CQB/CQC Training.

4GD are redefining the future of immersive CQB/CQC training.  We specialise in using the most cutting-edge technologies to close the gap between operational reality and user experience during training.  Our technology drives operator performance by increasing levels of realism and providing scalable complexity, all whilst being more intuitive for the user.

From our combined experience in the Royal Marines and UK's Airborne Forces, we recognise the effect technology has had making the battlefield more complex than ever.  At the same time, we have directly seen how it has increased the impact of decisions made at the tactical level. 

Our mission, therefore, is to deliver high quality systems that allow you to: make targeted improvement to your team and individual performance; enhance your ability to respond to varying complex situation; and build battle winning performance.  We do this whilst ensuring that training is as true to operations as possible and that you are able to train how you fight. 

Close Combat Simulation Solutions

We are already achieving this mission and optimising performance in elite units in both the USA & UK.

4GD SmartFacility^TM

“We shape our buildings, afterwards our buildings shape us.” – Winston Churchill

The 4GD SmartFacility^TM is the world’s most technically advanced CQB/CQC house.  It delivers a high-tech, immersive and adaptable close combat simulation solution.  An aggregation of four core products, each element has been specifically selected and optimised to deliver the ultimate user experience. Combined, these systems comprise a realistic, reconfigurable SmartFacility^TM that delivers positive feedback to the user.

Moreover, although all levels are designed to be delivered together, we recognise that often a user’s requirements differ.  A such, we will work with the user to meet their exact requirement at the point of need.

• Level 1 - SimWall^TM.  The core of our facilities is SimWall^TM, a rapidly reconfigurable, non-ballistic modular panel system.  Easily repurposed for a specific mission or training objective, this capability trains mental agility by providing an ever-changing CQB/CQC training environment.
• Level 2 - 4GAV^TM.  Using a combination of smoke, light (White/Colour/IR), sound and smell, the user is immersed in a high-fidelity combat simulation.  This interactive special-effects system, controlled by our intuitive user interface, delivers either sensor-activated & reactive, or, instructor-initiated effects.  This greatly increases realism and pressure to enhance a soldier’s management of cognitive overload.  In addition, 4GD’s video monitoring system facilitates real-time, and after-action, review.  Viewed and controlled through our intuitive dual tablet display, it removes instructor burden and allows units to train collectively.         
• Level 3 - ProTarget.  4GD’s ProTarget is wirelessly linked to 4GAV^TM, can be placed anywhere in a facility and automatically reacts to a user’s actions.  Alternately the ProTarget’s responses can be controlled by an instructor.  This offers unprecedented feedback and facilitates demanding judgemental training.
• Level 4 - eXtended Reality (XR).  At Level 4 the 4GD SmartFacility^TM blends virtual and physical reality to enhance complexity and further challenge commanders.  We use this blended approach to simulate complex combined arms operations in the 4GD SmartFactility^TM.

4GD Deployable SmartFacility^TM

At Level 1, the 4GD SmartFacility^TM can be containerised for deployment.  This gives operators’ the ability to conduct intelligence led mission rehearsal, in theatre, maintain readiness while deployed or, deliver high quality CQB/CQC partner force training.

Established in 2003 and founded and run by retired members of the elite British Special Forces and Intelligence Agencies, CTR Services provides numerous security related services such as Close Protection/Training, Lone Worker Protection, Travel Security, Asset Protection, Due-Diligence, Security Management, Intelligence Services and Hostile Environments Training which all conform to the quality management technique ISO 9001 and British Standards. CTR Services are the UK's leading high-risk security and threat assessments approved contractor within the Telecommunications industry and we have a client base of the Fortune 100 companies along with hundreds of private clients. Our global network and infrastructure are backed by business and risk management consultants, lawyers and experienced job sector managers of which we have offices in Denmark, Egypt and Libya.

Security Services in Libya

Adwaa Libya under joint management is a leading private security provider specialising in operational security support, specialist security training and risk management. Providing an in country support network to our clients in order to support their operational objectives, our wealth of experience and local knowledge is paramount in promoting secure environments and operational effectiveness.

In line with our service support, we are able to provide relevant and professional training programmes to government, military and law enforcement agencies enabling Libya to meet the internationally recognized security qualification demands of its own future. Our commitment to qualified and certified training is complimented by the scope of training courses we can deliver and the experience gained in facilitating similar security related training contracts.

Adwaa Libya holds all the relevant licenses in order to operate legally within a security role and is supported by CTR Services Ltd in order to fully facilitate the service provision through training, specialist manpower and management of contracts and operational strategy specific to Libya.

Online Security Training Courses

As a hugely successful Close Protection training provider and other security related services, we designed an e-learning program for our own employees to enable them to upload and store their work, ready for portfolio creation and qualification assessment.

However, the Learning Management System (LMS) proved tremendously effective and is now used by other security professionals as a cost effective solution, providing qualifications respected and recognised globally for CPD, designed by experienced professional working instructors. For our range of online security courses such as security management, private investigators, anti-piracy and many other courses visit security training course secure minds.

Close Protection Services - London

CTR Services has been providing operational close protection services in the UK and specifically in London for over 9 years, with multi-national and personal clients.

Our clients have absorbed and respected our intelligent approach to the world of close protection and as such the staggering amount of tasks we conduct each year (2000+ Tasks) is a reflection of our services.

Hostile Environment Close Protection Training

Uniquely designed by CTR Services, this course Is designed to teach the delegate the procedures, drills and specific techniques needed in a hostile environment close protection role. These advanced teachings give our students/clients underpinning knowledge to work within hostile protective security environments.

The training itself is a full on, intensive course which requires certain prerequisite's for attendance and is aimed at ex-military resettlement soldiers, civilians with an interest in Close Protection and other security personnel that maybe want a career change. For more information about this specific course, please click here - Hostile Environment Close Protection Training.

Close Protection Training Programs

We were one of the first registered training providers of Close Protection Training for the SIA along with being a Quality Approved training provider for Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) and Skills for Security (SfS). We also developed the first foundation degree (FD) in protective security management.

Our training programs are above the national SIA standards, taught by experienced Professional Working Instructors (UKSF, RMPCP, Police & Intel). and because of this, our qualifications are recognised and respected globally and this is why over the past 5 years of training and qualifying Close Protection Operatives, over 75% of our students have secured work within the industry, some of which, take up positions in the CTR Services Team. Not only are our programs above the above the national SIA standards, we can also tailor make programs to suit your needs to suit the nature of the working environment you wish to be a part of. For more information about our close protection training programs.

Covert Surveillance Training

Drawing on our instructors years of experience working in the government, military and commercial sectors, CTR Services Covert Surveillance Training courses have been designed so that delegates are not only taught the theoretical aspects of surveillance, but instructed in the practical surveillance aspects also.

Due to the expertise of our instructors, we are known throughout the world as the leading professionals in surveillance training and have the client list which shows the quality of our surveillance and training. It is because of our knowledge and skills in the surveillance sector that we were able to design and implement a Level 3 surveillance training qualification, being the first training provider in the UK to offer this. As our skill sets, experience and knowledge continues to grow, so do our courses and we have since designed our Level 3 Hostile Intelligence Operators Course (HIOC) which combines covert surveillance training with live firearms drills and advanced techniques in order to enable operatives to confidently operate on foreign soil. There are many levels of surveillance you may wish to be involved in which is why CTR Services have developed tailor made training programs to best suit the needs of your working environment. For further information about our wide range of covert surveillance courses.

UK Training HQ

Security House

36 North Quay

Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk

NR30 1JE

Tel: 01493 888356 

admin@ctrservices.co.uk

Online Training HQ

Security House

36 North Quay

Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk

NR30 1JE

Tel: 01493 888356
admin@secure-minds.com

The Sensor Systems Division of The O'Gara Group designs and manufactures enhanced technology products that provide Special Operations, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and other specialized users with improved situational awareness in both night and day operations.

• Intensified Night Vision Systems
• Sensor Fusion Systems
• Heads Up Display (HUD) and Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) Systems
• A full range of Head / Helmet Mounting Accessories
• Combat ID Systems
• Tagging, Tracking, and Locating (TTL) Beacons
• Digital and Fused Night Vision Devices for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance)
• Laser Illuminators and Pointers

Low Profile Night Vision Goggle - AN/PVS-21

Low profile design with a total depth of just over 3 inches, unequaled for aggressive night operations, such as, rapid terrain traversal, weapons employment, parachuting, close-quarter battle, and vehicle operations. See-through optics design eliminates tunnel vision and enables smooth, natural transition from dark to light, defeats blinding glare and improves operations during ambient light surges. Cup-less eyepieces enhance situational awareness with improved peripheral vision, the low profile also results in a larger field of regard.

• Low Profile design enables aggressive night mobility
• Unique "see-through" beamcombiner system capitalises on both intensified and normal (unintensified) vision
• See-through capability permits seamless ops when encountering bright light conditions
• 40° FOV Dual Tube System
• Sensor Fusion capability with integrated Heads Up Display
• Rugged design features water proof construction up to 10m
• IR-LEDs enable zero ambient light operations
• Use of conventional batteries (Single AA battery - 1.5V Alkaline - 3.6V Lithium)
• Less than 8 cm deep
• Low movement arm compared to conventional NV equipment
• Profile and improved centre of gravity enhance capabilities in confined spaces and permits aggressive use in rough terrain
• Compatibility with existing head straps and helmet mounting systems (NATO standard)
• Significantly enhances ease of use with weapons

Low Profile Night Vision Monocular

 The Model 2740 Low Profile Night Vision Monocular is the monocular version of the AN/PVS-21 Low Profile Night Vision Goggle and maintains all the same powerful features, including Sensor Fusion capability. Left and right versions available.

• Low profile design significantly enhances night mobility
• See-through optics instantly transition to bright light
• Enhanced situational awareness with sensor integration
• Battle proven. The most rugged system available
• Large un-intensified field of view
• Improved depth perception and close-in field of regard
• Eliminates vertigo and tunnel vision of conventional systems
• Reduced centre of gravity for comfortable, extended wear

Accessories including Helmet Mounting options and Head Harness

 The Head Harness is a proven design for helmet-less Night Vision and Day Viewer applications, provides for full equipment security and operator comfort. The STS (Sensor Technology Systems) Stowage Mount is specifically designed for use with the LPNVG (AN/PVS-21), LPNVM(Monocular), or Day-viewer and integrates into the standard NATO helmet mount.

The mount has adjustment mechanisms which easily permit up/down and fore/aft positioning of the attached device.  In addition, the fixed mount provides a course tilt adjustment to center the attached device for proper eye alignment.  Finite tilt adjustments are made using the tilt mechanism found on the Low Profile Night Vision Goggle, Low Profile Night Vision Monocular, or Day-viewer. The viewing device can be quickly removed from the Fixed Mount and the mount is also easily dismounted from the helmet receiver. Stowing of the goggle or monocular is simply achieved by rotating the PVS-21 upward out of the line of sight.

Conformal Enhanced Heads Up Display – Sensor Fusion

Every AN/PVS-21 is CEHUD capable, (as shown above) providing operators with the only night vision goggle available today with integrated sensor fusion for night and day operations. Displays input from virtually any composite video or analog SVGA source in hi-res color or black and white, including real time downlinks, FLIR, wearable PC, thermal imaging, weapon sites, and vehicle systems.

This enables seamless information overlay, providing operators real time and heads up command of their surroundings and tasks at hand. Capable of wireless reception of detached or distant information sources with optional transmitter/receiver systems. Display module adds only 30gms of weight to the goggle; personnel retain excellent maneuverability even during the most rigorous situations. Battery pack designed to fit protection vests or and comfortably worn on user.

NOVA - Multi-Spectral Combat ID Beacon

The Nova is a multi-spectral combat ID beacon for covertly marking blue force personnel and vehicles. It includes broadband thermal, NIR and white LED emitters. When operated in thermal mode, it emits no visible signature and is undetectable by conventional night vision equipment.

The Nova has an optical output of approximately 480 mW in the mid-wave IR band (3 to 5 micron), 104 mW in the long-wave IR band (8 to 12 micron), 450 mW in the NIR band (850 nm), and 80 lumens in the visible spectrum. The beacon's wide divergence and high power ensures high visibility to air or ground mounted thermal imaging systems and night vision devices. The self-contained unit can be easily configured for use on a helmet, MOLLE vest, pack, or vehicle.

• Positive ID of blue force personnel and vehicles from ground based and airborne thermal imagers, targeting systems, and NVGs
• Covert - When operated in thermal mode the Nova is undetectable by all visible and NIR cameras and image intensified night vision devices
• Six emitter locations can be populated with any combination of emitters
• Multiple Nova beacons can be synchronized to flash in unison

Star Thermal IFF Beacon

The Star Beacon is a thermal combat ID beacon for covertly marking blue force personnel and vehicles. It emits no visible signature and is undetectable by conventional night vision equipment. The Star Beacon has an output of approximately 2300 mW in the mid-wave IR band (3 to 5 micron) and/or 400 mW in the long-wave IR band (8 to 12 microns).

The beacon emits in a full hemispherical pattern for high visibility to air or ground mounted thermal imaging systems. The emitter head, battery pack, and mount system can be easily configured for use on a helmet, vehicle, MOLLE vest, or pack.

• Positive ID of blue force assets from both ground and airborne thermal imaging systems
• 1 km visibility to cooled LWIR imagers - 10 km visibility in MWIR with common imagers
• Invisible to Gen III image intensifiers
• Small and low profile - available with mounts for helmets, MOLLE vests, and vehicles
• Multiple star beacons can be synchronized to flash in unison
• Full hemispherical divergence from the horizon to zenith

Military Laser Illuminator and Pointer - Cyclops III

The Cyclops III is a compact handheld laser pointer and illuminator. With over 1 watt of optical power in the 852 nm version, it is the most powerful handheld NIR laser pointer on the market. The beam is adjustable from a collimated spot to a 4.5 degree flood. It is available in several wavelengths including 852, 1064, and 1550 nm. Weapon mount versions of the Cyclops III are also available.

• Point out targets day and night at ranges over 5 km. Laser beam is visible for over 35 km
• Compact design easily fits in the palm of your hand, ammo pouch, or vest pocket
• CW and pulse modes - small spot size, divergence < 0.5 mrad
• Also functions as a long range IR illuminator with a high power and uniform illumination beam - greatly extends the effective range of night vision devices

About The O’Gara Group - Other Divisions
The O’Gara Training & Services Division provides comprehensive anti-terrorism, force protection, and tactical training for the military, as well as federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. O’Gara delivers world class training at any client’s location and currently operates cutting edge tactical training facilities in Montross VA, Alton VA, and Barksdale TX. Each facility features unique terrain, capabilities, and amenities. World-class instructors provide advanced driver’s training, force protection, convoy operations, close quarters battle, marksmanship and advanced sniper training for both short and long range weapons. Each facility provides comprehensive security training which exceeds most requirements for military and security training.

The O’Gara’s Mobile Systems Division is a global provider of discretely armored civilian vehicles. We possess the capability to design and integrate armor solutions into commercially available vehicles. Additionally O’Gara retains the competency to integrate suspension, electrical, trim modifications and through life support in order to deliver an all inclusive vehicle solution. The O’Gara Group’s recent addition of Protection Devices Inc. (PDI) to their Mobile Security Division complements their existing product portfolio. The heritage business in San Antonio, Texas currently manufactures Department of State specified vehicles consisting of the Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Express Van and the Toyota Land Cruiser 76-Series.

Cubic Range Design Solutions Ltd (CRDS)

Cubic provide a complete range of marksmanship and judgemental simulator training systems. The PRISim Suite™ platform uses high-definition video and computer-generated images to create realistic training theatres for all aspects of firearms handling. Our complete range of simulators allows training to be conducted at fixed facilities, or at any off-site location using one of the portable systems. PRISim® simulators can be used with either live or laser fire using converted or facsimile weapons.

PRISim Suite™ produces fully interactive 3D environments by combining advanced graphics from its rendering engine with the accurate simulation of projectile ballistics. PRISim Suite™ adds virtual moving human figures and high-definition (HD) judgemental video scenarios to create more realism in the training theatre. PRISim® supports the use of less lethal weapons such as, Taser®, chemical sprays and flashlights.

Multilingual Software

Full authoring of the software content can be carried out by the end user to tailor training programmes to their individual needs. CUBIC offer both off-the-shelf and bespoke services for the conversion of small arms weapons to support our simulators.

PRISim Suite™ simulation systems can develop and enhance the following training capabilities:

• Threat awareness and prevention of tunnel vision training
• Training of observation skills
• Response of indecision, sudden fear, partial understanding, blind side surprise, and eye-blink response
• Room Clearing Exercises, Hostage Rescue/VIP/Close Protection training
• Quick response and target engagement training, fire discipline and movement exercises
• Conflict Management Training
• Small Arms training for Law Enforcement and Military Forces, weapon handling from Basic to Advanced, Trace of aim and MPI
• Marksmanship – static and moving targets, Target recognition – ‘friend or foe’
• Marksmanship skills under difficult conditions – temperature, humidity, windage
• Judgmental calls (shoot/no-shoot decision making)
• Judgmental use of force training
• Live, laser with weapon recoil or laser dry fire
• Production of own scenarios and targets

A Multilingual version of PRISim Suite™ software is available which can support many European, Slavic, Arabic and Asian languages. Scenarios can also be filmed/dubbed in local language and environment to enhance training value.

Judgemental Simulator

The PRISim® range of simulation products has been specifically designed for law enforcement, military, Aviation Security and Special Forces. Realistic and adaptable high definition video scenarios are used to develop judgemental and practical skills in a wide range of life threatening situations.

The flexible user-friendly training systems are equally applicable for basic instruction through advanced tactical shooting. Less lethal weapons such as Taser™ are available as well as the CUBIC ShootBack™ system that allows the scenario to fire back at the trainee!

Marksman Simulator

The Marksman module is aimed specifically at trainees with a skill rating from beginner to intermediate level. The Marksman software uses computer-generated bitmap images to project static, reactive and moving targets on to a digital background image.

End Users can also create their own target shapes/sizes and backgrounds to suit their operational requirements. The simulator provides a visual feel to what would be expected in either an indoor or outdoor shooting range. Using a vast library of targets and scoring images Marksman has the capability of allowing an Instructor to project those targets so that they appear at any distance up to 300m. Each target can be programmed to pop-up or turn to face the trainee, just like a conventional target mechanism.

The system comes pre-programmed with various ballistic tables and algorithms that the system utilises in order to mimic the true trajectory of a projectile over various distances. The instructor also has the option of altering parameters such as stop on shot, show hits and misses. Instructor can also alter altitude, humidity level, temperature, wind speed and wind direction.

Trainee Result Feedback

Shot information for each trainee can be examined in a detailed printout of the scorecard. Each scorecard displays in detail the MPI, grouping and the trajectories of the missed shots. This can be used for correction of shooting skills.
 

Cubic Range Design Solutions Ltd (CRDS)

Following the  recent acquisition, Advanced Interactive Solutions Ltd are now Cubic Range Design Solutions Ltd (CRDS) – a division of Cubic Corporation,  a world leading provider of Combat Training Systems, Virtual Simulation, Cyber technologies and tracking solutions.

CRDS Ltd specialise in the design, construction, fit-out and maintenance of shooting ranges and training facilities for Police, Military and Special Forces. With over twenty years of international experience CRDS are renowned for their ability to design turnkey training solutions working directly with government departments or through locally approved contractors or consultants.

CRDS also carry full ISO 9001 certification.

Shooting Range Design and Military Training Facilities

CRDS design and deliver all categories of training complexes incorporating shooting ranges and specialist training facilities. CRDS’s experience and market knowledge qualifies us to advise Police, Military or other specialist clients on the most appropriate solution required to meet an End User’s specific needs and budgetary constraints.
Many types of specialist facilities are available including hostage recovery, anti-hijack, close protection, driver training and public order training permitting operational rehearsals and debrief within a live-fire or high fidelity simulated environment.

Shooting Range Design

Several types of ranges can be designed depending on factors including the area available, proximity of other buildings, weapons to be used and the type of training to be carried out.

Military Outdoor Shooting Ranges

These include conventional gallery and open ranges as well as baffled ranges for pistol, rifle and machine gun complete with all targetry, scoring, control and communication systems.

Indoor, Live Fire and Video Simulation Shooting Ranges

A wide variety of conventional live fire and video simulation ranges can be designed for all weapon types including targetry and live fire simulation equipment, for basic and advanced training. For example, Drive-In ranges to facilitate the use of vehicle based scenarios.

Specialist Facilities

CRDS have designed or delivered a full range of specialist facilities incorporating
•    Close Quarter Battle (CQB) houses
•    Maritime Counter Terrorist (MCT) facilities
•    Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT)
•    Method of Entry (MOE) buildings
•    Sniper and Commando Towers
•    Public Order & Driver Training Areas
•    Associated academic & training support buildings

Training Mock-ups

Specialist Mock-ups which can be designed for use with live ammunition, simulation systems or ‘training’ rounds including:

• Aircraft
• Trains
• Ships

Bullet Proof Protection - Fit-out Expertise

CRDS undertake internal fit-out/build of numerous fully defended structures to prevent the escape of rounds. Initially the sizing and shape of the structure ensures ricochet cannot occur. Our choice of materials for bullet proof protection, anti-ricochet duty and acoustic performance are based upon test performance results and cost effectiveness.

The team has extensive experience with the design of lightweight, movable bullet proof and non-bullet proof partitions, production of various bullet traps and knowledge of ballistic and environmental performance and maintenance attributes of the majority of bullet traps available on the international marketplace.

Prefabricated Military Modular Ranges

CRDS present QuickRange™, this is a complete, full service, prefabricated modular shooting range that can be delivered to your location ready to use within 180 days. QuickRange™ eliminates the problems associated with building a traditional shooting range (design, construction, installation, etc.).making it the ideal solution for military law enforcement, and security agencies that do not have their own purpose-built facilities for live-fire training. Each QuickRange™ is a self-contained, two-lane shooting range in a bulletproof container, complete with shooting stalls, target-retrieval system, bullet traps, lighting and HVAC system. QuickRange™ modules can be linked together to provide a complete range building with multiple lanes and in lengths ranging from 12m to 50m or beyond.

QuickRange™ is built to the highest specifications and delivered fully assembled and due to its customizable size, you can locate it almost anywhere. Local regulations for safety, noise reduction and air-quality are not only met but exceeded in every QuickRange™ through the use of sound absorption materials and HVAC systems with HEPA filters.

Installed within QuickRange™, the PRISim® judgemental simulator is a live-fire, interactive, training judgment and evaluation tool and gives trainee feedback to learn and confirm correct behaviours to grow more confident in their ability to make decisions when under extreme pressure.

Shooting Range Maintenance and Operation

CRDS offer a comprehensive range of maintenance services for all types of military and law enforcement outdoor and indoor ranges.

Our specialist skills ensure that downtime is kept to a minimum and that maximum utilization is gained from the equipment and facilities. CRDS is able to supply spares and service for most types of targetry in use today.  CRDS also have a team of specialist technicians who are able to assist in setting up training scenarios, manage day-to-day range operations and assess maintenance needs.

CRDS also maintain offices in Abu Dhabi and Singapore.