Weapons

• Glock 17
• Glock 19
• AR-15
• AK platform
• Simunition conversion kit – Glock FX, AR-15
• Simulation conversion kit FX or Airsoft/Paintball

Methods

This course will be taught with the use of classroom lectures and practical exercises together with external lecturer.

Skill prerequisits

This Course requires earlier training and/or experience in the subject. Candidate should complete Combined Firearms or CPO course prior to attending this course.

ESA accepts active or former Law Enforcement or Military personnel to attend this training.

Required gear

• Tactical Belt
• Tactical/Outdoor uniform
• Tactical/Outdoor boots
• Shooting glasses
• Shooting ear protection like earmuffs, earplugs

Topics

• Threat assessment and risk analysis – Introduction to PSD
• Firearms Training – Single operative (Pistol & Carbine)
• Foot formations
• Convoy – arrivals / departures
• Elements of the PSD Team – roles and responsibilities
• Providing Security in High Risk Areas – SOP
• Firearms Training in Team (Pistol & Carbine)
• AOP Drills
• Force on Force Training with use of FX Simulation/Airsoft/Paintball
• Advanced Firearms Training and Live fire contact Drills with VIP
• Final examination – theory and practice
• Rules of the use of Force
• Human Rights
• Ethics

Requirements

Clean criminal record / No mental issues / German or English speaking