Lesson 1Foot, vehicle, and mixed-mode patrol tacticsThis part compares tactics for walking, vehicle, and mixed patrols. Participants will choose methods by land, threat, and task, and plan dismounts, drops, and help to cover more while keeping safety and quiet.
Walking patrol groups and spacingVehicle group and spacing rulesDismount and pick-up stepsMixed-mode covering big areasTactics for quick response patrolsLesson 2Route selection: covering patrol trails, outposts, entrance gate, high-value habitat, and access roadsThis part covers choosing and focusing patrol routes over paths, posts, gates, habitats, and roads. Participants will balance covering, risk, land, and time to make routes that stop threats and guard key resources.
Mapping paths and fixed postsSecuring entry gates and checksProtecting high-value animal habitatsWatching entry and logging roadsBalancing covering, risk, and timeLesson 3Designing daily and nightly patrol schedules for a 7-day cycleThis part guides making real 7-day patrol times for day and night. It covers shift plans, rest times, route and role changes, and adding info and community events to weekly patrol planning.
Setting patrol goals per weekDay vs night shift plansChanging routes and ranger rolesAdding info and local eventsChecking and changing schedulesLesson 4Navigation and route recording: waypoint logging, trackback, map annotationThis part teaches real navigation and route recording with GPS and maps. Participants will log points, record paths, use trackback, and mark maps to record patrols, back evidence, and better future route plans.
Point naming and groupingRecording and saving patrol pathsUsing trackback to follow routesMarking paper and digital mapsSending data for reports and casesLesson 5Patrol frequency models: continuous, randomisation, hotspot-focusedThis part explains making patrol frequency patterns that stop wrongdoers and cover hot spots. Participants will compare steady, random, and hot spot models and mix them to fit threat levels and resource limits.
Steady covering model basicsRandom patrol timing waysHot spot focused plansAdapting models to seasonal threatsChecking deterrence successLesson 6Using simple tech: handheld GPS, VHF/UHF radios, camera traps placement and maintenance, acoustic sensors, drone employment principles if permittedThis part introduces real use of GPS, radios, camera traps, sound sensors, and drones if allowed. Participants will use simple, reliable steps for placing, upkeep, data handling, and safe, legal work in the bush.
Handheld GPS setup and bush useVHF/UHF radio rules basicsCamera trap placing and upkeepSound sensor roles and limitsDrone use rules and safetyLesson 7Basic patrol equipment checklist: PPE, lights, radios, GPS, first aid, evidence collection kitThis part lists key patrol gear, focusing on PPE, lights, comms, navigation, first aid, and evidence tools. Participants will check readiness, pack well, and keep gear for safe, legal bush work.
Main PPE for forest patrol jobsRadio, GPS, and light basicsFirst aid kit items and setupEvidence kit and sealsBefore leaving check routineLesson 8Night operations: movement discipline, use of lights, thermal/IR basic conceptsThis part prepares rangers for safe, quiet night patrols. It covers move rules, noise and light control, basic thermal and IR ideas, and adapting tactics to low sight while lessening risks to rangers, animals, and people.
Noise, spacing, and hand signsUse of white, red, and low lightsAvoiding back light and shapesBasics of thermal and IR spottingNight risk check and stop rulesLesson 9Patrol team composition: optimal ranger numbers, pairing, lead roles, liaison with policeThis part explains building patrol teams, giving leadership, and setting roles. It covers best team size, pairing plans, task specials, and working and comms rules with police and other security partners.
Finding best team sizeLead ranger and deputyTracker, medic, and radio rolesPairing plans for safetyLiaison steps with police
