Lesson 1Foot, vehicle, and mixed-mode patrol tacticsThis part compares tactics for foot, vehicle, and mixed-mode patrols. Learners will pick methods based on terrain, threat, and task, and plan dismounts, drop-offs, and support to cover more while keeping safety and quiet.
Foot patrol formations and spacingVehicle convoy and spacing rulesDismount and pick-up stepsMixed-mode coverage of large areasTactics for quick response patrolsLesson 2Route selection: covering patrol trails, outposts, entrance gate, high-value habitat, and access roadsThis part covers how to pick and focus patrol routes across trails, outposts, gates, habitats, and access roads. Learners will balance coverage, risk, terrain, and time to make routes that stop threats and protect key resources.
Mapping trails and fixed outpostsSecuring entrance gates and checkpointsProtecting high-value wildlife habitatMonitoring access and logging roadsBalancing coverage, risk, and timeLesson 3Designing daily and nightly patrol schedules for a 7-day cycleThis part guides learners in building real 7-day patrol schedules for day and night. It covers shift design, rest cycles, rotating routes and roles, and putting intelligence and community events into weekly patrol planning.
Setting patrol goals per weekDay versus night shift structuringRotating routes and ranger rolesPutting intel and local events inChecking and adjusting schedulesLesson 4Navigation and route recording: waypoint logging, trackback, map annotationThis part teaches practical navigation and route recording using GPS and maps. Learners will log waypoints, record tracks, use trackback, and mark maps to record patrols, support evidence, and improve future route planning.
Waypoint naming and groupingRecording and saving patrol tracksUsing trackback to retrace routesMarking paper and digital mapsExporting data for reports and casesLesson 5Patrol frequency models: continuous, randomisation, hotspot-focusedThis part explains how to design patrol frequency patterns that stop offenders and cover hot spots. Learners will compare continuous, randomised, and hotspot-focused models and mix them to match threat levels and resource limits.
Continuous coverage model basicsRandomised patrol timing methodsHotspot-focused deployment plansAdapting models to seasonal threatsChecking deterrence effectivenessLesson 6Using simple tech: handheld GPS, VHF/UHF radios, camera traps placement and maintenance, acoustic sensors, drone employment principles if permittedThis part introduces practical use of GPS, radios, camera traps, acoustic sensors, and drones where allowed. Learners will use simple, reliable steps for setting up, maintaining, handling data, and safe, lawful work in the bush.
Handheld GPS setup and bush useVHF/UHF radio discipline basicsCamera trap placement and servicingAcoustic sensor roles and limitsDrone employment rules and safetyLesson 7Basic patrol equipment checklist: PPE, lights, radios, GPS, first aid, evidence collection kitThis part details essential patrol gear, focusing on PPE, lighting, communications, navigation, first aid, and evidence tools. Learners will check readiness, pack well, and maintain gear to support safe, lawful bush operations.
Core PPE for forest patrol dutiesRadio, GPS, and lighting essentialsFirst aid kit contents and layoutEvidence collection kit and sealsPre-departure inspection routineLesson 8Night operations: movement discipline, use of lights, thermal/IR basic conceptsThis part prepares rangers for safe, quiet night patrols. It covers movement discipline, noise and light control, basic thermal and IR ideas, and adapting tactics to low visibility while cutting risk to rangers, wildlife, and civilians.
Noise, spacing, and hand signalsUse of white, red, and dimmed lightsAvoiding backlighting and silhouettesBasics of thermal and IR detectionNight risk check and abort criteriaLesson 9Patrol team composition: optimal ranger numbers, pairing, lead roles, liaison with policeThis part explains how to structure patrol teams, assign leadership, and define roles. It covers best team size, pairing strategies, task specialisation, and coordination and communication with police and other security partners.
Finding optimal team sizeLead ranger and second-in-commandTracker, medic, and radio operator rolesPairing strategies for safetyLiaison steps with police units
