Close Protection Specialist

Foundations of Protective Operations | Discipline at the Point of Contact

Close protection is not about presence, intimidation, or looking tactical. It’s about foresight, positioning, judgment, and immediate action under pressure.

The Close Protection Specialist course is an introductory-level program designed to teach the core principles of personal protection operations as they are applied in real-world environments. This course establishes the mindset, structure, and skill set required to protect a principal under dynamic and uncertain conditions.

This is not celebrity bodyguard training. This is protective work done correctly.

THE ROLE OF A CLOSE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

A protection specialist exists to solve problems before they reach the principal, and to act decisively when they do.

This course focuses on:

  • Managing threats
  • Immediate action drills with and without weapons
  • Contact engagement
  • Preventing contact rather than reacting to it
  • Managing space, movement, and exposure
  • Making fast decisions under pressure
  • Operating calmly in chaotic environments

Protection is measured by what never happens.

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ADVANCE WORK & PRE-PLANNING

Problems Avoided Are Successes Earned
Advance work is the backbone of close protection. Poor planning creates reactive protection; disciplined planning creates control.

Training includes:

  • Route planning and movement analysis
  • Environmental risk identification
  • Arrival, departure, and transition management
  • Identifying choke points and threat surfaces
  • Contingency planning and decision points

You learn how to think ahead so you are not forced to improvise.

CLOSE PROTECTION PRINCIPLES

Positioning, Awareness, and Control
Students are taught the foundational principles that govern effective protective operations:

  • Distance and spacing management
  • Positioning relative to the principal
  • Use of cover, concealment, and terrain
  • Reading atmospherics and crowd behavior
  • Maintaining presence without drawing attention

Protection is subtle. Overreaction creates risk.

PROTECTIVE FORMATIONS

Structure Under Movement
Protective formations are not rigid patterns; they’re adaptive frameworks.

Training covers:

  • Solo and team-based protective positioning
  • Static and dynamic formations
  • Movement through crowds and confined spaces
  • Adjusting formation based on environment and threat level
  • Protecting without isolating the principal

IMMEDIATE ACTION DRILLS

Decisive Response When Conditions Change

Immediate Action Drills prepare students to respond instantly to emerging threats without hesitation or confusion.

Training includes:

  • Contact and near-contact threat response
  • Rapid repositioning and evacuation
  • Shielding and movement under pressure
  • Maintaining control during disruption
  • Communication and coordination under stress

When action is required, hesitation is failure.

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WEAPONS HANDLING & DEFENSIVE TACTICS

This course introduces weapons handling and defensive tactics as they apply to protection, not offense.
Training addresses:

  • Safe weapon handling principles
  • Defensive firearm use in close proximity
  • Weapon retention under pressure
  • Empty-hand defensive tactics for protection scenarios
  • Transitions between movement, shielding, and defense

The focus is always on protecting the principal, not chasing the threat.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

This course is designed for:

  • Individuals seeking entry-level protective training
  • Security personnel transitioning into close protection
  • Responsible civilians interested in personal protection skills
  • Professionals looking to understand protective principles

No prior experience is required, only seriousness and discipline.

THE OUTCOME

Graduates leave with:

  • A foundational understanding of close protection operations
  • Improved situational awareness and movement discipline
  • Practical skills applicable to real-world environments
  • A framework for further professional development

Close protection is not about force. It’s about control, preparation, and judgment. This course lays the foundation that all effective protection is built upon.