The Course


Phase 1 - Devon, England
a) Course assembly / administration
b) Certified First aid course
c) IED and Bomb awareness instruction

Phase 2 - Heathrow, London
a) flight to LAX, Los Angeles International

Phase 3 - Southern California
a) Theoretical instruction (am) Practical (pm)
b) Tactical Driving, Live firing and Final exams

Phase 4 - Los Angeles International, California
a) Flight to Heathrow and course dispersal


U.K. Instruction Phases 1 & 2

This comprehensive course is specifically designed to encompass all the aspects and skills associated with the close/executive protection industry. The venue for the initial training is at the Imperial Hotel, Exmouth, a superb location in East Devon. Students will be accommodated in comfortably furnished en-suite rooms.

At the imperial Hotel, students will undergo a fully certified Emergency First Aid course, covering trauma and Extended Trauma. This realistic, in-depth First Aid training package concludes with a pratical and written examination approved b y the Health and Safety Executive, valid for three years.

Furthermore, students will also receive intensive instruction in bomb awareness and improvised Explosive Devices (IED) recognition, a necessary skill in today's turbulent environment. The instructor is an expert with over twenty year's experience in this specialised sphere of operations.

A minimal standard of personal fitness is expected from each student. Physical fitness will progress with continual assessment throughout the course. Combative skills such as Breakaway Techniques, Disarming drills and combinations are demonstrated and taught using the best skills from martial arts and unarmed combat.


U.S. Instruction Phases 3 & 4

The Holiday Inn, Huntington Beach, Southern California provides the setting for the final stages of training. It is a first class American hotel with en-suite, fully air-conditioned rooms and excellent facilities including a fitness centre, and indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi.

Phase 3 begins with theoretical instruction of all the skills required by the C.P. Operative followed, in the afternoon, by practical exercise of the morning's instructions. The course will initially use the local area then progress into Beverley Hills and Rodeo drive to develop their abilities. Subjects include walking drills, vehicle Embus/Debus and situation Awareness training.

During the second week in the U.S.A. a thorough introduction to tactical driving commences with single car drills, advanced to multi-vehicle procedures. Driving will take place throughout Southern California including Los Angeles, San Diego and Palm Springs. (US driving restrictions apply)

Live firing restrictions imposed on all U.K, C.P training courses, does not apply to Airtight International Executive Protection Courses. A full two-day live firing package, culminating in vehicle anti-ambush drills, is conducted on a Us Law Enforcement authorised range. A fully qualified N.R.A. range officer controls all range work.

 

 

Airtight International Executive Protection Training Criteria

Basic Trauma Management
I.E.D. Recognition & Awareness
Duties of a Bodyguard
Residence Security
Personal Security
Veh. Search and Security
Veh. Embus/Debus
C.P. Operation Orders
Veh. Anti-Ambush
Physical Training
Unarmed Combat/Baton Drills
Tactical Driving
Situations & awareness
Counter Surveillance
Duties of the C.A.T/S.A.P
Law & Powers of Arrest UK & US
Office Security
Building Search & security
Anticipation & Appreciation
Route Selection & Security
Live Firing Package

 

Course Start Dates for 1999

18th April
9th May
20th June
11th July
5th September
26th September
17th October
7th November
28th November


Course Start Dates for 2000

16th January
6th February
27th February
19th March
9th April
30th April
21th May
11th June
2nd July
23th July
3th September
24th September
15th October
5th November
26th November


The course currently costs £2550 and is fully inclusive of:
US tax, flights, airport tax, course movements and accommodation (including Breakfast & evening meal)
Full Insurance to cover all aspects of the course (including travel insurance)

Deposit of £525 is required one-month prior to course start sate to guarantee flight-seat reservation. This, regrettably, is non-refundable.

Finance available (subject to status) Visa/MasterCard accepted.

N.B Service Personnel
Be aware that any course during leave time is classed as duty. Therefore, any leave outstanding could be granted in addition (subject to unit commitments)