Private Military Contractor

Private Military Contractor As you have been listed on the ESA Ireland PMC Mailing List, The following is an overview of the European Security Academy: Private Military Contractor Course.  The Course will be conducted between 17th-24th of September 2018 over a 7 day period at The ESA HQ training facility in Poland. Registration Link attached end of page Standard course price: €1,500 …

Close Protection Operative Course

Close Protection Operative The following is an overview of the European Security Academy: Close Protection Operatives Course.  The Course will be conducted between 20th of August - 2nd of September 2018 over a 14 day period at The ESA HQ training facility in Poland. Registration Link attached end of page Standard course price: €2,500 in Total (€300 …

TIME REACTION & TARGET PERCEPTION (T.R.T.P)

The Time Reaction and Target Perception is the combat tested and widely accepted shooting concept where the proper mindset, marksmanship and manipulation are the core skills of a tactical shooter. Once critical individual skills are established, students can systematically progress to more specialized and tactical training. With the TRTP system, You will be able to …

Designated Defense Marksman Advanced (D.D.M.-Advanced)

During this very demanding DDM  Advanced course you develop skills in detection, stalking, and target range estimation methods, camouflage, fieldcraft, infiltration, special reconnaissance and observation, surveillance and target acquisition. The following is an overview of the European Security Academy: Designated Defense Marksman Advanced Course.  The Course will be conducted between the  4th-10th of June 2018 over at …

The Importance of Situational Awareness in the Close Protection Industry.

What does it take to be a good CPO? A good level of fitness? An understanding of the VIP's needs, wishes and behavior patterns? A good knowledge of the area? A fantastic marksman? Excellent organizational skills? All of these factors are important and play a part in carrying out your duties as a CPO. However, …

Congratulations: Facebook Competition Winner….

This week we hosted a promotional competition campaign on the ESA IRELAND facebook page.  The prize included: 10% Discount on our up and coming Combined Firearms Course (28-30th of May 2018) Tactical Plate Carrier DVD Copy of the Discovery Channels documentary series of The European Security Academy. ESA Velcro Patch ESA Course Catalogue First Steps …

Tim Talks: Kalashnikovs

Tim Locks speaks to us about the age-old debate.....AK-47 OR AR15??

How To Write Your Close Protection Resume.

Submitting your CV should be considered part of your employment interview and thus be treated with the same level of professionalism and preparation. First of all, there is a common misunderstanding that a resume and a CV is the same thing, it is not! CV stands for Curriculum Vitae, which is Latin and means "Life …

ESA- Combined Firearms Course 2018

The following is an overview summary of the ESA Combined Firearms Course. The Course will be conducted THIS SEPTEMBER over a 3 day period at The ESA HQ training facility in Poland. Standard course price: €790 in Total (€300 deposit required to reserve your place on the course and remainder of fees can be paid in cash upon arrival at …

5 key factors when choosing Spec-Ops Gear

When people think of Special Forces, they think "tough." There's a good reason for this. The United States Special Forces are some of the most dangerous and well-trained warriors on the planet, able to operate in a wide range of climate and terrain conditions and accomplish their objectives, both at home and abroad. While an …