Lesson 1Foot, vehicle, and mixed-mode patrol tacticsThis part compares tactics for walking, vehicle, and combined patrols. Participants will choose methods based on land, danger, and task, and plan dismounts, drop-offs, and help to cover more ground while keeping safety and quiet.
Walking patrol groups and spacingVehicle group and spacing rulesDismount and pick-up stepsCombined coverage of big areasTactics for quick response patrolsLesson 2Route selection: covering patrol trails, outposts, entrance gate, high-value habitat, and access roadsThis part covers choosing and prioritising patrol routes over paths, outposts, gates, habitats, and roads. Participants will balance coverage, risk, land, and time to make routes that stop threats and guard key resources.
Mapping paths and fixed outpostsSecuring entry gates and check pointsGuarding high-value wildlife areasWatching entry and logging roadsBalancing coverage, risk, and timeLesson 3Designing daily and nightly patrol schedules for a 7-day cycleThis part guides building real 7-day patrol timetables for day and night. It covers shift planning, rest times, route and role changes, and fitting in info and community events into weekly patrol organisation.
Setting patrol goals per weekDay versus night shift planningChanging routes and ranger rolesFitting intel and local eventsChecking and adjusting timetablesLesson 4Navigation and route recording: waypoint logging, trackback, map annotationThis part teaches practical navigation and route recording with GPS and maps. Participants will log points, record paths, use trackback, and mark maps to record patrols, back evidence, and better future route planning.
Point naming and groupingRecording and saving patrol pathsUsing trackback to follow routesMarking paper and digital mapsSending data for reports and casesLesson 5Patrol frequency models: continuous, randomisation, hotspot-focusedThis part explains designing patrol frequency patterns that stop wrongdoers and cover hot spots. Participants will compare steady, random, and hot spot-focused models and mix them to fit threat levels and resource limits.
Steady coverage model basicsRandom patrol timing waysHot spot-focused placement 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, sound sensors, and drones if allowed. Participants will use simple, reliable steps for placing, upkeep, data handling, and safe, legal work in the bush.
Handheld GPS setup and bush useVHF/UHF radio rules basicsCamera trap placing and upkeepSound sensor 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 protective clothing, lights, communication, navigation, first aid, and evidence tools. Participants will check readiness, pack well, and maintain gear for safe, legal bush work.
Main protective gear for forest patrolsRadio, GPS, and light essentialsFirst aid kit items and setupEvidence kit and sealsBefore leaving 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 heat and IR ideas, and adapting tactics to low light while lessening risks to rangers, animals, and people.
Noise, spacing, and hand signsUsing white, red, and low lightsAvoiding back light and shadowsBasics of heat and IR spottingNight risk check and stop rulesLesson 9Patrol team composition: optimal ranger numbers, pairing, lead roles, liaison with policeThis part explains structuring patrol teams, assigning leaders, and defining roles. It covers best team size, pairing plans, task specialities, and coordination with police and other security partners.
Finding best team sizeLead ranger and deputyTracker, medic, and radio rolesPairing plans for safetyLiaison steps with police
