THOR Global Defense Group proudly staffs highly trained and qualified individuals for all aspects of our operation. Our instructors have military, law enforcement and private contracting backgrounds. They have several years of experience, domestic and abroad. They are all skilled in vast areas of training, each with an expertise in specific courses.

Instructor #1

• Developed realistic FTX lane to enhance training.
• Prepared and developed training outlines.
• Trained over 600 soliders in Cavalry Scout Reconnaissance skills to include machine guns, demolitions and building entry.
• Provided PSD for high value individuals.
• Ran and operated over 400 PSD missions in Iraq, both indigenous and LAV.
• Developed and implemented sight security plans for multiple locations in Iraq.
• Provided medical, firearms and driver's training for both PSD personnel and Special Agents (AFOSI, Army CI and NCIS).
• Military education:
  • Combatives Trainer Course Level II
  • Combatives Trainer Course Level I 
  • Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC)
  • Total Army Instructor Training Course (TAITC)  
  • Warrior Leaders Course (WLC)
  • Squad Designated Marksman Course
  • United States Air Force OSI SCIDMARC
  • Accident Avoidance, Anti-Terrorism and Off-Road Driving Course with Armor Group, ITI
  • 19D30 BNCOC Leader Training PH II
  • TATS BNCOC Common Leader Training PH I
  • United States Army 19D10/20 Cavalry Scout School
  • Combat Life Saver

Instructor #2

• 7 years in U.S. Army
• Sniper Training Brigade instructor - Fort Benning, GA. Responsible for coaching, teaching, mentoring and counseling a 20 man Sniper class 48 weeks a year.
• Company Master Fitness Trainer
• Completed courses including: RTB/Ranger School, Sniper School, CLS, Airborne, Air Assault, Rappel Masters Course, Fries and Spies Masters, PLDC, BNCOC
• 2001-2002 - 3rd Ranger Battalion
• 2002-2004 - 101st Airborne Division - Squad Leader

Instructor #3

• 18 years military experience all combat arms (Light Infantry / Light Cavalry Scout)
• Technically and tactically proficient in Light Infantry and Light Cavalry Scout Operations to include weapons, (M-9, M-4, M-16, M-60, M-240B, M2 HB .50 BMG, MK-19 MG, AK-47, AKMS, PKM) pyrotechnics and demolitions
• Instructor/Trainer Cavalry Scout 2001-2003
• Senior Instructor/ Course Manager 2003-2006
• US Army Certified Instructor in Cavalry Scout
• Served as or in the capacity of Team Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant and First Sergeant

Instructor #4

• 22 years US Army Military Experience
• Combat Arms MOS
• Two Military Tours – Afghanistan And Iraq – involved combat and leadership positions
• 14 Contractor Tours – Afghanistan and Iraq – involved combat and leadership positions
• 1 Contractor Tour – Sudan
• CLS Certified
• Extremely proficient with weapon systems to include M-9, M-4, M-60, M-240B, AK__ (all variants), Glock and HK family of weapon systems.
• Trained with SF 19th Group for Afghanistan pre-deployment for 1 month in CQB and driving skills
• State department certifications in M4 and Glock weapon systems
• Trained 65 personnel on combat operations in a hostile environment including CQB, evasive driving, ambushes, counter-ambushes, patrolling, first aid, shooting, hostage recovery, room clearing, bus assaults and basic sniper operations in preparation for deployment to Iraq.
• Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom for detainee operations in southern Iraq
  • Responsible for the safe detention of approx 1000 Iraqi, Al Qaeda, Takfiri and other 3rd country terrorists and criminals awaiting trial or execution.
  • Responsible for perimeter compound security as well as security inside compound in dealing with known terrorist members.
  • Trained and led QRF and SORT teams in compound operations
• Deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
  • Key member in PSD team providing close protection to US government pay agents, VIPs and General Officers and was an active member in approximately 150+ PSD runs.
  • Instructor to Afghanistan National Army personnel in military operations, survivability operations, and helped in creation and stabilization of the ANA army for the first free elections held in Afghanistan.
• Simultaneously held position of a Major (O4) responsible for creation of entire network of Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC), Afghanistan. Designed KMTC commo plan for ANA including 4 Battalions, Force Protection, etc.,

Instructor #5

• 4 years US Marine Corps Military Experience
• MOS 0351 & 8351
• Military combat tour in Somalia
• Extremely proficient with weapon systems to include M-4, Glock, MP5 and AK (all variants)
• Trained by DEA personnel on PSD and convoy operations
• Paramedic Certifications
  • National Registered Paramedic
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Emergency Pre-Hospital Provider
  • Pre-Hospital Trauma Life support

Instructor #6

• Senior SF NCO
• Advanced Special Ops Techniques Level III
• Special Ops Target Interdiction (SNIPER)
• American Systems Advanced CQB Instructor
• Site Mgr. – Civil Affairs/PSYOPS for scenario driven multi-faceted Cultural Role Player exercises (Ft. Bragg, NC)
• Site Mgr. – SF Qualification Course (Officer Course) Cultural Role Player exercises – (Ft. Bragg, NC)
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Special Weapons Course Training development for Special Warfare Center and School weapons training – (Ft. Bragg, NC)
• Advanced Special Ops Techniques level II qualified
• Bronze Star (3)
• Army Commendation w/ Valor award
• Formal Language Training: Proficient in Arabic and Dari

Instructor #7

• 12 years active service
• Senior SF Operator with vast combat experience conducting unconventional warfare and counter-insurgency operations.
• SF Weapons SGT
• Special Ops Target Interdiction (SNIPER)
• SF Advanced Urban Combat (SFAUC-CQB) certified
• American Systems Advanced CQB Instructor
• 4 Afghanistan deployments with 3rd SFG
• SERE Level C instructor – US Army, JFK Special Warfare Training Center – (Ft. Bragg, NC)
• SF Weapons SGT – US Army 3rd SF Group Ops Detachment Team Alpha

Instructor #8

• 4 years active service
• 4 Iraq deployments – High Threat Ops, SOC-SMG
• Instructor for Slovenian Army in Military Ops on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT/CQB)
• Chief Ops Officer in Afghanistan – wrote, developed and implemented all Security plans, Initial Response Plans, Emergency Evac plans and training modules for operations country wide.
• Defensive Firearms Instructor – Advanced Executive Protection Course
• Contractor in Personal and Executive Protection field with assignments in US and Mexico
• Training
  • High Threat Manager Course
  • High Threat PSD Course
  • EMT
  • Advanced Executive Protection (600 hour course)

Instructor #9

• 20 years active service
• Instructor for units deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan
  • Dismounted/Counter IED tactics, techniques and procedures
  • CQ Marksmanship and CQB in accordance with approved doctrine
• Operations and Intelligence SGT on SF Operational Detachment Alpha
• Weapons Supervisor on SF ODA
• Responsible for briefing and mentoring Cultural and Civilian Role Players during training events

Instructor #10

• Senior Special Ops Ranger with vast combat experience conducting unconventional warfare, direct action and counter-insurgency operations
• Specialized training:
  • Ranger Regiment SGT
  • Special Ops Target Interdiction Course 1 & 2 (SNIPER)
  • Advanced Combat Driving
  • US Army Ranger School
  • Actual hands-on experience Explosive, Ballistic and Mechanical Breaching
  • Actual hands-on experience First Aid, CPR and basic trauma management
• 4 tours – Afghanistan
• Exercise Manager for WA Army National Guard live fire training operations
• Special Ops Sniper
• Expert marksman in pistol, rifle, shotgun, machine guns and foreign weapons, including precision marksmanship under pressure
• Proficient in Arabic culture and geography

Instructor #11

• Senior Special Ops Ranger with vast combat experience conducting unconventional warfare, direct action and counter-insurgency operations
• Specialized training:
  • CQM instructor
  • Jumpmaster
  • US Army Ranger School
  • Actual hands-on experience Explosive, Ballistic and Mechanical Breaching
  • Actual hands-on experience First Aid, CPR and basic trauma management
• Special Ops Ranger Squad Leader, US Army 2/75 Ranger Regiment
  • Employed Direct Action tactics and techniques in operations such as demolition raids against enemy structures.
  • Performed and taught tasks in weapons, force protection, air, land and water infiltration.
  • Interpreted maps, overlays, photos and charts to evaluate terrain

Instructor #12

• 4 years US Marine Corps Military Experience
• Responsible for providing protective coverage and secure/armored transportation for high profile clients and government officials.
• Trained over 6,000 personnel in combat skills, weapons handling, automatic weapons, munitions, combat conditioning, land navigation, nuclear, biological and chemical warfare and protection, communications, offensive and defensive tactics, along with military operations in urban terrain.
• Planned, evaluated and supervised the implementation of site-specific security plans to protect assets designated as vital to National Security
• Instructed urban and rural tactical operations including: room clearing, hostage rescue, recapture operations, searching personnel and vehicles, and disarming of unauthorized and hostile personnel.
• Trained in CQB and threat assessments with British Royal Marines
• Instructor for Primary, Combat and Designated Urban Sniper School
• Competed in the All-Navy Rifle and Pistol competition shooting matches
• Competed in the 1st Marine Division Rifle and Pistol competition shooting
• First AID/AED and CPR certified