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Bodyguard is a practical guide to government, police, military and private sector personnel involved in VIP protection. It was also written as a guide for those who hire, train or emploiy bodyguards.
Bodyguard is an in-depth study of the techniques and training required to be a successful personal
The role of the bodyguard
Relationship with the principal
Defensive tactics
Firearms selection and training
Close protection drills
Threat assessment and advance work
Protective driver training
Corporate and estate security
Special event planning
International security operations
Maritime security
Bodyguard will be of value to not only private sector bodyguards but also law enforcement personnel involved in witness protection programs, judicial protection or tasked with the security for visiting dignitaries.
Bodyguard should also be considered essential reading for state department and military personnel asigned to overseas embassy duty, or tasked with the protection of the general staff. This coiuld include diplomatic Security, Marine Security Guard Detachments, Military Police from all branches of the service, US Army Special Forces and US Navy Seal teams.
Bodyguard is based on the extensive first-hand experience of the author, running operations for International Diplomatic Security throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. It is also the seventh in a series of tactical books, based on the STTU training programs, all now considered standard texts for the special operations community.
Contents
Introduction
I getting started
1 Understanding the security business
Three types of securitiy
Escalating levels of protection
2 Roles of the modern bodyguard
Government
Law enforcement
Military
Private sector
3 Profile of a bodyguard
Who becomes a bodyguard?
Why become a bodyguard?
Desirable characteristics for a BG
Basic deportment
4 Duties of the bodyguard
5 Limitations of the bodyguard
Working solo
Driving or on foot
Scheduling
Guns
Police officers
6 The client/bodyguard relationship
Types of clients
The principal and the BG
At the residence
The wife
Children
Teenagers
Privacy
Unprofessionalism
What will get you fired
7 Selecting a bodyguard
The hiring process
The interview
Probationariy period
8 Basic BG training
Types of training
Sample trainingprograms
Sources of training
Personal endeavor
9 Fitness and defensive tactics
The basics
Physical conditining for self defense
Mental conditining for self defense
Principles of self defense
Effective strikiing
Effective kicking
Cover and evacuate
10 Close protection drills
Team drills
Solo BG drills
11 First aid and medical emergencies
12 Firearms selection
Handguns
Shotguns
Submachine guns
Ammunition
Guns for the client
Holsters
Cleaning and storage
Conclusion
13 Firearms training
Firearms policy
Range safety
Close quarter shooting
Advanced training
Team training
Mental preparation
Gunfight sruvival
14 Driver training
Driving schools
ehicle selection and modification
Armored vehicles
Driving techniques
Counter ambush ddrills
15 Knowing your enemy
Family members
Employees and associates
Criminals
Crazies and stalkers
Terrorists
16 Threat assessment
Innitial threat assessment
On-going threat assessment
17 Explosive identification
Introduction to explosives
Sources of explosives
Improvised explosive devices
Car bombs
Letter bombs
Explosive coiunter-measures
18 Security systems
Physical security
Electronic security
Guard services
III Operations
19 Operational security
The bodyguards
The staff and family
Movement and travel
20 Residential security
Estate security
Access control
Security procedures
Confronting the intruder
Unporfessionalism
The safe house
21 Corporate security
Security considerations
Daily routines
Counter measures and procedures
22 Going mobile
Social engatements
Restaurants
Nightclubs
Movies
Shopping
23 Special events
Attending an event
Hosting an event
24 Advance work
Travel related
Visit related
Security related
25 Working out of state
Advance work
Traveling with firearms
The corporate jet
Winter ski resorts
26 Going international
Advance work
Flying Arrival procedures
In country
Home life
27 Maritime security
Modern day piracy
Planning
Advance work
Operations
Diving
28 Conclusion
CYA
Ten commandments
Appendix A Glossary of terms
Appendix B Additional reading (bibliography)
Appendix C Equipment suppliers
Notes
Bodyguard is an in-depth study of the techniques and training required to be a successful personal
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protection specialist, addressing such topics as:The role of the bodyguard
Relationship with the principal
Defensive tactics
Firearms selection and training
Close protection drills
Threat assessment and advance work
Protective driver training
Corporate and estate security
Special event planning
International security operations
Maritime security
Bodyguard will be of value to not only private sector bodyguards but also law enforcement personnel involved in witness protection programs, judicial protection or tasked with the security for visiting dignitaries.
Bodyguard should also be considered essential reading for state department and military personnel asigned to overseas embassy duty, or tasked with the protection of the general staff. This coiuld include diplomatic Security, Marine Security Guard Detachments, Military Police from all branches of the service, US Army Special Forces and US Navy Seal teams.
Bodyguard is based on the extensive first-hand experience of the author, running operations for International Diplomatic Security throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. It is also the seventh in a series of tactical books, based on the STTU training programs, all now considered standard texts for the special operations community.
Contents
Introduction
I getting started
1 Understanding the security business
Three types of securitiy
Escalating levels of protection
2 Roles of the modern bodyguard
Government
Law enforcement
Military
Private sector
3 Profile of a bodyguard
Who becomes a bodyguard?
Why become a bodyguard?
Desirable characteristics for a BG
Basic deportment
4 Duties of the bodyguard
5 Limitations of the bodyguard
Working solo
Driving or on foot
Scheduling
Guns
Police officers
6 The client/bodyguard relationship
Types of clients
The principal and the BG
At the residence
The wife
Children
Teenagers
Privacy
Unprofessionalism
What will get you fired
7 Selecting a bodyguard
The hiring process
The interview
Probationariy period
8 Basic BG training
Types of training
Sample trainingprograms
Sources of training
Personal endeavor
9 Fitness and defensive tactics
The basics
Physical conditining for self defense
Mental conditining for self defense
Principles of self defense
Effective strikiing
Effective kicking
Cover and evacuate
10 Close protection drills
Team drills
Solo BG drills
11 First aid and medical emergencies
12 Firearms selection
Handguns
Shotguns
Submachine guns
Ammunition
Guns for the client
Holsters
Cleaning and storage
Conclusion
13 Firearms training
Firearms policy
Range safety
Close quarter shooting
Advanced training
Team training
Mental preparation
Gunfight sruvival
14 Driver training
Driving schools
ehicle selection and modification
Armored vehicles
Driving techniques
Counter ambush ddrills
15 Knowing your enemy
Family members
Employees and associates
Criminals
Crazies and stalkers
Terrorists
16 Threat assessment
Innitial threat assessment
On-going threat assessment
17 Explosive identification
Introduction to explosives
Sources of explosives
Improvised explosive devices
Car bombs
Letter bombs
Explosive coiunter-measures
18 Security systems
Physical security
Electronic security
Guard services
III Operations
19 Operational security
The bodyguards
The staff and family
Movement and travel
20 Residential security
Estate security
Access control
Security procedures
Confronting the intruder
Unporfessionalism
The safe house
21 Corporate security
Security considerations
Daily routines
Counter measures and procedures
22 Going mobile
Social engatements
Restaurants
Nightclubs
Movies
Shopping
23 Special events
Attending an event
Hosting an event
24 Advance work
Travel related
Visit related
Security related
25 Working out of state
Advance work
Traveling with firearms
The corporate jet
Winter ski resorts
26 Going international
Advance work
Flying Arrival procedures
In country
Home life
27 Maritime security
Modern day piracy
Planning
Advance work
Operations
Diving
28 Conclusion
CYA
Ten commandments
Appendix A Glossary of terms
Appendix B Additional reading (bibliography)
Appendix C Equipment suppliers
Notes
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ISBN
939235064
Publication
Specialized Tactical Training Unit Training Division P.O. Box 491261 Los Angeles, CA 90049