STRENGTH AND HONOUR
Courses
Maritime Security Training
Ship Security Officer
Regarding with high amount of pirate attacks at sea, the need of security guards has been increased. However, to make security guards credible and efficient onboard, they have to gain specific knowledge about piracy and certificates letting work at the vessel. The most essential document confirming preparation for work as MarSec OPERATOR is SSO certificate.
Training is conducted in accordance with STCW. It’s programme is based on IMO course 3.19 and lasts 16 hours. The most important issues what will be considered at the classes are:
- Ship Security Plan
- Threat Identification, Recognition and Response
- Ship Security Assessment
After full attendance and positive result of final tests participants will receive international certificate issued by Polish authority (Maritime Office).
Port Facility Security Officer
Apart from ships, port facilities are becoming more and more dangerous as well. Even though there are strict rules of working in harbour, some of people, cargo or the other things can be very significant threats for water traffic. Easier access to weapons and phenomena as corruption are forcing port authorities to developed security system in harbour. One of solutions is increasing amount of armed security guards. Thus there is probability that operators may be required to have certification for PFSO.
Training is conducted in accordance with STCW. It’s programme is based on IMO course 3.21 and lasts 23 hours. The most important issues what will be considered at the classes are:
- Port Facility Plan
- Port Facility Security Assessment
- Port Facility Security Actions
After full attendance and positive result of final tests participants will receive international certificate issued by Polish authority (Maritime Office).
Company Security Officer
The most important person who’s task is security management both at the headquarter of company and at the vessels is CSO. To get employs at this chair, there is needed special certification confirming preparation to take responsibility for all the fleet in the company.
Training is conducted in accordance with STCW. It’s programme is based on IMO course 3.20 and lasts 18 hours. The most important issues what will be considered at the classes are:
- Maritime Security Policy
- Ship Security Actions
- Ship Security Assessment
After full attendance and positive result of final tests participants will receive international certificate issued by Polish authority (Maritime Office)
Basic Safety Training STCW 95
Set of four courses compulsory for every seaman who works onboard. All of the trainings are based on models issued by IMO 1.13, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21
Personal Survival Techniques—20/7 hours;
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting—16/7 hours;
Elementary First Aid—15/7 hours;
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities—23/7 hours;
Attendants are needed to wear sport clothes for exercises in the water.
*Certificate of Basic Safety Training STCW 95 is obligatory for all who want to issue Seaman’s book (seafarer’s passport).
Anti Piracy
Supplementary to SSO, there is added special 4 hours anti—piracy module by international guidance BMP4 (Best Management Practices against Somali based Piracy). Beside, course includes information about pirates equipment, tactics and , case studies of hijacked vessels, ways of deterring pirate and management clues in case of attack.
On Board Tactical Training
Tactical activities for all who have never worked onboard may be very complex. Although long hours spent at different tactical trainings in military, police or training centres are very useful, MarSec OPERATORS should get to known with new environment what is the vessel to be able to use their whole potential at work.
Course is prepared by Maritime Safety & Security experts who are the former operators in Naval Special Forces Formoza and GROM. Training takes 8 hours and is conducted onboard of the ship > 500 BRT. Main contents are:
- Vessel construction usage for tactical activities onboard
- Specification and job description of Vessel Protection Team
- Ship Security during entering the High Risk Area
- Examples of Rules of Engagement for Vessel Protection Teams
After the course attendants will obtain certificates of taking part in the course.
Close protection
Classic VIP Protection Operative
• VIP Protection-Classic-Single &Team operation
• Concepts,Methods &Tactics
• Protection operation in situations &actions
• Protection in Motion-Multiple/Convoy Vehicle use
• Armed &Unarmed response methods
High Risk Protection Operative
• Operational fitness
• Protection Concepts,Methods & Tactics-HIGH RISK
• Special Combat/Tactical Methods-Various Weapons
• Anti Sabotage
• Use of Vehicles in High Risk Protection
Medical training
Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support is the course specifically designed for people who are directly at risk of developing trauma as a result of operation of firearms, explosives, chemical and biological materials.
The aim of this course is to prepare you to cope with all possible traumatic situations. Without doubt this is the only course that will prepare you for any unpredictable situation which may arise during field operations. We recommend that the course is attended by medically trained people. However, it is possible to start this course without any previous medical experience but with a positive result from the assessment of medical and emergency equipment knowledge.
Tactical Rescue Training
Tactical Rescue Training is designed for all who are responsible for delivering medical support in various tactical environments. The course can be attended not only by medical staff, for whom tactical actions are novelty, but also operators regardless of their knowledge in the field of tactical rescue.
Our training programme has been created in response to realistic tactical situations.
Day 1
It starts with the introduction and outline of general aims and objectives and description of the role of tactical rescuer. The first day covers: assisting with injuries, selection of equipment used in medical rescue, assessment of the victim’s injuries, familiarisation with incapacitating weapons, Close Quarters Battle programs/room clearing (CQB), tactical elements in a team.
Day 2
The morning course for this program includes delivering support to all team members and self defence techniques. In the afternoon session all the practical skills in the field of rescue and CQB will be enhanced and build on.
Day 3
You will be shown how to utilise the skills already learnt within last two days in a wide range of imaginary scenarios/simulations. All the techniques will be practiced in a variety of high-threat and stressful environments.
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Tactical Combat Casualty Care-basic module
The course has been designed for Armed Forces Units :Army,Police etc. as well as CPO working in high risk regions.
• The course is based on TC3 and PHTLS recommendations, modernized and adjusted to our conditions by Special Forces operators
• Duration time: 2 days
The basic course programme consists of:
• The differences between tactical and civil rescue
• Acting under siege (managing the weapon while injured, self-help)
• Dressing wounds and injuries
• Rescue measures currently used in battlefield
• Methods of evacuating the injured from the car
• Dressing wounds using improvised measures
• Exercise in simulated combat conditions
Tactical Combat Casualty Care - advanced module
The advanced course programme involves combat simulations depending on the specialization of the unit, such as:
• Conducting tactical-rescue actions (black tactic, green tactic)
• Convoy protection of a VIP
• Higher risk detentions
Additionally, we can extend the advanced course to include the following:
• Rescue in the height
• Recognition in pyrotechnics and conduct in an explosives-threatened zone
• Simulating the combat using pyrotechnical equipment
The guarantee of realism during our activities is a high-quality medical simulation.
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
We work with the highest quality tactical equipment by such brands as:
-North American Rescue
-TacMed Solutions
Our instructors team:
-medical rescuers: Special Police Counterterrorism Unit operators
-Polish Army Special Forces operators
-experienced medical rescuers from A&E and the Fire Brigade
Tactical firearms
Firearms Trainings (Basic)
2 Day Basic Pistol
Course Overview
A two day introduction to safe practical and effective firearms handling. This course is specifically designed to train candidates in the fundamentals of pistol shooting, from safe to fast handling, accurate and effective close quarter shooting. You will be shown the most up to date techniques currently taught to special forces units, to enable you to shoot efficiently in a variety of realistic tactical situations.
- Introduction to Instructors and Staff
- Outline of Course Aims and Objectives
- Weapon Familiarisation and Maintenance
- Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
- Grip, Stance, Trigger Control, Sights, loading/unloading
- Instinctive Shooting ranging from 0 to 7 metres
- Aimed shooting ranging from 5 to 20 metres
- Multiple Threats/Multiple Shots
- Speed Reloads
- Introduction to Moving Targets
Firearms Trainings (Intermediate)
2 Day Intermediate Pistol
Course Overview
A 2 day course specifically designed to enhance and build on the skills already learned. The fundamentals of safe weapons handling and shooting will be refreshed to provide the candidate with a variety of techniques to operate effectively and at greater distance in wide range of environments. All the techniques have been proven in real world situations and are those currently taught to elite units and special forces. This course also includes an introduction to a variety of different weapons systems.
- Introduction to Instructors and Staff
- Outline of Course Aims and Objectives
- Recap of all skills taught previously
- Positional Shooting including use of Cover, keeling and Prone positions
- Tactical Movement and Separation
- Accelerated shots
- Multiple Targets and Moving Targets
- Dissimilar weapons training
- Low light shooting
Firearms Trainings (Advanced )
2 Day Advanced Pistol / Carbine
Course Overview
An intense 2 day course specifically designed to take component shooters to a level of ability that will enable them to operate either individually or as part of a team in the most hostile of environments. Advance techniques involve not only pistol and carbine shooting but also shooting from and into vehicles. We will also cover fire and movement, low light shooting and weapon retention. At the end of the training, successful candidates will be able to operate in a safe, confident and effective manner in the most stressful and dynamic environments.
- Introduction to Instructors and Staff
- Outline of Course Aims and Objectives
- Re-cap of all skills taught previously
- Tactical re-loads
- Stoppage drills and “Actions on“
- Vehicle Drills
- Shooting into and from Vehicles
- Low Light Shooting, use of Torches and Tactical Lights
- Weapon Retention and Strikes