Core Instructors
Instructor Bios...
- Steve Turner
- Richard Smith
- Michael Croke
Instructor Bios...
Steve Turner - Primary Instructor
Richard Smith - Lead Armorer, Instructor
Michael Croke - Lead Vulnerability Assessor, Instructor
Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Croke, USN (ret) is 30 year veterans of the US Navy and Naval Reserve, respectively, serving aboard ships in the Blue Water Navy and then in a small, little known community known as Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare, in which the primary mission is Force-Protection and Anti-Terrorism in coastal areas.
In this capacity he was required to undergo extensive training in small-arms, crew-served weapons, force-protection, perimeter defense and security. He qualified in the use of the M-2 50 cal. Machine Gun, M-9 Beretta 9mm, M-16 / M-4 Rifle, M-19 Grenade Launcher, M-21 Sniper Rifle, 240-G / N Machine Gun and M-60 Machine Gun.
Also he is certified as US Navy Designated Marksmen (DM) and a decorated veteran of the recent Global War on Terrorism, having served in numerous undisclosed locations in the Middle East.
Having served in the capacity of Range Master and Range Safety Officer, he is also authorized to wear the expert pistol and expert rifle medals.
Together with other members of our team, we have trained hundreds of military personnel in the safe and effective use of firearms, as well as civilian personnel through Survival Decision and Battle Stations Professional Firearms Training in Rock Hill, SC. Honorable mention here to Master Chief Edward F. Gallagher IV, USN (ret) You can find more on Battle Stations Professional Firearms Training on Facebook.
Senior Chief Croke is a also a Level II US Navy Force Protection Officer with extensive training in anti-terrorism tactics and safeguards for US military personnel and their families. He is a sought after professional assessor and trainer for Industrial sites and chemical producers in Anti-Terrorism protocols and procedures with DOT / DOD and Homeland Security credentials
Senior Chief Croke is certified by the NRA and the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) for Concealed Weapon training and other firearm handling and safety training.
In this capacity he was required to undergo extensive training in small-arms, crew-served weapons, force-protection, perimeter defense and security. He qualified in the use of the M-2 50 cal. Machine Gun, M-9 Beretta 9mm, M-16 / M-4 Rifle, M-19 Grenade Launcher, M-21 Sniper Rifle, 240-G / N Machine Gun and M-60 Machine Gun.
Also he is certified as US Navy Designated Marksmen (DM) and a decorated veteran of the recent Global War on Terrorism, having served in numerous undisclosed locations in the Middle East.
Having served in the capacity of Range Master and Range Safety Officer, he is also authorized to wear the expert pistol and expert rifle medals.
Together with other members of our team, we have trained hundreds of military personnel in the safe and effective use of firearms, as well as civilian personnel through Survival Decision and Battle Stations Professional Firearms Training in Rock Hill, SC. Honorable mention here to Master Chief Edward F. Gallagher IV, USN (ret) You can find more on Battle Stations Professional Firearms Training on Facebook.
Senior Chief Croke is a also a Level II US Navy Force Protection Officer with extensive training in anti-terrorism tactics and safeguards for US military personnel and their families. He is a sought after professional assessor and trainer for Industrial sites and chemical producers in Anti-Terrorism protocols and procedures with DOT / DOD and Homeland Security credentials
Senior Chief Croke is certified by the NRA and the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) for Concealed Weapon training and other firearm handling and safety training.
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