Title:ROYAL MILITARY POLICE (CLOSE PROTECTION): LECTURE BY SIR DAVID ROBERTS [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BFL 19
Other titles:ROYAL MILITARY POLICE VIDEO PRODUCTION UNIT COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Sir David Roberts, Her Majesty's Ambassador to Lebanon from 1982-84, talks about Royal Military Police close protection duties in Lebanon.
Description: During his talk, Sir David uses informative maps and contextual slides as part of his lecture along with commentary on the political and environmental conditions present. He outlines the importance of quality briefing and understanding the local language. He discusses problems encountered during public duties and social obligations. He comments on the relative vulnerability of other embassy staff and the privacy issues of having a bodyguard. Emphasis is placed on the strain experienced by both individuals working in close protection and the officials they protect. He stresses problems of the practicalities of feeding, housing and looking after Royal Military Police CP employees while living a nomadic existence (resulting from a continual need to relocate departments, and his own activities, for safety reasons). He highlights the personal skills required in bodyguards, including the ability to establish a firm rapport with the official while maintaining a level of sensitivity to their private life. Introduction and summary to the training tape are provided by Brigadier Thomas.
Alternative Title:ROYAL MILITARY POLICE VIDEO PRODUCTION UNIT COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
