This 3-day course provides training for personal protection specialists operating in high-threat environments overseas. The course covers topics such as surveillance detection, risk analysis, protective security driving, and responding to chemical/biological agents. Students must pass physical fitness tests, weapons qualifications, and scenario assessments to receive certification. The training includes classroom lectures, outdoor range time, and simulations in urban environments. Successful graduates will be equipped with certifications and documents to assist in employment.

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THREAT PSS/PSD OPERATOR (3 DAY COURSE)
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I&F High Threat Personal
Protection Specialist
3 Day Course Syllabus
Course
Duration
Three Days (Indoctrination and Familiarization) | 30+ Hours
Scheduled
Dates 2015
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Training
Conditions
Inclusive of classroom lecture, PowerPoint© and multi-media video (25%),
vehicle skidpan, dirty and paved roads (25%), outdoor firearms range (25%),
urban environment/malls, office complex, hotels (25%).
Target
Audience
This course is not open to the general public. Attendees must satisfy one of
more the following criteria to participate in training:
o Active Duty, Reserve or Veteran Military
o Active or Former Law Enforcement (with proof of service)
o Department of Corrections
o Private Military Contractor *pending actual deployment or seeking
employment
o Commercial Security Professional (minimum two years’ experience)
o Martial Arts Expert (with HCT Staff approval)
o Must be physical fit, have no heart, lung or medical conditions that
prohibit rigorous exercise.
Gear List Provided in course description and emailed to attendees immediately after
receipt of payment.
Class Size Eight minimum (24 maximum). Instructor to student ratio of 4/1.
Tuition: $750.00 per person (Includes; overnight hotel lodging for the entire duration of training, a
Certificate of Competency [if attendee meets standards], and production of essential training
documents as required by most employers.
COURSE DESCRIPTION

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This intensive 3 day, thirty (30) hour course was designed to indoctrinate and familiarize persons
with the essential duties, common tasks, and intelligence-based skills required to work as a
member of a Protective Security Detail (PSD) deployed overseas in high threat environments.
Course tuition covers the following; airport shuttle pick up, overnight lodging, meals, Certificates of
Competency, multi-state Concealed Carry Weapon Certification, and the production of training
report cards.
This course is unique when compared to any other Close Protection/Bodyguard training programs
on the market for the following reasons:
 This is NOT a firearms course. Therefore, you will not waste time learning how to become
a better shooter. However, you will shoot and qualify on the Glock pistol and M4 carbine
(based on WPS/WPPS standards).
 You will not waste time practicing jumping out of vehicles shooting back at imaginary
insurgents or terrorist. In reality, the last thing a PSD team should do when ambushed or
taking small arms fire is jump out of the vehicle and engage in a fire fight.
 You will be introduced to official US Army and State Department WPS/WPPS training
curriculum.
CERTIFICATION
Successful course graduates will receive; a Certificate of Competency, a detailed Tactical Skill
Assessment Report Card, a Pistol and Carbine Certificate of Proficiency (based on State
Department WPS/WPPS standards), Completion of Multi-state Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW)
permit application, a Certificate of Emergency First Aid/CPR Training, and assistance in putting
together all required new hire documents that every employer is looking for when making a hire
decision.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION
To earn a Protective Security Specialist (PSS) Certificate of Competency the course attendee
must satisfy the following requirements:
1) Pass live-fire weapons qualification testing to WPS/WPPS standards using the Glock
pistol and M-4/AR-15 carbine.
2) Pass a Timed 1.5 Mile Run
3) Complete 45 push-ups in 2 minutes or less.
4) Complete 45 sit-ups in 2 minutes or less.
5) Complete 6 pull-ups/chin-ups in one minute.
6) Pass the ICAP (Independent Contractor Assessment of Performance).
The ICAP™ is unique to Hostile Control Tactics. ICAP gives us the ability us to measure,
evaluate and determine the deployment readiness of an individual. A course attendee
must participate in; full scale mock PSD missions, demonstrate a sound working
knowledge of PSD mission planning, demonstrate safe and effective weapon handling
during high stress CQB force-on-force role play.
GEAR TO BRING
Personal comfort and flexibility is the emphasis. Recommended attire includes; gym/work out shirts,
polo shirts and cargo pants, blue jeans, or Docker™ style slacks). Keep in mind, your pants must
be able to accommodate a pistol holster. A raincoat (if wet weather is expected, workout clothing
appropriate for defensive training. One pair of business slacks/pants, and appropriate shoes.

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[Gear to Bring…continued]
A laptop computer or iPad is not mandatory, but will prove very helpful in academic portions and
mission planning segments of the course.
 No camouflage or military style uniform or attire allowed.
 Running shoes or comfortable tactical boots are perfect. Absolutely no open toe sandals.
 If you own knee pads, eye protection (goggles), and ear protection bring them. These are
essential personal safety items.
 Bring a Camelback or water hydration system during days of extreme outdoor heat.
 If you own a pistol or carbine, bring it with you and at least 250 up to 300 rounds of
ammunition for both firearms. If you do not bring a firearm, we have plenty in stock for
rental. The daily firearm rental fee is $20.00 per day. *Check with the airlines for firearm
transportation rules and requirements.
 Safety pack your pistol and/or carbine and ammunition in accordance with airline weapons
travel rules. Click here for details. https://www.tsa.gov/travel/transporting-firearms-and-
ammunition
TRAVEL AND LODGING
Book your flight to arrive at in town the night before training begins. This way, you can get a full
night’s rest and be prepared to start training promptly the next morning at 8am. Our staff will pick
you up from the airport and shuttle you to hotel lodging near the training grounds. There is no extra
charge for hotel lodging. It is included in your course tuition. We handle lodging arrangements for
you after receiving confirmation of tuition payment.
SYLLABUS AND LESSON PLAN
DAY ONE
 History, Legal Considerations of Executive Protection Concepts
 Standardized Training, Licensing and Employment Considerations
 Law and Legal Considerations (USA)
 Introduction To the Principles Executive Protection Services
 Low, Medium and High Threat Operations
 Duties and Responsibilities of the CP Specialist
 Civil and Criminal Law
 Domestic and Host Nation Law
 Managing Client Relationships
 Protocol, Professionalism and Hygiene
 Conflict Management
 Data Protection
 Contracts, Sales and Effective Marketing Strategies for the Freelance Contractor
 Liaison for the Client, Getting Paid, Fees and Services

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DAY TWO
Surveillance, Surveillance Detection/ Attack Pattern Analysis
Travel Pattern Analysis
 History, Methods and Techniques
 Surveillance Detection vs Counter-surveillance
 Surveillance Detection Operation Planning & Management
 Low Profile / Low Signature Concepts
 Observation and Reporting techniques
 Night Considerations
Participants will be required to organize, plan and conduct a series of reality-based
scenarios in the city in which training is conducted.
 Culture, terrain and local area familiarization
 Attack methodologies
 Attack pattern analysis
 Foot and mobile surveillance techniques
 Overt and covert counter-surveillance techniques
 Motorcade Security Driving | Vehicle embossing/debussing
 PSD and individual team member movement (hotels, elevators, stairwells, fence line,
dinner/banquet, award ceremonies and special events.
DAY THREE
Personal Security Vulnerability Assessment (PSVA) on the client, site security survey, risk
analysis, workplace, CHEM/BIO agent response, perimeter access control and more.
 The Personal Security Vulnerability Assessment (PSVA)
 How to Conduct a Thorough PSVA
 Cooper’s Colors Threat Matrix
 A Preliminary Threat/Risk Assessment Vulnerability Analysis
 How to conduct a facility/site threat assessment survey
 Entry point and access checkpoint security
 Building and Residential Perimeter Security
 Authorized personnel access and clearance procedures
 Communication methods and techniques
 NBC/CHEM & bomb threat considerations
 Emergency Planning and Contingency planning
 Threat and Trespasser Response