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Instructor 01

Joseph Balkovic

Biography and credentials to be added.

Instructor 02 · Callsign “Tweed”

Alex Twadell

Alex “Tweed” Twadell served six years in the United States Marine Corps, including service with FAST Company and 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines.Then went into contracting for 4 years. 1 year DOD, 3 years with the CIA.

Military Training

Advanced Urban Combat
Non-Lethal Training
Designated Marksman
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Training

Operattional Deployments

Iraq
Afghanistan
Guantanamo Bay
East Asia

Instructor Certifications

NRA Pistol Instructor
NRA Rifle Instructor
NRA Shotgun Instructor
NRA Concealed Carry (CCW) Instructor

Instructor 03 · Callsign “Hell Jumper” · Military, Medical & Fieldcraft

Samuel Kuntz

Samuel brings an extensive background in Marine Corps infantry, tactical training, emergency medicine, wilderness response, and firearms instruction. His experience spans military operations, prehospital care, field leadership, and specialized safety training.

Military Training & Leadership

Marine Rifleman and basic infantry training; Advanced Urban Combat and Marine Operations in Urban Terrain; squad leader tactics and fire support; Leading Marines, advanced leadership, NCO and Lance Corporal leadership courses; MCMAP tan through brown belts; riot control, non-lethal takedowns, OC spray certification, and basic breaching.

Weapons & Operational Qualifications

Expert rifleman and sharpshooter pistol; Javelin, M240, M249, M2, Mk19, M252 81 mm mortar, and M1A1 armament/ammunition training; basic helicopter and rope operations, Humvee operation, armory custodian certification, basic security guard school, terrorism awareness, CBRN intermediate, and advanced swim qualification.

Survival, Navigation & Military Medical

Combat Lifesaver, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, first aid, land navigation, USMC non-aircrew water survival, Basic SERE Level 2, basic helicopter operations, and field readiness training.

Civilian Medical & Emergency Response

EMT; Stop the Bleed Instructor; Prehospital Trauma Life Support
Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness Medicine
Fireline Medic and Fireline Medical Unit Leader
Medical Flood Response; CPR/AED; Advanced Pediatric Readiness
Conflict Resolution

Civilian Firearms & Armorer Training

Firearms basic instructor training and pistol/rifle training through the Clint Smith Signature Series; armorer training for AR-15, Mauser Model 1898, and Big Horn Armory Model 89; concealed carry license.

FEMA / Incident Command

ICS-005 (Hazardous Materials), ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-700.

Additional military coursework

Basic ropes operations, unit mail clerk, USMC counseling for Marines, personal physical fitness, personal financial management, spelling and mathematics for Marines.