Armored Truck Operations Course

Lesson 1 • Roles and Responsibilities on the Crew

Distinguishes the duties of driver, messenger, and supervisor roles within a crew. Clarifies accountability structures that underpin safe operations.

Lesson 2 • Professional Conduct and Ethics

Defines behavioral standards, confidentiality duties, and ethical decision-making for armored transport personnel. Reinforces trust as a core professional value.

Lesson 3 • Regulatory and Legal Framework

Covers licensing requirements, liability rules, and compliance obligations governing armored transport. Connects legal knowledge to daily operational decisions.

Lesson 1 • Vehicle Types and Configurations

Surveys common armored vehicle classes, body styles, and cargo capacities. Establishes baseline knowledge for all subsequent vehicle operation topics.

Lesson 2 • Pre-Trip Inspection Procedures

Teaches a systematic inspection routine covering mechanical, security, and safety systems. Directly reduces vehicle-related incidents and regulatory violations.

Lesson 3 • Vault and Compartment Management

Details vault locking mechanisms, access controls, and cargo segregation practices. Ensures proper handling of currency and valuables during transport.

Lesson 4 • Onboard Security and Communication Systems

Covers GPS tracking, panic alarms, intercom, and surveillance equipment installed in armored vehicles. Prepares crew to activate and troubleshoot these systems.

Lesson 1 • Armored Vehicle Handling Characteristics

Addresses how added weight and restricted visibility alter braking, turning, and acceleration. Builds driver awareness of vehicle-specific dynamics before road practice.

Lesson 2 • Defensive Driving Principles

Introduces the Smith System and space management techniques adapted for armored operations. Establishes proactive hazard avoidance as the primary driving philosophy.

Lesson 3 • Evasive and Emergency Maneuvers

Introduces controlled evasive techniques for ambush, pursuit, and sudden obstacle scenarios. Builds driver confidence to respond decisively under high-stress conditions.

Lesson 4 • Route Planning and Variation

Teaches systematic route selection, timing variation, and surveillance detection while driving. Reduces predictability to lower ambush and robbery risk.

Lesson 1 • Firearms Safety Fundamentals

Covers the four universal safety rules, safe handling habits, and storage requirements for duty weapons. Forms the non-negotiable foundation for all armed operations training.

Lesson 2 • Use-of-Force Legal Framework

Explains the legal standards governing use of force, including proportionality and duty-to-retreat concepts. Ensures personnel understand legal boundaries before handling duty weapons.

Lesson 3 • Handgun Operation and Maintenance

Teaches field-strip, cleaning, and function-check procedures for standard duty handguns. Ensures personnel can maintain weapon reliability throughout a shift.

Lesson 4 • Tactical Firearms Deployment

Introduces draw-from-holster, cover and concealment use, and threat-disengagement techniques. Bridges static range skills to dynamic operational environments.

Lesson 1 • Duress and Coercion Scenarios

Addresses insider threat, hostage situations, and coerced access attempts. Prepares crew to recognize and respond to coercion without escalating danger.

Lesson 2 • Robbery Response Procedures

Defines crew actions during an active robbery, including compliance protocols and evidence preservation. Prioritizes crew survival while protecting evidentiary integrity.

Lesson 3 • Coordination with Law Enforcement

Covers protocols for notifying, briefing, and cooperating with law enforcement during and after incidents. Ensures crew actions support rather than hinder official response.

Lesson 4 • Stop and Service Point Security

Establishes security procedures for customer stops, ATM services, and vault exchanges. Reduces exposure time and vulnerability at high-risk service locations.

Lesson 1 • Chain-of-Custody Documentation

Establishes documentation standards for receipts, manifests, and electronic logs at each transfer point. Creates an auditable record that protects crew and company from liability.

Lesson 2 • Discrepancy and Loss Reporting

Defines procedures for reporting shortages, overages, and suspected theft at any custody point. Connects accurate reporting to loss prevention and regulatory compliance.

Lesson 3 • Sealing and Packaging Standards

Details approved bag types, seal application, and tamper-evidence requirements for currency packaging. Maintains chain-of-custody integrity from pickup to delivery.

Lesson 4 • Currency Identification and Verification

Covers denomination recognition, counterfeit detection methods, and currency condition standards. Prevents acceptance of fraudulent or non-compliant currency into the transport chain.

Lesson 1 • Critical Incident Stress Management

Introduces psychological first aid, stress recognition, and peer support resources after traumatic events. Supports crew resilience and long-term operational effectiveness.

Lesson 2 • Bleeding Control and Wound Care

Covers tourniquet application, wound packing, and pressure dressing techniques for traumatic injuries. Directly addresses the most likely life-threatening injuries in armored operations.

Lesson 3 • Vehicle Accident Response

Defines crew actions following a collision, including scene security, injury assessment, and notification. Balances cargo security with crew safety and legal reporting obligations.

Lesson 4 • CPR and Airway Management

Provides hands-on CPR, AED operation, and basic airway management skills to certification standard. Equips crew to sustain life until emergency medical services arrive.

Lesson 1 • Multi-Vehicle Convoy Operations

Teaches convoy formation, inter-vehicle communication, and coordinated response to convoy threats. Prepares crews for large-value transfers requiring multiple armored units.

Lesson 2 • After-Action Review and Continuous Improvement

Establishes a structured after-action review process for identifying lessons learned and updating procedures. Builds a culture of continuous operational improvement across the crew.

Lesson 3 • High-Value and Sensitive Cargo Operations

Covers enhanced protocols for transporting jewelry, precious metals, and sensitive documents. Applies core security and custody skills to higher-stakes cargo categories.

Lesson 4 • Night and Low-Visibility Operations

Adapts standard operating procedures for reduced-light environments and after-hours service stops. Addresses the elevated threat profile and perceptual challenges of nighttime operations.