Core Functions

• Anticipate and avoid emerging threats
• Detect risk across every direction
• Respond decisively and proportionately
• Stabilize and return to normality

Core Principles

• Stay ahead through intelligence and planning
• Read the environment dynamically
• Blend in and avoid attention
• Decide clearly under pressure

Intelligence Phase

• Gather information and assess risk
• Build detailed itineraries
• Develop contingencies for every leg

Recce Phase

• Conduct advance reconnaissance
• Identify venue vulnerabilities
• Plan responses to likely incidents

Execution Phase

• Maintain the protection bubble
• Adapt to changes in real time
• Hold formation through transitions

Formation

• Lead scout clears the route ahead
• Flanks monitor crowds and close threats
• Rear cover provides overwatch and warning
• Shift formation to terrain and threat

Communication

• Keep information flowing clearly and constantly
• Use concise agreed call signs
• Confirm receipt before acting

Debrief

• Evaluate team performance honestly
• Capture lessons from every detail
• Improve the next operation