Covert Rural Observation Posts Course (CROP)

Delivered by specialists with backgrounds in UK Special Forces, government, and defence, ensuring the highest professional standards.

Our CROPs (Covert Rural Observation Posts) Course is designed for those operating in rural, semi-rural, or greenbelt environments where the use of conventional surveillance methods becomes impractical or exposes the team to compromise. Delivered by instructors with extensive military and government backgrounds, this course combines proven fieldcraft with the unique requirements of covert surveillance.

Covert Rural Hides

Students will learn how to plan, build, occupy, and manage covert rural hides to facilitate long-duration observations on foot, vehicle, or static targets — all while remaining undetected.

Rural and Semi-Rural OP’s

You will learn how to:

  • Conduct Close Target Reconnaissance (CTR) in rural and semi-rural environments

  • Select and prepare covert rural OPs for surveillance or technical deployments

  • Construct impromptu hides using natural materials and purpose-built equipment

  • Apply camouflage and concealment techniques tailored to environment and task

  • Use map reading, navigation, and GPS tools to plan and exfil routes

  • Understand observation arcs, lines of sight, and field of view considerations

  • Deploy and manage surveillance assets (such as technical equipment or trackers) from rural OPs

  • Operate in all weather conditions over extended periods with minimal signature

  • Maintain personal discipline, hygiene, and operational integrity in austere environments

This course is particularly valuable for private surveillance operators, rural security consultants, environmental investigators, and those supporting law enforcement or commercial surveillance efforts in non-urban areas.

It offers students the rare opportunity to test their skill and endurance in challenging terrain, while learning how to gather intelligence in an environment where the margin for error is minimal.

Our Surveillance Courses

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    All Surveillance Courses

    We deliver accredited, operationally focused surveillance training led by instructors drawn from UK Special Forces, Home Office surveillance teams, and government protection units.

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    Accredited Covert Human Surveillance Course

    Our intensive 5-day Accredited Covert Human Surveillance Course is designed to provide a solid foundation for anyone serious about a career in covert surveillance

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    Anti & Counter Surveillance Course

    Our 4-day Anti and Counter Surveillance Course is built for individuals operating in environments where hostile surveillance poses a real and persistent risk.

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    Covert Surveillance Photography Course

    Our 3-day Covert Surveillance Photography Course is designed to provide a practical, operationally focused introduction to the use of covert imagery in surveillance operations.

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    Technical Surveillance Course

    Our Technical Surveillance Course delivers an operationally grounded, hands-on introduction to the use of covert technical surveillance assets in support of live investigations.

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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.