Basic Tactic Courses

Elite Training for Real-World Defense, Security, and Operational Excellence

Platum Institute Academy

In today’s unpredictable global landscape, traditional security measures are often reactive and insufficient. Organizations and individuals face a multi-dimensional threat environment where physical, tactical, and psychological vulnerabilities are constantly being tested. Whether it is a large-scale event, high-profile transit, or the discreet protection of critical assets, the "human factor" remains the most vital link in the security chain. This training series addresses the urgent need for a proactive, 360-degree defense strategy—merging technical mastery with mental resilience. By bridging the gap between raw capability and strategic execution, we ensure that your team is prepared to anticipate crises, neutralize threats, and protect lives with precision and confidence.

1. Basic Firearms Course

Building a Rock-Solid Foundation:

Introduction to different firearms: handguns, semi-automatic rifles.
Firearm safety principles.
Proper grip, aiming, and trigger control.
Gradual shooting drills at varying distances.

Ideal Candidate: Beginners, new security recruits, or individuals with zero prior experience.

2. Advanced Firearms Training

Precision Under Pressure.

Mastery of rapid and accurate shooting.
Shooting while moving and under time constraints.
Engagement with moving targets and multiple target transitions.
Shooting under challenging conditions (low light, environmental stress, cover shooting).

Ideal Candidate: Security professionals, law enforcement, or graduates of the Basic course.

3. Advanced Sniper Training

The Art of Long-Range Dominance.

Selection of firearms and appropriate optics.
Ballistic principles and weather conditions affecting shooting.
Long-range shooting drills in diverse terrain conditions.
Working in pairs – sniper and spotter.

Ideal Candidate: Designated marksmen, military personnel, and elite tactical units.

Three soldiers in camouflage gear aim rifles outside a weathered building. Faded graffiti is visible, creating a tense, tactical atmosphere. — Tactical combat in small teams

4. Tactical Combat in Small Teams

Force Multiplication through Synchronization.

Operating in small teams under various terrain conditions.
Tactical movement techniques and operational communication.
Extraction exercises and threat neutralization.

Ideal Candidate: Private Security Details (PSD), tactical teams, and rapid-response units.

Four armed individuals in tactical gear stand near a black SUV on a dirt road, surrounded by trees and barrels, appearing vigilant. — Vehicle-Based Combat Training

5. Vehicle-Based Combat Training

Mobility as a Weapon.

Shooting from vehicles.
Maneuvering and retreating under combat conditions.
Neutralizing threats in critical driving scenarios.

Ideal Candidate: High-threat drivers, executive protection agents, and convoy security.

Man in a suit by a black car holds a walkie-talkie, looking alert. He's outdoors with a leafy park background, exuding professionalism. — VIP Protection – Individual and Team Training

6. VIP Protection – Individual and Team Training

The Proactive Shield.

Principles of VIP protection – individual and team-based.
Simulating attack and kidnapping attempt scenarios.
Secured escorts in pedestrian and vehicular movement.
Threat identification and discreet neutralization.

Ideal Candidate: Close Protection Officers (CPOs) and private security firms.

Two security cameras mounted on a gray building wall. The wall has a patterned shadow, and a roof is visible on the right side. — Covert Security Operations

7. Covert Security Operations

Security Through Invisibility.

Conducting counter-surveillance.
Executing security operations in civilian clothing without exposure.
Understanding the benefits of covert security.
Realistic scenario training simulates hostile activities.

Ideal Candidate: Undercover agents, corporate intelligence officers, and surveillance teams.

Security guard in a dark vest stands in a crowd, back facing the camera. "SECURITY" text visible. Blurred people in the background. — Event Security Management – Large-Scale Gatherings

8. Event Security Management

Mastering Chaos in Large-Scale Environments.

Planning security for large events and complex scenarios.
Managing security teams and coordinating with emergency forces.
Using advanced security equipment – cameras, access control, etc.
Training for different scenarios, emergency evacuations, and crisis management

Ideal Candidate: Security Managers, event planners, and emergency response coordinators.

Two men practice martial arts in a park, wearing black tops. One man grabs the other's neck. Green trees and a sunny backdrop. — Hand-to-Hand Combat and Unarmed Fighting – Krav Maga

9. Hand-to-Hand Combat – Krav Maga

The Final Line of Defense.

Basic techniques for neutralizing an attacker.
Threat neutralization using empty-handed techniques.
Integration of close combat with rapid firearm deployment.
Training under physical and psychological stress simulating real-life scenarios.

Ideal Candidate: All security personnel and individuals seeking high-level self-defense.

Two chess knights, one silver and one gold, face each other on a checkered board against a dark background, creating a tense mood. — Understanding Adversary Tactics and Threat Intelligence

10. Understanding Adversary Tactics

Inside the Mind of the Attacker.

Studying enemy tactics and methods of operation.
Training exercises aimed at understanding adversary thought processes.
Psychological warfare and deception techniques used by hostile actors.
Scenario-based training to anticipate and counter enemy strategies.

Ideal Candidate: Intelligence analysts, security directors, and strategic planners.

People practicing CPR on mannequins outdoors, wearing bright clothes. Focus on hands performing chest compressions on a dummy. — Trauma First Aid and Rapid Field Treatment

11. Trauma First Aid & Rapid Field Treatment

Saving Lives in the "Golden Hour."

Assessment and management of life-threatening injuries
Proper use of tourniquets and advanced wound dressing techniques.
Casualty stabilization and rapid evacuation procedures
Providing immediate and effective treatment until professional medical assistance arrives.

Ideal Candidate: All field operators, outdoor enthusiasts, and workplace safety officers.

Camera lenses in focus on a table, with a blurred laptop displaying an image in the background. Subtle lighting, professional setting. — Operational Photography Training

12. Operational Photography Training

Precision Documentation and Reconnaissance.

Understanding the fundamentals of photography (exposure, composition, focus techniques).
Familiarization with professional photography equipment (cameras, lenses, stabilizers, night vision adapters).
Handling challenging shooting conditions (low light, fast-moving subjects, extreme environments).
Practical exercises in operational photography for intelligence gathering and documentation.
Use of specialized equipment for long-range photography and reconnaissance.

Ideal Candidate: Intelligence gatherers, private investigators, and reconnaissance units.

Hands typing on laptops against a red backdrop with digital padlocks and a central shield symbol, indicating cybersecurity. — Red Team Training

13. Red Team Training

Testing Your Defenses to the Breaking Point.

Advantages of Red Teams.
Planning missions and methods of red teams.
Information Gathering methods by Red Teams.
Penetration drills - order of operations.
Delivering Findings and Lessons to Security Teams

Ideal Candidate: Penetration testers, vulnerability researchers, and senior security auditors.

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