What is Operational TSCM Training?

At Verrimus, we refer to the TSCM training that we provide (only to military, government and law enforcement teams) as Operational TSCM Training. Why? Because our Operational TSCM Training IS NOT TSCM equipment training.

We do not currently provide operational TSCM training to private individuals, risk management companies or private investigators. (Though we plan to offer some commercial TSCM training from April 2025). We also DO NOT provide TSCM training that centres around learning how to operate a specific make of equipment. Of course, we do assist clients of ours that wish to learn how to use specific pieces of equipment as part of their TSCM operations. (Often this is after they have already received training from the manufacturer!) What we will never do is to focus solely on the suite of kit from a single equipment manufacturer. We do things differently at Verrimus, and it works!

If you are part of a military, government or police team who has recently undertaken TSCM training elsewhere, ask yourself these questions;

• Did the training focus on a specific set of equipment?
• Were you encouraged by the instructor to purchase any specific set of equipment from a single manufacturer?
• Did the training show you the limitations of all of the equipment used?
• Were you shown how different pieces of measurement equipment interact together?

For example, when using an NLJD, did your instructor talk you through the use of more than one make? Did they give you detailed information and evidence regarding sensitivity levels, performance against other makes, or limitations? Were issues such as battery life, range, weight, mobility, travelling issues discussed? Did they allow you to use more than one single make during your training so you can personally judge which best fits you?

Those whom understand TSCM know that it requires measurement and analysis. There are many different measurement tools that fit one or more threat domains. Selecting the measurement equipment that best fits YOUR operational role requirements is essential.

Verrimus don’t have equipment sales targets. We instruct our clients to competently measure and observe and then to analyse and interpret.

The equipment selected for use by an operational TSCM team, should be based on understanding the limitations and advantages of a range of equipment. Beware of TSCM equipment sales teams!

If you want to learn more, contact us.