Lesson 1Foot, vehicle, and mixed-mode patrol tacticsThis part compares plans for walking, vehicle, and combined patrols in Namibia. Trainees pick ways based on land, danger, and task, and set dismounts, drops, and help to cover more while keeping safety and quiet.
Walking patrol groups and gapsVehicle group and gap rulesDismount and pick-up stepsCombined covering of big areasPlans for quick answer patrolsLesson 2Route selection: covering patrol trails, outposts, entrance gate, high-value habitat, and access roadsThis part covers picking and focusing patrol paths over trails, posts, gates, bush areas, and entry roads in Namibia. Trainees balance covering, danger, land, and time to make paths that stop threats and guard key resources.
Charting trails and set postsGuarding entry gates and checksProtecting high-value animal bushWatching entry and log roadsBalancing cover, danger, and timeLesson 3Designing daily and nightly patrol schedules for a 7-day cycleThis part guides building real 7-day patrol times for day and night in Namibia. It covers shift making, rest turns, path and role changes, and fitting info and local events into weekly patrol setting.
Setting patrol aims per weekDay vs night shift buildingChanging paths and ranger rolesFitting info and local eventsChecking and fixing timesLesson 4Navigation and route recording: waypoint logging, trackback, map annotationThis part teaches real navigation and path noting using GPS and charts in Namibia. Trainees note points, save tracks, use backtrack, and mark charts to note patrols, back proof, and better future path setting.
Point naming and groupingSaving and keeping patrol tracksUsing backtrack to redo pathsMarking paper and digital chartsSending data for news and casesLesson 5Patrol frequency models: continuous, randomization, hotspot-focusedThis part explains making patrol repeat patterns that stop wrongdoers and cover hot spots in Namibia. Trainees compare steady, random, and hot spot ways and mix them to fit danger levels and gear limits.
Steady cover way basicsRandom patrol time waysHot spot send plansFitting ways to season dangersWeighing stop successLesson 6Using simple tech: handheld GPS, VHF/UHF radios, camera traps placement and maintenance, acoustic sensors, drone employment principles if permittedThis part brings in real use of GPS, radios, camera traps, sound devices, and drones if allowed in Namibia. Trainees use simple, sure work flows for setting, upkeep, data handling, and safe, law-following field work.
Hand GPS set and field useVHF/UHF radio rules basicsCamera trap placing and careSound device 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 safety wear, lights, talks, navigation, first help, and proof tools in Namibia. Trainees check readiness, pack well, and keep gear to back safe, law field work.
Main safety wear for bush patrol tasksRadio, GPS, and light must-havesFirst help kit items and setProof gather kit and sealsBefore-go check routineLesson 8Night operations: movement discipline, use of lights, thermal/IR basic conceptsThis part readies Namibian rangers for safe, quiet night patrols. It covers move rules, noise and light hold, basic heat and IR ideas, and fitting plans to low see while cutting risks to rangers, animals, and people.
Noise, gaps, and hand signsUse of white, red, and low lightsAvoiding back light and shapesBasics of heat and IR spottingNight danger weigh and stop rulesLesson 9Patrol team composition: optimal ranger numbers, pairing, lead roles, liaison with policeThis part explains building patrol teams, giving lead, and setting roles in Namibia. It covers best team size, pair plans, task special, and team up and talk rules with police and other safety mates.
Finding best team sizeLead ranger and next-in-chargeTracker, healer, and radio rolesPair plans for safetyLink steps with police groups
