Hanlon’s Razor and the Attempt on Trump
Preface – I am not claiming to be a Subject Matter Expert or US Secret Service level of a Protective Services Detail (PSD) god. This is my reflection on the recent incident based on my related experiences in PSD operations.
My Related Experience:
In 1997/98, I was a US Army Military Police Team Leader as part of a PSD squad in Bosnia. We were responsible for protecting the Provost Marshal of Multi-National Division, North, which was part of the NATO Stabilization Force (SFOR). During that time, we participated in numerous missions in hostile territory, protecting the PM, his strap-hangers, the people he visited, and others, among other ad hoc missions. This included a Presidential visit by then-POTUS Clinton and Senator Bob Dole.
In 2003 (Iraq), I participated in the protection of several principals as an ad hoc duty, including Paul Bremer – in a counter-sniper capacity.
In 2007 (Iraq), I led a team that provided protection of Governor Jeb Bush, when he visited the Theater Interment Facility at Abu Ghraib, and acted as close protection during his visit.
In 2008 (Iraq), I was the First Sergeant of a dedicated PSD unit responsible for the protection and safety of the General Staff of the Multinational Security Transition Command – Iraq (MNSTC-I), and as such planned, facilitated, led, and participated in numerous missions in hostile territory to protect 18 General Officers and SES types as well as their Sergeants Major, strap-hangers, the people they visited, and others, among other ad hoc missions. This included the protection of Congressional Delegations, Executive Branch missions, Heads of State/Ministers of State (Kurdistan & The Netherlands), and General Petraeus. During some of these missions, I was the SNCO, enabling the Commander’s intent, and in some, I also actively participated in close protection, over watch, or in a counter sniper role.
Joint C/S mission during the Dutch Government and Clerical visit to a Christian Church in Baghdad:
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