Ready for anything
Chris Taylor discusses the importance of choosing properly certified training and protection companies when preparing to send personnel into hostile environments
Personnel employed in areas of conflict and hostile environments face a different set of challenges compared to those working in areas where conflict is uncommon. These threats range from violence perpetuated by armed militias and militant to roadside IEDs. Personnel face the unique risk of being seen as targets of opportunity by armed militants in areas of conflict. The opportunity is often created through the kidnapping of personnel, and those kidnapped are often held at a ransom. There is . . .