The SMART patrol training under “Law Enforcement Strengthening System for Wildlife Sanctuary and Non-hunting Area” has been organized by Wildlife Conservation Office, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. This first training was held during May 5-11, 2016 aiming to enhance patrol rangers’ competency by refreshing patrol techniques. There are 29 rangers from 7 protected areas such as Khao Khieo-Khao Chompoo Wildlife Sanctuary, Doi Luang Wildlife Sanctuary, Kaeng Khoi Non-hunting Area, Tham Pha Nam Thip Non-hunting Area etc.
The WCS staff were invited to be the lecturers for the topics that necessary for the patrol such as skills in GPS, map, compass and patrol data form usage. While the trainers who are patrol technique experts from the Border Patrol Police Bureau refreshing patrol techniques, arrest and weapon use.
Overall, patrol rangers showed their willingness to practice which can be evaluated from their test results. They are able to use compass, map, GPS and record data forms correctly.
Opening ceremony speech by Mr. Kriengsak Chaturasuksakul, the Director of Khao Yai Training Center
Summary of SMART Patrol in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary by Mr. Sompoch Maneerat, a superintendent of Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary
Dr.
Anak Pattanavibool, a lecturer from Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University
delivered a lecture about “Development of Patrol System in Protected Areas, Thai to
International Standard"
Review
and test of map reading and compass using
Review
and test of GPS using
Review and test of patrol data collection
Pre
and post physical strength tests consisting of sit-up, squat thrust, push-up
and 1.5 km running
Practice
on patrol techniques, team movement, inspection and arrest
Practice
on firearm shooting and weapon maintenance
Field
patrol and results from patrol mission reported in the meeting
Certificates
were given to rangers and the closing speech of the ceremony given by Mr. Kriengsak Chaturasuksakul, the Director of Khao Yai Training Center
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