“Body For Hire: The Full Bodyguard Training Series” by Hawk East, Inc. is a video clip and also message program on the fundamentals of executive security. The instructors Tom Carter, Jr., Roger Hair, Rick Reynolds, Dave Bartram, as well as Costs Thompson all have a wealth of understanding and they share quite a bit in this program. For the individual who wishes to know even more concerning the area of exec security, this would be a great location to begin. For somebody that took a course from Hawk East, this is an excellent refresher to have. I additionally intend to say right up front that I such as that Roger Hair placed a commitment in memory of Tom Carter, Jr. in case. I was familiar with Carter’s job and remember when he was eliminated in Iraq in 2004. I appreciate him, his knowledge, and his service to our country.
The initial component of this testimonial will concentrate on the three-volume DVD collection. I’ll point out a few of my grievances pertaining to these DVDs initially, and afterwards hop on to what I suched as regarding them, and also there is far more good than negative, as well as the adverse as you’ll see is everything about the production worths not web content.
These DVDs were first taped on VHS and after that transferred to DVD. The majority of us that watch DVDs are accustomed to elegant menu pages, having the ability to skip to particular parts of the program, etc. You do not obtain that with this program, and that is my greatest issue. There is a lots of details right here, and it would certainly be much more easy to use if you had a menu and also could skip ideal to the topic you want to view. So although they are DVDs, it resembles watching a VHS tape without menus, scene selection, etc.
Sufficient with that, you understand. Currently on to the great, and also there’s a great deal. The instructors do a very good job of offering a lot of information for those who desire to find out about exec security. They present well as well as the audio and also photo is clear. Most important, aside from some tools that could be dated, the info they present is sound as well as important. I’ll now go through the three volumes individually with what they include.
The very first disc, volume 1, is nearly completely in the classroom. The only part of this quantity not in the class is a brief sector with Rick Reynolds outside browsing an automobile. With that said said, they did a great task of shooting and modifying the classroom product with different sights of the speakers and also cut-aways to the trainees so you were not just looking at the same scene then whole time. Now to the good things, the materials of the classroom instruction.
Roger Hair, Tom Carter Jr. as well as Rick Reynolds are all very well-informed on the subject and also they dispel numerous misconceptions concerning the exec protection field with their training. They are not there to create knuckle dragging bone crushers, but instead educated, express, determined professionals that want to handle the responsibility of keeping clients safe. I like that they explain that 90% of the work is advancement work as well as maintaining clients far from threats.
This is a basic training course, however as Carter states, “Essentials are necessary.” Throughout the devices choice part, points such as just how you clothe, tools, holsters, body armor, brief-cases, and sunglasses are reviewed. Several of the equipment and devices discussed in this program may be obsoleted. To disregard the collection due to this would certainly be reckless, given that the reasons behind the equipment are still beneficial to understand. Basic terminology is discussed. Once more, this is a standard program and also some people will certainly not be familiar with these terms, so I rejoice they were included.
Customer evaluations as well as sorts of safety are discussed. This volume likewise includes a section on looking for bombs with ways to browse constant as well as complete. Protective formations and planning are talked about. Points such as team placement and also concepts when under fire are instructed. The trainers review motorcade safety and also drivers.
I actually like that the instructors explain that much of protection work is not extravagant. It’s not all Hollywood action.
The second disc, Quantity 2, relocates outside with Dave Bartram instructing a class on weapons educating at the variety. He shows fundamental firearm principles, including Weaver stance, target selection, making use of sights, shooting on the step, and also tool retention. With all of these, you can not end up being proficient by simply enjoying the DVD. You must go out as well as practice. Ideally with a trainer, and afterwards utilize the DVD as refresher material for your ongoing training. There is likewise an area on auto glass ballistics that I suched as. Good details if you ever before have to contend or from an automobile. The guns training occupies concerning the very first hour of the DVD.
The program then proceeds with vehicle operations and covers points such as car pre-flights, vehicle choice, and evasive driving. They reveal representations of lorries doing L Turns, J Transforms, as well as Reverse 180s, as well as showing real automobiles doing them, and inside views of the motorists placing the automobiles via these methods. Once again, you will not excel by simply seeing, you require to have a refuge to exercise these. If you can participate in a school, that is best, as well as utilize this as review material. If not, do what they educate in a safe place as well as discover these prior to you ever before need them genuine. They likewise cover ramming techniques as well as clearing ranges.
The last short area is back in the classroom where they demonstrate exactly how to extract the concept from risk and also talk about non-verbal notifies that can establish with your client.
Disc three, Volume 3 of the set, begins with Expense Thompson demonstrating and also strolling you via a lorry bomb search. It’s a 26 minute segment that aids you comprehend what to seek and where when looking cars for explosive devices.
Next Off, Roger Hair goes over basic eating close protection driver decorum. If you recognize with dining at elegant areas, you may recognize this. Nonetheless, if your eating experiences are fast food areas, you will certainly wish to take heed as well as learn what is instructed here prior to you attend an expensive dish with a customer.
Costs Thompson returns to go over interaction tools. He discusses a lot of info, several of which could be dated as a result of the breakthroughs in devices. Regardless, he raises some very essential points you ought to think about when selecting devices that is readily available today.
The last section is a lecture by Tom Carter before a platform with a black background. Carter is not the most energised or animated speaker, and also he does utilize notes, yet he also passes on a riches of details. It’s not amazing info, however it is necessary for the protection profession. Much of the lecture gets on guarding exclusive information for your clients. He talks about hazard evaluations, securing living areas, and security and also counter-surveillance. There was additionally a brief section on resort choice with scenes inside a hotel prior to ending up the lecture back at the podium with black background.
I did locate that this 3rd disc finished a bit abruptly at 1:55:50. There was no real final thought, the program simply went to some sources for additional info.
Regardless of the lack of menus, scene choice, and also “flash” many DVDs consist of, I discovered this readied to be very interesting with basic details that is incredibly vital for the exec security professional. It’s not exciting or extravagant, but certainly essential for the job.
Workbook:
Along with the three DVDs, Hawk East has actually compiled a huge workbook to accompany the video clip discussion. Like the DVDs, the workbook is no frills, yet full of beneficial details. It’s not truly a book, yet rather a large three ring binder having several “chapters” on numerous subjects. It’s more like the workbook/binders you receive when going to a seminar our training course, as opposed to a text publication. The web pages have an image copy look, however are still dark as well as understandable. No matter format, it’s the information that is essential, and also there is a great deal below.
