This advanced PDP course is a conducted over 10 days and aimed primarily at persons either wishing to enhance their existing Close Protection skill set or to remain a dedicated Protection Driver within Protective Security Operations. With experienced Instructors from Law Enforcement – Dignitary Protection Units and Special Forces Operators. As with all Ares Concepts training, this program is limited to persons who meet our prerequisite requirements to be eligible to enroll. The program includes the following core competencies:
| PDP Competencies |
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| Surveillance/Counter Surveillance (theory and practical components) |
| Vehicle Selection |
| Motorcade/Convoy Structures |
| Advanced Vehicle Control Skills |
| Advanced Vehicle Dynamics |
| Defensive/Offensive Driving |
| Opponent Elimination Techniques |
| Precision Immobilization Techniques (PIT Manoeuvring) |
| Vehicle Recovery Operations (Onroad & Offroad) |
| Embuss/Debuss Drills |
| Rolling Roadblocks & Vehicle Takeouts |
| High Speed Driving Techniques |
| Counter Attack Measures (vehicle penetration techniques) |
| Route Planning/Route Reconnaissance |
| Evasive Manoeuvres |
| Mobile Deployment of Tactical Weapons Systems |
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To be eligible for enrolment, candidates must meet the following minimum essential criteria and pre-requisites;
– Recent experience (within the last 2 – 5 years) with a minimum of 5 years armed operational security/police/military experience.
– Competent in the use of firearms & defensive tactics (Verification of Competency will be required).
– Medical clearance (Physically & Mentally fit)
– Current, valid light vehicle (manual & auto transmission) class international driver’s license.
– Police (Criminal & Civil) Records Certificate
Above criteria to be obtained from and verified with CV Check. You must Register with Ares Concepts to be able to undertake this process.