The manual was developed with the purpose of harmonising and standardising the techniques and procedures that are used by helicopter hoist operators during Frontex Joint Operations and to train instructors in Member States/Schengen Associated Countries to expert level and to prepare hoist operators for Frontex Joint Operations.

Contact: HoU.Academy@frontex.europa.eu

The main objective of this manual is to set common advanced training standards for Frontex electro-optical and
infrared (EOIR) systems operator training. The operator training programme aims at improving and sharing
knowledge on various operations scenarios and with different equipment, improving crew coordination and
describing measures to minimalise the risk associated with tactical missions.

Contact: HoU.Academy@frontex.europa.eu