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high risk protection

Personal Security detail (PSD)

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Duration
6 Days
Price
R27 999 
EX VAT
Course Info

The main target of this unique training is to prepare military / law enforcement individuals and security personnel for protective operations in a hostile environment (Africa, Central/Southern America, Middle East).

 

The training will provide a maximum of realistic scenarios created by international security experts and will enable its participants to acquaint themselves with different types of weapon or equipment indispensable in high risk countries.

 

The course finishes with an International Personal Security Detail certificate issued by City&Guilds European Security Academy – International Personal Security Detail (PSD) Programme • City & Guilds • City & Guilds

Private Military Contractor South Africa
Private Military Contractor South Africa
Private Military Contractor South Africa
Private Military Contractor South Africa
Weapons
Glock 19/17
AK-47
AR-15
Simunition (BBS)
Ammunition
Approximately:
9mm - 100 Rounds
7.62 - 200 Rounds
5.56 - 150 Rounds
 
Methods
This course will be taught by ESA instructors using the esa system. This course will be taught with the use of classroom lectures and practical exercises
Required skills
This Course requires earlier training and/or experience in the subject. Candidate should complete Combined Firearms or CPO course prior to attending this course.
ESA accepts active or former Law Enforcement or Military personnel to attend this training. The ESA will accept current MSO or PMC operatives.
Required gear
Tactical Belt
Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions.
Topics covered

  • Threat assessment and risk analysis – Introduction to PMC

  • Firearms Training – Single operative (Pistol & Carbine)

  • Foot formations

  • Convoy – arrivals / departures

  • Elements of the PSD Team – roles and responsibilities

  • Providing Security in High Risk Areas – SOP

  • Firearms Training in Team (Pistol & Carbine)

  • AOP Drills

  • Land warfare: force-on-force with the use of bb Simunition

  • Advanced Firearms Training – Live Fire contatct Drills with VIP

  • Final examination – theory and practice

  • Rules of the use of Force

  • Human Rights

Course includes

  • Weapons

  • Ammunition

  • Tactical & Safety Equipment 

  • Range Fees

  • Targets

  • Accomodation & Full Board Meals (7 Nights)

  • Transport

  • Certification

accreditation
City & Guilds Accredited Course South Africa
​Upcoming Courses
13 - 18 September 2026 (CPT)
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