Howard Linett, Esq

Terrorism Expert, Tactical Instructor, Expert Witness, Author

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Suicide Terrorism: Online
Explores the tactical and strategic dimensions of suicide terrorism and approaches for minimizing the risk for security and public safety perspectives.  Topics include: Suicide Terrorism Strategy • Dynamics of Suicide Terrorist Attacks • IED Methods • Identification of Suicide Bombers • Tactical Response • Post-Incident Issues • Post-Incident Response

Terrorist Attacks and Techniques
An introduction and overview of terrorist techniques beginning with the history of different types of attacks and continuing through the manner and methodology in which modern attacks are carried out.  A thorough survey of techniques is presented, including many common tricks and traps intended for security personnel and  first responders. Course approved by the Fairfax County Virginia Criminal Justice Academy, and the Virginia Department Criminal Justice Services. 2 hours of Career Development and 2 hours of Cultural Diversity. Total hours: 4.

Firearms Teaching Experience

 * Designed and taught a special course to introduce the Stoner Rifle (SR-25) to select Border Police snipers,
    all members of elite units.

* Lectured to the Border Police Special Unit “M”.

* Lectured and taught Nahal’s Unit 50 Snipers and Barrett Marksmen.

* Lectured to each Border Police sniper course during the past 3½ years (and continue to do so) on the topics
    of field craft, equipment maintenance, camouflage and long-range marksmanship.

* Trained the IDF’s Gadna Instructors to become qualified Instructors to teach the use of the .30 caliber 
    M-1 Carbine.

* Taught a regional Israeli Police Bomb Squad the basics of the M24 rifle system.

* Taught long-range marksmanship and field craft in the Israeli National Police Civil Guard Sniper Course.

Firearms/Explosive Certifications :

*National Rifle Association of America Certifications:
 
      Chief Range Safety Officer;
            Rifle Instructor;
            Pistol Instructor; and
            Personal Protection Instructor. 

*Israeli National Police/Civil Guard Certifications:
         Current Rank Sergeant-Major;
         Sniper Instructor; 
         Sniper Advanced;
         Sniper Basic; 
         Range Officer for Handgun;
         Range Officer for M-1 Carbine;

*Israeli Defense Forces Certifications:
         Combat Engineers, EOD - Sapper  Platoon Honor Graduate 

*Israeli Ministry of Interior Certification:
          Shooting Range Officer