HEAT — Rules of Conduct in a Hostile Environment
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HEAT — Rules of Conduct in a Hostile Environment

Hostile Environment Awareness Training: a stress-training format that combines theory with highly realistic simulations to counter real-time threats.

Format

In person: theory + highly realistic simulation training, individually and in teams

Duration

As per course program

Course objective

To provide practical skills for countering threats in a hostile environment — from mission planning to first medical aid and evacuation.

Who it is for

  • Employees of state and non-state companies and organizations
  • Journalists and research staff
  • International organizations and diplomatic institutions
  • Private individuals

Course program

  • 01Mission planning (risk assessment and safe route)
  • 02Rules of conduct during alerts (air raid, radiation, chemical, biological)
  • 03Use of personal protective equipment (body armor, helmet, respirator, gas mask)
  • 04Types of weapons, mines, and explosive ordnance
  • 05Vehicle inspection and preparation for the mission
  • 06Rules for crossing checkpoints
  • 07Secure communications (mobile and satellite phones, radios)
  • 08First medical aid using the DRCABC and MARCH protocols
  • 09Familiarization with IFAK contents and practical skills for using it
  • 10Practicing triage priorities for aid and evacuation