“Body For Hire: The Total Bodyguard Training Series” by Hawk East, Inc. is a video clip and also text program on the essentials of executive security. The instructors Tom Carter, Jr., Roger Hair, Rick Reynolds, Dave Bartram, and Bill Thompson all have a wealth of expertise and they share quite a bit in this program. For the person who would like to know even more regarding the area of exec defense, this would certainly be a good place to start. For someone who took a training course from Hawk East, this is a good refresher to have. I additionally wish to state right up front that I like that Roger Hair put a commitment in memory of Tom Carter, Jr. in the event. I recognized with Carter’s job and keep in mind when he was eliminated in Iraq in 2004. I respect him, his expertise, as well as his service to our country.
The first component of this evaluation will focus on the three-volume DVD collection. I’ll point out a few of my problems pertaining to these DVDs initially, and after that jump on to what I liked regarding them, and there is far more excellent than adverse, as well as the adverse as you’ll see is all about the production worths not web content.
These DVDs were very first videotaped on VHS and after that transferred to DVD. The majority of us that watch DVDs are accustomed to expensive menu pages, being able to miss to certain parts of the program, and so forth. You do not obtain that with this program, which is my most significant grievance. There is a lots of info right here, and also it would certainly be more user friendly if you had a food selection and could avoid ideal to the topic you want to enjoy. So despite the fact that they are DVDs, it resembles viewing a VHS tape without food selections, scene option, etc.
Enough keeping that, you get the point. Currently on the good, and there’s a whole lot. The trainers do an excellent job of offering a lot of info for those who wish to discover executive defense. They offer well and the audio as well as image is clear. Essential, aside from some tools that may be obsoleted, the info they offer is audio and valuable. I’ll now undergo the 3 quantities individually with what they include.
The initial disc, volume 1, is virtually entirely in the classroom. The only section of this quantity not in the class is a short segment with Rick Reynolds outside browsing a vehicle. With that said, they did a good job of filming and also editing the classroom material with different sights of the audio speakers as well as cut-aways to the trainees so you were not just looking at the exact same scene then entire time. Now to the excellent things, the materials of the class guideline.
Roger Hair, Tom Carter Jr. and Rick Reynolds are all extremely well-informed on the topic and also they eliminate numerous misconceptions about the executive defense field with their training. They are not there to produce knuckle dragging bone crushers, yet rather educated, express, determined experts that want to take on the obligation of keeping customers safe. I like that they point out that 90% of the work is advancement job and keeping clients far from dangers.
This is a fundamental training course, but as Carter states, “Fundamentals are very important.” Throughout the devices option part, things such as how you clothe, tools, holsters, body armor, brief-cases, and also sunglasses are discussed. A few of the gear as well as devices reviewed in this program might be obsoleted. To reject the collection due to this would be reckless, given that the factors behind the equipment are still valuable to understand. Fundamental terminology is reviewed. Once again, this is a basic program and some people will certainly not know with these terms, so I rejoice they were included.
Client evaluations and also types of protection are discussed. This volume likewise includes a section on searching for bombs with means to search constant as well as thorough. Safety developments and also planning are reviewed. Things such as group positioning and also concepts when under fire are instructed. The instructors review motorcade protection and drivers.
I actually like that the instructors mention that much of safety and security job is not attractive. It’s not all Hollywood action.
The 2nd disc, Volume 2, moves outside with Dave Bartram advising a course on weapons training at the array. He teaches standard weapon principles, including Weaver stance, target choice, using views, capturing on the action, and weapon retention. With all of these, you can’t come to be competent by just enjoying the DVD. You should venture out as well as technique. Ideally with an instructor, and afterwards use the DVD as refresher course product for your ongoing training. There is also an area on car glass ballistics that I suched as. Great info if you ever have to contend or from an automobile. The firearms training uses up about the first hr of the DVD.
The program after that proceeds with lorry security chauffeur operations and covers points such as lorry pre-flights, car selection, and evasive driving. They show diagrams of lorries doing L Turns, J Turns, as well as Reverse 180s, in addition to showing real automobiles doing them, and inside sights of the drivers putting the cars with these techniques. Once again, you will not excel by just watching, you require to have a refuge to practice these. If you can attend an institution, that is best, as well as use this as review product. Otherwise, do what they instruct in a refuge and also learn these prior to you ever before require them genuine. They also cover ramming techniques and also getting rid of distances.
The last short section is back in the classroom where they show just how to remove the principle from threat as well as talk about non-verbal informs who can set up with your customer.
Disc 3, Quantity 3 of the collection, begins with Expense Thompson demonstrating and also walking you via a vehicle bomb search. It’s a 26 min sector that assists you comprehend what to try to find and also where when searching automobiles for explosive gadgets.
Next, Roger Hair talks about fundamental dining etiquette. If you recognize with dining at expensive areas, you may recognize this. Nevertheless, if your dining experiences are convenience food areas, you will certainly intend to beware and discover what is taught right here before you go to an expensive meal with a client.
Expense Thompson returns to review communication devices. He discusses a lot of information, some of which could be dated because of the breakthroughs in devices. No matter, he brings up some really essential points you must think about when selecting tools that is offered today.
The last section is a lecture by Tom Carter before a podium with a black background. Carter is not the most energetic or computer animated speaker, as well as he does use notes, however he also presents a wide range of details. It’s not interesting info, however it is essential for the protection trade. Much of the lecture gets on guarding proprietary information for your clients. He reviews hazard assessments, securing living locations, and also monitoring and counter-surveillance. There was likewise a short area on hotel option with scenes inside a resort before completing the lecture back at the platform with black history.
I did discover that this 3rd disc ended a bit suddenly at 1:55:50. There was no real conclusion, the program just went to some sources for additional info.
Despite the lack of menus, scene choice, and also “flash” many DVDs contain, I located this set to be really helpful with standard information that is very essential for the exec defense specialist. It’s not amazing or attractive, yet undoubtedly crucial for the job.
Workbook:
Along with the three DVDs, Hawk East has actually compiled a huge workbook to come with the video presentation. Like the DVDs, the workbook is no fuss, but filled with beneficial info. It’s not really a book, but instead a huge 3 ring binder including numerous “chapters” on numerous subjects. It’s more like the workbook/binders you obtain when attending a seminar our program, instead of a message book. The pages have a picture duplicate look, however are still dark as well as legible. Regardless of layout, it’s the info that’s important, as well as there is a lot here.