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37 Coryton Close, Brecon,Powys, Wales LD39HP
Mobile: +44 (O)7539773O39. Email:
Career Target: Close Protection Operative (Cpo)
“I am a recently qualified Close Protection Operative with over 19 years developed military experience. As a Section Commander and Platoon Sergeant, I have led teams in dangerous environments and situations in the UK and abroad, and have served in all recent conflicts (Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo and Northern Ireland). I am a person with old-fashioned sense of values, a deep sense of commitment to do the right thing and cares deeply for those under my command. I am now looking to start a new career and make a continued significant contribution within a similar challenging High Risk, International Security Management role as a CPO”.
Notable Areas of Expertise include:
· Close / Executive Protection / · Secure Route Planning / · Former Infantry Sergeant· Security Operations / · Logistics / CQMs / · Team Leadership
· Counter Terrorism / · Administration / I.T. / · First Aid (FPOS)
· Operational Planning / · Military Trainer / Staff Development / · Counter Insurgency
· Surveillance / Reconnaissance / · Strong Communication Skills / · Weapon Systems / Tactics
Notable Career Achievements:
· Afghanistan (Op. Herrick 10): Worked intimately as part of a 4 man team. Trained Afghanistan National Army personnel· Iraq: (Op. Telic 1 4): 2i/c Section Commandeer. Carried out multiple military operations during both tours
· Kosovo: As a Multiple Commander carried out various administration, patrolling and military tasks
· Northern Ireland: Supported the Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) with various tasks such as public disorders
· Kenya: In charge of 30 people carrying out various military dry training exercises
Professional Development
Close Protection (SIA) / City and Guilds 3 (G4S Phoenix course) / 2015FPOS (i) / First Person on Scene (Intermediate), (First Aid) / 2015
Military: / Junior and Senior Brecon, CQMS course
Recent Career Summary (Security)
Gardant Security Limited. Security Supervisor Nov 15-
Minimal Risk. SST/SAP for RWC2015 Sept 15- Oct 15
Guardforce Security RST for HNWI Aug 15 –Sept 15
Defence Unlimited Defence and Military Consultant. Aug 15 -
Guardforce Security Ed Sheeran Wembley 6th -13th July 2015
Guardforce Security Wireless music festival. 3-5 July 2015
Aventail Security Glastonbury Music Festival. 15th-28th June 2015
Guardforce Security Download Festival June 2015
Guardforce Security British Soap Awards. May 2015
Guardforce Security The Avengers Age of Ultron movie premier in London April 2015
Notable Military Experience
British Army: Black Watch, 3 Scots Royal Regiment of Scotland, (1996-2012), and 7 Scots (2012-2015)
Permanent Staff Instructor 7 Scots (Army Reserves), Inverness Sep 2012 - May 2015
Explosive Safety Officer Infantry Battle School Sep 2010 - Sep 2012
ANA Trainer / Mentor United Kingdom Leadership Tactical Training Team (UKLTT) Mar 2010 -Sep 2010
Platoon Sergeant / IED Trainer Black Watch Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
· Counter IED Instructor: Instructed troops on procedures required to deploy to countries such as Afghanistan· Explosive Safety Officer: Infantry Battle School, supported all 3 Junior, Senior and Platoon Commanders’ divisions with a multitude of roles from Explosive Method of Entry to Battle Noise Simulation
· Platoon Sergeant: Responsible for administration, training developing, and training programmes for 30 members
· As a Team Leader: Responsibilities included weapon training, administration, leading men in hostile circumstances; writing and implementing training schedules, welfare, team development (professional and personal skills)
Additional Information:
Leisure: Football, Swimming, Running, Hill Walking, Travelling. Status: Married. Born: 1972
For more information please see my LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/garyblakelybuchanan
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