Lesson 1Foot, vehicle, and mixed-mode patrol tacticsDis section compare tactics fi foot, vehicle, an mixed-mode patrols. Learners will select methods based pon terrain, threat, an mission, an coordinate dismounts, drop-offs, an support fi maximize coverage while preserving safety an stealth.
Foot patrol formations and spacingVehicle convoy and spacing rulesDismount and pick-up proceduresMixed-mode coverage of large areasTactics for rapid response patrolsLesson 2Route selection: covering patrol trails, outposts, entrance gate, high-value habitat, and access roadsDis section cover how fi select an prioritize patrol routes across trails, outposts, gates, habitats, an access roads. Learners will balance coverage, risk, terrain, an time fi design routes dat deter threats an 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 cycleDis section guide learners in building realistic 7-day patrol schedules fi day an night. It cover shift design, rest cycles, rotation of routes an roles, an integrating intelligence an community events into weekly patrol planning.
Defining patrol objectives per weekDay versus night shift structuringRotating routes and ranger rolesIntegrating intel and local eventsReviewing and adjusting schedulesLesson 4Navigation and route recording: waypoint logging, trackback, map annotationDis section teach practical navigation an route recording using GPS an maps. Learners will log waypoints, record tracks, use trackback, an annotate maps fi document patrols, support evidence, an improve future route planning.
Waypoint naming and categorizationRecording and saving patrol tracksUsing trackback to retrace routesAnnotating paper and digital mapsExporting data for reports and casesLesson 5Patrol frequency models: continuous, randomization, hotspot-focusedDis section explain how fi design patrol frequency patterns dat deter offenders an cover hotspots. Learners will compare continuous, randomized, an hotspot-focused models an combine dem fi match threat levels an resource limits.
Continuous coverage model basicsRandomized patrol timing methodsHotspot-focused deployment plansAdapting models to seasonal threatsEvaluating deterrence effectivenessLesson 6Using simple tech: handheld GPS, VHF/UHF radios, camera traps placement and maintenance, acoustic sensors, drone employment principles if permittedDis section introduce practical use of GPS, radios, camera traps, acoustic sensors, an drones where allowed. Learners will apply simple, reliable workflows fi deployment, maintenance, data handling, an safe, lawful operation in di field.
Handheld GPS setup and field 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 kitDis section detail essential patrol gear, focusing pon PPE, lighting, communications, navigation, first aid, an evidence tools. Learners will verify readiness, pack efficiently, an maintain equipment fi support safe, lawful field 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 conceptsDis section prepare rangers fi safe, discreet night patrols. It cover movement discipline, noise an light control, basic thermal an IR concepts, an adapting tactics to low visibility while minimizing risk to rangers, wildlife, an civilians.
Noise, spacing, and hand signalsUse of white, red, and dimmed lightsAvoiding backlighting and silhouettesBasics of thermal and IR detectionNight risk assessment and abort criteriaLesson 9Patrol team composition: optimal ranger numbers, pairing, lead roles, liaison with policeDis section explain how fi structure patrol teams, assign leadership, an define roles. It cover optimal team size, pairing strategies, task specialization, an coordination an communication protocols wid police an other security partners.
Determining optimal team sizeLead ranger and second-in-commandTracker, medic, and radio operator rolesPairing strategies for safetyLiaison procedures with police units
