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Grey Dynamics welcomes Thomas Pecora, a former CIA/GRS Senior Security Manager with over twenty-four years of experience working in protective operations, crisis management, physical security, and counterterrorism missions in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, Iraq, Sudan and the Philippines.Tom was awarded both the Intelligence Star “for voluntary acts of courage performed under hazardous conditions ”and the Career Intelligence Medal for “exceptional achievements that substantially contributed to the mission of the agency”. He is also an adjunct professor at Wright State University and the author of the book, “Guardian: Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on Terror”.Find Thomas PecoraLinkedInGuardian: Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on TerrorRelated Links:The Global Response Staff (GRS): CIA's Covert Paramilitary UnitCIA Special Activities Center: The Third OptionFormer Paramilitary Operations Officer Ric Prado on his life in the ShadowsAdvance Your Intelligence Career Today!We are the first fully online intelligence school helping professionals to achieve their long term goals. Our school with tons of new material is currently under construction and will be out there very soon. Meanwhile, you can sign up and be the first to know when we launch, plus get exclusive tips and offers.Get access to exclusive Grey Dynamics ReportsWith security clearance, you can take a crucial role in our intelligence community. As a cleared member, you get access to Secret & Top Secret grade publications. If you are a Top Secret holder, you also get access to our community area, where you can interact with other members and with our analysts! Subscribe today!The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!YouTube Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't get yourself electrocuted whilst trying to save someone already in that situation! Today's protector must remember that they are, themselves a target and aside from increasing their ability to respond with force, being able to blend in and avoid becoming a target can protect the protector. We are delighted to welcome back Thomas Pecora to the podcast to outline: How can protectors remove themselves from harm whilst carrying out their task effectively? Can covert operations techniques always be learned or do some people just have innate abilities? What is more effective, 'run-hide-fight' or 'run-hide-tell' and why is the community divided over the topic? How can the protector narrow their focus on what matters when external factors might seek to persuade them to 'know everything' including irrelevant details? What are the best techniques for protectors to extract themselves from compromising situations? Are some protectors simply unable to blend into some environments? What can we learn from counter-terrorism operations to protect the protector? About Thomas: Thomas (Tom) Pecora is a former CIA Senior Security Officer who retired after 24 years of protecting Agency personnel. He managed large security programs and operations in Africa, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and in various conflict zones. He has over 30 years of experience in protective operations, crisis management, personnel/physical security, and counter-terrorism. As Director of Pecora Consulting Services, he provides security vulnerability and threat assessments, as well as personal safety and crime prevention/avoidance skills training. He is also a published author and has written a memoir entitled “GUARDIAN – Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on Terror.” https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-pecora-sas-mp-053b503a/ (Thomas Pecora) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1642930474/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=poshilpre06-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1642930474&linkId=2446c7963d66eba8e8f5867e6475e384 (Guardian - Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's war on terror) More about the Circuit: The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. https://circuit-magazine.com/read/ (Find out more >) If you liked this podcast, we have an accompanying weekly newsletter called 'On the Circuit' where we take a deeper dive into the wider industry. http://bit.ly/OntheCircuit (Opt in here >) The Circuit team is: Elijah Shaw Jon Moss Shaun West Phelim Rowe Connect with Us:  https://circuit-magazine.com/ (Circuit Magazine) https://mailchi.mp/the-bba.org.uk/bba-connect (BBA Connect) https://www.theprotectorapp.com/ (NABA Protector) https://the-bba.org.uk/ (British Bodyguard Association)

I have a conversation with Thomas Pecora.  From humble beginnings in the Midwest, competing at national level wrestling competitions in college and answering an ad in the newspaper for the CIA- Tom has led an amazing life operating in some of the most hostile places in the world (Mogadishu, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq to name a few). After 24 years of service Tom has put pen to paper and wrote his book- Guardian: Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on Terror. Tom currently lives in the Philippines and works as a security consultant and conducts Situational Awareness training for the Arcuri Group. Pick up a copy of his book on Amazon and check out his website for further information: https://www.thomas-pecora.com/ Sign up for a Situational Awareness Specialist course through the Arcuri Group: https://situationawarenesstraining.com/index.html Follow/subscribe for updated episodes.

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If you're caught by surprise in an ambush site, you'rehistory. Before an attack happens, there are clues in the environment that can help you beat the surprise factorand increase your chances of survival tremendously.   This week's guest is Thomas Pecora, former CIA, author of the book Guardian and an expert in situational awareness and counter-ambush. Tom shares knowledge from his 24-year CIA career and explains how incorporating principles of staying under the radar and stealth helped the CIA to improve its protective mobility.   In this episode, we discuss:   ▪ How the ‘bad guy' thinks, operates, and the tacticsthey use. ▪ How to hone situational awareness skills and pick up on the patterns of life when entering a new country. ▪ How to incorporate situational awareness skill sets into your everyday life. ▪ And, how to come out on top even without the backing and resources of an intelligence agency or a modern military.   This should be a great episode for anyone working overseas, particularly those working in hostile environments. But also for executive protection professionals everywhere!   As always, drop us a comment or leave us a review to let us know your thoughts.   More about Tom Pecora:  Thomas (Tom) Pecora is a former CIA Senior Security Officer who retired after 24 years of protecting Agency personnel. He managed large security programs and operations in Africa, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and in various conflict zones. He has over 30 years of experience in protective operations, crisis management, personnel/physical security, and counter-terrorism. As Director of Pecora Consulting Services, he provides security vulnerability and threat assessments, as well as personal safety and crime prevention/avoidance skills training. He is also a published author and has written a memoir entitled “GUARDIAN – Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on Terror.” https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-pecora-sas-mp-053b503a/ (Thomas Pecora) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1642930474/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=poshilpre06-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1642930474&linkId=2446c7963d66eba8e8f5867e6475e384 (Guardian - Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's war on terror) More about the Circuit The Circuit team is: Phelim Rowe Elijah Shaw Shaun West Jon Moss Connect with Us:  https://circuit-magazine.com/ (Circuit Magazine) https://mailchi.mp/the-bba.org.uk/bba-connect (BBA Connect) https://the-bba.org.uk/ (British Bodyguard Association)

On our final episode of 2020, Lou and John welcome Tom Pecora. Tom retired from the CIA as a GS 15 where he had worked in protective operations, counterterrorism, and security training, most of it operating in low intensity conflict areas. Chief of Security in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East, Tom was responsible for countrywide security programs ensuring the safety and security of all CIA personnel in high threat environments. The guys discuss Tom's book, “GUARDIAN – Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA’s War on Terror” – and go into detail about Tom's 24 years in the CIA working in some of the worst terrorist hotbeds in the world.

Thomas Pecora is a global leadership expert, critically-acclaimed author, and former CIA security officer. As a keynote speaker and strategic consultant, he helps executives understand how to lead and communicate during calm or chaotic times based on his 24-years of global CIA experience in human intelligence. He has worked in protective operations, counterterrorism, and security training where he served as Chief of Security in several countries, led security teams protecting the President, Vice President, and CIA personnel and worked in all major war zones between 1993 - 2013. He is the author of “GUARDIAN – Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on Terror” and his work at the CIA was also the inspiration for the feature film “The 13th Hour.” Thomas is the recipient of The Intelligence Star, one of the CIA's highest honors for valor. Only a few dozen individuals have ever received this award, making it one of the rarest valor awards awarded by the US government. Find him here: https://www.thomas-pecora.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-pecora-053b503a

Kellee White and Thomas Pecora talk eclipses, retrograde, and what you need to know about the planets for the next several months. Plus, how this activity impacts your astrological sign, and proactive ways to be productive when the stars get in the way.

Thomas Pecora and Fred Burton joined PicREP.  Both guests have decades protecting our Nation in the world arena.  Both gentlemen are internationally renowned authors and experts in their field.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

In this episode of the Stratfor Pen and Sword podcast, host Fred Burton speaks to career CIA protector, Thomas Pecora. Pecora has written a memoir of his more than two decades with the Agency, entitled, "The Guardian: Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on Terror." Pecora developed a protective force within the CIA to protect The United State's spies, in other words, it was his job to ensure the safety of all CIA personnel in high threat environments. And after 9/11, Pecora says, all the old spy rules went out the window. In this wide-ranging conversation, Tom Pecora and Fred Burton discuss everything from living life in secret to preferred side arms to heavier weaponry, spy training and even secret service bars.

Thomas PecoraWhen you think about November Holidays, the one that comes to mind for most people is of course, Thanksgiving. But there is another one that’s of equal, if not greater significance, and that’s veterans day. Like many of you, I am thankful for all the men and women of our armed forces. This podcast, as new as it is, has provided me with an amazing opportunity to speak with some of those special individuals. So each week in November I will be featuring a guest that’s also a veteran. And right now I’ve got a great month lined up for you. Tom is the author of “GUARDIAN – Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA’s War on Terror” – a historical memoir chronicling his 24 years in the CIA in protective operations, counter-terrorism and security.Tom led teams protecting CIA personnel and visiting VIP personnel to include the President, Vice President, as well as Senate and Congressional Delegations. Tom received the Intelligence Star, the CIA’s second highest honor for valor and the Career Intelligence Medal for service reflecting exceptional achievements.This was a fantastic conversation that covered his time in the CIA, experience as a nationally ranked collegiate wrestler and the traits you need to not only survive, but thrive in those environments. https://www.thomas-pecora.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007013560912https://www.instagram.com/guardian_novel/https://twitter.com/ThomasPecora7https://www.instagram.com/cornerstoneofamerica/https://www.facebook.com/paleo90percenthttps://www.facebook.com/cornerstoneofamerica-106867044023639/Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

WTMJ's Libby Collins talks with Thomas Pecora, former CIA member of 24 years about the recent killing of ISIS leader Abu Bakral-Baghdadi and some parallels between the killing of Osama bin Laden.

Have you ever wondered what the inner workings of the CIA's real life Jack Bauer  style CTC command is really like? In this episode we find out all things related to it, as well as the CIA's overseas security details at every level. I sat down with Thomas Pecora and discussed his new book "Guardian" and got a ton of insight into the dark world of anti terrorism that most people only watch movies about. I was on the edge of my seat to say the least!! Sponsored by @originlabs & @originusa

Thomas (Tom) Pecora has 27 years of security experience and served for 24 years with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) retiring as a GS 15 Senior Security Manager.  He has extensive worldwide operational security support experience and in depth knowledge of CIA and Intelligence Community security disciplines through overseas postings and travel assignments to facilities and stations in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Thomas's links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Guardian-561121847691876/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardian_novel/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1s8iH1WsQk And don’t forget to support the podcast by subscribing for free, reviewing, and sharing. Web: https://unstructuredpod.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/unstructuredp Facebook: https://facebook.com/unstructuredp Instagram: https://instagram.com/unstructuredp Join the Facebook group:  fb.com/groups/unstructured

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. Special thanks to all the brave men and women who work in the criminal justice field. We support you and you thank you for your dedicated service! Keep up the great work! If you love coffee, you are going to love the products from Four Sigmatic. From Cocoa's to Coffee they have it all. I am a huge fan of the Lions Mane Coffee and I bet you will be too. Head over to www.cjevolution.com and see the link to Four Sigmatic. You will not be disappointed. We are very proud and honored to be partnered with Detectachem. This innovative company is protecting our brave men and women who protect this great country every-day. They offer mobile threat detection for the palm of your hands. Detecting illicit drugs and explosives. See how they can help your organization. Check out the link at www.cjevolution.com We continue to grow because of you the listener and supporter. If you would rate and review the show, we sure would appreciate it. Give us that 5-Star rating on iTunes. In this episode Patrick welcomes Tom Pecora. Tom is prepared to draw back the curtain on the little-known and misunderstood world of the CIA protective operations—security teams who work on the front lines in some of the most dangerous places in the world, doing battle with America's most determined enemies in the War on Terror and more. Somalia was Pecora's first deployment as a CIA Protective Operations Cadre (POC) officer, responsible for providing protective operations support in hostile areas of the world. He later headed up a series of the Agency's undisclosed protective operations teams. From 1989 until his retirement in 2013, he was assigned to multiple war zones across Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, doing the kind of work few are even aware exists. But it does, and Pecora's direct involvement allowed him to work behind the scenes of some of the most well-known conflicts of our time, including the infamous encounter known as Black Hawk Down, the hunt for Osama Bin Laden, and the hotbeds across the Middle East where fires continue to burn. Over the course of a career that saw him receive the Career Intelligence Medal, Intelligence Star, Meritorious Unit Citation, and numerous Exceptional Performance Awards, Pecora distinguished himself as a Protective Operations Cadre (POC) member and as a CIA Security Officer. And now he's prepared to shed light on the world of clandestine protective operations and the selfless, heroic warriors dedicated to keeping the United States safe at all costs. Check out Tom and his book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Guardian/Thomas-Pecora/9781642930474   https://www.ssiguardian.com/about-us/leadership/thomas-pecora/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-pecora-053b503a/   Stay turned for more great episodes on the #1 Criminal Justice Podcast www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Peeled back the curtain of the CIA's protective service operations chatting with Thomas Pecora.  Thomas spent 24 years protecting our Nation's clandestine officers.  From 1989 to 210, Thomas served in every hot zone you can imagine.  From Somalia during “Black Hawk Down” to Iraq to the Philippines.   We also closed talking about the CIA Officers Memorial Fund. Thomas' book “Guardian: Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on Terror” is out NOW on every major book site.  From the book: Somalia was Pecora's first deployment as a CIA Protective Operations Cadre (POC) officer, responsible for providing protective operations support in hostile areas of the world. He later headed up a series of the Agency's undisclosed protective operations teams. From 1989 until his retirement in 2013, he was assigned to multiple war zones across Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, doing the kind of work few are even aware exists.LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-pecora-053b503a GUARDIAN Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Guardian-561121847691876 YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1s8iH1WsQk Instagram:  @GUARDIAN_NovelCIA Memorial Foundation: https://www.ciamemorialfoundation.org/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

Retired CIA Officer Thomas Pecora is back on with us this episode as we celebrate the release of his book, "Guardian: Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on Terror." If you haven't already listened to Thomas on Episode 410, you'll get a refresher on what the book is about, and from there we get into the many areas he's operated in from Bosnia to the Philippines. He has some excellent action-packed stories for us, including his time working with Special Forces legend Billy Waugh. He discusses the frustration in getting this book through the review process and the long road it took for "Guardian" to finally see a release. It's here now, pick it up, and if you're in the Milwaukee area, be sure to check out Thomas's book signing on May 14th @ 6PM taking place at spy-themed restaurant and bar, SafeHouse. Let him know what you thought of his appearances on SOFREP Radio! We also celebrate something else this episode, and that's the full pardon of 1st Lt Michael Behenna by President Trump. Behenna's case is one I personally followed for years while the young man was stripped of his freedom in Ft. Leavenworth after killing known terrorist Ali Mansur Mohamed in an act that he maintained was one of self-defense. Shortly after his release in March of 2014, we had Michael join us back on Episode 88, and it brings me joy in knowing that his name has now fully been cleared by our President, and that he can move forward in his life. Beyond that, we get to your emails on this one, and feel free to keep those coming to sofrep.radio@sofrep.com. As always, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and follow us individually on Twitter @JackMurphyRGR and @IanScotto. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Over the course of a career that saw him receive the Career Intelligence Medal, Intelligence Star (the CIA's second highest honor for valor), Meritorious Unit Citation, and numerous Exceptional Performance Awards, Thomas Pecora distinguished himself as a Protective Operations Cadre (POC) member and as a CIA Security Officer. He has been involved in some of the most well-known conflicts of our time, including Black Hawk Down and the hunt for Osama Bin Laden. Now, Tom is prepared to shed light on the world of clandestine protective operations and the selfless, heroic warriors dedicated to keeping the United States safe at all costs. With over thirty years of experience working in security, Tom is also ready to identify the biggest threats facing America today. He joins me to discuss his new book Guardian: Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on Terror. Also today, Mount Holyoke College announced that the newly-selected campus police chief Daniel Hect was placed on administrative leave after a backlash when students discovered he had … well, I‘ll tell you on the show. Students at Georgetown University, many of whom are already either struggling to pay tuition or are taking out massive student loans to pay, just voted to increase their tuition to create a fund to pay reparations to the descendants of slaves sold by the school in 1838.

Over the course of a career that saw him receive the Career Intelligence Medal, Intelligence Star (the CIA's second highest honor for valor), Meritorious Unit Citation, and numerous Exceptional Performance Awards, Thomas Pecora distinguished himself as a Protective Operations Cadre (POC) member and as a CIA Security Officer. He has been involved in some of the most well-known conflicts of our time, including Black Hawk Down and the hunt for Osama Bin Laden. Now, Tom is prepared to shed light on the world of clandestine protective operations and the selfless, heroic warriors dedicated to keeping the United States safe at all costs. With over thirty years of experience working in security, Tom is also ready to identify the biggest threats facing America today. He joins me to discuss his new book Guardian: Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on Terror. Also today, Mount Holyoke College announced that the newly-selected campus police chief Daniel Hect was placed on administrative leave after a backlash when students discovered he had … well, I‘ll tell you on the show. Students at Georgetown University, many of whom are already either struggling to pay tuition or are taking out massive student loans to pay, just voted to increase their tuition to create a fund to pay reparations to the descendants of slaves sold by the school in 1838.

GRP 126- For this weeks podcast I have a very special guest on career CIA Security Officer and author of "GUARDIAN - Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on Terror" Thomas Pecora. “GUARDIAN” is a historical memoir chronicling Mr. Pecora’s 24 years in the CIA in protective operations, counter-terrorism and security, working in some of the worst terrorist hotbeds in the world. We discussed several events which you’ll find as I have that Tom’s perspective is valuable and unique. Enjoy. 0:00- Gary Schroen, and the CIA’s insertion into Afghanistan following the 9/11 attacks 6:30-The amount of direct combat for the CIA in modern warfare 10:37-The 1993 attack on CIA headquarters 17:00-On the ground in Mogadishu in 1993, Osama Bin Laden’s role in the Battle of Mogadishu 31:00-The CIA’s tragedy in Khost, Afghanistan. Running Counter Surveillance for Robert Gates 50:54-Changes the Agency underwent after the 9/11 attacks, on the ground in Iraq. 1:09:24- How interconnected terrorist groups are and the effects they have on the world 1:28:36-Tracking Bin Laden Pick up a copy of Thomas Pecora’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Guardian-Life-Crosshairs-CIAs-Terror I would like to thank our sponsor for todays episode Duke Cannon. Duke Cannon’s superior-quality grooming goods for hard-working men are tested by active military. If it’s the “Big Ass Brick of Soap”, premium hair goods, or beards and shaving products it has the scent of accomplishment. Duke Cannon gives back to veterans. Go to www.DukeCannon.com and use the promo code RECON to get 15% off your first order Follow Global Recon below:   www.Globalrecon.net https://www.instagram.com/igrecon https://www.instagram.com/blackopsmatter www.twitter.com/igrecon https://www.facebook.com/GlobalReconPodcast/   Chantel Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/mission_critical https://www.instagram.com/altern8rv   Tim Kolczak:
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For most Americans, the deadly attacks by Ansar al-Sharia on the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi were their first exposure to anything relating to the CIA's Protective Operations Cadre. CIA Officer Thomas Pecora, however, was there during it's inception. With an incredibly impressive resume, he's been involved in Mogadishu, the resurgence of Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines, and the hunt for Osama Bin Laden. We discuss the span of his career which will be covered in much greater detail when his book "Guardian: Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on Terror" hits shelves on May 7th of next year. We highly recommend you pre-order what is sure to be a book breaking new ground in areas never written about prior to now. Beyond this exclusive in-depth interview, we discuss propaganda coming out of China, a tragic military death in Bahrain, and Marine combat veteran and Congressman Duncan Hunter Jr. now facing charges in misusing $250K in campaign funds. All that and more on Episode 410! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers