TA.C.P

Tactical Close Protection

- VIP Protection -

 

The T.A.C.P. is the division for the VIP Protection training.

 

Being aware of the high responsibility and seriousness which is required in the field of VIP protection, the trainings in T.A.C.P. are carried out in accordance with the strict standards of the training abroad, where all the necessary knowledge is integrated for the close protection of the VIP’s.

 

The training consists the following modules (excerpt):

• Forms and methods of escorts in Greece and differences with those abroad

• Security escort ethics code

• Protocol and conduct of the CPO

• Basic legislative framework

• Protection concepts & VIP security

• Requirements for security personnel

• Personal preparation of the CPO

• Organization of the convoy security perimeter

• Organization of the security group

• Avoiding routine

• Risk analysis and threat assessment

• Reconnaissance

• Basic principles, preparation, evaluation, assessment, risk prevention while en route and visiting places

• Study and planning of security measures

• Protection during locomotion

• Planning routes with security plan

• Basic principles and studies of previous terrorist acts against VIP’s

• Vehicle protection procedures

• Readiness levels of the CPO

• Crisis management

• Communications

• Surveillance / Counter surveillance

• Equipment for VIP protection

• Embus / Debus

• Self-protection / Avoiding the engagement

• Walking procedures and protection / Escort formations

• Crowd control

• Tactical retreat of the VIP in a HRS

• Protection procedures on gatherings, banquets, private & public events

• Protection of VIP’s residence

• Rules of conduct in foreign countries

• and many more.....!!!