ADVANCES IN ANTI - TERRORISM &

SECURITY TRAINING STANDARDS

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SHADOW CLOSE PROTECTION is a Hellenic (Greek) security firm Specialized security solutions Crisis avoidance consulting Training provider for the military , law enforcement agencies & corporations on a global scale

About us

SHADOW Anti Terrorism Academy is the training division of our company offering : Executive & Personal Protection courses Security professionals training Standard & tailor made training solutions Military & law enforcement units mentoring Consulting & seminars for corporations

SHADOW Anti Terrorism Academy

Certified organization according to Executive Protection Global Standard (EPGS) Strategic partner of National Bodyguard Association of Russia (NAST Russia ) We are working passionately to establish a different approach in security training that could make the difference in the global effort to counter terrorism and reduce criminal activity

Our Vision Statement

Ancient Hellenic (Greek) philosophy has an important influence on our modern training strategy Tutelage of the philosopher Aristotle to Alexander the Great King of Macedonia , at the Royal Academy of Mieza

The roots of our philosophy

Alexander the Great riding his horse Bucephalus having his bodyguards providing 360 coverage around him The roots of our philosophy

The Royal Academy of Mieza , nearby modern city Naoussa.

Philosopher Aristotle teaching young prince Alexander

GLOBAL TERRORISM AND

ACTS OF VIOLENCE

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Recent reports & statistics

Terrorist & extremist groups have generally succeeded in: Creating a sense of vulnerability across the world Gaining attention and publicity by acts of violence Enhancing the effectiveness of violence by the use of Media Gaining support from similar groups around the world

Table 1 : Terrorist attacks & casualties worldwide (by month 2013)

MonthTotalAttacksTotalKilledTotalWoundedTotal Kidnapped/ Taken HostageJanuary66910222043986February5679911840118March63910271881145April80411232533148May92415573448172June68515422326313July89818623151176August84219183683126September76120343296199October93416392702199November100714482649144December97717283025264TOTAL970717891325772990 Table 2 : Ten countries with the most terrorist attacks (2013)

CountryTotalAttacksTotalKilledTotalWoundedIraq2495637814956Pakistan192023154989Afghanistan114431113717India622405717Philippines450279413Thailand332131398Nigeria3001817457Yemen295291583Syria 21210741773Somalia197408485 Table 3 : Targets of terrorist attacks worldwide (2013)

Target TypeNumber of TargetsPrivate Citizens & Property3035Police2388Government (General)1376Business862Military621Religious Figures & Institutions383Educational Institutions354Terrorists & Non-State Militia270Transportation253Utilities244Journalists & Media167Violent Political Party137Government (Diplomatic)102Telecommunication68NGO51Other41Airports & Airlines29Tourists16Maritime11Food or Water Supply7Total10415 Figure 1 : Tactics used in terrorist attacks worldwide (2013)

Terrorism consequences & impact on human life

Terrorism has a global reach due to technology and communication

Terrorism consequences & impact on human life

Significant INCREASE TO :

Total number of terrorist & extremist groups globally Quality of insurgent methods of training and effectiveness on high value targetsDevelopment in terrorist weaponry ( smaller , easier and more powerful)Information processing (internet , cell phones etc)Total number of innocent casualties

Terrorism consequences & impact on human life (cont)

Significant INCREASE TO : Total number of security professionals killed on duty Critical infrastructure and State property damages Losses and instability for the largest economies of the world (insurance contracts and infrastructure development ) Total amount of money spent for security equipment Feeling of insecurity and post incident psychological or mental disorders

Achievements of nations while trying to confront Terrorism

Lack of a suitable Counter-Insurgency (COIN) doctrine Last minute responses Bureaucratic barriers to manage State strategies Results still NOT clearly defined

Why Anti Terrorism policies have failed ?

Insurgent networks in Middle East & Asia very powerful Regimes still encourage terrorists Most Security institutions understaffed , undertrained & technologically backward Terrorists more diffuse in structure avoiding detection Police forces cannot fight against armed militant groups Additional Anti- terrorism training is needed (Mentoring projects)

How we should think ? What is the solution?

INNOVATIVE WAY OF THINKING TO BE SUCCESSFUL :

Threats should not be categorized There are no standard tactics to be followed each incident is differentPatterns from the past to identify the next target should not be usedTerrorists and extremists are always one step forward They should not be underestimated Islamic terrorism is constantly changing its form , likewise viruses

How we should think ? What is the solution?

NEW DOCTRINE :

Conforming to State and International Laws Deep respect for human rightsMinimum use of force to create security without causing collateral damageIsolation of the conflict zone from external material assistance and support at the borders

How we should think ? What is the solution?

NEW DOCTRINE :

Hard- line approach - no mercy policy to foreign mercenariesUse of force to quell disturbances in the affected regionSpecially trained security forces to guard high profile targetsEconomic developmentPsychological initiatives

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Our philosophy

You CANNOT have Security without : Philosophy and long term policiesCode of Professional EthicsSharing of information and international cooperationStrategic planning Resources and adequate fundingInfrastructure enhancements & use of technologyPersonnel professional security training Constant evaluations of performance & refresher courses

Security professionals training in our days

Identified deficiencies : Absence of candidates ethics evaluation Elementary entry procedures (Quantity vs Quality ) Inadequate seminar type training ( short duration)Limited training content (not enough for modern challenges)Lack of mental pressure and emotional control lessonsFocus on specific tactics and customized solutions

Creating the IDEAL protector ..

Basic principles : Detailed initial evaluation and strict entry psychometric testsCommon training for all operatives Wide spectrum of classes with emphasis on psychology , routine avoidance and crisis management skillsLong duration of trainingCourses physically and mentally demandingEvaluations under pressureMinimum performance for successful graduation is 80%

Creating the IDEAL protector ..

Big differences we have with other training institutions : Focus on the emotional side of the security professional Customized training according to geographical location and cultural backgroundLearn students how to think out of the box ( Strategic level)Promote unconventional way of thinking to counter threatsLearn students how to exceed human limits through mental toughnessEmphasis on stressful simulation scenarios that require making correct decisions in splits of a second

Conclusion

You will never be able to explore the ocean if you dont have the courage to leave the safe coast behind PLATO

ADVANCES IN ANTI TERRORISM & SECURITY TRAINING STANDARDS

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