Lesson 1Foot, vehicle, and mixed-mode patrol tacticsThis part compares methods for walking, vehicle, and combined patrols. Participants will choose approaches based on land, danger, and goals, and plan dismounts, drops, and aid to cover areas well while keeping safety and quiet in Eritrea.
Walking patrol groups and distancesVehicle group and distance guidelinesDismount and pickup stepsCombined coverage of big zonesMethods for quick response patrolsLesson 2Route selection: covering patrol trails, outposts, entrance gate, high-value habitat, and access roadsThis part explains selecting and focusing patrol paths over trails, posts, gates, habitats, and entry roads. Participants will weigh coverage, risks, land, and time to make paths that stop dangers and guard main resources in Eritrean forests.
Charting trails and set postsGuarding entry gates and checksProtecting key wildlife habitatsWatching entry and log roadsWeighing coverage, risks, and timeLesson 3Designing daily and nightly patrol schedules for a 7-day cycleThis part helps build real 7-day patrol plans for day and night. It includes shift planning, rest periods, path and role changes, and adding info and local events into weekly patrol organization in Eritrea.
Setting patrol aims per weekDay vs night shift planningChanging paths and ranger rolesAdding info and local eventsChecking and changing schedulesLesson 4Navigation and route recording: waypoint logging, trackback, map annotationThis part teaches real navigation and path recording with GPS and maps. Participants will note points, save tracks, use backtrack, and mark maps to record patrols, aid proof, and better future path planning in Eritrean fields.
Point naming and groupingSaving and keeping patrol tracksUsing backtrack to redo pathsMarking paper and digital mapsSending data for reports and casesLesson 5Patrol frequency models: continuous, randomization, hotspot-focusedThis part explains designing patrol repeat patterns to stop wrongdoers and cover hot spots. Participants will compare steady, random, and spot-focused types and mix them to fit danger levels and resource bounds in Eritrea.
Steady coverage type basicsRandom patrol time waysSpot-focused placement plansFitting types to seasonal dangersChecking stop effectivenessLesson 6Using simple tech: handheld GPS, VHF/UHF radios, camera traps placement and maintenance, acoustic sensors, drone employment principles if permittedThis part shows real use of GPS, radios, camera traps, sound sensors, and drones if allowed. Participants will use easy, dependable steps for setup, upkeep, data care, and safe, legal work in Eritrean fields.
Handheld GPS setup and field useVHF/UHF radio rules basicsCamera trap placement and careSound sensor roles and boundsDrone use rules and safetyLesson 7Basic patrol equipment checklist: PPE, lights, radios, GPS, first aid, evidence collection kitThis part lists key patrol items, stressing PPE, lights, talks, navigation, first help, and proof tools. Participants will check readiness, pack well, and keep gear to aid safe, legal field work in Eritrea.
Main PPE for forest patrol tasksRadio, GPS, and light must-havesFirst aid kit items and setupProof collection kit and sealsBefore-start check routineLesson 8Night operations: movement discipline, use of lights, thermal/IR basic conceptsThis part readies rangers for safe, quiet night patrols. It covers move rules, noise and light control, basic heat and IR ideas, and fitting methods to low sight while cutting risks to rangers, animals, and people in Eritrea.
Noise, distances, and hand signsUse of white, red, and low lightsAvoiding back light and shapesBasics of heat 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 ways, task focus, and linking and talk rules with police and other safety partners in Eritrea.
Finding best team sizeLead ranger and backup leaderTracker, healer, and radio rolesPairing ways for safetyLinking steps with police groups
