Hostile Environment Deployment Standards

Designed to confirm or bring armed professionals up to industry standards before employment in high threat location, this two days course covers all non-mission specifics topics to guaranty new team members will be an asset and not a liability.

The private security industry expectations and regulations have pushed for high standards and qualified and vetted professional are in high demand but with professionals coming from various backgrounds, clients, employers and insurance company usually require proof of qualifications and competency.

HEDS is not only a shooting course

HEDS is not only a fighting course

HEDS is only about standards

HEDS is a very demanding and challenging professional development course that will confirm or refresh your ability to be a valuable element to your employer, your teammates and the client , leaving no doubt about your mindset, your attitude, your efficiency and your qualifications.

During 2 days, HEDS will challenge your weapons handling, communication skills, learning ability and even your customer service level, preparing you for exciting jobs where armed security is needed.

This course combines formal drills, exercises, simulations and lectures designed to make sure you will be an effective team member with high weapon manipulation skills, professional attitude, sound technical knowledge and superior ethics.

Built with the vetted armed professional in mind, HEDS could be the start of an exciting career for individuals leaving the military or a law enforcement agency but also for the advanced shooter interested in the private security industry.

Course content

Extended Battlefield Medicine

Proficiency in trauma and combat related injuries is mandatory for any professional working in high threat locations. Battlefield Medicine is based on the Tactical Care of Combat Casualties principles and covers topics about care under fire, catastrophic bleeding, triage, airway management, IKAK, patient care, evacuation, prolonged care in remote settings, etc.

Weapons handling

Proficiency confirmation
Malfunction drills
Transition work
Positional shooting
Working around people
Shooting around people
Barricade work – Cover/conceal
On the move
Team work
VHL considerations
Final exercise
Firearms qualifications

Professional development

Mindset & Attitude
The quiet professional
The private security industry
The employer, your teammates, the client
Equipment considerations
Deployment preparation

Requirements and vetting

Due the nature of the course content, a vetting process is in place and students must be prepared to supply documentation regarding military or law enforcement background and advanced firearm training.

Equipment list

One open mind
Approved ear and eyes protection
Protective gloves
Sturdy clothes and boots
Semi auto handgun with 3 magazines
Semi auto rifle with minimum 6 magazines
300 rounds of quality pistol ammo (no reloads)
600 rounds of quality rifle ammo (no reloads)
Rifle sling
Low profile AND high profile gear
Optional: knee pads

Low profile gear list

Undershirt
Sturdy shirt
Sturdy belt
Strong side belt mounted rigid holster (no SERPA).
Belt mounted handgun and rifle magazine pouches (2 each)
A low profile way to carry extra magazines and equipment (bandoleer, backpack, messenger bag…)
Optional: low profile armor or plate carrier

High profile gear list

Plate carrier with plates
IFAK
6 rifle magazine pouches
Drop leg rigid holster (no SERPA)
Ballistic helmet (optional)

EXCEPTIONAL COURSE CONTENT AND DELIVERY. Nick has delivered numerous sessions of his Battlefield Medicine Course for members of the agency to date. His experience and way of imparting his knowledge is second to none. His course offering very effectively targets the missing link between standardized Basic 1st-Aid and the reality that Law Enforcement Officers regularly encounter. Nick's teachings and strategies have been put to use several times already, and lives have been saved as a direct result of the principles/skills taught. He keeps participants engaged and interested throughout the course and gives you real skills to save your life, your partner's life, or the life of a civilian you encounter in the course of your duties. VERY GOOD COURSE...NEVER HAS PRICELESS BEEN THIS AFFORDABLE!

No matter if you are new to firearms or been there/done that, you will find this course very useful even back home. Nick has great knowledge and experience to take you one more step up in your battlefield med training to the next level. Come open minded and ready to learn, and brig your notepad, there's tons of info you may need one day from setting up your PFAK to putting on Tourniquet. You think you have a lot of time to do it, try putting it on with your week hand in 40 seconds!

Nick has the ability to instill a sense of urgency and realism that several years of OFA level 2 training never did. He exposed us to a wide range of tools to "get the job done"; my favorite being the scarf improvised tourniquet! I thought I had my IFAK ready, but immediately moved some components around after a few drills showed how slow it actually was. Care and attention to detail is Nick’s hallmark.

I’ve taken several courses with Nick, he has a lot of good and relevant experience to share, combine with a keen eye focused on details and his natural leadership his courses are relavent to today environment and presented in a positive setting ideal for learning. Thank you Nick and let me know when you have new courses available

Leave your ego at the door. Do the work. Keep your mouth shut and your ears open. Drink from the fire hose. Everyone wants to be able to put small holes in tight groups on target. Being able to patch up someone is even more critical and necessary in my experience. You can learn how to do that from someone who's been there if you attend a Rhodes Solution class.

I've taken Battlefield Medicine twice now from Rhodes. I'm absolutely convinced that this is going to be the next big thing in tactical training for one simple reason: you will use these skills. Even if you never see a gunfight in your life, sooner or later, you will be the first person on scene at a car accident, at an industrial accident, or at some kind of critical incident. If your first aid is geared towards heart attacks...now you have a golden hour to deal with a one minute fatal bleed. These are the skills that first responders need. This is not weekend fantasy camp; this is not warrior training for aging desk jockeys (like me). This is the training that is most likely to keep people - whether that's you, your partner, your coworker or your child - alive when things go haywire and I have never seen anyone do it as well as Rhodes.

Very positive and energetic instructor. A great sense of humor and perfect combination of fun / push for higher skill. The instructor drives you to perform but in a manner that is reinforcing ideas and practicing them as opposed to simply telling you your making mistakes. The order that the steps are taught and the specific drills really come together at the end. Looking forward to completing some more advance courses in the future!

I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to train with Rhodes Solutions for his basic course and gun fighting 101. My pistol shooting improved immediately with his no nonsense instruction style. His instruction was concise and easy to follow. As a member of the law enforcement and military community, I found the addition to my knowledge base from these courses to be a clear benefit to my career goals and personal safety/security.

Nick at Rhodes Solutions provided a professional, no nonsense approach to his class. His real world knowledge base has given him a practical approach to “gun fighting.” without the “fluff” that other pistol course have that I have taken seem to have. I am looking forward to additional training with Nick and I would not hesitate to recommend him to any shooter whether they are novice or advanced.

With almost no experience handling a firearm, Rhodes Solutions catered their instruction to exactly my comfort level. The lesson was advanced enough to challenge me, but not so advanced as to be discouraging either. With lessons ranging from beginner to advanced, there is plenty to learn and their instructor was able to adjust his lesson to the abilities of each participant. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and one that I would highly recommend to others. Thanks Rhodes Solutions!

Nick at Rhodes Solutions provided an excellent pistol course. The course was well laid out, and very professional. The methods taught are practical, and provides an atmosphere where you are constantly driving yourself to improve. No matter on skill level, or background I would definitely recommend to others interested in becoming more proficient with their firearms in a defensive or fighting role.

I found the Course provided to me by Rhodes Solutions to be practical, informative, and very enjoyable. The tecniques delivered where something new to me, but delivered in a very professional manner, which helped my advance my level of confidence and training. I would say excellent overall.

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Location
Kamloops, BC - Canada

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