VIP Week 3 Reviewer
VIP Week 3 Reviewer
VIP Week 3 Reviewer
WEEK 3
2. Definition of Terms.
Security Officer (SO) - is the operator usually positioned about an arm length
behind the principal/VIP. He is responsible for planning, administering and
supervising the protective detail.
Advance Team - One or more advance agents headed by a lead advance agent.
Consist of site advance agent, commo officers, EOD, security engineering officers
and protective liaison/intel agents.
Holding Room - Secure area at a site, usually a private room set-aside for the
Protectee’s convenience and privacy.
Secure Room - Any location that has been cleared of unauthorized persons,
swept for explosives and secured continuously by posting security personnel.
Intel Advance - Member of the advance team who establishes liaison with local
police intelligence units. Tasked with conducting threat investigation and assures
that all intelligence information are coordinated and disseminated to the protective
detail.
Security Perimeter - A working protective detail that involves the placement of the
following: security personnel, alarms, barricade/s, devices which provide physical
protection and surveillance within a certain area.
Security Post - Part of the protective detail’s security network. It may be fixed or
mobile.
Site Survey - Investigation and the resultant plans regarding security for a given
location to be used during a visit by the protectee. It includes the reaction plans for
a specific site (e.g. hotels, banquet, halls, dinner location etc.)
Follow Car - Security vehicle driven directly behind the VIP or protectee’s car. It
functions as spare car in case the VIP car breaks down.
Pilot Car - Usually a marked police vehicle, which precedes the motorcade by
about five (5) minutes. It scans for obstructions, dangers and problems.
Police Lead Vehicle - A marked police motor vehicle, which precedes the
motorcade, and provides traffic control.
Route Survey - Selection of primary and secondary route of travel for the
protectee and the measures taken to secure the route.
Tactical Vehicle - Generally a sedan or van which travels with the motorcade to
provide more firepower and agents for a high threat detail.
Counter Surveillance - Attempts to determine if the protectee and his security
detail are being surveyed by any individual or group of individuals.
Protective Intelligence:
• Gathering and analysis of any information that may have impact on the
security of the protectee;
• Generally obtained by direct investigation;
• Liaison with local police intelligence and other government agencies;
Press Fence/Box - Area at the engagement site which is generally roped off and
is only for press personnel holding valid press credentials.
Spare Car/Limousine - Vehicle designated as the replacement vehicle for the
primary limousine.
Tactical Team - The reaction unit which provides additional firepower also known
as counter-assault teams.
PRINCIPLES OF PROTECTION
1. The Principal/VIP must be protected from all threats or situations likely to
endanger his person and liberty (kidnappings, murder, willful threats to kill,
extortion and / or assault) and from harassment / embarrassments (undue
heckling, soiling of clothes, bodily injury) whether caused by personal design,
accident or negligence.
5. Protection must not necessarily interfere with the official duties of the
principal/VIP and their staff.
7. The protection unit does not stand and fight, take revenge or unduly expose
the principal/VIP to dangerous situations.
4 Cardinal Rules of Close Protection:
The greatest risk of assassination to the principal is when in transit from one area
to another and the most predictable route poses the greatest risk for assassination of
the principal (usually residence to office).
CAUSES OF ASSASSINATION:
B. ECONOMIC CAUSES
- Motivated by the belief that target is responsible for their poor economic conditions
C. IDEOLOGICAL CAUSES
- stems from conflicts on religious/social beliefs
- Target is endangering principles that assassin believes to be of paramount
importance
D. PERSONAL CAUSES
- Motivated by revenge, jealousy, hate & other personal
motives
E. PSYCHOLOGICAL CAUSES
- Mental derangement
2. KIDNAPPING
-Most difficult operation to accomplish successfully
Requirements:
Assailants have physical control
Careful escape from the scene
They maintain control
Determine the possible outcome
Characteristics of Kidnapping:
3. Motives can range from gaining money, release of jailed comrades or political
prisoners, and extended publicity for political agendas.
3. TERRORISM
Classified as:
Political
Religious
Ideological
To Counter Threats:
Protective Formations
Surveillance Detection
Protective Intelligence
Security Perimeters
Advance Work
Motorcades
Security Agent