PDS - PROTECTIVE DETAIL SPECIALIST

Service Description

Course Syllabus/Break Down The Protective Detail Specialist Course is an intensive 5-day program that immerses you in all aspects of executive protection — from threat assessment to strategic planning. It’s designed for both entry-level professionals looking to break into the Executive Protection industry and experienced practitioners seeking to enhance their training. Executive Protection (PDS) certification validates your skills in security planning, threat evaluation, defensive tactics, and firearms handling. It’s a key step for anyone aiming to work in personal security. Boost your skills with AMPLIO TACTICAL! Get certified in CPR, AED, BLS, IFAK & First Aid — for pros and beginners. Hands-on training + official certification included! Seats are limited and classes fill up quickly. Day 1 - (0800 - Until Completion) Introduction to the Course/Class Introductions Key Terms, Positions and Responsibilities Types of Protection (High-Pro/Low-Pro/No-Pro) State Laws, Legal Issues & Liability Dealing with the Principal Protocols & Etiquette Dining Etiquette - Dining 101 Ethics & Professional Conduct Movement Formations Arrivals & Departures (Strong Side/Weak Side) And (Hard versus Soft) Practical Exercise on Vehicles Day 2 - (0800 — Until Completion) Practical Exercise on Vehicles Protective Intelligence/Surveillance Detection Assassinations & Methodologies State Sponsored Terrorism Mail Screening Threat Assessments Driving & Vehicle Security Vehicle Searches Public Relations Professional Communications Deescalation Techniques & Conflict Resolution Day 3 - (0800 - Until Completion) Practical Exercise on Vehicles Advances Site Surveys Route Planning Practical Exercise on Route Planning (Laptop Needed) AIC Briefs Mission Briefs/Compositions Motorcade Operations Lecture Actions on Contact Lecture Practical Exercise on Advances Mission Planning Day 4 - (0800 Until Completion) Practical Exercise on Vehicles Working Internationally Lecture Lessons Learned Lecture Tools of the Trade Practical Exercise Mission Brief Practical Exercise Mock Detail After Action Review of Mock Detail Personal Security Vulnerability Assessments Day 5 - (0800 Until Completion) Practical Exercise on Vehicles Scenario Drills (Round Table Discussion) Strategies for Success The Select Few (Our Alumni)
Practical Exercise Mission Brief
Practical Exercise Mock Detail
After Action Review of Mock Detail
Recap of the week with a final review
Final Exam