The ICAS Course is a tactical skills assessment and screening workshop run by Hostile Control Tactics LLC to evaluate candidates for protective security detail employment. It tests proficiency in tasks like weapons handling, patrols, convoys and close quarters combat. Candidates are scored on a pass/fail system and ranked into tiers based on experience and qualifications. Successful graduates receive a recommendation to employers, including documents verifying their training, medical status and background check. HCT has the resources to conduct regular assessment courses and train protective security specialists.

1. ICAS COURSE
Independent Contractor Assessment
&
Screening Course
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PURPOSE
The ICAS Course is an HCT sponsored tactical skill assessment course and
pre-employment screening workshop designed to verify the combat tactical
proficiency of candidates for protective security detail employment.
HCT collects, reviews and submits to potential employers all relevant new hire
documents to expedite the hiring process.
Upon request, HCT provides employers with secure online access to a database
containing vital proprietary candidate documents.
ICAS COURSE
STANDARDS
ICAS course standards were developed to ensure strict compliance with US DoD
directives and military doctrine relevant to Force Protection tactics, techniques and
procedures. HCT PSS/PSD curriculum *meets and exceeds U.S. Department of
State (DoS) Anti-terrorism Assistance Program standards and physical exercise
readiness requirements for security personnel deployed in overseas operations.
(See references)
REFERENCES
1. US Department of Defense, Instructions -Number 3020.4, “Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany
US Armed Forces”. (October 3, 2005)
(a) US DoD Directive 2000.12, US DoD Directive 2000.16, US DoD Instruction 1300.23, (as referenced,
(b) and contained and incorporated by reference).
2. US Department of Defense FM 3-100.21, “Contractors On the Battlefield” (January 2003)
3. US Department of State Publication 10212, “Security Guidelines for American Enterprises Abroad”.
4. US Department of State Foreign Affairs Manual Volume One, 1FAM-260. (September 28, 2005)
A. Emergency Planning Handbook (12-FAH-1)
B. Protection Handbook (12-FAH1)
C. Physical Security Handbook (12-FAH-5)
D. Public Law 99399, “Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Anti-terrorism Act of 1986”. (as amended)
5. 12 FAM Diplomatic Security; DS-112 (06-15-2005) 230 Personnel Security. DS-108 (02-01-2005) Subchapter
210, “Protection of Secretary of State, Foreign Dignitaries, and Foreign Missions in United States”.
6. Joint Contracting Command Iraq (JCC-I), Multinational Forces/PARC Forces: (FAR 52.212-5), 252.225.7040.
“Contractor Personnel Supporting a Force Deployed Outside of the United States”. (June 2005)
7. US CENTCOM and VBC Base Defense Rules for the Use of Force (RUF), DoDl 2030.41.
8. US DoD Directive 5210.84, “Security of DoD Personnel at US Mission abroad”, enclosure 1, “Memorandum of
Understand between DoD and DOS on Overseas Security Support,” January 22, 1992.
9. US Army FM 9-20, “Technical Escort Operation” (November 1997)
10. US Army FM 3.19.20, Department of the Army “Physical Security”’ chapter 7,9.
11. US Department of Defense, DoD Directive 1300.7, “Training and Education Measures Necessary to Support
the Code of Conduct”. (December 1998).
12. US Army FM 3-14.119, “Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Defeat. (September 2005)

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TASKS
Course participants receive comprehensive instruction in the proper techniques
and methods of performing common soldier and protective security detail operator
tasks. Given sufficient training, resources and clearly defined test requirements, the
candidate for employment must successfully demonstrate tactical proficiency in
the following areas:
• Rules of Engagement (ROE) and Rules for Use of Force (RUF)
• Patrolling & Watch Duty Procedures
• Motorcade/Convoy Escort Procedures
• Security Checkpoint Protocol
• US Army Pistol and Rifle Marksmanship Qualification
• Tactical Communications (2-way radio, call signs & prowords)
• Urban Close Quarters Combat (CQB/CQC)
• Protective Escort Formations
• Combat Emergency First Aid
• Improvised Explosive Device (IED/VBIED) Recognition & Awareness
• Military Map Reading/Compass & GPS Device
• US Army Physical Fitness Readiness Testing
• Force-on-Force Scenario (Attack on Principle Drills)
ICAS COURSE
SCORING
Course participants are required to successfully demonstrate tactical proficiency in
required PSD/PSS operator common tasks. Scoring is based on a “GO” or “NO
GO” award system. Qualified PSD operators are awarded an appropriate Tier
Designation.
EXEMPTIONS
Veteran elite military or law enforcement SWAT personnel having completed a
minimum six month overseas PSS/PSD deployment in the middle are not required
to complete the ICAS Course as a pre-requisite for hire recommendation.
Final determination is made by considering factors such as; tactical background,
previous PSS/PSD training received, protective security work experience, time in
grade, and verifiable references.

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ICAS COURSE
TIER ONE
Alpha/Level 1
Veteran of a special operations
unit (military or police) with
advanced training in personnel
recovery and/or close protection
Black Mission Capable
AIC (Agent in Charge) qualified
Advance Team Leader qualified
CAT Team Leader qualified
Bravo/Level 2 Section Leader qualified
Advance Team qualified
Tactical background in SDR,
elite combat infantry or SWAT
Team Leader qualified
Mobile PSD qualified
Driver qualified
CAT Team Capable
Charlie/Level 3 Mobile PSD Team qualified
Driver qualified. *low threat
Team Leader. *Static Team
TIER 2
Alpha/L1
Mobile PSD Team qualified
Force Protection qualified
Full Spectrum Static Security
FP Team Leader qualified
Bravo/L2 Static Security Post qualified
Roving Patrol/Vehicle qualified
Charlie/L3 Static Guard, Gate Entry
Armed or Unarmed Post
TIER 3
Alpha
Support Element qualified. *for
Tier 2 element only.
Unarmed close protection
Unarmed security guard
SKILL SETS
The duties and responsibilities of a Protective Security Specialist do not require
combat scuba diving, parachute operations, tactical rappelling, SPIE rigging or other
skills unique to the special operations community. There has never been one single
instance where the above skills were required to complete a PSD mission.
Therefore, HCT seeks out highly motivated, physically fit individuals with the proper
attitude, demeanor, work history, small unit tactical training, martial arts experience,
and other talents relevant to high threat environment close protection.
TIER RATING SYSTEM

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EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATION
Employers can be assured that successful ICAS Course graduates are tactically
proficient, physically fit and administratively deployable. Upon request HCT will
furnish an employer with the following documents of each course graduate:
• A resume or CV (including verifiable references)
• Notarized copy of military discharge certificate(s)
• Notarized copy of law enforcement badge/ID and certificates of training
• Full-color copy of a valid travel passport
• Results of a criminal background police records check
• Verification of no domestic violence criminal history
• A general medical and dental health assessment (vaccination history)
• Emergency Contact/Next of Kin Data
• Live Fire Weapons Qualification Report (US Army Standard Forms)
• HCT Certificate of Assessment Testing
ICAS COURSE
CAPABILITIES
HCT retains human resources personnel, qualified instructors, training aids and material
resources sufficient to perform the following:
Conduct 5 to 21 day PSD training courses in the continental USA or in South Africa.
Successfully conduct at least three (2) assessment courses per calendar month.
Maintain an instructor to student class ratio of 1/4.
For a detailed description or to view photographs of our training facilities, visit our web site
at: www.hctactics.com