Hostile Environment Close Protection Operator (HECPO) Training
ACK3 offers the hostile environment close protection operator (HECPO) training, a comprehensive program tailored for professionals who require advanced skills to operate in high-risk environments. The course equips participants with the necessary knowledge to manage security risks in conflict zones, areas of civil unrest, and other hostile settings where security is paramount.
What is HECPO training?
The Hostile Environment Close Protection Operator (HECPO) course is a specialized training program designed for security professionals responsible for protecting clients in high-risk or hostile environments. These environments may include conflict zones, regions with civil unrest, or areas with high levels of terrorism or crime. The course focuses on key skills such as tactical firearms handling, convoy and vehicle security, threat assessment, and emergency medical response. It also includes training in surveillance, counter-surveillance, and cultural awareness. Taught by experienced instructors, typically ex-military or special forces, HECPO equips participants to effectively manage security operations in unstable regions.
Course highlights
- Tactical firearms training
The course provides extensive hands-on firearms training, covering a variety of weapons. Participants will develop proficiency in handling these firearms in high-pressure situations, learning tactical shooting and decision-making under stress. - Convoy and vehicle security
Participants will learn advanced driving techniques and convoy operations, essential for protecting clients while in transit through hostile areas. This training includes defensive driving, route planning, and convoy coordination, with a focus on responding to ambushes or other security threats. - Risk and threat assessment
The course emphasizes the ability to identify and assess potential threats in hostile environments. Participants will be trained in conducting risk assessments and devising security plans that mitigate risks to both the client and the security team. - Emergency medical response
In high-risk environments, immediate medical care can be critical. This training module covers emergency first aid, trauma care, and casualty extraction, ensuring participants are equipped to handle medical emergencies in the field. - Surveillance and counter-surveillance
Operatives must be able to detect potential threats before they materialize. This section of the training focuses on surveillance techniques and counter-surveillance measures, enabling participants to identify hostile surveillance efforts and respond effectively. - Cultural awareness and rules of engagement
Operating internationally requires an understanding of local customs and legal frameworks. Participants will be trained in cultural awareness and the rules of engagement in different regions, ensuring they can operate safely and respectfully in diverse environments.
Additional features
- Comprehensive tactical drills
Throughout the course, participants will engage in practical exercises that simulate real-world situations. These include anti-ambush drills on foot and in vehicles, tactical team movements, and shooting exercises designed to replicate high-stress environments. - Experienced instructors
The course is taught by seasoned professionals with extensive experience in high-risk environments, such as former special forces operators and international security experts. Their expertise ensures that participants receive the most up-to-date and practical training available.
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for experienced close protection operatives, military personnel, or individuals looking to transition into high-risk security roles. It is also suitable for those seeking to work in the private security sector, especially in overseas assignments in hostile regions.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the HECPO course, participants will receive:
- ACK3 international certification
- An ISO-compliant certificate, which qualifies participants for close protection roles in hostile environments worldwide.
Topics covered
- Tactical movements and anti-ambush drills (foot and vehicle).
- Surveillance, reconnaissance, and convoy security.
- Communications and radio protocol
- Threat assessment, risk management, and operational planning.
- Casualty extraction and trauma care.
- Cultural awareness and rules of engagement.
- Venue and transport security operations.
- Explosive threat recognition and response
- Weapons training (depending on the location): AK-47, Glock 17, Sig Sauer P226, M4.
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