This bespoke training program is a specialised training program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to operate safely and effectively in high-risk or hostile environments. 

 

​What is HEAT Training?

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HEAT training is typically targeted towards individuals or organizations that work or travel to areas where there is a higher risk of security threats, such as journalists, aid workers, corporate employees, or government personnel. The training aims to enhance their situational awareness, risk assessment abilities, and response capabilities in challenging and potentially dangerous situations.  A hostile region can be a very daunting, unpredictable and dangerous place, so awareness is your first line of defense.

 

Why do you need HEAT Training?

 

As an employer, you have a duty of care to your staff. If you send employees overseas and beyond the reach of the public services that we take for granted, like the rule of law, the police and ambulance service, then you need to ensure that you have done your upmost to keep them safe.

 

The world has changed a great deal in recent years, borders are becoming blurred and violence swells suddenly in corners of the world that were once tranquil and prosperous.  The global population is on the move for work, a better life and security. But what accompanies this movement is fear and intolerance.

 

With that in mind, today’s business traveller needs to know how to carry out their own on the spot risk assessments, administer emergency first aid be able to react appropriately if / when trouble comes their way, be that an express kidnap attempt, carjacking or a roaming gunman in a train station.

 

If you are sending teams abroad and to high-risk areas, a Hostile Environment Awareness Training course is probably the best insurance policy you can invest in.  Life, Travel or Kidnap & Ransom insurance won’t help your teams to thrive in their new working environment nor give them the essential tools they need to be prepared for a worst-case scenario. 

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Audience: Corporate Companies, Private Clients, Media, Listed Charities, Aid Agencies, NGO’s.

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Location: Gibraltar.

 

Duration: 3 full days.

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Topics: The listed topics as shown below are covered during this training program:

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• Threat Assessment and Risk Analysis: The different types of threats and risks commonly encountered in hostile environments, including political instability, terrorism, crime, civil unrest, and natural disasters. Learn how to assess and analyse these threats to develop appropriate risk management strategies.

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• Personal Security and Situational Awareness: Develop techniques for maintaining personal security and situational awareness in hostile environments. Learn how to identify potential threats, avoid dangerous situations, and recognize indicators of hostile intent. Understand the importance of maintaining a low profile and blending into the local environment.

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• Travel Security and Journey Management: How to plan and execute safe travel in hostile environments. Understand the importance of journey management, including pre-travel preparations, route planning, and communication protocols. Develop strategies for dealing with checkpoints, roadblocks, and travel disruptions.

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• Kidnap Avoidance and Survival: The risks and tactics associated with kidnapping and abduction in hostile environments. Understand how to minimize the risk of being targeted and how to respond if confronted with a kidnapping situation. Develop strategies for maintaining resilience and survival during captivity.

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• Communications and Information Security: The importance of secure communication and information management in hostile environments. Learn how to use communication devices effectively while minimizing the risk of interception or compromise. Develop protocols for secure data storage, encryption, and password management.

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• Medical and First Aid Skills: Obtain essential medical and first aid skills to provide immediate care in hostile environments. Learn how to assess and manage common injuries and medical emergencies, including trauma, bleeding, fractures, and respiratory distress. Understand the principles of field medicine and the use of medical kits.

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• Crisis Management and Emergency Response: Develop skills to effectively respond to crisis situations and emergencies in hostile environments. Learn how to establish communication channels, coordinate response efforts, and make critical decisions under pressure. Understand the importance of teamwork and collaboration during crisis situations.

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• Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity: Gain cultural awareness and sensitivity to navigate and interact respectfully with the local population in hostile environments. Understand the local customs, traditions, and social dynamics to minimize misunderstandings and potential conflicts.

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• Stress Management and Resilience: Techniques for managing stress and building resilience in challenging and hostile environments. Develop strategies for maintaining mental and emotional well-being, including self-care, coping mechanisms, and debriefing processes.

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• Practical Exercises and Simulations: Learners will engage in practical exercises and simulations that replicate real-life scenarios in hostile environments. 

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Please let me know if you have any queries regarding HEAT training that I offer, and I'll be happy to provide more detailed guidance and support.