Analysis of Anthropological Characteristics Important for Performance of Assignments by VIP Close Protection Teams
Admir Hadžikadunić, Jasmin Ahić, Moratić Zlatko
SUMMARY
Members of security services begin specialized training for demanding assignments only after completing their basic training and joining their parent units. This particularly applies to personnel responsible for the protection of persons and facilities of special importance. Entry into VIP close protection services marks the beginning of advanced training and the adoption of specialized tactics and techniques required for these highly demanding duties.
The aim of this paper was to identify the anthropological characteristics that are important for the successful performance of general and specific tasks within VIP close protection teams, both before and after recruitment into the service. For this purpose, an expert analysis was conducted involving 24 specialists in the field of close protection from the region and Europe. All experts had at least five years of experience in VIP protection services and had performed all roles within close protection teams.
The analysis also examined the anthropological characteristics required for VIP close protection personnel operating under a medium-threat protection model, which is commonly used in the region and throughout Europe. This model typically involves the use of at least two vehicles during VIP transportation and a medium-sized team of protection agents.
The results suggest that evaluating the characteristics of team members after recruitment is more important than evaluating them before recruitment. Conative characteristics and cognitive abilities were identified as the most important factors in the recruitment process. The expert analysis further indicated that anthropological characteristics assessed after recruitment were considered more important than those assessed beforehand.
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