Tom Parks Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Florida, United States

Instruct firearms and tactics blocks of instruction to clients. Training is based on a company specific training plan developed to provide basic to advanced courses based on clients' abilities.

Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq

Dept of State WPS Lead Special Skills Instructor, BFFOC Certified Range Master/ Firearms Instructor,Resources, Tactical Skills and Protective Operations InstructorExperienced training WPS ExpatsExperienced training TCNs from Peru, india, Kenya and Uganda

Amman, Jordan

I was a Dept of State bio approved Lead Special Skills Instructor assigned to the Mobile Training Team (MTT) in Amman,Jordan. I taught the 80 hr Guard Force Course to Third Country Nationals (TCNs) at King Abdullah Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC) for the DOS BESF contract. I taught over 650 students from Peru, Kenya and Uganda. This course covered Tac Med/first aid, Access Control, Basic Guard Duties, Dealing with Government Employees, Fires and Explosions, Force Continuum, General… Show more I was a Dept of State bio approved Lead Special Skills Instructor assigned to the Mobile Training Team (MTT) in Amman,Jordan. I taught the 80 hr Guard Force Course to Third Country Nationals (TCNs) at King Abdullah Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC) for the DOS BESF contract. I taught over 650 students from Peru, Kenya and Uganda. This course covered Tac Med/first aid, Access Control, Basic Guard Duties, Dealing with Government Employees, Fires and Explosions, Force Continuum, General Orders, Post Orders, Guard Force Communications, IED recognition, Local Laws and Powers of Arrest, Log Books, Mission Emergency Plans, Observation techniques, Physical Security, Surveillance Detection, Terrorism and Criminality, US Government Assets, Unarmed Defensive Tactics, Use of Personal Equipment and M4. Show less

Kennedy Space Center, Florida

I was acting Team Leader/ Shift Leader for all PSD details from high visibility press conferences, media events and launch day escorts to low profile one car daily escorts and personal details. This included the Astronaut Corp (made up of military officers), NASA Directors (retired military officers), visiting International Dignitaries, US and State Congressmen and Senators as well as working with Secret Service for POTUS and VPOTUS visits. I worked with advanced teams, conducted briefs and… Show more I was acting Team Leader/ Shift Leader for all PSD details from high visibility press conferences, media events and launch day escorts to low profile one car daily escorts and personal details. This included the Astronaut Corp (made up of military officers), NASA Directors (retired military officers), visiting International Dignitaries, US and State Congressmen and Senators as well as working with Secret Service for POTUS and VPOTUS visits. I worked with advanced teams, conducted briefs and de-briefs, route planning, safe havens, communications and was NASA’s liaison with the visiting PSD details. I was Team Leader on board armed helo flights for PSD movements and Project Noble Eagle. (NASA Shuttle Defense Plan) I had overall control of the daily operations of the security force assigned to SWAT. I ensured the compliance with applicable regulations and contractual requirements as related to the team. During a High Risk Incident, I was acting commander in the absence of the SWAT Commander. If commander was present, I assisted in the formulation of tactical options and directed the Assault Team Leaders. I ensured compliance with Federal, State, Local, NASA and Air Force laws, regulations and requirements. I was promoted to Lieutenant in 2007; Training Supervisor became one of my duties. These duties included the following: Ensuring SWAT personnel are trained in weapons usage and special skills. I was involved in all curriculum design and development to clients’ standards and approval. Instructing and overseeing daily training to include: Executive Protection, Protective Operations, CQB tactics, Launch Operations, weapons training, hostage situations, emergency responses, motorcade/convoy operations, helicopter operations, maritime operations, waterborne operations and physical and mental conditioning. I ensured personnel maintain flight logs and flight equipment for helicopter operations. Show less