11. Vehicle Embus & Debus

Question 1

Who are the warning orders for?

Answer 1

Escort and drivers

Question 2

When is the call forward?

Answer 2

Between 5 and 30 minutes

Question 3

In the Sequence of Events in an Embus, what is the 1st event?

Answer 3

1. Positioning of the Vehicle
   * As near as possible to the venue
   * Principals Vehicle directly opposite from the entrance (slightly forward)
   * Distance between Vehicles (PES to see rear wheels of the Principal’s car)
   * PES car slightly offset into the flow of traffic
   * Front wheels offset facing out ready for a quick get away

Question 4

In the Sequence of Events in an Embus, what is the 2nd event?

Answer 4

2. Engine off, Subject waiting time:
   * Two minute warning, drivers start the engine if not already on
   * Ensure handbrake is off, footbrake on, car in gear and the doors are
   unlocked

Question 5

In the Sequence of Events in an Embus, what is the 3rd event?

Answer 5

3. PES Move Forward & Secure vehicle
   * PES maintain correct distances and protect the Car (dependent on number of operatives)
   * Cover arcs (360° awareness)
   * TL signals PPO to escort the Principal out of the venue

Question 6

In the Sequence of Events in an Embus, what is the 4th event?

Answer 6

4. Principal Leaves the Building with PPO

Question 7

In the Sequence of Events in an Embus, what is the 5th event?

Answer 7

5. Principal & PPO Arrive at the Vehicle
   * PPO opens door and provides body cover to the Principal
   * PPO hands seatbelt to Principal
   * PPO closes door and moves to own seat
   * Driver engages central locking and checks all windows are closed
   * Wheels turning when PPO is in the vehicle (slowly)
   * PES move to PES car and embus or PES car moves forward to PES and they embus

Question 8

In the Sequence of Events in an Debus, what is the 2nd event?

Answer 8

2. PES Debus
   * PES exit the vehicle and move to their pre-designated positions
   * TL signals all clear to PPO
   * Principal driver unlocks central locking system
   * PPO exits and opens door for Principal, Principal exits the vehicle

Question 8

In the Sequence of Events in an Debus, what is the 1st event?

Answer 8

1. Vehicles Final Approach to Venue
   * Principal car manoeuvres to place itself in the correct debus position, doors remain locked
   * PES car likewise manoeuvres itself into the correct position behind Principal car

Question 9

In the Sequence of Events in an Debus, what is the 3rd event?

Answer 9

3. PES Move Forward
   * As the Principal’s feet touch the ground, the forward members of the PES lead off into formation
   * Watch arcs
   * Do not rush
   * Remember individual responsibilities

Question 10

In the Sequence of Events in an Debus, what is the 4th event?

Answer 10

4. PES and Principal Enter the Venue

Question 11

What are the 2 main options if the Vehicle is Broken Down?

Answer 11

1. Vehicle transfer from Principal’s vehicle to PES vehicle
2. Foot extraction

Question 12

What 3 things must CPOs remember during embus and debus?

Answer 12

1. only move the Principal when it’s safe to do so
2. keep control of the Principal and maintain 360 arc protection at all times
3. communicate with each other