Chief Executive Officer
Over the past year there have been many positive changes and restructuring of the Operational Skills Group. Such changes include new company ownership, new management and change in personnel. One of the most important changes was the installation of Mr. Robert Ingersoll as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Operational Skills Group. OSG is proud to welcome Mr. Ingersoll as not only CEO but also Senior Instructor and Chief Operations Officer. As a retired police officer, with former military background, as well has having been part of the OSG family for many years, Bob is more than qualified to take the helm. Read more about Mr. Ingersoll

Mr. Ingersoll's philosophy is exactly in step with the OSG mission statement “To Create and Sustain Operational Readiness” by what he calls his “green with green and blue with blue” philosophy. In a nutshell, it’s important to keep the quality and integrity of instruction especially with regards to OSG’s high-profile clientele who expect nothing but the very best. One defining factor is that former military professionals instruct current military professionals, former law-enforcement professionals instruct current law enforcement professionals and former federal agents instruct current federal agents. “We will continue to support our mission with the highest level of instruction available.” He adds “It’s critical to the advancement of the professional training community to keep top-notch qualified personnel working to keep qualified personnel top-notch.” Integrity and the time-tested OSG gold standard are first and foremost in the mind and executive orders of OSG’s  CEO.



 Web Site
After long-overdue re-construction, the OSG website is finally renovated and reflects the latest updates of the organization and its membership. If you haven’t checked it out in a while, take a few minutes and peruse the new site. A hearty “Thank You” goes out to webmaster Faris Sabbah for his outstanding efforts in re-design, internal reconstruction and presentation of the new OSG site. Thanks again Faris!

We are currently scheduling course deliveries for 2010.  Courses are available for both the law enforcement and civilian community in two-day, three-day and five-day formats.  If you are interested in hosting an OSG course, contact Bob Ingersoll at OSG HQ.

OSG recently received course certification from CA POST for two new courses.  Both the Active Shooter Response Course (ASC) and the newly completed Protective Security Detail Course (PSD) have been officially certified by CA POST.  We would like to thank CA POST Consultant Gabe Harp for his assistance in the course certification process.  We encourage interested agencies to contact OSG HQ to schedule one or both of these new and exciting courses.  The instructor for both courses is a highly regarded member of the Intelligence Community. If you are interested in hosting an OSG course at your agency, contact OSG HQ.

OSG will be hosting several courses at it's new HQ Training Facility located in Seaside (Monterey Peninsula) CA  in 2010.  Check back often to see what courses will be scheduled.

1 Inch to 100 Yards Warrior Confrence

August 10-13, 2010

Grand Sierra Resort

Reno, Nevada

For more infomation:

www.warrior-conference.com

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Operational Skills Group is scheduled to deliver a three (3) hour Contact Weapon Defense Course

New National Training Team Additions
OSG is proud to welcome the following new additions to our National Training Team Member List – Mr. Steven Elliott (MO), Mr. Doug Esposito (VA), Mr. William C. Hall, (TX), Mr. David Hines (CA), Mr. Robert Reed (CA),  Mr. Cardo Urso (NJ).  Mr. Shane Lavalette (VA), Mr. Shane Franklin (VA)  Mr. Robert (Mike) Walden (FL), Mr. Scott Feagan (AZ) and Mr. John Spezzano (CA). Each one of these outstanding individuals, (as most of you know what type of background it takes to qualify for this list!), are Master-level Instructors in their respective fields with truly stellar backgrounds and reputation in the industry. It is an honor for us to warmly welcome them as new members to our continually growing family. The NTT Member list is now sixty (60) members strong and expanding. Again, Congratulations and welcome to the OSG Team.

CRTC, Alpena, MI-Operational Skills Group and the Combat Rediness Training Center at Alpena, MI will be hosting a five (5) day Active Shooter Course.  This course will be an Instrcutor / Train-the-Trainer Course.  The course will be held, April 12-16, 2010 (Mon-Fri).  The course will be held at CRTC, Alpena, MI.  This course will certifiy a trainer to instruct in: Room Clearing, Confined Area and Open Air Assault, Moving and Shooting, Communications, Tactical Shooting, Counter Assault Tactics and Active Countermeasures.  ANG Units may utilize this program for proficiency training as outlined in AFI 36-2226. This training can be easily adapted to address a one or two officer response as well as an Active Shooter Response Team (ASRT) Then instructor for this course is Bob Ingersoll.  Mr. Ingersoll has over 20 years of experience in the professional Law Enforcement field.  His law enforcement assignments have included, Field Training Officer, Narcotics Investigator, Emergency Response Team Supervisor, Firearms and Defensive Tactics Instructor.  He continues to serve the law enforcement profession as a Reserve Officer for the Del Rey Oaks, CA PD as a member of the Special Response Team, Firearms and Defensive Tactics Instructor, and Investigator.  He is currently the CEO of Operational Skills Group.  Class size is limited to twenty (20) students.  Course Fee: $750 for USAF / ANG and $800 for Law Enforcement Officers. Fee includes five full days of instruction, course manual, and Certificate of Completion.  For more information or to request a registration packet (which includes a load out list and information regarding shipment of ammunition) contact Bob Ingersoll at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (831) 394-4004  ANG SF POC: CMSGT Steve Lyseczko Comm: (206) 478-3399  DSN: 778-3399 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Registration Deadline is 15 March 2010.  THIS COURSE IS FILLED. WE ARE WORKING TO SCHEDULE A SECOND CLASS

Any agencies that are interested in hosting an OSG course are encouraged to conact Bob Ingersoll at OSG HQ

2010 Training Schedule will be updated soon!

Operational Skills Group is looking for groups or schools  interested in hosting civilian courses.  These courses would include Edged Weapons, Intermediate Force Options, Unarmed Personal Defense, Improvised Weapons and Defensive Cane and a limited number of firearms courses.  All courses are delivered in a two or three day format.  If you are interested in hosting a course, please contact Bob Ingersoll at OSG HQ.  Mr. Ingersoll can be reached at (831) 394-4004 or email at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it