Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)

The HEAT program is a five-day training course where participants will learn how to effectively manage critical or emergency situations while deployed in hostile environments, through realistic simulations.
Methodology: The training combines a theoretical foundation with practical field exercises, focusing on real-life scenario simulations through role-playing and drills. 75% of the course is practical, while 25% is theoretical.

Content of the course:
- Awareness of Threats and Risk management.
- Self-Defense. Response to Sexual Assaults
- First aid and Basic life support in the absence of medical personnel.
- Orientation, map reading and GPS navigation.
- Defensive Driving. Off-Road 4×4 Driving.
- Driving in convoy.
- Checkpoint Navigation and Roadblocks: Managing Vehicle Inspections and Secure Passage
- Weapons, Mines, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO).
- Run. Hide. Fight.
- Stress Management and Resilience. Emotional Regulation.
- Travel Security: Protection and Safety Procedures for Vehicle Transport.
- Managing Threats in Crowds, Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots.
- Kidnapping and Hostage Survival.

Why choose the HEAT course with Helsinki España?
Our HEAT course offers the most comprehensive training, featuring the highest number of simulated situations to prepare participants for real-life challenges.
Our trainers are highly qualified professionals from both civilian and military backgrounds, with extensive experience in international missions and firsthand knowledge of the scenarios being simulated.
Our Helsinki España team provides constant support throughout the course, accompanying participants to ensure their well-being and assisting with any issues that may arise, offering a level of care and assistance beyond the training itself.

Our course offers the best value for money, combining top-quality training with affordable pricing.

This training will fulfill the following objectives:

· To provide participants with the necessary skills to deal with situations in which armed conflicts arise, their key actors, and their impact on civilians.

· To improve participants' capacity in conflict resolution and protection of civilians in armed conflicts.

· To strengthen the competence and confidence of participants to deal effectively with high-risk or critical situations, as would be the case when working in peacekeeping missions.

• Willingness and ability to work under pressure
• Participants do not need to be in optimal physical condition, but any existing injuries or health issues must be communicated in advance so instructors can take them into consideration

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