Republic of the Philippines Department of the Interior and Local Government National Police Commission PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE

HEADQUARTERS MARITIME GROUP Camp Crame, Quezon City MARITIME TROOPER COURSE OBJECTIVES: a. To train our personnel to be more adept in handling situations such as terrorism and insurgency in the Philippine territorial waters and as a maneuvering force of the PNP on land based security operations; and b. To provide special individual proficiency to complement the Maritime Groups operational readiness to immediately respond in cases of natural or man-made calamities. illegal activities to include boarder protection DURATION: 90 days/720 hrs PARTICIPANTS: 50 pax 3rd to 4th Quarter PERIOD OF IMPLEMENTATION:

PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION
SUBJECTS SCOPE OF INSTRUCTION NO. OF HOURS MOI

PHASE I COURSE INTRODUCTION PNP organization, vision, mission and functions MG organization, vision, mission and functions Policy directives of CPNP Objectives of COPS & Community immersion to fisher folks Accountabilities and responsibilities of public officers Integrated Transformation Program PNP Human Rights Development Orientation/ Familiarization of HR Desks Manual Basic Principles and Frameworks of Human Rights Rights-based Policing (Human Rights in the Police Context) Specific International Human Rights (standards for law enforcement)

A. Introduction

B. Human Rights

MODULE I MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT

I. MARITIME ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND OTHER RELATED LAWS R.A. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act) Firearms Law R.A. 9208 (Trafficking in Persons Act) Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines Immigration law RA 8550 Forestry Law Wildlife Conservation Act Chain Saw Act Transportation of Minerals PD 1865 Eco Waste Management (eg. PD 1865, Pilferage Act, Dangerous Cargoes, Transport of Pyro Technics)

A. Special Penal Laws

B. Environmental Laws

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C. Revised Penal Code

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D. U.N. Convention on Law of the Sea, Archipelagic Doctrine

Familiarization on the U.N. Law of the Sea, Points of Entry/Exit

II. INTELLIGENCE AND INVESTIGATION B. Principles of Investigation

A. Intelligence Cycle

Definition of intelligence Processing of Information SSI report writing Surveillance Info Gathering Procedures in taking Sworn Statement Procedures in taking affidavits Importance of other documents in conducting investigation

L/PE

 C. Investigation on Criminal Offence

Elements on the Crime Against Person and Property Revised Penal Code Special Penal Laws Fish Examination

L/D

D. Crime Scene Investigation

Procedure in processing of the crime scene Crime scene preservation Lifting of evidence SOCO checklist

L/D

E. Interview and Interrogation

Distinction, qualification in adopting the techniques of the subject matter. Interviewing victims & witnesses Interviewing & Interrogating suspects

L/D

F. Report Writing

Spot report, investigation report and coordination. Pre-charge evaluation report Administrative offenses Rules in writing a report

L/D/PE

G. Legal Forms

Proper format in filing documents, summons and subpoena

L/D

H. Filing of Case

Procedures in filing of inquest/direct/ ordinary General Procedures Basic Procedures Special Procedures VBSS and SEA CDM

L/D

I. Police Operational Procedure

J. Rules & Procedure on Arrest

Police Intervention Rights of the accused Booking Picture Affidavit of Arrest Rights of the Accused under custodial investigation (MIRANDA DOCTRINE) Search Warrant & Warrantless Search Forms Application & Deposition of the witness for SW Procedures & Service thereof Practical Exercise Written Examination

L/PE

K. Rules & Procedure on Search & Seizure

L/PE

L. Comprehensive Examination

WE

MODULE II BOAT HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE MODULE

I. SMALL CRAFT MANAGEMENT & MANEUVERING

A. Small Craft Administration

Orientation & Familiarization of Craft & onboard equipment

B. Boat Etiquette

Protocol onboard craft

C. Vessel Nomenclature

Parts and functions of patrol craft explained Emergency Medical Action Life Saving Equipment (Life Saving Equipment) Life Saving Signals (Hand Signals and Gestures during Life Saving Response) Water Survival Fire fighting organization & techniques Techniques on the conduct of search & rescue and boat maneuvering system

D. Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

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L/D/PE

E. Search and Rescue

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L/D/PE

 F. Anchoring G. Docking and Undocking H. Boarding Procedure II. ENGINE OPERATION A. Characteristics of Engine

Procedure for proper handling of anchors while docking and mooring Knot Tying Practical Exercise Docking & undocking boat procedures Practical Exercise Vessel Board Search and Seizure Practical Exercise

L/D/PE

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L/D/PE

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L/D/PE

Knowledge & techniques of the characteristic of engine Knowledge & techniques of the parts of engine Knowledge & techniques about principles & operations of engine Engine reporting system explained Checklist for engine preparation prior to starting and securing explained Test and Inspection of Engine & Propulsion Basic trouble shooting procedures Lecture on progressive maintenance system recommended for PPBs Watercraft Maintenance System

B. Parts of Engine C. Engine Principles & Operations D. Engine Report

E. Starting and Securing of Engine

F. Repair and Maintenance G. Planned Maintenance System

L/D

III. DAMAGE CONTROL

A. Objectives of Damage Control

Principles and objectives explained, provides instruction in basic vessel stability concepts such as down flooding

B. Plugging and Patching C. Boat Armament Orientation D. Boat Armament Operation and Maintenance

Actions to keep the ship afloat Practical exercise Boat armaments onboard PPBs Actual assembly & disassembly of PPBs armaments(AGL, Cal. 50/60 MG) Misfire Procedure Practical exercise

L/D

L/D

L/D

V. NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION A. Chart work C. Rules of the Road Navigational Chart Origins of a chart Mercator Projection (Origin & use of Mercator Projection) Practical exercise Navigational Aids Compass Work Plotting Bearing Piloting GPS Buoyage System Look Outs Practical Exercise An overview of international maritime organization, rules of the road explained

B. Navigation

L/D

D. Tide & Currents

Tides & currents on Philippine coast explained

L/D

E. Marine Communication F. PRACTICAL EXERCISES Boat Handling Actual Fire Fighting Actual Plotting

Message Format Voice Radio Procedure Practical Exercise

L/PE

All types of boats All types of boats All types of boats

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PE PE PE

 Boarding Procedure F. Comprehensive Examination

Vessel Board Search and Seizure Written Examination

PE

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PHASE I MODULE III SEA MARSHAL MODULE A. Introduction to Sea Marshal C. IED Familiarization Sea Marshal History Mission and Function Firearms Familiarization Ammunition Identification Firearm Handling Dry Firing Exercise Zeroing Immediate Action Drill 2 L

B. Firearms Proficiency

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L/D/PE

Introduction to Improvised Explosive Device Detection and recognition of IEDs Procedures/IED safety and counter measures

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L/D/PE

D. Emergency Alarm and Signals Aboard Ship

Distress Signals and Manoverboard exercises

L/D/PE

E. Crisis Management and Shipboard Emergencies

Vessel emergency procedures Rules and procedures on dealing with the Hostage Taking/Sea Jacking and AntiPiracy

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L/D/PE

F. Comprehensive Examination & Practical Exercises In Ports Onboard Domestic Passenger And Cargo Vessel

Written examination Practical Exercises

WE/PE

MODULE IV INTERNAL SECURITY I. KNOWLEDGE IN INSURGENCY Knowing ourselves, understanding and making democracy safe and making it work Knowing the enemy vis-a-vis what we are fighting for dynamics Potential and art of peoples war Testing and evaluating the holistic formula & pro-democracy peoples war CPP, NPA & NDF Tactics in Raids and Ambuscades and other threat groups Balik Baril Program, Amnesties, and other assistance for rebel returnees PNP ISO Campaign Plan Samahan, EO Mapagpalaya and other issuances

A. Understanding the CPP, NPA & NDF Movement

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B. Social Integration Program

C. BPATs

II. BASIC COMBAT TRAINING Team Organization Objectives & Execution GPS Binoculars Range Finders Night Vision Goggles

A. Mission Planning

B. Intro to Special Equipment

C. Martial Arts

Aikido Pekiti Tersia Combat Karate First Aid treatment of injuries, life saving, steps and field experiences in evacuation( land, water and air evacuation ) of sick and wounded Different kinds of knots, rappelling equipment, rappelling techniques, vertical surface rappelling

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L/D/PE

D. First Aid and Evacuation

L/D/PE

A. Rope Courses

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L/PE

E. Survival Techniques

Tree Top Adventure (JEST) Types of Natural Weapons Improvised Shelter in the Field Edible Foods available in the Jungle Medicinal and Poisonous Plants Patrolling Check point Raid Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Ambuscades Immediate Action Drill (IAD) in land and sea

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L/D/PE

F. Police Intervention Techniques

40

L/D/PE

III. MAP READING B. Direction C. Compass D. Route Planning E. Land Navigation Study of Direction Parts and Uses during Night and Day Selection of Legs for Cross Country Routes Plotting Practical Exercise (ground) in Locating points using the Map and Compass during day and night 2 4 L/PE L/PE

L/PE

PE

F. Comprehensive Examination

Written Examination MODULE V BASIC SCUBA DIVING

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I. INTRODUCTION TO SCUBA DIVING

A. Module Introduction

Introduction, Basic History of SCUBA & Course Operations Orientation to SCUBA diving (Video -presentation) Buoyancy Skin Diving Equipment Respiration (Basics) Water skills preview Physics of air and water pressure related to diving mechanic pressure

B. Orientation

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C. Diving Physics

 D. Medical Aspect

Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system Effects of pressure phenomenon Divers diseases and injuries and the application of first aid and medical evacuation Hand signals in SCUBA diving Diving communications Buddy system

E. Diving Signals & Communications

II. SWIMMING PROFICIENCY AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONING Free Style Techniques Breast Stroke Side Stroke Breath Holding UW Swim

A. Swimming Techniques

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D/PE

B. Swim Test

Evaluation

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III. DIFFERENT TOPICS ON SCUBA

A. Familiarization of SCUBA Equipments

Intro to SCUBA equipment Characteristics, principle and operations

L/PE

B. SCUBA Equipment Maintenance

Maintenance and repair of SCUBA equipment

L/PE

C. SCUBA Skills

Procedures in cleaning Hose recovery Breathing without a mask Surface swimming with SCUBA Giant stride entry Skill combination Detecting and Emergency Procedure Buoyant Ascent Procedure Practical Exercises

40

L/PE

D. Underwater Pre-Dive Exercises

16

L/PE

E. Lectures on Dive Tables and other Related topics

Dive planning Dive Tables Diving Emergencies Water Skills Preview Assignment (Dive Table Problems)

Different Methods/Approach on F. Theory on conducting Underwater Search, Underwater Search Rescue and Retrieval Operations

G. Confined Water Exercise (Swim with SCUBA Tank) H. SCUBA Dive Test

Students to perform 1 mile surface swim with SCUBA gears Independent SCUBA set-up Independent Buoyancy adjustment Buoyancy Control-Hovering use of alternate air source emergency ascent Equipment preparation Mask Defogging Snorkel Breathing Snorkel Clearing (Blast Method) Use of Fins BCD inflation/deflation Surface Resting Head First Surface Dive Ascent/Descent Techniques Snorkel Cleaning

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IV. ACTUAL DIVE, CHECK OUT AND EVALUATION A. Knot Tying B. Open Water Dive (30 ft) C. Open Water Dive (60 ft) D. Open Water Dive (120 ft) Underwater knot tying techniques Check out and evaluation 8 8 L/PE PE

Check out and evaluation

PE

Check out and evaluation

PE

E. Night/Limited Visibility Dive (30-40 ft for 30 mins)

Check out and evaluation

PE

MODULE VI Field Training Exercise Deployment at Pier, Ports and Harbors JEST Scenarios (e.g. VBSS) Written Examination

FTX Comprehensive Examination Legends: L D PE WE -

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Lecture Demonstration Practical Exercises Written Examination