TridentCMG Responds to Recent Surge in ‘Active Shooter’ Incidents with Defensive Shield Program

There has been a ‘surge’ in the number of ‘Active Shooter’ incidents around the United States in recent weeks. These events have included both actual incidents that took place, such as the Texas Church shooting in Sutherland Springs this past week and, who could forget the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, and events disrupted in their planning stages, as well as a number of ‘false alarms’ sufficient to trigger a tactical response. In addition to schools, these events also took place at hospitals, shopping venues, and office buildings. Predictably, this most recent event in Texas in which 26 men, women, and children were gunned down in the supposed safety of their place of worship has brought about renewed cries from both gun control advocates and regular citizens frustrated with Government’s inability to solve the problem of rampant gun violence. And therein lies the problem; people have become accustomed to out-sourcing their personal security and therefore expect the Federal, State, or Local government and law enforcement agencies to assure that the individual is always safe. This is completely unrealistic and a recipe for failure.

TridentCMG personnel have been following ‘Active Shooter’ incidents since the 2004 Beslan School massacre in North Ossetia, Russia, where 184 children and 148 adults – 332 persons in total – were brutally murdered by Chechen terrorists. History is clear that increased ‘gun control’ measures do not reduce violent crime, and gun-related violence in particular. In fact, law enforcement statistics both in America and elsewhere show the exact opposite effect occurs. Therefore, TridentCMG has developed the Defensive Shield Program geared specifically to help management personnel responsible for the safe continued operation of ‘soft targets’ (churches, schools, hospitals, shopping malls, nursing homes, office buildings, etc.) through a highly structured training program adapted from training already provided to government agencies and law enforcement professionals worldwide.

For additional information, contact Jim Hawes at +1.512.633.8500 or TridentCMG +1.305.283.6614.

Al Kovach Joins Trident Crisis Management Group, Inc.

Trident Crisis Management Group, Inc. is proud to announce that Albert Kovach, Jr., former SEAL and recent President of Paralyzed Veterans of America, has accepted the position of Vice President, Business Development. Al Kovach began his naval service in 1988 and was serving on SEAL Team 5 when he was paralyzed in a parachuting accident during a combat training exercise in 1991. Remaining close to his SEAL community in Coronado, CA, Kovach has served more than 25 years in local and national non-profit leadership and prior to joining the TCMG team, was a multi-term national President and CEO of Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA).

As a premier veterans’ service organization based in Washington, DC, PVA represents approximately 37,500 veterans and their family members in pursuit of their claims for benefits and health care before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and has recovered more than a billion dollars in VA compensation benefits for its members and other veterans, their family members, and survivors. With nurses, physicians, and architects on its staff, PVA is the only veterans service organization authorized to audit the quality of care veterans receive at spinal cord injury centers located at 23 VA hospitals. Additionally, PVA has a unique employment program that places 350 veterans and their spouses in stable jobs on an annual basis.

In his role as the organization’s national president, Kovach has delivered testimony before the U.S. House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees and has appeared regularly on local (CA) and national media to discuss key veterans’ issues. As a recognized leader in veteran’s advocacy, Kovach is a sought-after advisor for civic, community and corporate partners who share his commitment to improving the quality of life for veterans. A lifelong athlete and a proponent of adaptive sports for veterans recovering from catastrophic injuries, Kovach is a two-time winner of the LA Marathon, a participant of the Paralympic Games, and has completed a 3,700-mile transcontinental triathlon.

TridentCMG hosted a Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) / LifeWaters event at its location in Little Torch Key, Florida Keys in late June 2017

The Hero Dive event was hosted by TridentCMG and administered by LifeWaters of St. Louis, MO and featured 5 spinal cord injured veterans, to include Joe (who also suffers from ALS), 2 Navy Seals and 7 LifeWaters Dive Buddies. Paralyzed veterans diving were 1 Army, 2 Navy and 2 Marines at the Florida Key’s premier dive site in Looe Key. A total of 5 dives were performed without incident and lots of fun had by all. The event culminated with a BBQ at TridentCMG’s home in Little Torch Key, FL.

TridentCMG’s Founder and CEO Julio Gomez appeared on Telemundo’s “Enfoque” TV News program on 12 June in reference to the Orlando Terrorist Attack

At approximately 0200 on 12 June, Omar Mateen, a Muslim American of Afghan descent living in Port St. Lucie, Florida, murdered 49 innocents at the Pulse gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Fifty-three people were wounded. The 29-year-old assailant used a legally purchased AR-15 semi-automatic assault rifle, a 9mm handgun and a large amount of ammunition.

TridentCMG successfully conducts evacuation of personnel in hurricane damaged Cabo San Lucas, Baja California, Mexico

TridentCMG conducted a medical evacuation of 6 people from the hurricane damaged Mexican resort of Cabo San Lucas. The mission went off without incident and all evacuees were delivered safely back in San Diego, Ca.

TridentCMG poised to offer qualified personnel in Terminal Guidance for Air Support Operations

TridentCMG, a US Small Business Administration (SBA) 8a certified, global security company, is poised to offer Terminal Guidance Operations, and fire support coordination and advisory capabilities, for the full range of US military indirect fire, and air support missions, in all Contingency Operations.

Our highly trained personnel can operate independently with US air combat forces, or embedded in support of allied or local/ irregular forces, at the smallest unit, company or battalion level. Our capability reflects the unique qualifications of our Subject Matter Experts (SME) and operators, in the fields of close air support, air interdiction and precision strike missions, indirect fire support, liaison and coordination.

Our uniquely qualified operators and experts are all fully vetted, former US military personnel from all services, including Navy SEALs and Marine ANGLICO (Air/Naval Gunfire Liaison Company), Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), and Army Special Forces, with recent experience in various theaters of operation globally, including the Middle East. They possess expertise in fixed wing, rotary wing, and surface-to-surface terminal guidance procedures at the USMC/USN instructor level (Marine Aviation Weapons & Tactics – MAWTS-1), and are fully certified as Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) or Joint Forward Air Controllers (JFAC).

TridentCMG can provide these fully qualified and certified SMEs as advisors and trainers for local forces, or as field operators to provide direct support, terminal guidance, and Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) at the target area. Our Joint Forward Air Controllers (JFACs) can operate worldwide in any environment, on short notice, in support of the customer.

TridentCMG Receives 8(a) Certification

TridentCMG has been certified as a participant in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program. A nine-year term under various NAICS Codes.

TridentCMG Supports NHLPA Families at 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia

TridentCMG is proud to have been selected by the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) to provide security escort services to NHLPA staff and more than 400 family members of the National Hockey League (NHL) players participating in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. The six-man security detail traveled with the NHLPA staff and families by chartered aircraft to Sochi, and provided security escort and support services at multiple hotels and venues frequented by the personnel. The 17-day service resulted in no reportable security issues and initial feedback on the team’s performance from the NHLPA has been extremely positive.

TridentCMG Recommends the Travis Mills Foundation

TridentCMG is proud to recognize Staff Sergeant Travis Mills and recommend his Travis Mills Foundation, a nonprofit organization, formed to benefit and assist wounded and injured veterans and their families.

On 10 April 2012, United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED (improvised explosive device) while on patrol, losing portions of both legs and both arms. He is one of only five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his injuries. Despite his injuries, Travis continues to overcome life’s challenges, breaking physical barriers and defying odds. Travis lives by his motto:

“Never give up. Never quit.”

During his recovery at the U.S. Army’s flagship hospital, Walter Reed, Travis found a passion for inspiring fellow wounded servicemen and women. While at Walter Reed, Travis consistently toured the facility seeking opportunities to encourage and spend time with fellow wounded soldiers and their families. For this service, Travis quickly earned the nickname, the “Mayor,” at Walter Reed.

Travis also founded the Travis Mills Group, LLC where he consults with and speaks to companies and organizations nationwide inspiring all to overcome life’s challenges and adversities. To donate to the Travis Mills Foundation, please click here.

TridentCMG/ACADEMI Provide Armored Vehicle Driver Training to US Army

TridentCMG, in cooperation with teaming partner ACADEMI (Moyock, NC), arranged to provide Armored Vehicle Driver Training (AVDT) to a US Army client at ACADEMI’s driver training facility in Moyock, NC. The three-day base course was provided to an Army drive team as part of its pre-deployment training prior to an overseas posting scheduled for later this spring. In addition to routine performance driving skills, the course focused on SUV motorcade operations and included tactical driving concepts such as ramming, blocking, J-turns, and terrorism awareness. Based upon initial feedback from the client, TridentCMG expects to expand the training scope and train additional drive teams for the Army going forward.

ACADEMI Teaming Agreement Announced

TridentCMG is pleased to announce that we have concluded a Teaming Agreement with ACADEMI (Moyock, NC), an innovative, privately-held training and security solutions provider serving government and commercial industries worldwide. TridentCMG will team with ACADEMI to provide specialized security-related services to ACADEMI and TridentCMG clients on selected projects worldwide. The combined strengths of the two companies significantly increases the scope and level of service that each company is able to provide to its clientele. TridentCMG is excited to team with ACADEMI and looks forward to providing expanded capabilities to our clients in the near future.

TridentCMG Viewpoint: Paul Crespo on Political Risk Insurance

TridentCMG Senior Consultant Paul Crespo provides his thoughts in an interview published in the International Business Law Advisor on the need for Political Risk Insurance and why your international business must have it.

TridentCMG Wins Share of $11B DHS TABSS Contract

DHS-Wide Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract No. HSCG-12-D-ATB017

As one of eight members of ‘TEAM IMMERSION,’ TridentCMG is pleased to announce that we are ready to immediately begin pursuing contracts under Domain 1, Track 2 of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Technical, Acquisition, Business, and Support Services (TABSS) contracting vehicle, under our Prime Contract Awardee team leader, Immersion Consulting, Annapolis, MD. TABSS is a DHS IDIQ Multiple Award Contract vehicle divided into three domains for DHS to procure technical, acquisition, and business support services. Domain 1 Track 2 (the Small Business track) provides DHS customers with Program Management, Engineering and Technology Support Services. TABSS IDIQ contracts will be issued and administered by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). According to the contract award, Support Services provided under TABSS Domain 1 include, but are not limited to the following:

– Acquisition Program Management
– Business Process Reengineering
– Capital Planning
– Certification and Accreditation
– Communications and Public Affairs
– Configuration Management
– Earned Value Management
– Engineering Services
– Enterprise Architecture and Program Planning
– Enterprise Resource Management
– External Coordination
– Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
– Information Assurance
– Information Technology
– International Programs
– Interoperability
– Lifecycle Cost Estimating
– Logistics Support, including Training
– Market Assessments
– Modeling and Simulation
– Organizational Assessment
– Performance Management
– Program Analysis and Reporting
– Program Tracking and Guidance
– Quality Assurance / Management
– Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability
– Research and Development
– Risk Management
– Security, Contingency, and Safety Planning
– Software Engineering
– SOW, SOO, and PWS Development
– Program Management, Engineering and Technical Service Studies and Analyses
– Strategic Planning and Analysis
– Strategic and Tactical Planning
– Systems Design Documentation
– Systems Engineering Support, e.g., C4ISR
– Technology Research & Technical Feasibility
– Test and Evaluation Support / Trials
– Transition / Change Management
– Workforce Management and Training

TABSS Features and Benefits

– Available to all DHS Components and Headquarters elements
– Streamlined ordering with rapid turnaround for task orders
– FFP and T&M options with pre-negotiated fair and reasonable pricing
– Ability to add labor categories for specialized requirements or tasks
– High ceiling value of $11 Billion (across all awardees)
– Additional partners may be added at the task level
– Centralized task-level ordering with decentralized task execution allowing agencies to assign their own task-level Contracting Technical Officer Representative (COTR)
– Multi-year task orders with options to extend
– May include personnel, materials, equipment, facilities, travel and other services incidental to the implementation of solutions
– DOD Facilities Clearance up to Top Secret/SCI

TABSS Task Order Competition Under Domain 1 Track 2

Issuing solicitations under TABSS Domain 1 Track 2 is an easy and straightforward process that ensures getting your requirement fulfilled. Contact your IDIQ Contracting Officer for more information to start the process or go to the TABSS Ordering Guide online at the DHS portal.

TridentCMG Funds ‘ALFA Platoon’ Documentary

ALFA: To Vietnam and Back is a 30-minute documentary about the never-before-seen combat photos of the Navy SEAL platoon and the memories behind them. In 1968, Navy photographer Chip Maury accompanied members of SEAL Team ONE, ALFA platoon, to South Vietnam. The photos captured detail the actions of the highly-trained Naval Special Warfare unit. The majority of these photos have never been seen before by the public nor by the men of ALFA platoon, until now. TridentCMG is a proud sponsor and Associate Producer of this important documentary adding to SEAL history. More…

TridentCMG and Espada Combine to Offer Anti-Piracy and Armed Escort Vessel Services Off Somalia

In conjunction with strategic partner, Espada Logistics & Security Group, TridentCMG now offers two anti-piracy or maritime security options to maritime vessel operators concerned about piracy or other acts of harrassment on the high seas. More…

TridentCMG Completes Security Assessments for Philippine Energy Company

In response to specific security concerns, Trident Crisis Management Group, Inc. recently completed a number of security assessments for Energy Development Corporation (EDC), Manila, Philippines. EDC is a major Philippine energy company and the largest producer of geothermal power in the Philippine Islands. The comprehensive series of assessments included all EDC field drilling operations, several equipment yards, offices, and personal security for a number of key executives. Since completing these initial assessments, TridentCMG has been retained to perform other additional services for EDC.

TridentCMG Adds Fountain 31TE

TridentCMG recently added a new vessel to our inventory of resources, a 31’ Fountain center console with cuddy cabin. The Trident Fountain 31TE is powered by twin 250 HP Yamaha outboard engines. The boat is equipped with a Garmin 5000 series radar, as well as a chartplotter featuring Garmin’s Bluechart G2 Vision. G2 Vision features high-resolution satellite imagery that enhances chart depictions for superior situational awareness and enables our Fountain 31 to navigate with a clear moving-map representation of the boat’s position. G2 Vision is the most realistic mapping display Garmin has ever offered in a chartplotter. Finally, our Fountain 31 is also equipped with a Furuno Bottom Profiler. The Trident Fountain 31 is based in the south Florida area and is available now for project work, but can be relocated to any area of operations as required.