The Tactics Society

VIP protection, sometimes referred to as executive protection or dignitary protection, is one of the most challenging and complex types of security operations. This course covers on one of the most critical and dangerous aspects of VIP protection operations: mobile security. Mobile security focuses on protecting the VIP when he/she is moving from one point to another. According to threat analysis and past operational reports, when the VIP is moving in a limo or motorcade, that is one of the most likely times that the VIP will come under attack.

This course focuses on conducting mobile security operations with a protective detail consisting of 3-4 personnel or what we call the “escort detail.” While an escort detail is larger and more capable than a single-person (singleton) or two-person detail, it is still small compared to a full protective detail of 6+ personnel. This means that the escort detail will be facing increased risk and detail personnel will need to assume multiple roles/responsibilities. In short, the already daunting challenge of protection work becomes even more difficult when working with the limited capabilities/resources of an escort detail.

This course covers a wide variety of tactics, techniques and procedures for providing mobile protection and responding to hostile attacks and emergency situations. Topics include:

• Motorcade organization and vehicle selection
• Protective detail organization and selection
• Motorcade formations
• Phases and objectives of protection operations
• Motorcade arrival and departure
• Drive through and push out ambush response techniques
• Emergency vehicle crossload under fire
• Emergency vehicle bailout under fire
• Attack response contingencies

All students will receive a serial numbered completion certificate upon finishing the course.