“Body For Hire: The Full Bodyguard Training Series” by Hawk East, Inc. is a video clip as well as text program on the fundamentals of exec defense. The trainers Tom Carter, Jr., Roger Hair, Rick Reynolds, Dave Bartram, as well as Costs Thompson all have a wide range of knowledge and also they share quite a bit in this program. For the individual who wishes to know even more regarding the field of exec defense, this would be a great location to begin. For a person who took a program from Hawk East, this is an excellent refresher course to have. I likewise wish to claim first that I such as that Roger Hair placed a commitment in memory of Tom Carter, Jr. in the case. I knew with Carter’s work and keep in mind when he was eliminated in Iraq in 2004. I respect him, his understanding, as well as his solution to our nation.
The very first component of this testimonial will focus on the three-volume DVD collection. I’ll point out a few of my issues relating to these DVDs first, and afterwards jump on to what I suched as regarding them, and there is much more great than negative, and also the adverse as you’ll see is all about the production values not material.
These DVDs were initial taped on VHS and then moved to DVD. The majority of us that watch DVDs are accustomed to expensive menu pages, having the ability to miss to particular parts of the program, and so forth. You don’t obtain that with this program, and that is my biggest grievance. There is a ton of details here, as well as it would certainly be much more user friendly if you had a menu and also can avoid appropriate to the subject you intend to see. So even though they are DVDs, it is like seeing a VHS tape without food selections, scene choice, etc.
Enough with that, you get the point. Currently on to the good, as well as there’s a whole lot. The teachers do a great work of providing a great deal of information for those that desire to learn about executive protection. They offer well and also the sound and photo is clear. Most important, besides some equipment that could be obsoleted, the details they present is sound and also useful. I’ll now go through the three volumes individually with what they contain.
The first disc, volume 1, is almost entirely in the classroom. The only portion of this volume not in the classroom is a short section with Rick Reynolds outside looking a car. With that said claimed, they did a good job of filming and also modifying the classroom product with various views of the audio speakers and cut-aways to the trainees so you were not just checking out the same scene then entire time. Now to the excellent stuff, the contents of the class direction.
Roger Hair, Tom Carter Jr. and Rick Reynolds are all very experienced on the subject and also they dispel numerous misconceptions concerning the exec defense area with their training. They are not there to develop knuckle dragging bone crushers, however rather informed, verbalize, determined professionals that want to tackle the responsibility of maintaining clients safe. I like that they point out that 90% of the task is development job as well as keeping clients far from risks.
This is a fundamental training course, however as Carter says, “Basics are important.” During the equipment option part, things such as exactly how you clothe, tools, holsters, body shield, briefcases, and sunglasses are discussed. Some of the gear and also tools discussed in this program might be dated. To dismiss the series as a result of this would be foolhardy, considering that the factors behind the tools are still useful to understand. Fundamental terms is gone over. Once again, this is a fundamental course and some individuals will not be familiar with these terms, so I’m glad they were included.
Client evaluations and also kinds of security are looked at. This volume also includes a section on looking for bombs with means to browse consistent and also thorough. Safety formations and also preparation are gone over. Things such as team placement and also principles when under fire are taught. The teachers review motorcade security and vehicle drivers.
I truly like that the teachers point out that much of safety work is not extravagant. It’s not all Hollywood action.
The second disc, Quantity 2, moves outside with Dave Bartram advising a course on guns training at the array. He educates basic weapon principles, consisting of Weaver stance, target selection, using views, shooting on the action, and also tool retention. With every one of these, you can’t end up being competent by simply enjoying the DVD. You need to go out as well as practice. Preferably with a teacher, and after that use the DVD as refresher material for your ongoing training. There is additionally a section on vehicle glass ballistics that I suched as. Great info if you ever before need to contend or from a vehicle. The weapons training uses up regarding the initial hr of the DVD.
The program after that continues with car procedures and also covers points such as vehicle pre-flights, car option, and also evasive driving. They reveal representations of automobiles doing L Transforms, J Transforms, and also Reverse 180s, along with showing actual vehicles doing them, and also inside sights of the chauffeurs putting the lorries via these strategies. Again, you will not excel by just viewing, you require to have a safe place to exercise these. If you can attend a school, that is best, as well as utilize this as review material. Otherwise, do what they educate in a safe place and also learn these prior to you ever before need them for real. They additionally cover ramming strategies as well as removing distances.
The last brief area is back in the classroom security driver where they demonstrate just how to draw out the concept from risk as well as review non-verbal signals that can set up with your customer.
Disc 3, Quantity 3 of the set, starts out with Bill Thompson demonstrating and also strolling you via a vehicle bomb search. It’s a 26 min sector that aids you understand what to seek and where when searching lorries for explosive gadgets.
Next, Roger Hair goes over fundamental dining etiquette. If you know with eating at expensive places, you might know this. However, if your dining experiences are junk food locations, you will intend to take heed and learn what is shown here before you participate in a fancy meal with a client.
Costs Thompson goes back to talk about interaction equipment. He goes over a great deal of details, several of which may be dated due to the breakthroughs in tools. Regardless, he brings up some very essential factors you must consider when picking devices that is readily available today.
The final section is a lecture by Tom Carter before a platform with a black history. Carter is not one of the most energised or animated audio speaker, as well as he does utilize notes, yet he additionally presents a wealth of info. It’s not interesting info, but it is necessary for the safety and security trade. Much of the lecture gets on securing proprietary info for your clients. He talks about threat evaluations, safeguarding living areas, and also security and also counter-surveillance. There was also a short section on hotel choice with scenes inside a hotel before completing the lecture back at the podium with black background.
I did find that this third disc finished a bit abruptly at 1:55:50. There was no genuine final thought, the program simply went to some resources for extra info.
Despite the absence of menus, scene option, as well as “flash” so many DVDs include, I located this readied to be really helpful with standard info that is exceptionally essential for the exec defense expert. It’s not amazing or glamorous, however without a doubt important for the job.
Workbook:
In addition to the three DVDs, Hawk East has actually assembled a huge workbook to come with the video clip discussion. Like the DVDs, the workbook is no frills, however loaded with valuable details. It’s not really a book, however instead a big 3 ring binder including many “phases” on different topics. It’s even more like the workbook/binders you get when going to a workshop our training course, rather than a text book. The web pages have a picture copy look, yet are still dark as well as legible. Regardless of layout, it’s the info that is very important, and there is a lot below.