Bodyguard training Course - Close Protection Training - VIP Protection Training - SIA standards - Counter Threat Group, London, New York

Introduction

The Counter Threat Group Bodyguard training course, with its SIA compliant Close Protection Officer training content and specialist VIP Protection training modules (anti-ambush driving and close protection officer firearms), is of the highest quality available anywhere in the world today.

All Close Protection Training Courses offered by CTG, are now conducted by Quintessentially Secure, part of the Quintessentially worldwide luxury group.

CTG has been the training provider of choice for private individuals wishing to receive SIA compliant Bodyguard training, Close Protection training, VIP Protection training for many years. Quintessentially Secure has now taken over all aspects of Close Protection Training for CTG, with full training programs now conducted in the United Kingdom (London based) and United States (New York based).

We receive members of established international Bodyguard teams, elite police, military and governmental protection units from many different nations, onto our Close Protection Officer - Agent - Bodyguard training courses.

Course options

There are many options for the prospective Close Protection Officer - Bodyguard seeking expert internationaly recognised training.

Quintessentially Secure - Close Protection - Bodyguard Training Course modules are conducted:

• 3 times a year in London, UK and
• 3 times a year in New York, USA

Modules offered are:

• Module 1 - Close Protection Officer, Bodyguard Training, 15 days
• Module 2 - Close Protection Officer, Anti Ambush Driving, 2 days
• Module 3 - Close Protection Officer, Firearms Training, 3 days
• Full Course - Modules 1, 2 and 3 attended together, 20 days
• Module 4 - Advanced Close Protection Officer, 10 days
• Module 5 - Quintessentially CPO, High Net Worth Security, 1 day

UNITED KINGDOM COURSE DATES 2009:

SIA CPO Course, 15 days, London, UK

£2'100 + VAT

12 - 26 Jan '09 FULL

8 - 22 June '09

7 - 21 Sept '09

CPO Defensive Driving, 2 days, London, UK

£700 GBP + VAT

21 - 21 Jan '09 FULL

17 - 18 June 09

16 - 17 Sept '09

CPO Firearms Course, 3 days London and EU

£1'000 GBP + VAT

26 - 28 Jan '09 FULL

22 - 24 June '09

21 - 23 Sept '09

Full CPO Course, 20 days London, UK and EU

£3'500 GBP + VAT

12 - 30 Jan '09 FULL

8 - 26 June '09

7 - 25 Sept '09

Advanced CPO Course, 10 days, London and EU

£1'500 GBP + VAT

21 - 30 Jan '09 FULL

17 - 25 June '09

16 - 25 Sept '09

UNITED STATES COURSE DATES 2009:

SIA CPO Course, 15 day, New York, USA

$3'000 USD

9 - 23 Feb '09 FULL

6 - 20 July '09

5 - 19 Oct '09

CPO Defensive Driving, 2 days, New York, USA

$1'000 USD

18 - 19 Feb '09 FULL

15 - 16 July '09

14 - 15 Oct '09

CPO Firearms Course, 3 days, New York, USA

$1'500 USD

23 - 25 Feb '09 FULL

20 - 22 July '09

19 - 21 Oct '09

Full CPO Course, 20 days, New York, USA

$5'000 USD

9 - 27 Feb '09 FULL

6 - 24 July '09

5 - 23 Oct '09

Advanced CPO Course, 10 days, New York, USA

$2'250 USD

17 - 26 Feb '09 FULL

14 - 24 July '09

13 - 23 Oct '09

Course Instructors

All of our Close Protection Courses are designed and led by a cadre of highly experienced and qualified international Close Protection Instructors, including former senior special Agents of the United States and Israeli Secret Service.

Some of our Course Advisors for example are as follows:

Close Protection - Diplomatic Security - Bodyguard Skills - High Value Asset Security - CP Firearms - CP Medical - Risk Assessment - Trainers

"A" - Over a decade of experience as a senior Special Agent in Charge of several Prime Ministers security details, as an officer in the Israeli Shin Bet - Israeli Secret Service, Diplomatic Protection Unit.

An experienced Close Protection Officer at Prime Minister, Presidential, senior Corporate and International Celebrity levels.

A world class instructor, whose specializations include VVIP security operations, protective operations Team Leader, Krav Maga Instructor (Israeli Defense and Attack style of combat), CPO Firearms (Israeli system of Agent firearms skills). (IED) Improvised Explosive Device and (EOD) Explosive Ordnance Detection Advisor, Crowd Screening and Vital Installation Security Assessor.

He has an MBA from Bristol University and is a qualified Agent and Trainer in the field of - (CP) Close Protection Officer (including UK SIA and USA specific Licensing requirements).

"S" - Served for 20 years in the United States Secret Service. He retired as the assistant to the special agent in charge of the New York office of the United States Secret Service.

He protected every U.S. President from Ronald Reagan to George W. Bush Jnr.

As part pf his duties, he conducted protective advances for almost every major foreign head of state who has visited the United States of America in the past decade.

He has a BS in Public Safety Administration and an MA in Criminal Justice.

"D" - 10 years experience as a Close Protection Officer experienced in designing and providing security for high and ultra high net worth clients. A bodyguard and Trainer to the security details of an international Religious Leader, traveling worldwide.

Attached to the UK Cabinet Office, Civil Contingencies Secretariat, EPC, as Project Director of the Multi Agency Command Support Project, creating new solutions for Multi Agency Command support in major incidents, natural disasters, terrorist attack and disruptions to critical national infrastructure.

Team Leader on close protection training projects for the Special Security Forces of the Saudi Arabian Royal Family, a Commando Unit of the Singapore Armed Forces and Bodyguards of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

A qualified Trainer and Operator in the fields of - Close Protection (including UK SIA and USA specific Licensing requirements), Defensive and Anti Ambush Driving, CPO Firearms, Incident Commander within UK Emergency Services, Emergency Medical Technician, and - Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support

Concurrently completing an MBA at Cass, City University - London, and an MSc in Civil Protection at the Emergency Planning College, Cabinet Office, United Kingdom.

"A" - An experienced security and risk consultant, with over 10 years experience at Embassy and Multi National Corporate level, in the fields of - Due Diligence, Commercial and Competitor Intelligence, Threat and Vulnerability Risk Assessments, and Creative Brand Consulting for multi national and media entities.

3 years Close Protection experience for high and ultra high net worth clients in various environments, including South America.

Attached to the UK Cabinet Office, Civil Contingencies Secretariat, EPC, as Project Assistant Director of the Multi Agency Command Support Project, creating new solutions for Multi Agency Command support in major incidents, natural disasters, terrorist attack and disruptions to critical national infrastructure.

Trainer to the Bodyguards of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

A qualified Trainer and Operator in the fields of - Close Protection (including UK SIA and USA specific Licensing requirements), Defensive and Anti Ambush Driving, CP Firearms and Krav Maga (Israeli Defense and Attack style of combat).

Anti and Counter Surveillance - De bugging - TSCM - Communications Security

"V" - Twenty one years with the US Secret Service as a Security Specialist. Provided TSCM expertise for six US Presidents.

"D" - Over twenty years with the US Secret Service as a Security Specialist, and Branch Chief. Last ten years as a Branch Chief for complex intelligence and investigative operations.

"J" - Twenty-three years with the US Secret Service as a Security Specialist. Provided TSCM expertise for six US Presidents. Also provided technical support in the form of physical security surveys for Secret Service and other government facilities.

"D" - Twenty-six years with the US Secret Service specializing in physical security and protective TCSM activities in Washington DC, also Access Control, Alarm, and Video expertise for the White House.

CPO Medical Skills - VIP Security Medical Support - Tactical EMT Advisors

Dr. Maurizio Miglietta
A Trauma and Critical Care Surgeon currently serving as the Chief of the Division of Acute Care Surgery and Director of Trauma and Emergency Surgery at a major US Hospital. Immediately prior, he served as Chief of Trauma and Critical Care at the renowned and historic Bellevue Hospital / New York University School of Medicine. He is board-certified in both Surgery and Critical Care.

He provides medical support for the United States Secret Service – New York Field Office and is an Honorary Police Surgeon for the New York City Police Department.

He has been responsible for the medical operations (Dignitary Medical Protection, personnel, disaster medical logistics) for the United States Secret Service and Department of State - Diplomatic Security Service during the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

He has trained various federal agencies (U.S. Secret Service, Drug Enforcement Agency, Diplomatic Security Service, Defense Intelligence Agency, NYPD Intelligence Division, NYPD Sniper Division) on emergency and disaster scenarios.

Karl Duenzl
A qualified tactical medic with NYPD's Emergency Services Unit (ESU). An instructor for the NYPD ESU Specialized Training School. He has operated on countless tactical operations and dignitary protection details.

A member of the Department Homeland Security (DHS), also USA Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Urban Search and Rescue Task Force. He has responded to several disasters (both man-made and natural). He has worked in the private sector providing protective services to business executives and well known celebrities.

His credentials include being an instructor with the SureFire Institute teaching firearms and low-light tactics, Haz-Mat Technician, ACLS, PALS, BCLS, AHLS, PHTLS, EMT-T and Emergency Psychological Technician as well as several instructor ratings in various rescue methodologies.

Course value

Our Training courses have been written and are conducted by the above trainers, all of whom are absolute subject matter experts in their fields. The depth and scope of their experience (training and operations) at the international level, are difficult to find anywhere else in the world, outside of government agencies.

In addition to the entry level training required such as VIP escort, searching and securing, conflict resolution, unarmed defence, communication skills, threat profiling and protocol, our Close Protection Officer - Bodyguard - Agent courses include options such as CPO Firearms training, CPO Defensive Driver Training, and CPO Emergency Medical Skills training.

This holistic training, including all of the modules listed, provides for one of the most inclusive training programs in the world.

Course format

Our international Bodyguard, VIP Protection, Close Protection Officer, Agent Training Courses are conducted over 15 days (basic entry level), 10 days (advanced level) and 3 weeks (full course including basic level with driving, firearms and medical modules).

Training programs are conducted in the United Kingdom (London based) 3 times each year, and also the United States (New York based) 3 times each year.

"What modules are included in our Close Protection Officer - Bodyguard Training - Agent Training Courses?"

Knowledge and Practical Skills Training as defined by the UK SIA (minimum 150 hours)

• Introduction to the Roles and Responsibilities of the Close Protection Operative
• Threat and Risk Assessment
• Surveillance Awareness
• Operational Planning
• Law and Legislation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Close Protection Teamwork
• Reconnaissance
• Close Protection Foot Techniques
• Route Selection
• Use of Close Protection Vehicle Techniques
• Search Procedures
• Incidents and Dilemmas
• Venue-Based Security
• Communication and Conflict Management Skills

We also offer further professional training in the areas of:

• CPO Defensive, offensive and anti-ambush driver training - live - 2 days

CPO Driving Skills taught include:

• Cockpit drills, vehicle set up and safety factors
• The UK police system of vehicle control
• High speed pursuit, tactical speed style driving
• Tactical turns, J-Turn, Y-Turn, Handbrake-Turn, soft skin and armored vehicle specific
• Tactical skills such as embus, debus, operator down drills, use of smoke and evacuation
• Anti ambush skills including vehicle ramming, road block breakouts and "fishtails"
• Medical skills associated with injuries resulting from road accidents and ambushes

Very little remains of the vehicles after the above 2 days training.

• CPO Firearms training - 3 days

CPO Firearms Skills taught include:

• Safety, safety, and safety
• Weapons: 9mm pistols are the focus of this course. Models can include Sig 22 series and Glock 17. Note that SMG and Rifle familiarity will be provided where possible. Likely variants may include AK47 and AR15 or similar.
• Breathing control
• Aiming methods and trigger control
• Load, unload and making the weapon safe
• Stances, to include standing, kneeling, prone, from cover and on the move
• Single target, simple engagement
• Single target, tactical engagement (use of cover, movement and turns)
• Tactical and speed load and unload
• Multiple target acquisition and tactical engagement
• Bodyguard drills (confidential, in depth), United States Secret Service, Israeli Secret Service and United Kingdom Diplomatic Protection Group (Police) styles
• Engagement from the prone, kneeling, sitting (chair), standing, cover and client drills
• Team drills. Use of 2, 3 and 4 person team drills

Course fees:

Visit the Close Protection Office - Bodyguard Training - Protective Services Agent Training course area of Quintessentially Secure, for course application and further details

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