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Field practice

SurveillanceObserve accurately. Coordinate quietly. Record what matters.

5 days · £1,750 per person, including applicable VAT

Field observation is useful when it answers a clear question. Develop disciplined observation, team coordination and accurate reporting through practical exercises.

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SURVEILLANCE / SUPERVISED PRACTICE

Brief. Observe. Debrief.

OBSERVED ENTRANCEEXERCISE LOCATIONRole-players · agreed observation areaOBSERVEROBSERVATION NOTEArrival at the entrancePurpose of visit: not established

Give the observation a purpose.

An instructor sets a question: which entrance does the role-player use? The team agrees responsibilities before the exercise begins.

The instructor reviews both the record and the decisions behind it.
The practiceThe exerciseJoining the programme

How the learning works

Research.
Rehearse.
Apply.

Work through the problem, compare your approach and examine the result with an instructor.

01

Observation and situational awareness

Define the information the exercise needs. Assess the environment and practical constraints before starting.

02

Planning and coordinating field teams

Agree responsibilities and reporting between the team. Respond to changes without losing the purpose of the instruction.

03

Evidence records, imagery and context

Record observations with time and context. Separate what you saw from what you inferred.

04

Counter-surveillance and TSCM awareness

Review exposure and counter-surveillance awareness. Understand where a specialist technical sweep is required.

Inside a supervised exercise

An observation looks significant. What does it actually establish?

A supervised field exercise asks your team to answer a defined question. The debrief examines your coordination, observation records and the limits of the conclusions you drew.

01 / Brief

What needs establishing?

Identify the question, the available material and the gaps in the account.

02 / Enquiry

What would you do next?

Select an approach, explain your reasoning and work through the exercise.

03 / Debrief

What did you establish?

Review the findings and the decisions that helped or limited your progress.

Programme details

Make the next
move yours.

Investigators and security practitioners. Practical requirements and suitability are agreed before joining.

What you take away

A structured observation record and practical debrief. Technical bug-sweep awareness is distinct from a full TSCM operator qualification.

Format
5 days
Course fee
£1,750 GBP per person · Includes applicable VAT
Delivery
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