PSD Training Group Instructors & Staff

Our training cadre is made up of exceptional instructors from some of the worlds foremost military and law enforcement special operations teams. In selecting an instructor we look not only at their operational experience but also their communications skills and ability to lead and motivate students.

AB - Qualified, experienced City & Guilds 7303 (Adult Learning) registered Close Protection instructor, H&SE First Aid at Work instructor. AB was taught Close Protection by RMP CP (Longmoor) and 22 SAS, his experience includes PSD TL duties for NGO's in Iraq, sports persons in the UK, families in Europe, commercial companies and Government officials from different nations all over the globe. AB is the Training & Development Director, leading the PSD Training Group into it's 4th year of providing real life, up to date skill sets for professionals.

JG - Active in Iraq since 2003, JG is currently deployed in a senior security role supporting Western Media interests in Baghdad, part of this contract is the instruction and management of local nations. JG is a former British Military instructor, his background includes supporting UK Special Forces, 22 Special Air Service, activities in a number of Areas of Operations including Operation Telic (2nd Gulf War). JG is a graduate of Phoenix Close Protection, Ex-Med Remote Medics course,  he is a qualified Advanced Defensive and VIP Close Protection Driver Trainer and Assessor.

KDR - A former member of  2 PARA & RMP. Passed the Special Air Service CP Course and the first CP course run by Royal Military Police. Spent several years with the UK FCO in Bogota, Kampala, Khartoum and Beirut. While Commanding the British Ambassador's CP Team in Lebanon, shot and killed the driver of a suicide truck bomb aimed at the US Embassy, awarded the QGM from the UK Govt and Silver Star by the US Govt. 3 years at the RMP CP Wing at Longmoor, 2 years NATO ILRRP School as a CQB Instructor. Has carried out PSD work in Afghanistan and Iraq, Team Leader of a 20 man PSD Team. Recent deployments include short term contracts in Iraq, Nigeria, Somalia and Durfur Sudan.

NEL - Registered Close Protection Instructor experienced in (Adult Learning) City & Guilds 7302 with 1886 Conflict Management, HSE First Aid at Work Instructor. Physical Security Systems Manager, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Manager. A former British Served 28 years military experience with 2LI and UK Special Forces 23 SAS(R) operational experiences in Northern Ireland, Balkans, West Africa, Afghanistan liaising with NGO’s and members of the local population with attachments to Military Intelligence. Commanding a PSD team in Baghdad and training local national’s in security procedures.

KY - Former British NCO. Qualified and accredited City & Guilds 7303 and HSE First Aid Instructor. Extensive operational experience within military and private security sectors. Served in a wide variety of high intensity conflict areas including Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan in equally varied roles; from Operations Centre Staff, Fleet Management, Close Protection Team member to High Risk Private Security Detail.

CB - Active in Iraq since 2004. Commanding a PSD team in Baghdad and training local Iraqi close protection teams in CP work, also running the security an Iraqi telephone call centre and training all the guard force. CB Has 14 years service with the Royal Marine Commandos, an experienced recruit and trained Marine Weapons and Tactics instructor, served as a reconnaissance troop sniper and a special weapons escort with Comacchio Group, Royal Marines. CB is a graduate of the PBA and has carried out a number of close protection tasks in the UK, CB is also a trained first aid instructor and qualified City & Guilds 7302 instructor.

SW - Active in Iraq since 2003, lately has performed duties in Afghanistan for the US State Dept, currently holds a PSD Team Leader/Instructor position for an active worldwide PSC. SW joins PSD Training as an ADS (Assistant Directing Staff) member. Pre Iraq SW has worked for a number of corporate/private clients. Currently operational, within the US DOD contracts system in Iraq.

IK - With a Military Intelligence background, IK has been active in countries such as Iraq, Northern Ireland, Afghanistan, Israel and Palestine, he brings a world wide knowledge of intelligence gathering, high level briefings, covert operating in hostile environments.

JW - Former British Army NCO, NFT Commander, qualified and accredited City & Guilds 1886 and Close Protection instructor with 15 years experience in the private and commercial
security sectors, Roles include Team leader, Personal protection officer and SAP team leader. Registered on the Professional Register of Trainers, currently contracted as Head of Training in Afghanistan for a British PMC.

AM - Former British Army with 10+ years service as a PSD and Close Protection Officer in security management worldwide and operations with organisations throughout the UK and abroad. Professionally trained in VIP Protection, PSD, HRT and leadership as a Team Leader and Team Member. He has Travelled, lived, and/or worked in more than 11 countries under hostile or peace conditions including Africa, South America, USA Mainland, Iraq.

DW - Former British Army with 14 years experience. A key Military instructor, responsible for the implementation of training, commanding exceptional standards throughout. Several years in Northern Ireland on both Overt and Covert Operations supporting Special Forces and COP Controllers. Active in Iraq between 2004 -2005, DW worked with the Country Management Office in Baghdad as part of a Residential Security Team before commanding a 15 man PSD team in Tikrit and surrounding areas, also responsible for conducting all in house training for new Security contract members.

Various - Instructors from operational companies also visit, former Special Forces, Royalty Protection Group, Parachute Regiment, Military Close Protection Units, Medical, Firearms, PSD Units, request guest appearances and visits to our course, to talk with students, take and instruct on lessons.