“Body For Hire: The Full Bodyguard Training Collection” by Hawk East, Inc. is a video and also message program on the fundamentals of executive defense. The teachers Tom Carter, Jr., Roger Hair, Rick Reynolds, Dave Bartram, and also Bill Thompson all have a wide range of understanding as well as they share quite a bit in this program. For the individual that would like to know more about the field of executive defense, this would be an excellent location to start. For someone who took a course from Hawk East, this is a great refresher course to have. I additionally wish to state first that I like that Roger Hair placed a dedication in memory of Tom Carter, Jr. in the event. I was familiar with Carter’s job and bear in mind when he was killed in Iraq in 2004. I respect him, his understanding, and also his service to our nation.
The first part of this review will certainly concentrate security chauffeur on the three-volume DVD collection. I’ll explain a few of my problems regarding these DVDs initially, and then jump on to what I suched as regarding them, and there is much more excellent than adverse, and also the unfavorable as you’ll see is all about the manufacturing worths not web content.
These DVDs were very first recorded on VHS and afterwards transferred to DVD. A lot of us that watch DVDs are accustomed to expensive food selection web pages, being able to avoid to certain parts of the program, and so forth. You don’t get that with this program, which is my most significant complaint. There is a lots of details here, and also it would be more user friendly if you had a food selection and can skip right to the topic you want to see. So even though they are DVDs, it resembles seeing a VHS tape without any menus, scene choice, etc.
Sufficient keeping that, you understand. Now on to the great, as well as there’s a lot. The trainers do an excellent job of providing a great deal of details for those that want to discover executive protection. They offer well and also the audio and also image is clear. Crucial, apart from some devices that could be obsoleted, the details they offer is audio and valuable. I’ll now go through the three quantities individually with what they contain.
The first disc, volume 1, is nearly entirely in the class. The only portion of this volume not in the classroom is a brief section with Rick Reynolds outside searching a vehicle. With that said claimed, they did a great job of shooting and also editing and enhancing the classroom product with various views of the speakers and cut-aways to the trainees so you were not simply looking at the exact same scene then entire time. Currently to the great things, the components of the class direction.
Roger Hair, Tom Carter Jr. and Rick Reynolds are all extremely educated on the topic and also they resolve numerous misconceptions regarding the executive protection field with their training. They are not there to produce knuckle dragging bone crushers, however instead enlightened, verbalize, inspired experts that are willing to tackle the duty of keeping clients secure. I like that they mention that 90% of the task is development work as well as keeping customers away from threats.
This is a standard training course, however as Carter claims, “Essentials are important.” During the tools choice portion, points such as just how you clothe, weapons, holsters, body shield, briefcases, as well as sunglasses are talked about. A few of the gear as well as tools talked about in this program might be dated. To reject the collection because of this would be foolhardy, considering that the factors behind the devices are still useful to know. Basic terminology is talked about. Again, this is a basic program and also some individuals will not recognize with these terms, so I’m glad they were included.
Client analyses as well as kinds of security are looked at. This quantity also includes a sector on searching for bombs with means to look consistent and comprehensive. Safety developments and also planning are gone over. Things such as team placement as well as concepts when under attack are taught. The trainers look at motorcade safety and also chauffeurs.
I truly like that the instructors explain that much of protection work is not glamorous. It’s not all Hollywood action.
The second disc, Volume 2, relocates outside with Dave Bartram instructing a class on firearms training at the variety. He educates standard weapon concepts, consisting of Weaver stance, target option, using sights, shooting on the step, and also weapon retention. With all of these, you can’t end up being competent by simply enjoying the DVD. You must go out as well as technique. Ideally with a teacher, and after that make use of the DVD as refresher product for your ongoing training. There is also a section on auto glass ballistics that I liked. Great details if you ever need to shoot at or from an auto. The guns training occupies concerning the initial hour of the DVD.
The program after that continues with automobile procedures as well as covers points such as lorry pre-flights, lorry choice, and also evasive driving. They show diagrams of automobiles doing L Transforms, J Turns, and also Reverse 180s, as well as revealing actual lorries doing them, and also inside sights of the chauffeurs putting the cars through these techniques. Once again, you will not be proficient by simply seeing, you need to have a safe place to practice these. If you can attend an institution, that is best, as well as use this as evaluation material. If not, do what they educate in a refuge and also discover these prior to you ever require them genuine. They likewise cover ramming strategies and removing ranges.
The last brief area is back in the class where they demonstrate exactly how to remove the principle from threat as well as go over non-verbal notifies that can establish with your customer.
Disc 3, Quantity 3 of the collection, starts with Expense Thompson demonstrating and strolling you with a vehicle bomb search. It’s a 26 minute sector that assists you understand what to search for and where when browsing lorries for explosive devices.
Next, Roger Hair talks about fundamental eating decorum. If you know with dining at fancy locations, you might know this. Nonetheless, if your eating experiences are fast food areas, you will intend to beware and also learn what is instructed below prior to you go to an elegant meal with a client.
Bill Thompson returns to go over interaction equipment. He goes over a lot of information, some of which could be dated because of the breakthroughs in equipment. Regardless, he raises some extremely essential points you must think about when selecting tools that is offered today.
The last segment is a lecture by Tom Carter in front of a podium with a black history. Carter is not the most energetic or computer animated audio speaker, and he does use notes, yet he likewise gives a riches of details. It’s not interesting information, but it is very important for the security trade. Much of the lecture gets on safeguarding exclusive details for your customers. He talks about threat assessments, protecting living locations, as well as surveillance and also counter-surveillance. There was likewise a brief section on resort option with scenes inside a hotel before finishing the lecture back at the podium with black background.
I did discover that this 3rd disc finished a little bit quickly at 1:55:50. There was no real final thought, the program just went to some resources for additional details.
In spite of the absence of food selections, scene option, and “flash” so many DVDs have, I discovered this readied to be very helpful with standard details that is incredibly vital for the executive protection specialist. It’s not amazing or attractive, yet without a doubt crucial for the task.
Workbook:
In addition to the three DVDs, Hawk East has actually compiled a big workbook to go along with the video presentation. Like the DVDs, the workbook is no frills, yet filled with helpful information. It’s not truly a publication, but rather a big 3 ring binder having lots of “phases” on various topics. It’s more like the workbook/binders you obtain when participating in a seminar our training course, instead of a text publication. The web pages have an image duplicate appearance, but are still dark and also readable. No matter style, it’s the details that’s important, and also there is a lot right here.