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From
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There are two ways of saying good bye to the
year that goes by. The long, soapy way and
the short, simple way. Not much to say about
the security and military world: of course
there is a lot going on every moment, from
Christmas rotations, to opening new markets
and new operations in conflict zones, where,
as almost all experts say, private military
companies and contractors will have a
heavy word to say in 2015. It all depends on
political decisions and budgets coming from
the governments of the world ruling military
powers.
Is 2015 the year of the PMC? We shall see.
News and analysis flood the internet and
magazines with lots of information, sometimes
contradictory. Of course, in a troubled world,
everybody looks for better living and working
opportunities. Some will come for the private
security industry. But as all comes with a
price, I would rather let the things speak for
themselves as various operations will start
early next years and some others are already
ongoing. From Ukraine to Nigeria, from the
boring residential security jobs to fighting ISIS
and other terrorist factions, 2015 seems to
be a busy year. And so will be for the maritime
security sector where new regulations will be
put into force early next year.
This is the last issue of the first year of life of the
Private Ops Magazine, a “baby magazine”
comparing with its much older and better
sister publications in the field. Nevertheless the
magazine is doing fine and will be free to read
and free to download. It was not meant for profit
and so it will stay, despite critiques coming from
friends, competitors, media marketing experts
and others. It was and is the pleasure of Private
Ops Magazine’s editorial staff to offer you as
much as we can every issue.
This one does not have many information,
news, analysis and such of this kind. We
preferred to keep it simple and informative
on the some new companies and new
courses and trainings offered by various for
the beginning of 2015. We apologize for not
publishing more of these announcements,
but will be honest here to say that many
companies and even retailers from the
industry simply ignore or refuse without an
explanation to collaborate and have their
information published for free. It is their choice
and their option, which we respect. Maybe
such a small, “young” magazine, coming from
Eastern Europe is not worth their attention
or does not meet their demands and
expectation which are probably much bigger.
We may understand and can respect this
kind of option, as well.
The magazine and its website will continue
to be an open platform for all the serious,
reliable professionals in the security, military,
law enforcement, medical and disaster
management that want to use it and publish
their opinions, announcements or other
information. You are always welcome!
I must end by thanking from all my heart to
those friends and companies who gave their
trust and published in our magazine: from
our Bulgarian friends at Alfa Metal, the Brits
at Clearwater, Athena Academy for Female
Bodyguards, SSG from Finland, Zehnder
Security- our brother from Switzerland,
BGS and RAO Security in Romania, master
Manrico Erriu’s GENI-AX, Center for the Study
of Terrorism at University of Saint Andrews,
the incredible tactical gear creators ar
Voodoo Tactical Europe in Slovenia to the
newly arrived on the market Amur Tactical.
And I am sure I missed a few. I apologize and
I assure you we do not forget our friends and
partners, even if they are not on this list above.
My special thanks to our graphic designer
Valentin Manolescu, who did a great work
every issue of the magazine and did it as a
real friend. My gratitude!
For all of our readers, wherever they are and
for all our partners we also have a free 2015
calendar that I hope you will enjoy and find
it useful, of at least will remember you, from
time to time, that there is a little magazine that
keeps “walking”. Just as Johnny W.!
Stay safe! Be successful!
Have a wonderful New Year in 2015!
Yours, Mircea Opris
AMUR TACTICAL
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Now entering its eight year as a
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and maritime security courses. As
well as that ICSTPS Alfa-Metal offers
SIA Close Protection Level 3 training
course in an extended cooperation
with Clearwaterspecial projects UK.
This strong cooperation gave us the
opportunity to offer one of the first of
its kind combined training packages
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training and shooting long and short
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The International Center for Special
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Alfa-Metal offers trainings and
refreshment trainings of operators and
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protection and security in:
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- SIA Close Protection Level 3 ( a
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- Hostile Environment training
- Physical Protection of Sites
- Training and refreshment in shooting
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- Maritime Security
- Tactical Medicine
- Auto Patrol teams trainings
- Cash and Valuables in Transit /Bank
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- Tactical and/or extreme vehicle
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- Training staff personnel from different
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- Personal safety in everyday life and in
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- First Aid
- Hand-on-hand combat - Russian
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- Legal preparing and practical advices
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The renowned Terrorism Studies online
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The IEDs module explores the growing
range of threats from the terrorist weapon
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along with how they are dealt with and
prevented via counter-IED technology.
As well as exploring the technologies
of IEDs, the course examines differing
IED strategies, such as comparing Al
Qaeda suicide mass killings with the IRA
aiming primarily at specific targets, and
then how terrorists use supply chains to
obtain the explosives and components
for IEDs. Emerging threats, including
improvised thermobaric weapons and
electromagnetic pulse (EMP) IEDs are
considered, along with IED intelligence,
detection, forensics and the challenges
in dealing with evolving devices, such as
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The new intelligence course investigates
the rapid increase in the study and
use of intelligence in counter-terrorism
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Policy decisions are explored along with
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TERROR MASTERMINDS SPARE NO EFFORT TO UPDATE THEIR KNOW-HOW.
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The International Institute for Counter Terrorism (ICT) is world renowned for uniting academic
research and education with Israel’s hard-won practical expertise to conceive a new brand of
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Designed and led by ICT’s founder and executive

director Dr. Boaz Ganor, and based on his book, The
Counter-Terrorism Puzzle: A Guide to Decision Makers,
course topics include:
» Defining Terrorism
» State Sponsored Terrorism
» Hybrid Terrorist Organizations
» Modern Terrorism Strategy
» Suicide Terrorism
» Global Jihad Terrorism
» Non-Conventional Terrorism
» Terrorism’s Use of the Internet
» Terrorism and the Media
» Dilemmas in Counter Terrorism Decision Making
Romania’s School of
Survival – implementing the
novelty through TACTICAL
COMBAT SYSTEM

School of Survival is one of the elite

private security and survival training
centers in Romania. It’s founder, Matei
Florin and his staff offer training to civilians
and military personnel, using methods
and techniques through the TCS system
( TACTICAL COMBAT SYSTEM ). TCS
covers three main fighting approaches:
hand to hand combat , knife combat and
firearms tactics.

Modern combat evolves continuously,

special drills were designed for all the
but the training services on the Romanian
participants to overcome their physical
market are still way behind the Western
and psychological barriers, to identify
trend, for both civilian and military. Many
their weak points and to control their
times, the complex real situations
fears. Special situations were simulated
overwhelm the private or state security
to create the most realistic conditions
and law enforcement as the techniques
someone in this given situation may face.
used are outdated. This is the main
reason why the School of Survival in
As a recognition of School of Survival’s
Romania was established and develops
professional staff and high quality
continuously the TCS (TACTICAL
trainings, they will give two TCS courses in
COMBAT SYSTEM).
December in Genoa, Italy: one designed
In october 2014, School of Survival
for civilians, and one specially dedicated
organized the first Boot Camp in
for the training of the local police.
Romania, designed for civilians, focused
In October 2014, chief instructor Matei
on COUNTER KIDNAPPING. The
Florin earned his certification in S.F.C.K
( SPECIAL FORCES COMBAT KARATE)
with 6 Dan – Shihan Black Belt, a
certificate issued by the M.A.A. -I ( Martial
Arts Association - International ). Matei
Florin became one of the youngest
Romanian instructors who have this rank.
Together with Alex Laykov - Head of the
World Council of Masters S.F.C.K and
other instructors of this organization,
this team will give classes, courses and
training sessions in various countries.
Also, in December 2014, School of
Survival organizes a new Boot Camp
focused on SURVIVAL –surviving in hostile
environments.
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SKY AIR MARSHALS:
body language, murderous techniques (unorthodox
techniques) operational procedures for large flights
(food, personal needs, etc.. ), operational techniques
of different terrorist organizations, detecting opera-
tional techniques of attackers, the use of unconven-

Our job is securing the skies

tional weapons, choice location for operational rea-
sons, choosing clothes for operational reasons, shoot-
ing techniques and battle around people and crowds,
types of ammunition, weapon selection, selection of
By Iordanidis Eleftherios,
equipment and clothing, neutralization grenade, simu-
Sky Air Marshal Instructor, Director of International Airline Security & Sky Air Marshal lations of all possible situations, operational proce-
School dures for hijacking, protection from gunfire, operational
procedures for hijacked aircraft and / or passenger.
WHAT IS A SKY MARSHAL?
A sky marshal (also known as air marshal or
flight marshal) is an undercover law enforce-
ment or counter terrorist agent on board a Remember ...
commercial aircraft to counter aircraft hijack-
ings. They are specially trained and are
Do not allow the risk to find you,
responsible for protecting passengers and
flight crews in the event of a hijacking or ter-
search you for this!
rorist incident. Do not say that this will not Sky Air Marshals training is very demanding. The school provides
to students aircraft for their education in the field of air marshal.

Armed or unarmed air marshals blend in with happen to me.

ordinary passengers to cover high risk
domestic and international flights. They may
be provided by airlines or by government
agencies.
AIRPORT, AN EASY TARGET
The area of the airport, due to the movement of thou- separating the area of airport-aircraft security and put
The Sky Marshal program was created in the sands of passengers, it is most often the easiest tar- in persons who have been trained specifically for this
1970s to deal with unlawful acts at the first get of terrorists. The methods they are using have space.
hijackings in Cuba and expanded, culminat- been adjusted according to the type of security of
ing in the terrorist attack of 9/11/2001. each airport. One of the hardest things in an airport is The area of the airport has many parts that can be an
the control of thousands of passengers in proportion easy target for terrorists. External parts of the airport
to people's safety. who are a bit distant as the gates, the cargo, the car
SKY MARSHAL TRAINING: parks are places
Sky Marshal training includes: operational role of sky marshals on the entire security system, shots on battle hour, Measures that can easily
strenuous physical exercise, operational tactics - shooting aboard the aircraft, operational shots from different taken to pre- be exploited by
positions (with one hand / weak hand, by sitting from lying position, throws specific for the aircraft type), address- vent an act of terrorists. And do
ing the drawbacks, shootings in
unlawful not forget that
unusual situations (turbulence,
interference terrorists always
bad weather, after injury), dis-
is very little moving between
arming techniques in the air-
either in man- "crack technolo-
craft, unarmed combat against
power or in gy and the law,"
weapons, fighting techniques
t e c h n o l o g y. as great analysts
against multiple opponents,
The training of terrorism
operational knowledge of the
should be says. Terrorists
aircraft, operational coopera-
done for do not follow
tion with the crew and pilots,
security rules, they have
operational behavior during
around the their own beliefs
flight, operational procedures
airport staff, regardless of their specialty, are often not in their action, except anything that will make them
for departure, during the flight
implemented. Often in the educational part, there are gain publicity. Do not forget that a great asset for the
and arrival, security of the
many shortcomings in terms of information on new terrorists are the media.
cabin, numerous techniques for
methods used by terrorists.
treating terrorists in various
If they addressed by their cultural characteristics, then
parts of the airplane secretly
We must never forget that the cooperation of all air- they will disguised with features you not expect to see,
through communication with
port staff from different services, aviation security and in order to accomplish their mission. Besides, it is no
trusted staff, advanced fighting
armed flight escorts (sky marshals), always give a coincidence that the oldest law of terrorists, which fol-
techniques from a sitting posi-
better result in the prevention of unlawful acts. In low closely, says "do whatever it takes to accomplish
tion, after a battle injury, identi-
fication of potential suspects, many countries of the world, already, are beginning your mission!"
 INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE SECURITY
& SKY AIR MARSHAL SCHOOL
The International Airline Security and Sky Air Marshal
School offers a variety of education at the safety of airport
and aircraft. Participants who wish to develop a career in
the field of security, can choose from a wide range of
courses.

School Tasks: 1.Aviation security

2.Airport Security
3.Crew Training
4.Staff Around Aircraft
5.Sky Air Marshal
6.Staff on Board
7.Body Language Airport
8.Cargo Security

These courses are designed to develop practical and managerial

skills required to work in one area of airport or aircraft security. The edu-
cation is always based on realistic scenarios and constant new techniques
for tackling terrorism in the sensitive area of the airport.

The training takes place within the airplane. The school provides to students aircraft
for their education in the field of air marshal. Our belief is that with proper training and with the appropriate human
factor, preventing an unlawful action is possible!

PILOT TRAINING:
In recent years with the increasing terrorist attacks in
all nations of earth, the ICAO (International Civil
Aviation Organization), decided, in cooperation with
country’s authorities, to be legal the possession of
weapons of airlines that fly to prevent an unlawful inter-
ference.
the aircraft, not to cause a breaking of the glass in the
cab, not endangering the physical safety of crew and
passengers in the shaft.
And here we can conclude that, although the weapon
is necessary, however, requires much attention. The
moment that the governor chooses to use the weapon
is the most important point. The operational solution
must be given within 5-9 seconds, which means com-
plete elimination of terrorists. At this point the surprise
and the reaction rate is a great asset. Also, another
point to be noticed is the governor and his body lan-
guage what the terrorist message is transmitted and
how crucial it is.

The training must be ongoing until the end of their

career, they must be very good weapon handlers, have
self defense knowledge, be good decoders of body lan-
guage and very good coordinators of the company.

In all the above is specified our school, which gives a

You may ask yourself: How necessary is a business
solution with a gun on the plane and on what time must
be used by the Governor; What is education to be
attended and for how long?
Let’s start with the first part. The business solution with
a gun is the last stage of a governor when all other
negotiations do not work. It is a decision which should
be taken with a very clear mind and the right time.
In this solution there are risks: if the weapon used in
the cockpit must watch the ball not to hit any body of
primary role in safety!
The courses include:
How to avoid hostageship in the cockpit. Business
solution through the cockpit. Crew coordination.
CABIN CREW TRAINING:
The training includes the following:
Business Body Language. Operational coordination
with cockpit. Neutralization drunken passengers.
Suspicious objects isolation procedures. Detection of
explosives.
Special
Security
Group –
SSG
Special Security Group - SSG specializes
in close protection, investigation &
surveillance, and security training
services. We also provide basic security
guarding services. SSG Professional
Security team is trained to provide the
highest level of security anywhere in the
world as in high risk environments.
All our security team members has
military background, SIA certified in close
protection, professionals with years
of experience within the international
security business, where many are
Ex-Special Forces operators. Our
international employees have many years
of experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa,
Middle East, Asia and Europe.
SSG also provides training programs
for security, military, law enforcement
and civilians. Our training facilities are in
Finland, but we also offer training around
the world.
Services
Whether on a personal or corporate level,
from risk assessment to close protection,
SSG will work with you and your staff
to create secure environments even in
the most high-risk areas. Our years of
experience around the world put us in a
great position to assist and advise on your
security needs.
Our Security Services:
Close Protection
Investigation & Surveillance
Static Security
High Risk Security
Maritime Security
Security Training Courses
Security Training Services
Main Instructor is Glenford Dinnal-Allen
who has been decade’s in the Security
Industry including High Risk Countries
for example Iraq, Nigeria, Philippines and
Central America. When Glenford was
in Iraq he was employed by Dyncorp
International LLC and his duties was a
PSD Operator and Operational Medic.
Other Instructors have over than 14
years experience of an International
Security Business, Close Protection and
Surveillance Tasks. We have also many
an Ex-Special Forces Instructors for
example from the US Army.
Courses for Civilian:
Close Protection Basic Course
Close Protection Advanced Course
High Risk Armed Protection (PSD)
Course
Tactical Combat Casualty Care TCCC
Course Course
Surveillance & Counter Surveillance - Anti Terrorism Course
Basic Course
Surveillance & Counter Surveillance We can mix and fix all these courses
Advanced Course for the customer demands.
CQB / Small Team Tactics Course
HEAT Course (Hostile Environments Training facilities are in Finland but we
Awareness Training) offer training around the world.

Special Security Group (SSG)

Courses for Government, Police, Army,
Special Forces, etc… www.specialsecuritygroup.net

- Basic Close Protection Course

- Advanced Close Protection Course
- PSD Course
- Surveillance and Counter Surveillance
Course
- Scout Sniper Course
- Basic Sniper Course
- Advanced Sniper Course
- Scout Sniper Course
- Special Forces Movement and Tactics
Course
- Special Forces Marksmanship and
CQB Course
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care, TCCC
‘Save the Life’ 2015
Will Pave the Way
towards More Resilience
in SE Europe
The different nature of disasters and
industrial accidents requires an
implementation of professional
experience, appropriate technology
and intensified trans-border interaction.
In the most cases they affect humans,
environment and global economy.
‘Save the Life’ is the first science-to-
business (S2B), business-to-government
(B2G) and B2B event in Bulgaria
concerning the prevention, preparedness and clothing; civil protection equipment
and reactions, damage recovery, etc. It
will be held in 2015 from 11 to 13 March
in Sofia. Due to the increasing climate
variability and more frequent industrial
accidents over the last few years, these
issues attain extreme significance for
the Region of South-East Europe. The
event aim is to transfer the international
experience and products to the Region.
Why to Participate in the Exhibition?
The exhibiting companies will have an
opportunity to:
∙ make face-to-face business with
present and potential customers;
∙ get valuable marketing information;
EMERGENCY, RESCUE-, SAFETY
MANAGEMENT & CONTROL
11-13 March 2015, Sofia, Bulgaria
∙ display their products in a cost-effective
way to professional audience;
∙ establish long-term presence on the
emerging South-East European market.
Exhibition Branches:
Parallel Events:
Early warning systems and monitoring,
emergency and rescue equipment in Waste Management & Recycling
case of fire, earthquake, flood, water
EE & RE
and air pollution; medical equipment;
ICT; personal protective equipment
Organizer: Via Expo - office@viaexpo.com, www.viaexpo.com
for rehabilitation and reconstruction,
urban planning, insurance and risk
management, etc.
Representatives from renowned and Crisis Communication. German
institutions will present their know- company EverGlow will focus on the topic
Who will Visit the Exhibition?
how and best practices in disaster of ‘Improving Evacuation in Emergency
The invited visitors are experts in the field
management and prevention: Kenjiro Situations’. Speakes from World Bank,
of emergency management:
Omura from the Japanese University of International Telecommunication Union,
infrastructure operators, senior managers
Tsukuba will speak on ‘Urban Planning UK Environment Agency are also
and decision makers from public
for Disaster Resilient Cities in Case of expected to join the SEE Conference.
authorities and private companies.
Japan’; ‘Resilient Citizen - remarks about
preparing for risks and crisis on an For more information: Via Expo – www.
Conference Program
individual level’ - is the viaexpo.com
The newly elected EU Commissioner for
topic of the speech of Mr. Herbert Koch
Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management
from the International Association of Risk
Christos Stylianides is officially
invited to open the SEE Conference.
 COTERMOLA is an
international nonprofit
entity created to help
organizations succeed
and prosper in a world
threatened by terrorism
COTERMOLA is an international
counterterrorism and counterintelligence
Think-Tank, one of the first in Romania
and in Eastern Europe. It was founded
as a response to today’s dynamic global
strategic security environment. It aims to
become a highly selective and enviable
place to work and exchange information,
share experience, because of Think-
Tanks’ influence on policy and decision
makers through their production of high-
quality research, and typically connects
specialists and people with advanced
degrees in the field.
COTERMOLA’s international network
of experts provide counter-terrorism
training, seminars, and security
specialization in dealing with threats such
as Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD),
suicide bombers, and other forms of
international terror striking both the public
and private sector.
COTERMOLA established a Monitoring
Center to provide accurate and
actionable intelligence about potential
security threats throughout the world,
mainly about terrorism and organized
crime in the Europe and the Balkans,
but also in other parts of the world. With
a multilingual team of researchers and
analysts, the Monitoring Center gathers
and provides intelligence on terrorist
activities and plans, information on
international hot-spots, historical “red-
flag” dates, and real-time security alerts.
COTERMOLA offers counterterrorism &
money laundering monitoring, integrated
threat assessment, crisis response and
protection company. Based in Romania,
it offers international services in Central
and Eastern Europe, the Balkans and
North Africa. Cotermola coordinates a
whether the needs are as specialized as COTERMOLA offers investigative
broad range of expertise to provide you
executive protection or as broad as anti- services to find the best solutions for you.
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terrorism consulting.
contact: office@cotermola.com
COTERMOLA focuses on providing
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assessing and mitigating security risks,
and developing training programs http://cotermola.com
performed by our network of experts.
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Disasters and Calamities Division. The activities of
BGS Group focus on two key issues: life and property.
Therefore, the reason why BGS Group exists is based
on providing services for protection, care and saving
of lives and goods.
The company was founded in 1993 and now we have
over 21.000 clients.
Our medium reaction time is 2’34” minutes from
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Author: Mircea OPRIS
Voodoo Tactical Europe and Private Ops
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The Voodoo Tactical Europe fanny pack
comes as a light alternative for operators
who must carry a concealed handgun, a
first-aid kit, multi-tools and specific small
pieces of equipment for attack, defense
as well as those “little magic things”
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purpose knives, or any other items, all up
to the decision of the operator, its specific
task and…tools of personal choice.
As in this early project, the fanny pack
comes in 2 different sizes, but must say
both can easily conceal a medium-size or
even larger handgun, from the Glock 17
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and adjusted according to operators’
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Concealed –carry and discretion being
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This innovative Voodoo Tactical Europe
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zipper pulls allow for fast and quiet draw.
There is a lot of debate on how fast can
one pull out the gun from a fanny pack
and engage. Well, that depends on the
ability and speed of the shooter and
also on the design and functionality of
the zippers. In most drills, opening the
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rounds in under 5 seconds at 10 yards
is the standard. In our drills, this was the
average time as well.
After careful consideration, Voodoo
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GENI-AX WORLDWIDE NETWORK
Private Military Security Company
GENI-AX, founded and operated
by Manrico Erriu, is a specialized
consultation and services corporation.
They provide strategic and tactical
stability support, with turn-key mission
solutions which ensure the safety and
structured readiness of Governmental
and Corporate ventures worldwide.
Its team of strategy consultants delivers
pooled knowledge and skills obtained
from direct participation at all levels of our
company’s major markets. With extensive
know-how and hands-on experience
from Africa, The Middle East, Far East,
Europe and The Americas to its clients.
They serve their clients - with proven
standards of professionalism and
competence - through strategic
partnerships in their International
Professional Network, with globally
selected Companies, Associates and
Consultants.
They have developed, and are continuing
the growth of their company on 7 Pillars
namely: “Strength of Character, Wisdom,
Perceptiveness, Advice, Precision,
Capacity and Respect”. GENI-AX believes
and seeks to encourage private sector
investment and capability building
solutions by advising its clients to facilitate
practical market entry strategies, with
local capabilities as long term solutions.
Its teams are selected for their
complimentary and broad range of
response skills consisting of sector
security and risk mitigation, operations
management, emergency medical
support, training, communications, asset
tracking, logistics, investigations, and
procurement.
They are structured to provide a
comprehensive suite of intelligence,
including operations management and
risk mitigation services to their clients in all
environments. Cultural awareness with
a deep understanding of local nuance,
and political and economic context are
just some of the keys they use to ensure
effective and safe overseas operations.
For companies working abroad in remote
regions, such as disaster areas and
high threat environments, they have
the means and capability to quickly
mobilize and provide the expertise in all
operational areas of construction and
base operations.
 to pass onto students. Specialising in
Counter Terrorism, VIP Protection and
Close Protection Operations have been
and will continue to be pivotal areas of his
expertise. However, whichever service
you require, rest assured, all are delivered
based on professionalism, ethics, respect
and dedication. These are key attributes
and must be adhered to when observing
These capabilities and services are
different cultures and customs.
tailored to each client, and each
Respect, Integrity, Code of Conduct
requirement as part of a turnkey solution.
His name and reputation are quickly
GENI-AX team of experienced
growing up, respected and trusted by
professionals have the know-how and
clients and colleagues, even competitors
capability to effectively identify, evaluate
because of his skills and ability to satisfy
and implement risk mitigating measures
his clients, driven by the highest ethical
covering a wide range of industries and
standards, polite and respectful of people
their sectors. From Risk Assessments
and cultures, he is providing the best
and Staff training to full protective security
solutions available in the marketplace
in high threat environments.
today.
Manrico Erriu - Trained, Experienced and Trusted
CEO at GENI-AX Worldwide Network
Because of that he is highly requested
by customers who want superior
services provided by an impartial, open
minded, independent expert with high
professionalism, ethic, dedication and
respect.
The ultimate in Counter Terrorism Tactical
Combat Shooting Instruction along with
the highest quality tuition of the Protection
Industry Services, all supported by skilled
manpower teams.
Manrico Erriu’s career began in Japan
Manrico Erriu has built a strong
and spans several years within a diverse
rapport (business & friendship) with
range of terrain. This gave the in-depth
representatives from a variety of
knowledge and experience needed
countries from the UK, USA and United
Arab Emirates through to Qatar and
Kosovo, and therefore knows that
learning based on respect is a golden rule
for success.
As an independent counter terrorism
instructor specialising in the field of Israeli
counter terrorism procedures, you’ll find
Manrico holds the expertise and aptitude
to arm you with the knowledge and
skills essential for today’s most hostile
environments. The fact he is independent
means people benefit from a truly
impartial approach.
Governmental departments, civilian
special units, private security companies
and multinational organisations have all
made Manrico Erriu a preferred choice
for the utmost in professionalism and
proficiency. These are synonymous
qualities apparent throughout the
complete range of customised close
protection and operations courses
available.
International Service – all conditions, all
risks
Counter-terrorism is a system in demand
right around the globe. That’s why
Manrico Erriu’s services are offered
worldwide. No situation is ever the same.
Levels of risk and working conditions are
open to variation. Relevant experience of
all conditions and the ability to exercise
optimum skills in variable risk situations
is vital. So, rest assured, it’s at the top of
the agenda – ensuring you have such
procedures in place whenever and
wherever they are needed.
Operating Field with Optimum Support
When it comes to the operating field
only the best support teams in their field
will do. And that’s exactly what people
can expect when they choose one of
Manrico Erriu’s services and expert
tuition courses. In addition to qualified
experience people will also benefit from
hands-on assistance from a variety of
close protection teams including:
First Response Teams
Anti-Maritime Piracy Teams
Intelligence Agents and Consultants
Counter-Surveillance Agents and
Consultants
These are all part of the services
Manrico has available. All fundamental
accreditation recognised by the
protection industry are firmly in place
with all the fore mentioned courses.
Likewise, all associated supporting
crews hold international licenses and
relevant titles, from both Government and
private entities. What’s more, all have had
significant and highly valuable operational
experience required to equip you with the
right knowledge and methods.
A short interview to make clear some
point:
Q:
What is your status?
A:
I am an independent consultant working
for both Governmental and Private
sector, providing customised special
training, tactical stability support and risk
mitigation services worldwide.
As a Counter Terrorism Instructor I
am specialised in the Tactical Combat
Shooting for the Anti-Terror First
Response, VIP / Close Protection
Operations in Hostile Environments,
specialist in provision of customised
special training to Governmental or
civilian special units.
Q:
Talking about yourself you often use the
word independent, why? Are you also the
GENI-AX’s director?
A:
GENI-AX is mainly a large network, it was
born just to collect all my professional
connections, it is a brand I created to
make clear and public my vision and
business mission.
I usually put the emphasis on the fact
I am independent because it is very
important to me that people know it, I
really enjoy to collaborate with others,
I’m not in competition with anybody,
till now I did not signed any exclusive
contract, so I work as a consultant,
operative and instructor internationally,
working for different governmental, semi-
governmental, operational and training
situations, including other private security
companies.
Q:
Why people say you are the best close
protection training provider nowadays?
A:
I guess because our training solutions
are different, special and unique. We
offer a wide range of tactical courses
starting from the Firearms Tactical
Combat Shooting IDF Method Courses,
Close Protection Courses, PSD -
HECPO Hostile Environments Close
Protection Operations Courses, HEAT
Hostile Environments Awareness
Training till the Customised Special
Training for Counter Terrorism Special
Units and First Response SWAT Teams.
We teach the Israeli Tactical Response
Method that is a radically different
approach from any other combat
shooting technique.
Really effective, success is based solely
on actual performance.
The guiding principle of our method is
to neutralize the threat quickly, in the
simplest and most intuitive way possible.
Aggressiveness, decisiveness, accuracy
and speed are all integral elements of
this method. For this reason, a proper
mindset is emphasized to carry out the
method.
Stress is introduced throughout the
training regimen in order to get the
trainees accustomed to the pressure
associated with actual events. This
commonsense approach is specifically
geared for deadly-force situations
rather than shooting competition. Often
techniques that bring X-ring accuracy on
the range simply fail under stress.
Key advantages of our System
- Enhances the body’s muscle memory
- Prepares the operator for combat in
unexpected situations
- Fast and effective Close Quarter Battle
(CQB) techniques
- Prepares the operator to work both
independently and as a team
- Elevates fighting spirit and determination
- Elevates confidence of self and weapon
- Innovative and unique training methods
- Releases the operator from thinking
about shooting techniques
- Trains the operator not to depend on an
instructor or supervisor
- Mental aspects of this training are
covered in depth, as well as how to best
handle intense psychological stress.
All courses are conducted by me
supported by a Team of selected highly
qualified and experienced instructors.
All members are experts internationally
trained, who specialize in the field of VIP
protection and Counter Terrorism are
still active Close Protection operatives at
all levels of risk.
My specialty is to motivate and inspire,
thus providing a solid foundation
for teamwork; during teaching I put
emphasis on building united, coordinated,
strong and very effective teams.
Q:
We know you are working for a Royal
Family of a Muslim Country, what you can
tell us about that?
A:
I’m sorry but I never speak about my
clients, it is my policy.
Q:
Could you at least tell us which kind of
service you provide them?
A:
Mainly I provide customized training
solutions for the special units in charge of
the close protection operations.
Q:
Are you allowed to teach the Israeli
procedures to Muslim Countries?
A:
Why not? What’s the problem? I am not
Jew, not Israeli; I am a specialist who is
providing professional training services
to respectable people who cover all legal
requirement to be trained. That’s all.
Q:
Few weeks ago it has been published a
post regarding the GENI-AX franchising
solution, what you can tell us about that?
A:
It is a business opportunity we created
in order to improve our network and
generate new connections. The
interested party will be allowed to open
an official GENI-AX representative office
being supported by us, sharing income
and knowledge. There are different
options, for example people can decide
to be a regular representative or an
exclusive one with exclusive rights for his/
her Country/territory. There is also the
most expensive option that includes the
possibility to become a Counter Terrorism
Instructor, joining our team and working
whit us. All interested can ask info at our
main email address.
Q:
When and where do the PSD HECPO
Course take place?
A:
The next one will be held in Poland
on May 2015, from 4th to 9th May. It
represents our best training solution for
the private sector, it is the most complete,
intensives and effectives course we
provide. Currently the most requested on
the market.
Q:
What about the GENI-AX’s headquarter?
A:
The Headquarter is based in London,
all is managed from here. London is an
amazing city offering lot of opportunities,
I decided to put basement here because
it is the best place where this kind of
activities must be located and managed.
Q:
Where your business partners are
located?
A:
I have selected partners all over the world, number of specialists from all around the
that’s why we can cover most part of
requests. I believe collaboration is the
secret to success. We continually receive
and accept proposal for cooperation
from different Countries.
Q:
In a sector so much hard to work in, what
is the secret of your success?
A:
Respect! I grew up in a Japanese family
of warriors, I have learned from them all
about the warrior code, respect, humility,
determination and inner strength. Thanks
to their teachings I deeply respect people,
cultures and different point of view. Open
minded I am working with a truly impartial
approach at all times. That’s my policy,
clients really like my way to act with them.
Q:
There are rumors you created an
operational unit working worldwide.
A:
That is correct, you are talking about our
TOU Tactical Operatives Units, a selected
world engaged on operational activities.
I am willing to give further details to those
who wish to contact me privately, and if
it is necessary, to arrange a meeting with
me or with my collaborators in London.
office@geni-ax.com
A Choke by
Any Other Name
Due to the recent death of Eric Garner at
the hands of the NYPD by a chokehold
it is time to clear things up on chokes.
Between 1975-1982 the LAPD had 16
Chokehold Deaths, choke holds were
later banned. Chokeholds were banned
by the NYPD for almost 20 years after
the death of Anthony Baez. The NYPD
manual states in Section 203-11 of the
NYPD Patrol Guide under the Use Of
Force section “A choke hold shall include,
but is not limited to, any pressure to the
throat or windpipe, which may prevent
or hinder breathing or reduce intake of
air.” PG 203-11. Unfortunate due to the
raise of Mix Martial Arts and its popularity bouncers and police plenty of times.
rendering a person unconscious. This is takes 5lbs of force to be able to choke
everyone thinks by watching a few fights
Chokes has many names such as rear- also called a strangle. The strangles cuts someone out, it takes more force to
that they are able to execute a choke.
naked chokes, Special Forces Chokes, off the blood to the brain. An example break an egg with your hands. MMA
I have seen it done by bodyguards,
Sleeper hold, shime-waza, lateral vascular of this choke is the special forces choke fighters like Fedor has 500lbs of force and
neck restraint , and many more, but if and is when your biceps is on one side BJ Peen has 163 lbs of force. Women’s
done wrong can lead to death. Choking of the neck while your forearm is on the MMA pioneer Gina Carano has 380lbs
was a preferred method of assassination other side of the neck. It makes sort of a V of force. In those few seconds their heart
for the Thugge (where we get our word shape. rate, respiratory, and brain activity drops
Thug from) group of India which terrorized The brain uses 20% of the body’s to almost half.
travelers during their reign. oxygen. When you put someone in a Part of any reality based programs
There are two main categories of chokes. choke hold this cuts the brains oxygen teaches the use of force and how not
Air chokes (also called tracheal chokes) intake by 15%, this lack of oxygen stuns only to defend yourself in the streets but
compress the upper-airway passages, the cells to the frontal cortex of the brain also in the justice system. Every agency
causing a powerful gag response, pain which controls short term memory. all around the world has a use of force
and suffocation. This choke cuts oxygen This usually happens depending on continuum. Jim Wagner was the first
to the brain. The sharp side of the forearm the force of the choke between 4-8 person to make one for civilians called the
is on the throat and your hands are clinch seconds. 3 second into the choke your use of force ladder.
together like if you were washing your muscle activity raises. This is sometimes Article by Fernando Figueroa
hands with soap. It makes sort of an L interpreted that the suspect or opponent
shape. is fighting back and usually the person http://do.linkedin.com/in/
Blood chokes (sleeper holds) pinch doing the choke will choke harder. This figueroaprotection
the carotid arteries and jugular veins can lead to excessive force. 6 seconds https://www.facebook.com/
(main brain blood vessels), cutting off or less the vision starts to go and they RealityBased
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