create RAMBO-STYLE operatives who draw unnecessary attention to the VIP. The operatives trained by ISA-Israel have the know how to blend into the environment and keep their principle secured at all times. The KRAV MAGA + VIP Protection drills empower the participants with elevated 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 utilizing 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 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 sanitization 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.

VIP/Close Protection Classic + High Risk (Team operation)

Duration: 3 weeks

• VIP/Close Protection Team operation
• Counter Terrorism awareness
• Maritime Security
• Aviation Security
• Sensitive Installations Security
• Transportation Security
• Valuables transportation Security
• HR Protection Operations
  

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 emphasizes 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.

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.

Team operation, Management& Leadership

Duration: 3 weeks