COURSES

This is Desert Tactics' most intensive training.
HETD focuses on tactical dynamics in unpredictable environments.
Participants must already have a solid foundation in safety and tactics.
This course is not for beginners.

This is a full close protection course covering:
• 9mm and submachine gun handling.  • Defensive handgun movements
• IED search procedures.  • Crowd control strategies
• Tactical communication  • Driving tactics for non-bulletproof vehicles
• Protective convoy formations • Initial exposure to tactical planning
This course prepares participants to operate in moderate-risk
environments with high precision.

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An advanced course for environments with elevated threat levels.
• High-caliber weapons training
• Advanced convoy and movement coordination
• Tactical search under pressure
• Response tactics in active and hostile zones
• Close protection under sustained threat
• Advanced crowd control
• Movement under high-pressure contact

This course is designed for contractors operating in chaotic,
high-risk regions. It combines:
• Advanced weapons and gear use
• Tactical planning beyond close protection
• Dynamic operations in urban and open environments
• Route planning, team roles, and mission execution
• Preparedness for both offensive and defensive actions
• Extended coordination in large-scale missions
• Crowd control in conflict zones

A high-level course focusing on combat in and around vehicles. Includes:
• Positioning around non-bulletproof and bulletproof vehicles
• Using parts of the vehicle as cover and understanding ballistic vulnerabilities
• Solo and team tactics
• Shooting through windshields and closed doors
• Movement coordination to avoid simultaneous reloads

Covers both defensive and offensive tactics:
• Evasive maneuvers at highway speeds
• Handgun integration while driving
• One-handed driving while armed
• Understanding vehicle strengths/weaknesses for ramming or escape
• 180-degree spins under pressure
• Tactics differ depending on bulletproof or non-bulletproof setup

This course focuses on multi-level concealment:
• From compact handguns under T-shirts to rifles under jackets
• Awareness of clothing, timing, and access
• Discipline begins with preparation and understanding the environment
• Participants can go through the full spectrum or focus on a specific role

This course is for individuals with no prior tactical experience.
Training is tailored to each person’s background and level. It covers:
• Tactical mindset
• Basic positioning
• Gear orientation
• Personal emergency preparedness