SURVEILLANCE
OPERATOR SPECIALIST
Israeli Anti-Terrorism Training School
Duration:
6 days
Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada
Course
Summary: As
a Surveillance
Operator Specialist you will be specialize in one of the most
asked services in the world today. As
the world and population evolve & expand today more individuals and
groups are in great need for people that are specialized in the
surveillance field. After you complete our course program you will be able
to:
Open
your own business.
Find
jobs with Private Investigation and Security companies.
Help
Security Companies get contracts from insurance companies.
Support
companies in the field of counter-commercial espionage.
Work
on cruise
ships, casino security, etc.
In addition to that military, federal and law enforcement entities are starting to use more and more Private Investigation and Security companies and groups in order to support their operations. Our course program will prepare you for a wonderful career and livelihood.
Primary
learning modules: The
course is broken down into SIX main modules:
Surveillance
& Counter-Surveillance.
Surveillance
Detection.
Technical
Surveillance Counter-Measures (TSCM).
Mission
Planning and Execution.
Equipment.
Disguises & Acting.
Surveillance:
Types
of surveillance (mobile, discreet, fixed, technical, cold delivery vs.
controlled delivery)
Surveillance
phases (pickup, follow, and housing).
Urban
and rural, foot, mobile & static surveillance methods (map reading,
use of cover, switched on/switched off, use of vehicles, dress and
mannerisms).
Recognizing
surveillance vantage points, choke points and weaknesses of routes and
installations.
Controlled
visits at various sites (periods of time, controlling the site, controlled
visit)
Surveillance
driving.
Driving
patterns in convert operations.
Team
dynamics (team work, duties of individual team members, coordination).
Night
surveillance.
Counter-Surveillance:
Use
of cover.
Covert
and overt counter surveillance and surveillance deterrence.
Losing
surveillance by foot or vehicle.
Counter
surveillance routes.
Surveillance
Detection:
Israeli
method of surveillance detection.
Surveillance
detection and deception skill.
Recognizing
surveillance teams.
Technical
Surveillance & Technical Surveillance Countermeasures:
Use
of technical surveillance tools such as: Eavesdropping devices, body cameras, Digital video recorders,
Audio, video, wire-tapping, binoculars, recorders, and other counter
electronic surveillance devices. This additional skill set can be a wealth
of information.
Mission
Planning:
Objectives:
Surveillance
phases (pickup, follow, and housing).
Operation
center (establishing and running).
Communication.
Tactical
intelligence.
Reconnaissance
& intelligence:
Intelligence
gathering.
Procedures
when working with informants.
Advance
work, reconnaissance and counter surveillance.
Purpose
and aim of reconnaissance and counter surveillance (protective
surveillance).
Reconnaissance
measures (pre and post, covert/open, stationary/mobile).
Forms
of reconnaissance (route, installation and area).
Splitting
of reconnaissance sectors.
Operations
Planning:
Criteria
for the selection of accommodation, venues, means of transport and routes.
Flow
chart, color system, recording machine, optical means and computers as
support.
Operational
plan (purpose, elements and writing the operation plan).
Logistics,
Staff, Equipment & transportation.
Permanent
and temporary installations.
Briefing:
Purpose
and aim of operation planning.
Operation
briefing (introduction of the team and establishing readiness).
Planning
and executing counter surveillance operations.
Communication
& equipment.
Transportation.
Execution:
Command
center control.
Electronic
recording and GPS monitoring.
Establishing
a detail security procedures (standard, emergency).
Back
up plans and escape procedures.
Debrief
& actionable intelligence:
Using
daily logs and detection matrixes.
Writing
the reconnaissance report.
Purpose
and aim of reconnaissance and counter surveillance (protective
surveillance).
Equipment:
Computers,
GPS’s, Radios, audio, video, photography.
Disabling
enemy alarm systems.
Carrying
weapons & Concealment.
Disguises:
Proper
use of costumes and clothing and fitting in.
Deceptive
use of clothing.
Deceptive
use of theatrical make up.
Acting:
Acting
& Adaptation Training.
Body
language (Islamic and other).
Deceptive
body language.
Language
pattern analysis.
Interpreting
behavior.
Situational
awareness.
Acts
of improvisation.
Territorial
awareness.
Terrorism:
Cultural
analysis & Threat assessment.
Cultural
Debriefing & Understanding.
Counter
espionage and hostile gathering of information.
Terrorist
security procedures.
Terrorist
bases and hiding places.
How
terrorists prioritize targets.
Exercises
in functioning as "terrorists" performing surveillance.
Accomplice
and support network.
Deception
by terrorists while gathering intelligence.
Loyalties
to groups.
Cultural
Debriefing and Understanding:
Overt
and covert operations for anti crime/terrorism.
How
and when to use/not use translators.
Traffic
flow analysis & driving patterns in convert operations.
Procedures
when working with informants.
Cultural
analysis & dress codes.
Language
pattern analysis.
Loyalties
to groups.
Development
of association matrixes.
Overt
and covert collection of information.
Countering
Threats & Terrorists Tactics:
Use
of car bombs.
Detecting
car bombs, VBIED’s & IED’s.
Detecting
suicide bombers.
Various
terrorist ambush methods.
Detecting
heat signatures of explosives (night).
Functioning
in abduction situations.
Countering
enemy snipers and sharpshooters.
Protection
from and functioning under Molotov cocktail attacks.
Case
studies on terrorist tactics from Israel.
Student-Provided Recommended Equipment: Notebook, pen and pencil, sunscreen, hydration system, shooting glasses, ear protection, appropriate clothing for seasonal inclement weather (hot, cold, rain or snow), weapons cleaning kit, (knit cap and brimmed) hat, knee and elbow pads, hiking or tactical boots, pants with cargo pockets, shooting gloves, tinted glasses, multi tool, range bag, and thumb drive for class photos.
Weapons: C.R.I. does have a limited number of weapons, (i.e. Glock 17, AR-15 & AK-47) available to be reserved on a first come, first register basis, to prospective students.
Ammunition: Students must provide 200 rounds of 9mm, 200 rounds of 223 and 60 rounds of 7.62. This can also be purchased from CRI at our cost, or shipped to us prior.
Prerequisites
that must be completed PRIOR to beginning the Training Course: Due
to the extensive nature of the training during our courses, a background
investigation will be conducted. 90% of all applicants are accepted.
You will need to provide some form of criminal records - non felony
conviction proof, such as a state issued C.C.W. card, weapon registration
card, state background check, or DD-214, vetting you.
Persons who are convicted felons, have a documented history of
mental illness, need not apply.
Forms:
Registration Form, Physical
Activity Readiness Questionnaire, Physician's
Consultation, Background Check (please include photo ID copy).
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