Lesson 1Foot, vehicle, and mixed-mode patrol tacticsThis section compares tactics for foot, vehicle, and mixed patrols, helping learners select methods based on terrain, threats, and missions, while coordinating dismounts and support for optimal coverage and safety in Singapore.
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 roadsThis section teaches selecting and prioritising patrol routes over trails, outposts, gates, habitats, and roads, balancing coverage, risks, terrain, and time to deter threats and safeguard resources in Singapore's protected zones.
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 section guides creating realistic 7-day patrol schedules for day and night, including shift design, rest cycles, route rotations, and incorporating intelligence and community events into weekly planning for Singapore operations.
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 annotationThis section covers practical navigation and recording using GPS and maps, teaching waypoint logging, track recording, trackback use, and map annotation to document patrols and enhance future planning in Singapore's forests.
Waypoint naming and categorisationRecording and saving patrol tracksUsing trackback to retrace routesAnnotating paper and digital mapsExporting data for reports and casesLesson 5Patrol frequency models: continuous, randomisation, hotspot-focusedThis section explains designing patrol frequency patterns to deter offenders and target hotspots, comparing continuous, randomised, and hotspot models to suit threat levels and resources in Singapore's conservation areas.
Continuous coverage model basicsRandomised 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 permittedThis section introduces using GPS, radios, camera traps, acoustic sensors, and permitted drones, with workflows for deployment, maintenance, data handling, and safe operations in Singapore's forest environments.
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 kitThis section outlines essential patrol gear like PPE, lighting, comms, navigation, first aid, and evidence tools, teaching verification, packing, and maintenance for safe field operations in Singapore.
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 section prepares rangers for discreet night patrols, covering movement, noise/light control, thermal/IR basics, and adapting tactics for low visibility while protecting rangers, wildlife, and civilians in Singapore.
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 policeThis section explains structuring patrol teams, assigning leadership, and roles, covering team size, pairing, specialisation, and coordination with police for operations in Singapore's forests.
Determining optimal team sizeLead ranger and second-in-commandTracker, medic, and radio operator rolesPairing strategies for safetyLiaison procedures with police units
