The Smart patrol training under “Law Enforcement Strengthening System for Protected Area Management” arranged by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation during November 16 - 22, 2016 at Khao Yai Training Center, Nakhon Nayok Province. The aim is to increase patrol rangers understanding of the process and details for their operation following Smart Patrol System and to enhance competency, skills of technology and equipment usage. There are 30 rangers from 9 protected areas such as Erawan National Park, Tad Ton National Park, Tham Pha Thai National Park, Mae Tuen Wildlife Sanctuary, Doi Pha Mueang Wildlife Sanctuary 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. The trainers from the Border Patrol Police Bureau refreshing patrol techniques 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. The opening ceremony presided over by Mr. Thanaroj Photisaro, the Director of Protected Area Regional Office 1.
Summary of Smart Patrol in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary by Mr. Sompoch Maneerat, Superintendent of Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary.
Dr. Anak Pattanavibool, the Director of WCS Thailand delivered a lecture about “Development of Patrol System in Protected Areas, Thai to International Standards".
Review and test of map reading and compass using.
Review and test of GPS using.
Review and test of patrol data form record.
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, and close quarters battle.
Practice on firearm shooting and weapon maintenance.
Field patrol and results from patrol mission reported in the meeting.
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