BODYGUARD -
A Master Guide to VIP Protection

By Mark V Longsdale

300 plus pages, 150 photos and diagrams

Table of Contents

• Understanding The Security Business
  Three Types of Security, Escalating Levels of Protection
• Role Of The Modern Bodyguard
  Government, Law Enforcement, Military, Private Sector
• Profile Of A Bodyguard
  Who becomes A Bodyguard? Why become A Body Guard? Desirable Characteristics For a BG. Basic Deportment
• Duties Of The Bodyguard
• Limitations Of The Bodyguard
  Working Solo, Driving Or On Foot, Scheduling, Guns, Police Officers
• The Client/Bodyguard Relationship
  Types Of Clients, The Principle And The BG, At The Residence, The Wife, Children, Teenagers, Privacy, Unprofessionalism, What Will get You Fired
• Selecting a Bodyguard
  The Hiring Process, The Interview, Probationary Period
• Basic BG Training
  Types Of Training, Sample Training Programs, Sources Of Training, Personal Endeavor
• Fitness And Defensive Tactics
  The Basics, Physical Conditioning For Self defense, Mental Conditioning For Self defense, Principles of Self Defense, Effective Striking, Effective Kicking, Cover And Evacuate.
• Close Protection Drills
  Team Drills, Solo BG Drills
  First Aid And medical Emergencies
• Firearms Selection
  Handguns, Shotguns, Submachine Guns, Ammunition, Guns for The Client, Holsters, Cleaning And Storage, Conclusion.
• Firearms Training
  Firearms Police, Ranger Safety, Close Quarter Shooting, Advanced Training Team Training, Mental Preparation, Gunfight Survival
• Driver Training
  Driving Schools, Vehicle Selection And Modification, Armored Vehicles, Driving Techniques, Counter Ambush Drills
• Knowing Your Enemy
  Family Members, Employees And Associates, Criminals, Crazies And Stalkers, Terrorists
• Threat Assessment
  Initial Threat Assessment, On-Going Threat Assessment
• Explosive Identification
  Introduction To Explosives, Sources Of Explosives, Improvised Devices, car Bombs, Letter Bombs, Explosive Countermeasures.
• Security Systems
  Psychical Security, Electronic Security, Guard services
• Operations Security
  The bodyguards, The Staff And Family, Movement And Travel
• Residential Security
  Estate Security, Access Control, Security Procedures, Confronting An Intruder, Unprofessionalism, The Safe House
• Corporate Security
  Security Considerations, Daily Routine, Countermeasures And Procedures
• Going Mobile
  Social Engagements, restaurants, Nightclubs, Movies, Shopping
• Special Events
  Attending An Event, Hosting An Event
• Advance Work
  Travel Related, Visit Related, Security Related
• Working Out Of State
  Advance Work, Traveling With firearms, The Corporate Jet, Winter Ski Resorts
• Going International
  Advance Work, Flying, Arrival Procedures, In Country, Home Life
• Maritime Security
  Modern day Piracy, Planning, Advance Work, Operations, Diving.
• Conclusion
  CYA, Ten Commandments
• Appendix
  Glossary Of Terms, Additional reading, Equipment Suppliers, Notes