Mr. Turpin retired from the US Army as a Master Sergeant of Special Forces after 21 years of service. He began his career as a Scout/sniper with the 82nd airborne division where he specialized in reconnaissance and sniper operations. He also refined his marksmanship skills during two tours with the Marksmanship Training Unit where he successfully competed in high-power rifle competition. Paul's last 12 years of service were with the 7th SFG(A) where he continued to refine his long-range rifle marksmanship skills, as well as the other myriad of skills required to be successful in special operations such as language ability. Paul is able to teach in both Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. Paul now works as a peace officer for a major state agency where he teaches basic and advanced firearms skills, chemical agents, expandable baton and instructor development. He also serves as an advisor and instructor for his department’s Tactical Operations Unit and Hostage rescue units.

Marine First Sergeant (retired) of 24 years and a combat veteran. Beginning his career as a infantryman with First Battalion First Marines; First Marine Division where he specialized in marksmanship as a Scout Sniper operator, Chief Scout Sniper, Primary Marksmanship Instructor and Tactics Instructor.  He later served as the Chief Instructor at Special Operations Training Group, Special Missions Branch instructing the first MOS awarding Sniper School Okinawa, Japan.  Mark is a qualified dynamic entry Breacher, Rappel Master, Navy parachutist and Marine Combatant Diver.  He served in combat operations in the Persian Gulf War, Iraq in operations earning multple combat awards to include Valor commendations for actions under fire. He is a NRA rifle and pistol instructor teaching rifle & handgun as well as CCW courses. We are extremely proud and honored to have Mark on our team.

Tom has worked on the close protection teams for fours governors while with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. In 1989, he is a former Commander of the Governor’s Security Division for eight years. He worked in senior positions in protective operations for the Pope, Mikhail Gorbachev, Margaret Thatcher, and every U.S. President since Gerald Ford, handling protective assignments in Russia, Japan, Korea, China, Ireland, India, Italy, Greece, Turkey, The Philippines, Thailand, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Following the September 11 attacks, Taylor was named the Patrol’s Anti-Terrorism Coordinator. After leaving the Patrol, he headed a team of anti-terrorism specialists that evaluated the vulnerabilities of Missouri’s most critical assets.He served two terms as president of the National Governor’s Security Association (NGSA). In that capacity, he was Senior Security Consultant for the National Governor’s Association (NGA) in Washington, D.C., and helped formulate security plans for NGA events nationwide. Taylor has trained hundreds of people in dignitary protection and survival tactics and is a regular instructor at the Advanced Threat Assessment and Management Academy at UCLA’S Conference Center. He was selected to serve on the Development Team for the MOSAIC Threat Assessment System currently used by the U.S. Supreme Court, the CIA, the US Marshals Service, and agencies protecting governors of twelve states. Thomas Taylor currently works as Special Projects Manager for Gavin de Becker and Associates, a firm that advises and protects high-risk public figures. He served as detail leader for the large security team protecting Arnold Schwarzenegger during his campaign for governor of California. The Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM) in Florida published Taylor’s book, Dodging Bullets - A Strategic Guide to World-Class Protection, in 2000. His name appears in the acknowledgments of Gavin de Becker’s bestsellers The Gift of Fear and Fear Less, and also the 1998 Secret Service report Protective Intelligence and Threat Assessment Investigations, for his assistance in reviewing these documents. In 2008, Taylor co-authored a groundbreaking book on public figure protection, Just Two Seconds – Using Time and Space to Defeat Assassins. His debut novel, Mortal Shield, was a finalist for Foreword Magazine's "2008 Book of the Year" Award. His latest book, Armored Men, is a sequel to his first novel and has just been released.

IMTT is humbled and honored to have this gentleman as one of our team members, advisor and instructor. It is truely a pleasure to have Tom assisting us in the execution of Professional level Executive protection training world-wide.

Books by Thomas A. Taylor

 

Mr. Swift is a 24 year veteran of Law Enforcement. He currently holds the rank of Captain; serving in SWAT since 1991 and becoming a State-wide Primary instructor in 1996.  He is a Commander of a 28 man SWAT team and 7 person negotiator unit. He has held every rank within this unit and distinguished himself with multiple awards and accolades during this time. Rawland is a factory certified ASP instructor, State of California Certified Tactical Firearm, Long Range marksman, Hostage Rescue and Crisis Entry instructor. He holds many other certifications and qualifications as well. He spent over three years as an investigative / detective Sergeant of California’s largest Maximum Security Prison, responsible for overall security as well as the investigation of all organized crime / prison gang criminal activity. Mr. Swift has represented IMTT as a primary firearms instructor, SWAT instructor and CQB instructor in Scandinavia and numerous other locations world-wide.  We are privileged and honored to have him as part of our team and staff.

Cory has been a member of the US Army since 1996. He has served an Infantryman, Sniper and continues to serve as an US Army Special Forces soldier. He is a graduate of the US Army Ranger School, Special Forces Q course (18C), Sniper school, US Army HALO course, SF Intel course, ASOT Level III and numerous courses during his tenure with the US Army. Cory currently serves as a Special Forces Team Sergeant assigned to a Direct Action team within a Special Forces Group. He currently holds the rank of Master Sergeant. He has multiple and numerous combat deployments in support of GWOT to Afghanistan, Iraq and other regions of the globe. He has earned numerous combat awards to include multiple Bronze star medals, Combat Infantryman badge and many others. Cory is a certified Scuba Diver, certified USPA Sky Diver, NRA Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Personal protection in the home Instructor certified and many others.  Cory has instructed multiple special operation Advanced CQB Packages, firearms and Instructor levels courses including SFAUC.  

IMTT is proud and honored to have Cory as part of our team and instructor staff.

Mr. Whitehead is a 26 veteran of Law Enforcement. His last assignment as a Lieutenant he was responsible for the training and certification of over 1200 peace officers which included a support staff and budgetary responsibilities. He served in SWAT for over 18 years rising to the rank of SWAT commander and in charge of a 21 man unit. John is also a Certified Martial Arts Instructor, who holds a Fifth degree Black Belt in Japanese Go Ju-Ruy Karate and Martial Arts weapon systems. He is currently studying Jeet Kune Do, Kali Filipino Martial Arts and several other fighting systems. John is a former United States Marine earning the rank of Sergeant and severed at various post throughout the world. He was also served as a salvage / recovery and rescue combat diver.  John is a certified in multiple disciplines and holds numerous certifications, qualification and professional licenses. He worked as an adjunct instructor for a professional academic institution as a course instructor for over 5 years. John has developed and taught Self-Defense Courses, firearms and Edged Weapons for many agencies through out California and the Untied States.  

IMTT is proud and honored to have John as part of our team and an instructor. 

"IMTT is honored and privileged to have Mr. John Rose on staff. He actively served in law enforcement for over 18 years in positions ranging from Patrol Officer, K-9 Handler, K-9 Trainer, SWAT Operator, and Departmental Training Officer. His last rank held was that of Division Major with a large sheriff’s office in TN. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and holds numerous State P.O.S.T. certifications in multple disciplines to include but not limited to patrol tactics, response to active shooters, defensive tactics, firearms, and K-9. John developed the Counter Terrorism Tactics for Patrol Officers class that is taught in the regional police academy in Tennessee where he has been an instructor since 2003. In addition John has lectured extensively on the topics of leadership, supervision, ethics, and terrorism. Mr. Rose has completed and is certified as a counter-terrorism instructor after lengthy studies and numerous courses at the Counter Terrorism Training Division of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco Ga. To enhance his studies and gain experience in the field he traveled to the Middle east and worked with elite units, counter-terrorism groups and special military units of the Israeli defense forces. The goal of which is to protect critical infrastructure, schools, retail malls, VIP’s and to mitigate the tactics used by Suicide Bombers. John is our Vulnerability Assessment / Threat assessment instructor and expert. He holds a Maters of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology from East Tennessee State University, where he guest lectures on the topic of terrorism.

Darren is a world leader in the global martial arts community, He has studied martial arts for a over 20 years and is currently the personal full time student of the 34th grand master Masaaki Hatsumi, Darren lives in Japan for the sole purpose of training in this 1000 year old warfare martial art and currently teaches at the grand master's dojo 5 days a week. His teaching expertise is sought after from both civilian military and police the world over and he spends time every year travelling the world to teach this combative art at seminars and private classes. Bujinkan Ninjutsu has been recognised by most major police and military the world over for its proven efficiency in dealing with life and death situations. Tactics, unarmed and armed fighting, knife defence and attack, knife on knife, using a gun without firing, disarming an armed attacker (gun, knife or other), close quarters combat (both with and without weapons) and stick fighting are just some of the specialties of Darren's teaching.

Pat Hickcox is a Sergeant with a large metropolitan Police agency with over 25 years experience in Law enforcement. Sergeant Hickcox’ Police experience is both extensive and diverse, having been assigned to a Federally funded Multi-Agency Drug Task Force, Patrol Supervisor, Homicide Supervisor, Police Academy Instructor and Tactical Operations Unit Team (SWAT) leader. Pat has been a training officer for 15 years and has trained hundreds of Police officers in Methamphetamine Lab investigations/operations, Tactical Firearms, Police Response to WMD as well as many other subjects. Additionally Pat served as a U.S. Special Operations as a Team Sergeant Iraq. He is an avid outdoorsman and hunter. We are very proud to have him on board.

Corrections Division Director of training, Ret. United States Marine Corps with the rank of Lt. Colonel. Darryl recently retired from the state of California where he served as a Lt. and a Hostage rescue team commander. His experience is very unique. Serving multiple combat tours as a helicopter pilot and later as Marine squadron commander. Beginning his career with the Marine Corps as a enlisted man he finally earned the rank of LT. Colonel. He still holds pilots license for multiple types of fixed and rotor wing aircraft. As a Law enforcement supervisor he managed and led a unit of 21 one personnel. In this capacity he was responsible for the training , budget, and operational deployments of this unit. His specialty is hostage rescue operations, threat management, middle management training, SWAT in corrections and aircraft operations.

Ret. United states Navy with the Rank of Commander, Former commander USN SEAL Team #5. Larry has been involved in Special operations since DEC 1966 and is still active throughout the community. He begin his Navy career as a enlisted man earning his way to the final rank of USN Commander. He has operated in clandestine and covert operations with the CIA , US State department, DEA, and numerous other federal agencies to include JSOC. He has deployed into multiple conflicts, low intensity operations and well operations other than war. Larry has also earned two master degrees in education and operations research analysis. He is also a author of three novels (Silent option, Broken Seals and Free enterprise.) multiple magazines articles in professional journals. Operating his own company Special operations consultants INC. (SOC Inc.) he still travels throughout the world. There are few men in the world today who possess Larry's level of training, expertise and real world experience. Speaks multiple languages. He specializes in executive protection, development of security procedures, overseeing development of leadership / administrative personnel and management level training.

Maurice is a long time veteran and serving member of an Elite European Special Forces unit. He holds the rank of Sergeant Major. Maurice specializes in Counter / Anti-Terrorism, long distance marksmanship (Sniper tactics) and specialized tactics training. He holds multiple instructor ratings and qualifications. His background, extensive combat experience, training and professionalism make him uniquely qualified as an instructor for IMTT.

Renowned martial artist and edged weapon expert. He is recognized for his innovative and progressive methods in the European Union with the special operations community. He has traveled throughout Europe and Scandinavia training National Hostage Rescue units and elite forces. Kia is also a published author with several books in print.

He is a graduate of Michigan college with a Bachelor of science degree. He is a native Spanish speaker and speaks fluent English. His knowledge of executive protection and security issues is beyond question. His experience includes working on the presidential detail beside the secret service. Ronny is a US Citizen. His formal training includes in excess of 17 different weapons and security related courses of instruction. He is a finished machinist and professional level sail boat racer. His specialty is executive protection, security and maritime security.

Manages databases, creates certificates, assists with mailing, advertising, printing projects, public relations, bookkeeping and file organization.

IMTT California representative and logistical coordinator

Command Master Chief Ret., USN SEAL Team #5, 34 years of active duty. This individual represents the peek of knowledge in special operations. Mr. Davis is a decorated combat veteran. His operational experience and expertise have been present in every conflict the US has been engaged in since 1963. His insight and advice is used as a resource for I.M.T.T.. Occasionally he conducts courses on special request for us. His skill and training do not come on the cheap! He served with and under MR. Charlie Beckworth at SOCOM as a senior NCO. At one point in his distinguished career he was the most senior staff NCO in all the United States Navy SEAL Teams. There just is not the paper to do his experience and reputation worthy in this document. This man is one of the most trained and experienced unconventional warriors that the United States.

Major ret. USMC, his experience is without question unparalleled in his field. Russ is the owner and director of training for R.E.S.T. Corp. He specializes in explosive entry and breaching of fortified and unfortified locations. He learned his stock and trade the hard way in combat and conflict. He has his own cadre of instructors who teach this art. Every one of his personnel is active duty military or police personnel who have completed a breach under field condition against an active aggressor. Russ provides technical support and advice in this area to I.M.T.T.. Russ is a true professional with real world live fire experience against a lethal opponent, not a training exercise.