Anti & Counter Surveillance Course
Delivered by specialists with backgrounds in UK Special Forces, government, and defence, ensuring the highest professional standards.
Our 4-day Anti and Counter Surveillance Course is built for individuals operating in environments where hostile surveillance poses a real and persistent risk. Whether you’re supporting media teams, private clients, or operating in hostile terrain, this course equips you with the knowledge, mindset, and field skills to detect and manage surveillance threats.
4-day Anti and Counter Surveillance Course
Delivered by instructors with backgrounds in UK Special Forces, Home Office surveillance units, and government protective services, the course blends classroom theory with intense, field-based practical training designed to challenge and sharpen your awareness and decision-making under pressure.
Anti & Counter Surveillance Operations
You will learn how to:
Plan and execute effective anti-surveillance routes
Detect and identify hostile surveillance using behavioural indicators and environmental scanning
React dynamically when compromise is suspected
Plan and execute third-party counter-surveillance operations
Manage time, terrain, and team responsibilities during counter-surveillance deployment
Employ deviation, misdirection, and isolation tactics
Coordinate multi-method, multi-role counter-surveillance teams
Understand the psychological and physical demands of being both hunter and hunted
This course provides a solid operational foundation in anti and counter surveillance operations. While it won't make you an expert overnight, it will give you the critical skills needed to operate securely, confidently, and deliberately in environments where being watched is more than just a possibility, it’s a certainty.
FAQ’s
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This course is designed for individuals and organisations who need to detect, disrupt, or avoid hostile surveillance. It is suitable for security professionals, investigators, corporate security teams, and individuals operating in higher-risk environments.
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While prior surveillance or security experience is beneficial, it is not essential. The course is structured to build understanding from first principles while still challenging experienced attendees.
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Anti-surveillance focuses on reducing your exposure to being observed, while counter-surveillance involves actively identifying, confirming, and mitigating surveillance threats. The course covers both disciplines in practical detail.
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The course includes surveillance detection techniques, pattern-of-life analysis, behavioural indicators, route planning, environmental awareness, and practical methods to identify and manage hostile surveillance.
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The course combines classroom theory with extensive practical exercises carried out in real-world environments. Practical application is central to the training.
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Training is delivered by instructors with extensive backgrounds in government, military, and specialist surveillance units, bringing real operational experience into the learning environment.
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The course involves prolonged periods of movement, observation, and concentration. While not physically extreme, candidates should be prepared for long days and sustained mental effort.
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Assessment is continuous and based on participation, application of techniques, situational awareness, and decision-making during practical exercises.
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Training is delivered in realistic urban environments to mirror genuine surveillance and counter-surveillance conditions. Full joining instructions are provided in advance.
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Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of surveillance threats, improved personal and professional security awareness, and practical skills that can be applied immediately in real-world settings.
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Yes. The course can be tailored to suit corporate security teams, executives, or organisations with specific risk profiles and operational requirements.
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To book a place or discuss suitability, contact us directly. We’re happy to have an upfront conversation to ensure expectations align before you commit.
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Covert Rural Observation Posts Course
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Technical Surveillance Course
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Further Training Opportunities
we offer an extensive range of additional courses designed to meet the diverse needs of security professionals. From specialised medical training to advanced security and surveillance programs.