HEFAT Course United Kingdom

How to correctly fit, maintain and select body armour, helmets and other essential PPE, understanding their capabilities and limitations.

The contents, purpose and effective use of an Individual First Aid Kit, including application under pressure.

Operation and maintenance of communications equipment, including radios, satellite systems and Starlink for resilient connectivity.

Best practice for vehicle safety, movement discipline and managing checkpoints in high-risk environments.

Conflict management and de-escalation techniques to support informed decision-making under threat.

How to analyse an Area of Operations, including both broad ground appreciation and detailed ground assessment for safe planning and movement.

How to identify cultural, environmental and governmental threats to inform safe behaviour and reduce risk.

Cultural understanding of deployment regions, including societal norms, sensitivities and effective local engagement.

Recognition of weapon systems commonly found in the AO, from small arms to larger ordnance.

Ground sign awareness, plus identification and avoidance of IEDs and mine hazards.

Understanding the characteristics of common UXO and the correct safety procedures when encountered.

How to recognise kidnap and ransom threats, understand risk indicators and apply personal safety procedures.

Recognition and management of psychological stress and injury caused by hostile environments, with practical resilience techniques.

Advanced, intensive battlefield first aid delivered in realistic conditions to build competence and confidence under pressure.

Blended learning format combining classroom instruction with extensive field-based training in all weather conditions.

Highly realistic training environment using pyrotechnics, blank-firers and controlled noise and light effects to replicate hostile conditions.

A fully immersive programme designed to place learners under realistic physical, cognitive and emotional pressure.

Twelve detailed, real-life scenarios that simulate the demands of operating in a hostile environment.

Authentic replication of the look, feel and tempo of working in high-risk areas.

Cultural understanding of the specific Area of Operations woven throughout the curriculum.

Bespoke course design tailored to the team’s deployment region and operational requirements.

A country-specific manual detailing safe locations, key contacts, emergency numbers and contextual intelligence.

Guidance on insurance and risk management through our connection with International SOS.

Two days of classroom-based learning followed by three days on the ground at our training site, delivered as a fully immersive operational experience.

Delegates will sleep for two nights in realistic conditions, such as barns or emergency shelters, to replicate the living environments commonly experienced in hostile or resource-limited areas.

A detailed kit list will be provided in advance to ensure all delegates arrive properly prepared for the immersive nature of the course.