Vehicle and Motorcade Security Flashcards

When conducting a pre-drive vehicle check, what should a close protection operative inspect as a priority?

Answer: The underside of the vehicle for suspicious devices

Checking underneath the vehicle for IEDs or tracking devices is the primary safety check before any protected journey.

What is the primary purpose of an 'advance' in a CP motorcade operation?

Answer: To check the route and destination for potential threats before the principal travels

The advance team pre-checks routes and venues for threats so the principal's journey is as safe as possible.

In a two-vehicle CP motorcade, where should the principal typically be seated?

Answer: In the rear of the principal vehicle, behind the driver

The principal sits in the rear of the designated principal vehicle, typically behind the driver, for ease of extraction and maximum protection.

What do 'anti-ambush drills' refer to in close protection vehicle work?

Answer: Practised responses to an attack or forced stop by hostile parties

Anti-ambush drills are rehearsed immediate action drills to counter an attack or forced stop of the principal's vehicle.

Which of the following best describes 'vehicle hardening' in close protection?

Answer: Modifying or armoring a vehicle to withstand ballistic or blast threats

Vehicle hardening involves fitting ballistic glass, armoured panels or blast protection to increase survivability in an attack.

When parking a principal's vehicle, what is considered best practice for a CP operative?

Answer: Always park facing the exit to allow a swift departure

Parking facing the exit allows for rapid departure in an emergency, reducing the time the vehicle and principal are vulnerable while stationary.

What action should a CP driver take if the principal's vehicle is involved in a minor road traffic collision?

Answer: Assess if the collision is deliberate; if a threat is present, continue driving to a safe location

A minor collision could be a staged ambush; the CP driver must assess the situation and prioritise moving the principal to safety if under threat.