Lesson 1Foot, vehicle, and mixed-mode patrol tacticsThis part compares tactics for foot, vehicle, and mixed patrols. You will choose methods based on terrain, threat, and task, and plan dismounts, drop-offs, and support to cover more ground while keeping safety and quiet in Ugandan bush.
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 choose and focus patrol routes across trails, outposts, gates, habitats, and access roads. You will balance coverage, risk, terrain, and time to make routes that stop threats and guard key resources in Uganda.
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 making real 7-day patrol timetables for day and night. It covers shift planning, rest times, rotating routes and jobs, and adding intelligence and community events into weekly patrol plans for Ugandan forests.
Setting patrol goals per weekDay versus night shift planningRotating routes and ranger jobsAdding intel and local eventsChecking and changing schedulesLesson 4Navigation and route recording: waypoint logging, trackback, map annotationThis part teaches practical navigation and route recording using GPS and maps. You will log waypoints, record tracks, use trackback, and mark maps to document patrols, support evidence, and improve future route planning in the field.
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 plan patrol frequency patterns that stop offenders and cover hot spots. You will compare continuous, random, and hotspot-focused models and mix them to fit threat levels and resource limits in Uganda.
Continuous coverage model basicsRandomised patrol timing waysHotspot-focused deployment plansAdapting models to seasonal threatsChecking deterrence successLesson 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. You will apply simple, reliable steps for setting up, maintaining, handling data, and safe, legal operation in the Ugandan bush.
Handheld GPS setup and bush useVHF/UHF radio rules basicsCamera trap placement and servicingAcoustic sensor roles and limitsDrone use rules and safetyLesson 7Basic patrol equipment checklist: PPE, lights, radios, GPS, first aid, evidence collection kitThis part details essential patrol gear, focusing on PPE, lights, communication, navigation, first aid, and evidence tools. You will check readiness, pack well, and maintain equipment to support safe, legal field work in Uganda.
Core PPE for forest patrol jobsRadio, GPS, and lighting essentialsFirst aid kit contents and setupEvidence collection kit and sealsPre-departure check routineLesson 8Night operations: movement discipline, use of lights, thermal/IR basic conceptsThis part prepares rangers for safe, quiet night patrols. It covers movement rules, noise and light control, basic thermal and IR ideas, and adapting tactics to low light while cutting risk to rangers, wildlife, and locals in Uganda.
Noise, spacing, and hand signalsUse of white, red, and dim lightsAvoiding backlighting and shadowsBasics of thermal and IR spottingNight risk check and stop criteriaLesson 9Patrol team composition: optimal ranger numbers, pairing, lead roles, liaison with policeThis part explains how to build patrol teams, assign leaders, and define jobs. It covers best team size, pairing plans, task specialisation, and coordination and communication with police and other security partners in Uganda.
Finding best team sizeLead ranger and deputy rolesTracker, medic, and radio operator jobsPairing plans for safetyLiaison steps with police units
