SIA CP Vehicle and Motorcade Security 3

Question 1

What does the term 'Immediate Action Drill' (IAD) refer to in CP vehicle operations?

Accepted Answer

A rehearsed response carried out automatically when a specific threat is encountered

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A pre-drive vehicle safety checklist

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A drill for managing media at a public event

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A procedure for refuelling on long-distance journeys

Question 2

When a CP driver must perform a J-turn (reverse 180), what is the primary reason for doing so?

Accepted Answer

To reverse direction rapidly and escape a threat or road block ahead

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To demonstrate advanced driving skill to the principal

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To comply with a traffic warden's instruction at the roadside

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To manoeuvre in a confined car park environment

Question 3

What information should a close protection driver record in a vehicle log?

Accepted Answer

Journey details, mileage, fuel, defects, and any security incidents

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Personal mileage only, for expenses claims

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Only the principal's name and destination for each journey

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The cost of parking at each venue visited

Question 4

In close protection, what does 'route reconnaissance' involve?

Accepted Answer

Physically driving or walking a route in advance to identify hazards, choke points and safe havens

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Checking social media for news relating to the principal's planned route

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Asking the principal for their preferred route on the day

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Using satellite navigation to calculate the fastest journey time

Question 5

A CP team transporting a principal receives a credible bomb threat against their vehicle. What is the correct immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Drive immediately to a pre-identified safe haven and conduct the vehicle search away from the public

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Continue to the destination and report the threat on arrival

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Pull over immediately and conduct a vehicle search at the roadside

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Call the police and await instructions while remaining stationary at the roadside

Question 6

What is the significance of maintaining 'stand-off distance' when a CP vehicle is stopped or parked?

Accepted Answer

It maintains a buffer zone that reduces the effect of a vehicle-borne IED or blast attack

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It is the minimum distance the driver must stand from the vehicle when outside

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It refers to the gap maintained between the lead and follow vehicles while moving

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It is the minimum safe speed used during evasive driving manoeuvres

Question 7

When selecting a drop-off point for a principal at a venue, which factor is most important from a security perspective?

Accepted Answer

Minimum exposure of the principal in the open and good sightlines for the team

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Proximity to the main entrance for the principal's convenience

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Availability of CCTV camera coverage at the location

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Availability of disabled parking bays close to the venue