HSEEP Assessments/Exercises

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HSEEP Assessments/Exercises


O’Gara combines real-world emergency responder experience with recognized, industry best practices to provide challenging, yet realistic all-hazards exercises. We offer economical and effective exercise design, development, conduct and evaluation services in strict adherence with all U.S. Department of Homeland Security guidelines (HSEEP). These training programs are designed to provide realistic evaluations of all response disciplines and their response plans in an effort to enhance response capabilities and overall community preparedness for events such as pandemic influenza, natural disasters and acts of terrorism.

Training Includes:

  • Full Scale Exercises

  • Functional Exercises

  • Tabletop Exercises

Threat Vulnerability Assessment

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Vulnerability Assessment Training


O’Gara staff have a wealth of real-world experience with Intelligence, Security and Law Enforcement, Public Health, Emergency Management, EOD, WMD, CBRNE, Counter-terrorism, etc. We hold numerous nationally-recognized assessment certifications such as: DHS ACAMS, HLS-CAM, CARVER, RAM-W, RAM-C, RAM-CF, HFSAI (developed by O’Gara for the U.S. Healthcare Sector), and R-4 (developed by O’Gara to incorporate Risk, Readiness, Response and Recovery).

Our staff members have conducted several-hundred Comprehensive, All-Hazard Threat, Security, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessments worldwide. In particular, O’Gara has performed hundreds of security assessments for Critical Infrastructure-Key Resources (CIKR), including Hospitals, Schools & Universities, Government Facilities, Transportation Systems, Stadiums/Arenas, Water/Wastewater Plants, IT Centers, Food Manufacturing Plants, US Embassies & Consulates, etc. Our team combines real-world, hands-on experience with proven methodologies to provide the most accurate assessment possible. Our CIKR experts are some of the most qualified individuals in the world with experience ranging from former U.S. Intelligence Agencies, U.S. Department of State, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Defense, and the Secret Service.

IED Training Aids

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IED Training Aids


O’Gara understands the significance of deploying realistic IED Training Aids tailored to your actual operating environment. Our professionals design, assemble, and deploy training aids using basic to advanced technologies required to replicate threats used in current hostile environments. Our devices encompass the conventional, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear spectrum. These devices are constructed to meet the customer’s requirements and are available in multiple levels of complexity.

Training Includes:

  • Homemade Pull/Tension

  • Release

  • Hostage Devices

  • Suicide Devices

  • Movement

  • Photo Cell

  • Anti Lift / Open

  • EFP, EFP Array

  • Crush Wire, Pressure Bar

  • Timed Devices

Advanced EOD Training

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Advanced EOD Training


This methodology increases the probability of a successful device disablement while minimizing the collateral damage and spread of potential contamination. Our team consists of seasoned professionals from the EOD arena, including IED defeat, weapons of mass destruction, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) response disciplines. Our instructors are some of the highest qualified Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel in the world. We have conducted thousands of hours of U.S. Navy EOD, Department of Energy, National Laboratory, and Department of Defense training on all aspects of Improvised Explosive Devices.

Training Includes:

  • Precision Targeting and Disrupt Methodology

  • Logos Digital Imaging

  • Enhanced Digital Imaging

  • Advanced X-Ray and Targeting

  • IED Electronics Design and Defeat

Program Management

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Program Management Training


Our team can provide program management and support services for your organization in the areas of training management, curriculum development, and providing high caliber/technically qualified instructors to augment your training staff. We have been extremely successful in providing instructor support to active duty training commands.

Training Includes:

  • Establish Proficiency

  • Course Curriculum

  • Training Methods

  • Realistic Scenario Based Training

  • High Caliber Instructors

Tactical Mobility

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Tactical Mobility Training


Tactical mobility is a fundamental requirement to successfully operate in any battle space. Comprehensive training is paramount to overall mission success and must be conducted prior to deploying in hostile environments. Our subject matter experts deliver training that range from basic movement to advanced multi-platform delivery/recovery techniques. We work closely with our clients to determine the appropriate level of training and tailor the curriculum to meet each unit’s unique requirements.

Training Includes:

  • Mobile Force Protection

  • Mounted Patrols / Convoys / Escorts

  • Airborne Insertion / Extraction