| Friday, 21 September 2007 |
| Extremely impressed. Continued to exceed my expectations as well as discover strengths I didn’t know I had. |
| Friday, 21 September 2007 |
| Superior to any previous training I have attended related to the EP Sector. |
| Friday, 21 September 2007 |
| Superb, real life/real world training of up to date methodologies. Even attending the course for a second time, I learned new things and relearned stuff I had forgotten. The practical element of the course really helps to reinforce training and starts to build muscle memory. This should be considered a course for future Detail Leaders, Shift Leaders and Personal Security Officers rather than just “Basic Agent. |
| Tuesday, 24 July 2007 |
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I had an interesting experience today about 1430. I was outside the building on a break, and two guys decided to have a little shoot-out. They weren't very good, though, lots of rounds expended, nobody got hit for a couple of seconds. I hid behind a concrete trash can, and made a radio call to lock down my building, but there was no way I could get back quickly, so I was essentially locking myself out (not such a great feeling).
One guy took a few rounds, and took off running toward the BART station, bleeding--- the other guy disappeared somewhere. I kept the building locked down until the helicopter moved off and the K-9 guy went away...
Sincere thanks for emphasizing the critical difference between cover and concealment. Ya never know when that will come in handy ;-)
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| Saturday, 26 May 2007 |
| I wanted to thank you in a public way for the training you have given me over the years. Without a doubt, it saved my life (again) on May 22, in the social-services agency where I'm on contract as Security Manager. |
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| Monday, 9 April 2007 |
I'm settled into my new job here in the box and wanted to thank you again for sending it up so quickly. I think I mentioned it but I know about 15 of these guys from my Army days so it's like old times.
My appreciation is not just lip service,as an ITG grad I am making it a point to emphasis my belief in the ITG training and cadre. I have already passed the ITG web information as well as your e-mail addresses to several of my co-workers so if you see anyone pop up with a " Robert told me to contact you..." don't be surprised. |
| Monday, 20 November 2006 |
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Pertaining to a protective operation conducted in China: I reckon over 50% of the ITG course drills were used from the advance work, walking drills (as mentioned especially walking the fence line), motorcade drills (with a bit of adapting for China conditions – it also brought back memories of hitting the toll booth for the bridge in SF at rush hour and trying to keep the integrity of the motorcade as we had a couple of toll booths on the highways to get through), AOPs (the contingency planning to evacuate off the golf course, using the course maintenance track, where we had a vehicle shadowing us, as we could not have a vehicle on the course). Everyone involved in this event (for the past two years) saw a huge difference (from what was done last year)……it was easy though as the bar was set extremely low and we have now set it very high…..The Kudos goes to ITG for that!
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| Monday, 30 October 2006 |
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To Jake Ashton: (Having returned safely from Iraq) I am not doing PSD* anymore, they have us all back in our respective sections now (in Germany). Thank you for teaching all the necessary skills for the trade, that helped keep my ass alive while I was down range. I am truly grateful for you, Gale and Dave J. Thank you all. When I retire a few years from now, I am really going to seriously look at a job in PSD, as my next field.
*PSD is a military acronym that stands for Personal Security Detachment - those duties that related to providing Executive Protection within the military environment. It is also currently being used commonly to describe the efforts in private sector High Risk Environments.
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| Thursday, 26 October 2006 |
| "I learned more in two weeks at ITG® than I havelearned in one year from my current detail. Having three guys who have walked the walk and have decided to impart their knowledge and break the mystique has been a Godsend to our industry and for students of protection. Thank you for everything!" |
| Thursday, 26 October 2006 |
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"Two things that stand out to me is the wealth of knowledge possessed by the instructors and their enthusiasm for sharing it. The passion for the craft shows through extremely well."
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| Thursday, 12 October 2006 |
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I finally have spare time to breathe and write about my experience at ITG’s 12-Day Executive Protection Course that I attended in September. I actually wrote half of a review and as fate would have it Murphy came around and…, well, let’s just say it was lost into the black hole we call the “net”. So my apologies on getting back so late.
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| Wednesday, 20 September 2006 |
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"ITG was the missing link in my career". The instructors put everyone on the same page by eliminating industry arrogance and confusion, presenting every scenario crystal clear and simple. By the end of the course, our group became "one" as a Team, a unit of precision, effective and successful in everything we were asked to do. And it has carried over to this day. Thank you Dave, Jake, Gale and all at ITG for your insight, encouragement and many laughs."
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| Wednesday, 26 April 2006 |
| Just wanted to say the ITG® School was the best shooting school I have been to. The instructors and criteria were directly related to what we as Police Officers are faced with everyday. |
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| Wednesday, 19 April 2006 |
| I just wanted to send you a note of thanks for the fantastic experience I had for the 12 days in Stockton. It was the best investment of time and money I could have made. You guys are the best, most professional and knowledgeable instructors I've had the pleasure to work with. I was jealous of the guys who were going through the whole 21 days, but I'll be back! |
| Tuesday, 11 April 2006 |
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Just a quick note to say thank you for everything regarding ITG7. Kudos to all of you for the content of the courses, the delivery of the building block approach, and the passion with which each of you shared your knowledge.
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| Friday, 31 March 2006 |
| "The training was fantastic. The instructors were great - they provided an excellent mix of lecture, real-life stories and experiences, and demostration. They truly cared about the instruction they were providing, and event though the structure and materials alone are great, it was the instructors that made the course so great." |
| Friday, 31 March 2006 |
| "It is the most realistic and in-depth training I have encountered. Being able to train in the public environment is demanding, and it is the exact environment you will have to work in." |
| Monday, 30 January 2006 |
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“Bottom Line: Superior Course. ITG is on par with some of the finest military and civilian training that I have had. Explains very well the breadth and width of a very complicated profession and industry.”
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| Monday, 30 January 2006 |
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I just wanted to thank you for the opportunity to participate in your program and convey the gratitude for sharing your and your instructors’ vast knowledge and experience with the class, from past experiences most teachers teach.
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| Monday, 30 January 2006 |
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I am currently stationed in Qatar. Thanks again for all you have done and everything I learned in your course. I am using it all to help me survive here. Even that driving simulator is exactly like the streets here.
Semper Fi.
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| Monday, 30 January 2006 |
"This course has been an outstanding supplement to my basic law enforcement training. I am honored to have participated. Thank You!"
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| Monday, 30 January 2006 |
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I was driving chase on a motorcade today on Route Jackson in Baghdad when we had a fast moving car with three 20-something Iraqi males pull up from the rear. The rear gunner covered them with a PKM, but they weren’t able to see it due to tinted windows.
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| Monday, 30 January 2006 |
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I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for the excellent training program you and your staff provided these past two weeks. It is a sheer pleasure to work with and learn from such extremely talented and professional individuals.
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| Friday, 22 July 2005 |
| "I honestly did not know what to expect when I came to ITG® . I had thought it would be mundane, and a "refresher" with lots of "I know this already" situations. What I found was a very complete, well organized, realistic traing program that rivaled or most times exceeded the military courses I am accustomed to. The P.E. was as real as it gets, teamwork, initiativve, creative thinking and "real stress" is the best part of the course." |
| Friday, 12 November 2004 |
| "Bottom Line: Superior Course! ITG® is on par with some of the finest military and civilian training that I have had. Explains very well the breadth and width of a very complicated profession and industry." |
| Friday, 12 November 2004 |
| "There wasn't a moment in this entire class that I wasn't learning something and being challenged. By the end, I was physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted - but I learned skills I never thought possible. Thanks!" |
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