17/02/2026
Why are we still sending the Southwest’s finest to London or further afield for a 3-day Close Protection refresher?
As of April 1st, 2026, the mandatory SIA refresher isn't just a suggestion, it's a requirement to keep your badge.
But for the Close Protection community in Devon and Cornwall, that usually means:
❌ A 5-hour drive or an overpriced train to London, the Southeast or the Midlands.
❌ Three nights in a "budget" hotel that eats your week's profit.
❌ Three days of zero earning potential while you're stuck in transit.
The Southwest is the heart of the Royal Marines Commando spirit. It’s where standards are forged, not just met. We believe that elite-tier training should happen where the talent actually lives.
We are launching CP Refresher training right here in Plymouth.
(Full CP training course to follow)
This isn't a "tick-box" exercise. Our training is built on the heritage and quality of our instructors, veterans with decades of experience in the Corps and on the global CP circuit. We aren't just teaching the 2026 syllabus, we’re delivering it with the intensity, precision, and professionalism that the Southwest operatives expect.
✅ Local: No more unnecessary travel or overnight stays.
✅ Elite Heritage: Train with instructors who share your background and your standards.
✅ 2026 Compliant: Physical Intervention, Terror Threat Awareness, and Vulnerability protocols delivered the right way.
We’re finalising our Q2 dates now, and we want the local community to lead the schedule.
Drop a "SOUTHWEST" in the comments if you want the first look at the Plymouth dates and our "Early Bird" veteran rates. Let’s keep the training local and the standards elite.