Terrorism and Combat Environment Awareness

Best practices for navigating environments with a high risk of terrorism or conflict

What you'll learn
- Prepare for upcoming travel to high-risk locations
- Become familiar with warning signs and past examples of terrorist and combat hazards
- Learn best practices for these environments, including situational awareness and cover
- Create a “security mindset” within yourself and your team

Requirements
- No prior experience with security is required. This course is intended for anyone working or traveling in high-risk environments where the risk of terrorism or combat hazards is present.

Description
Across the world, civilians are impacted by terrorism and conflict risks, many of which occur unexpectedly or with little warning. For journalists, humanitarian professionals, aid workers, and travelers in these environments, it's important to be prepared.

In this quick, action-oriented course, we walk you through some of the most common risks that occur during a terrorist or combat incident, including relevant examples and case studies. Then, we will provide you with four critical steps that you can take to reduce your risk during an incident. Each of these steps can be applied to both conflict areas and life outside of the frontlines during an unexpected attack.

Among the topics covered in this course include:

Case studies of recent conflict and terrorism events

Breakdown of major risks that affect civilians, including terrorism, air strikes, and artillery fire

The four key principles that help keep civilians safe during an event

Best practices for mental health and wellbeing during a crisis

This course is led by award-winning journalist and trainer Frank Smyth, who brings decades of experience covering conflict to his lessons. His self-deprecating style and easy-to-understand examples make this course approachable for anyone, regardless of their previous security experience.

Ideal for professionals working in high-risk environments, this course is also a valuable supplemental training for security leadership who are responsible for overall team safety and readiness.

Who this course is for:
- Journalists, humanitarian professionals, aid workers, and business and civilian travelers can all benefit from the best practices shared in this course.
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