Close Protection/PSD Team Leader course

Team Leader is a key figure of any protection unit with a specific set of abilities that includes perfect understanding of all security aspects, high level of tactical thinking and well-developed management skills.

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Duration	14 Day’s
Weapons	Pistols – Glock 17 AK-47 M4
Methods	This course will be taught using theoretical and practical excercises. The lectures lectures will be conducted in the classroom, urban area and shooting range. The course will be given in EBSSA Training Center with the use of EBSSA equipment.
Instructors	Former Special Forces Operator, PSD Senion Team Leader, Former Antiterrorism Unit Operator, Former French Foreign Legion Operator
Skill Prerequisites	None. The candidate does not have to possess prior experience in Close Protection.
Gear	Casual clothing (no jeans), rain / weather gear and business clothing (slacks, jacket, tie and appropriate shoes), tactical cargo pants, tactical belt (sturdy) , sport shoes.

About course

This new and innovative training course provides a hands-on approach to the core points of Team Leader’s work. Essential theoretical modules will form strong professional competences and speed up acquiring necessary practical skills. The course is intellectually and physically demanding, it is designed for those who are motivated to sharpen professional competences, get deeper understanding of personal protection and improve career perspectives

MODULE 1
1. Security: general outline
a) Task, goals, operational mode
b) Main types
2. Personal protection
a) Basic notions
b) Subject and object
c) Goals and tasks
d) Essential principles
3. Operational procedures
a) Definition and principles
b) SOP
c) AOP and EOP
MODULE 2
1. CPO/PSD operator
a) Role and responsibilities
b) Equipment and skills
c) Code of conduct
d) Client protocol
2. Core competences
a) Communication
b) Observation
c) Navigation
d) First Aid
e) Combat skills
3. Tactics
a) Foot formation
b) Vehicle movements
c) Evacuation drills
MODULE 3
1. Team Leader: role and responsibilities
2. Operation management
a) Mission planning
b) Advance work
c) Risk assessment and risk management
3. Team management
a) Roles, hierarchy and psychology
b) Making orders and interaction
c) Training: creation and conduct
4. Fleet and equipment management
a) Vehicle control
b) Equipment control
c) Weapon control
5. Administration
a) Document flow
b) Report writing

Course schedule

Course Name	Country	Duration	Price	Availability
Close Protection/PSD Team Leader	South Africa	10 February 2025 – 23 February 2025	4200 €	Available	Enroll
Close Protection/PSD Team Leader	Serbia	4 August 2025 – 17 August 2025	4200 €	Available	Enroll