Please don't be offended by what I say here. It's really meant in the best intentions.
Thank you for being such a conscientious guardian for the kids. I wish my kids were around such responsible adults.
That said, although it's more reactive and less defensive in nature, I would recommend you shift your focus from armor to medical.
As stated above, the most important component will be vigilance and knowing the precursors to an attack. Have some fun running drills with the kids as group play or create/make use of everyday directions used with them. You are the head of security for this detail with a group of children. They don't need to know or understand that. Work around the client.
ie.
"spaghetti drill!"
everyone drops to the floor laying as flat as possible NOT talking or moving with all eyes on you for the next direction
"Everyone THAT WAY!(shouted)"
you point your finger with a large overexaggerated arm movement and EVERYONE moves quickly in the direction you point to and go through some type of doorway (useful moving from one room or area to another)
"123 eyes on me (shouted)"
EVERYONE shuts up and everyone looks at you waiting for a direction. after some practice, punish the ones that don't shut up as they will hurt the group
Get some training or just watch Youtube on medical and how to use medical equipment that you can bring.
3x CAT tourniquets, small bandages, gauge, medical tape, safety shears, basic first aid will cover you for most things. about 1/3-1/2 of a standard backpack will cover you fine for a group under 30
PM me for recs if you want specifics tailored to your group and needs.
Armor doesn't do you much good unless you will actually meet and make contact with the enemy. In the UK, I assume you'll be unarmed while they will have bombs, guns, knives. Unless your plan involves running out to take them down yourself, your best plan might be to find the most efficient evac route and get the kids out and away BEFORE bad things happen.
Vigilance, having an exit route at all times (2 actually), having your group know your commands and be willing to follow them at all times, and basic medical is worth more in terms of time, effort, bulk, and weight over any armor IMO. A backpack with IIIa insert isn't much of a hindrance so if you have it, great.
Thank you for being a guardian of the kids entrusted to you. We need more responsible adults that want to do more than socialize and drink instead of watching kids (that includes high schoolers)
Last edited by voiceofreason; 07-22-17 at 07:00.
Great advice. Yes, I have the medical kit ready, also.
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