steve dip

Military consultant in the training and development of UAE Armed Forces personnel during their transition from civilian to military life.Analysis of operational training needs regarding the design of relevant and suitable training programmes.The delivery of training and the associated internal validation processes including the implementation of an internal training syllabus that ensures standards are achievable, maintained at all times and results are measurable to aid the analysis of individual recruit progress.

* Effectively managing security operations of the merchant vessels and provided training to the crew and officers transiting the high-risk areas of the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean in accordance with ISPS Code. * Ensuring availability and operational fitness of all security equipments required for detection of security threats and vulnerability, to mitigate associated risks * Maintaining coordination with port facility security officials and other shipboard personnel in connection with security aspects of cargo handling / ship stores for risk free operations. * Providing private charter vessels with both armed and unarmed anti-piracy escort through the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and across the breadth of the Indian Ocean. * Implementing and adapting vessel defences to prevent and deter piracy boarding. * Briefing all crew to ensure they know the contingency plan for anti-piracy procedures and conducting lockdown practical drills.

* 12 years exemplary service in several Commando Units. Conducted operational service in Kuwait, Iraq and Counter Terrorist Operations in Northern Ireland. * Experienced team commander in all areas of deployment including desert, arctic, and anti- terrorist warfare. * Instructor at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines responsible for delivering practical and theoretical lessons, analyzing key performance indicators and evaluating learning outcomes for all courses delivered. * Involved in Physical training & development of Royal Marine recruits through basic training over a 30 week period. * Identified training needs, charted training schedules, and designed training curriculum customized to participants needs and ensuring attendance of participants. * Evaluated training effectiveness periodically with structured feedback system to ensure perfect training delivery. Conceptualized and implemented strategies for building team effectiveness by promoting spirit of cooperation.

Effectively managing the daily tasking’s of operational instructors with regard to Critical Infrastructure Security and Border Protection, at onshore and offshore locations throughout the Middle East. Providing operational policy and procedures in relation to identification and mitigation of security related risks in energy and utilities infrastructure. Providing operational training to external stakeholders in the integration of security forces with networked static and mobile surveillance and detection assets, interdiction platforms and C2 systems. Delivery of security capability development through training needs analysis, design and implementation of training and preparedness programs for border protection, critical infrastructure protection and military readiness.Specializing in the provision of policy, procedures and training for border enforcement and critical infrastructure guard forces, including complete skills delivery for individual and collective training.