Personal Field Security Training (PFST) – Iraq, Erbil

Training dates: July 12, 13, 14 – 2021

This training on personal security in the humanitarian sector, developed by OTHER SOLUTIONS, has a simple main objective: to provide participants with a set of tools to prepare them effectively to manage their personal security in the field. It aims to train humanitarian staff deployed in high-risk or isolated areas, in order to increase their awareness and preparedness, and to enable them to assist beneficiaries while ensuring their own safety.

This training is 70% practical and 30% theoretical.

More specifically, it aims to provide:

• Awareness of practical realities
• Knowledge of basic tools
• Know-how through the acquisition of skills, to manage their personal security abroad in the context of aid operations.

These 3 components are used under the international acronym AKS (Awareness, Knowledge, Skills).

Components of the training:

To achieve these objectives, the training consists of four mutually reinforcing components:

• Theoretical sessions, aimed at consolidating methods (pre-departure checklist, do’s and don’ts in violent situations, etc.);
• Practical sessions, aimed at training in essential basic practices (first aid, radio protocols, etc.);
• Simulations, aimed at crystallising the use of the above-mentioned methods and practices in a tangible setting;
• Validation and feedback sessions (debriefings and key lessons learned).
• Different types of pedagogical tools and resources can be associated with these components.

Topics covered:

• Personal safety
• Preparation of the mission
• First aid
• Communications
• Threats when travelling in vehicles
• Orientation
• Personal risk assessment
• Incident reports
• Hibernation, evacuation, relocation
• Sexual violence
• Weapons in the field
• Hostage situation and kidnapping
• Managing with aggressive behaviour
• Operations (example of food distribution)

Upon completion of the training and successful completion of all modules, participants will be awarded 3 certificates:

• Highfield Training Certificate (www.highfieldabc.ae)
• EFR – Emergency First Response Certificate (www.emergencyfirstresponse.com)
• OTHER SOLUTIONS HPass Badge PFST

Audience: All humanitarian personnel working in the field.

The OSC team looks forward to meeting you!