Force Audit
Individual & Small-Unit Skills
We start where capability is built or lost — the individual soldier and the section. Marksmanship, fieldcraft, and basic drills tested as they are, not as the training record claims.
- Marksmanship standards actually achieved
- Fieldcraft, navigation and survivability
- Section and platoon battle drills
- Physical readiness and endurance
- Individual discipline and NCO standards
Maneuver & Tactical Employment
How your units move, fight, and coordinate above section level — patrolling, offensive and defensive operations, and whether the doctrine on paper survives contact.
- Patrolling and area domination
- Offensive and defensive operations
- Fire and movement at company scale
- Combined arms and supporting fires
- Doctrine versus what is actually practised
Command, Control & Decision-Making
The headquarters is often the real bottleneck. We assess orders process, communications, and whether commanders are trained and trusted to make decisions at their level.
- Orders process and planning cycle
- Communications architecture and discipline
- Delegation and mission command in practice
- Staff competence and battle rhythm
- Reporting accuracy up the chain
Equipment, Maintenance & Sustainment
Capability you cannot sustain is not capability. We look at serviceability, maintenance culture, spares, and whether your force could keep fighting past the first week.
- Equipment serviceability and availability
- Maintenance culture and technical skill
- Spares, resupply and stock accounting
- Fuel, water and ammunition sustainment
- Medical support and casualty evacuation
Vessel Readiness & Availability
The hard question first: how many hulls can actually sail today, and for how long? We assess serviceability, maintenance, and the shore support behind it.
- Hull availability and days at sea
- Maintenance cycles and dockyard support
- Engineering skill and spares holdings
- Fuel and logistics for sustained patrols
- Realistic patrol coverage versus mandate
Interdiction & Boarding (VBSS)
The mission that defines a Caribbean coast guard. We assess boarding teams end to end — approach, compliance, non-compliant entry, search, and the evidence that follows.
- Boarding team standards and equipment
- Compliant and non-compliant boarding
- Small-boat handling and approach
- Search technique and contraband detection
- Evidence handling and prosecution readiness
Crew Competence & Seamanship
Bridge watchkeeping, navigation, and damage control decide whether a patrol ends routinely or badly. We assess crew competence against real sea conditions.
- Bridge watchkeeping and navigation
- Seamanship and boat handling
- Damage control and firefighting
- Search and rescue capability
- Training pipeline and currency
Maritime Domain Awareness & Coordination
Knowing what is in your waters and being able to act on it. We assess surveillance, information sharing, and coordination with police, customs, and regional partners.
- Maritime domain awareness and surveillance
- Operations centre and tasking process
- Information sharing with partner agencies
- Regional and international coordination
- Port and coastal security posture
Patrol Capability & Response
The everyday capability the public actually judges you on — response times, patrol coverage, and whether officers on the street are equipped and trained for what they meet.
- Response times and call handling
- Patrol coverage and deployment model
- Officer equipment and vehicle availability
- First-response competence at incidents
- Armed-encounter readiness on patrol
Investigations & Evidence Integrity
Arrests mean nothing if cases collapse. We follow the process from scene to court — investigative structure, evidence handling, and file quality prosecutors receive.
- Investigative structure and case management
- Scene control and evidence collection
- Chain-of-custody discipline
- Case file quality and disclosure
- Conviction rates versus arrest rates
Use of Force & Public Order
Where operational effectiveness and legitimacy meet. We assess the force framework, how decisions are documented, and public-order capability under real crowd pressure.
- Use-of-force framework and training
- Decision documentation and review
- Public-order formations and capability
- Complaint handling and outcomes
- Legal and judicial scrutiny readiness
Command, Accountability & Integrity
The honest part most reviews avoid. We assess command structure, internal accountability, and the anti-corruption measures that determine whether reform can hold.
- Command structure and span of control
- Internal affairs and accountability mechanisms
- Anti-corruption controls and vetting
- Supervision quality at station level
- Culture and morale through the ranks
Selection & Assessment Standards
A special-operations unit is only as good as who it lets in and who it lets stay. We assess selection, standards enforcement, and whether they are genuinely applied.
- Selection design and pass standards
- Continuation training and de-selection
- Physical and psychological assessment
- Instructor cadre quality
- Manning and retention of experience
Advanced Tactical Skills
The mission profiles the unit claims it can execute — CQB, direct action, reconnaissance, maritime or air insertion — tested against what it could actually do tomorrow.
- CQB and direct-action proficiency
- Reconnaissance and surveillance skills
- Insertion and extraction methods
- Marksmanship and specialist weapons
- Currency across claimed mission profiles
Mission Planning, Rehearsal & Command
Special operations succeed or fail in planning. We assess the targeting cycle, rehearsal discipline, and the command and control that runs an operation once it starts.
- Targeting and mission planning cycle
- Intelligence integration and preparation
- Rehearsal discipline before execution
- Command, control and communications
- After-action review and lesson capture
Specialist Capability & Sustainment
Specialist equipment and enablers age fast and are rarely budgeted honestly. We assess capability gaps and whether the unit can sustain high readiness over years.
- Specialist equipment holdings and gaps
- Aviation, maritime and technical enablers
- Medical and casualty evacuation support
- Budget realism and sustainment planning
- Sustaining a high-readiness force over time
What we actually do
Over 3-5 days, our team embeds with your unit and conducts a structured assessment of capabilities, training levels, equipment, command structure, and threat environment alignment. We find the gaps and write them up honestly.
Initial brief
We get context on your unit — size, mission, current threats, recent incidents, what you want to understand better. Fully confidential.
On-site assessment
Our assessor deploys to your location. 3–5 days observing operations, reviewing training records, testing procedures, and interviewing command staff.
Written report delivered
Full findings document — what your force does well, where the gaps are, and a prioritized roadmap. Delivered within 7 days of the final assessment day.
Debrief call
We walk your command staff through the findings, answer questions, and explain the recommendations. No sales pitch — just the results.
Optional follow-up training Optional
If the findings point to gaps we can close, we can build and deliver the training to fix them — designed straight from the audit. Entirely your call. The audit always stands alone.
A report you actually own.
Executive Summary
Key findings and the top 3 priorities — written for command and ministry-level readers.
Detailed Findings
Section-by-section breakdown of every area assessed, with specific observations and evidence.
Gap Analysis
What your force can do vs. what the threat environment demands — clearly mapped.
Prioritized Recommendations
A ranked list of what to address first — by risk level, cost, and feasibility.
Confidential Handling
Classified at your direction. No public disclosure, no marketing use, without explicit consent.
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