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ATAC TV Network Leadership stems from Private Contractors, U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, Navy SEALs, U.S. Air Force, Special Government Agents SWAT, Doctors, Medics, NBC / WMD, HAZMAT Authorities, Security Specialists, First Responders, Current Professional Fighters and Coaches. Our staff is dedicated to one objective; training and educating you in the most current practical defense, safety and emergency preparedness concepts and techniques for today's unforgiving world. Click on a name to find out more:
Throughout Tom’s complex and extraordinary past, he has crossed paths with numerous individuals proficient in a vast array of fields. As a result of these encounters, he is fortunate to have established a large, international connection of professionals that he considers his closest allies. Elite military teams / individual operators, mercenaries, survivalists, and mixed martial artists are just a few of the specialists that create the foundation for this system of connections. He etablished The ATAC TV Network in order to train / educate private citizens in the techniques that he had learned over decades of fighting injustice around the world.
With the current escalating distress in many countries, Tom has chosen to pass on his unique skills with a combined effort, a team has been constructed for the sole purpose of training the everyday common person into a self-sufficient unit. He put together a world-class team of ex-Navy SEALs, Retired Officers, Undercover Operatives, WMD specialists, SWAT team instructors and the like – each chosen for their unique specialty. Many of the top names, who have dominated the field of Mixed Martial Arts, have received extensive tactical and technical training in order to become part of our strong leadership staff.
ATAC TV Network features our staff members in both instructional and educational programs in multiple disciplines. Our Channels include Firearms, Mixed Martial Arts, Survival and Outdoors, and Technology Countermeasures. By offering comprehensive training in firearms, edged weapons, technology and all areas of survival and preparedness, ATAC TV offers the skill set necessary to increase an individuals chances of surviving the most unimaginable worst-case scenarios involving both natural and man-made disasters. With a multifaceted approach and the combined knowledge and experiences of our skilled professionals, we have created an educational tool so that everyone will be able to advance and accomplish their fullest potential in all arenas.
Mark Stefanich is a former U.S. Navy Seal, Team Six and Team Two Member. He was once attached to the much coveted and infamous U.S. Navy RED CELL, an elite unit that planned and conducted Training Assault Missions against D.O.D. and D.O.E. assets and facilities where he conducted Vulnerability Assessments and Security Systems Analyses of D.O.D. and D.O.E. facilities. He also prepared training material for Security and Crisis Response forces and evaluated the Police / Military interface setup to deal with terrorist situations. During his service, Mr. Stefanich has participated in numerous top-secret and still classified missions around the globe in counter terrorism and counter insurgency. Mark has coordinated, developed and instructed Special Force's units, SWAT Teams and private contractors in the many diverse subjects surrounding terrorism and unconventional warfare for many years.
With an extensive array of special warfare training and experience, he is an leader in military weapons and tactics as well as security and vulnerability. These uncontested attributes and skills also have made him a much sought after consultant and advisor to companies, high profile individuals and Hollywood. His perfect blend of skill, knowledge and experience has also made him a well-known name within the Hollywood Movie Industry. With over one hundred movies under his belt, many of them top blockbusters, Mark has truly demonstrated that he is not only a highly capable elite soldier, but is also well regarded in the stuntman and acting arena.
SEAL TEAM SIX:
Assault Team Department Head: Planned and organized many phases of Crisis Response Force Missions, including combat actions.
Participated in Penetration Drills and the analysis of several installations (including the 1984 Olympics).
Developed and conducted cross training programs for U.S. and foreign counterterrorist units throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Department Head and Schedule Coordinator for the Diving, Climbing, and Ordnance departments.
Training Coordinator: Developed training programs; coordinated schedules; planned and conducted exercises; instructed and evaluated the performance of new trainees.
Range Safety Officer for hazardous training areas.
Evaluation of all types of Special Warfare equipment.
SEAL TEAM TWO:
Extensive Counterinsurgency training with European Special Forces Team.
Participated in joint U.S./European Special Operations.
Head of Team Communications and Diving departments.
SPECIAL MILITARY TRAINING:
Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training
Parachute (Basic, Airborne, Freefall, HALO, HAHO)
Cast and Recovery (Boats and Helicopters)
Rappelling Instructor; Fast Rope Instructor
Technical Climber (Rock, Building)
Coxswain Open Ocean Speedboat
Diving Instructor (Closed Circuit)
Submarine Escape Trunk Supervisor
AntiTerrorist Driving Instructor
Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Instructor
Firearms Instructor
Combat Shooting Courses
Survival Schools (Desert, Winter, Water, Jungle)
Special Demolitions
Advanced Lifesaving
PROFESSIONAL BRIEF:
Extensive background in Counter Terrorism and Special Warfare including both operational experience and specialized formal training. This blend of skill and knowledge acquired as a Navy SEAL Team member, has resulted in the capability to instruct and advise in many aspects of Counter Terrorism, Special Operations and S.W.A.T. Team tactics and techniques.
Conducted Vulnerability Assessments and Security Analyses of over 25 D.O.D. and D.O.E. facilities throughout Europe, Asia and U.S.A.
Planned and conducted Training Assault Missions
International experience has given valuable knowledge of techniques employed by antiterrorist units.
EXPERIENCE:
ESSEX Corporation Security Specialist Contractor attached to U.S. Navy RED CELL. (1985-1987)
Conducted Vulnerability Assessments and Security Systems Analyses of D.O.D. and D.O.E. facilities.
Planned and conducted Training Assault Missions against D.O.D. and D.O.E. assets and facilities.
Prepared training material for Security and Crisis Response Forces
Evaluated the Police/Military interface setup to deal with terrorist situations.
Hollywood Stuntman / Actor and Military / S.W.A.T. Technical Advisor in over one hundred films.
Beowulf, The Shadow Conspiracy, Live Free or Die Hard, Time Cop, Rush Hour 3, Maximum Risk, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, The Quest, Sideways, Street Fighter, The Hunted, Hard Target, Substitute 4, Lost World: Jurassic Park, Minority Report, Nowhere to Run, Windtalkers, The Good Son, Double Take, Hoffa, The Gift, Under Siege, Mercury Rising, Universal Soldier, The Last Marshal, Double Impact, The Thin Red Line, Navy SEALS and more....
Conducted Personal Weapons and Tactical Training for over 30 Actors, Stuntmen and Producers.
Dakota Associates, Inc. Security Specialist
Security Consultant-Instructed personnel in Executive Protection, Combat Pistol Shooting and AntiTerrorist Driving procedures; conducted Corporate and Domestic Investigations.
VIDEO TECHNICAL REPORTS AND TRAINING TAPES:
Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach. "AntiTerrorism Capability: Intrusion/Bombing Deterrence", NAVOP06D/ESSEX Security Operations Division Video Report CB 247 (SECRET), w/ David Dupree 4/86.
Naval AntiTerrorism Training: "Tactical Preparedness for Security Watchstanding"; NAVOP06/ESSEX S. 0. D., w/ David Dupree 5/86.
Primary undercover operative in numerous operations domestically and internationally related to drugs, smuggling and money laundering.
Assigned as one of three primary undercover agents in long-term covert international money laundering investigation, which involved the participation and cooperation of the U.S. and counterpart authorities in six other countries, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Bahamas, Panama and Costa Rica.
Testified and spoke before numerous Senate sub-committees
Member Federal High-risk warrant unit: executed and served numerous high risk warrants
Member Federal SWAT Team
Federal SWAT Team Training Coordinator
Wrote tactical response procedural manual, which was ultimately adopted national wide by federal agency and used to train tactical teams.
Developed the first tactical response team for federal agency
Designed training components and implemented the training for:
Tactical firearms use
High-risk vehicle stops and surveillances
High-risk search and arrest warrants
Established physical fitness protocol standards for federal SWAT Team.
Aerial surveillance and insertion operations using Blackhawk’s
Worked with vessel and air units and incorporated the team training in working with and using these units to execute high risk search and arrest warrants under extreme high risk factors such as trip wires, jet fuel and heavily armed suspects.
Helped develop SOP for high risk vehicle stops
Coordinated and worked closely with operational law enforcement personnel in their respective area of expertise in developing and designing course curriculum for such topics as: surveillance techniques, racketeering investigations (RICO); terrorism and terrorist tactics.
Developed and taught real estate transactions analysis for police investigators.Wrote a manual on real estate transactions and title research for use by law enforcement investigators.
Worked closely with the Metro-Dade, Miami PD and FBI SWAT teams in designing training scenarios for the teams that would be applicable to the locale.
Well versed in small arms, automatic weapons and self-defense
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS HELD
1984 to 2004: Special Agent, Criminal Investigator (Retired - January 2004)
U.S. Government.
1982 to 1984: Special Agent/Training Coordinator, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Organized Crime Institute.
1980 to 1982: Senior Special Agent, US Department of Commerce, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Investigations/Headquarters, Washington, DC
1976 to 1980: Special Agent, US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Investigations/Headquarters, Washington, DC
Currently: Consultant for various corporations, International banks and Washington, D.C. Firms – Quality Control, analyst and Reviewer of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigations, compliance with Bank Secrecy Act and Patriot Act regulations and requirements.
FINANCIAL INVESTIGATIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Researched and developed a training manual for law enforcement investigators on money laundering techniques and the impact of the Patriot Act of 2001 on such investigations.Developed a teaching curriculum based on this manual and presented it to agents assigned to the Resident Agent-in-Charge.
Developed and subsequently conducted numerous money laundering presentations and its implication both criminally and civilly to banks, financial institutions, businesses, private financial groups to include various banks and organizations for banking community professionals, and educational institutions.
Developed training curricula on money laundering, undercover techniques and the seizure of assets and conducted numerous training sessions to federal, state and local law enforcement officers on these curricula.
As case agent and co-case, agents, testified before Grand Juries, in open federal court, gave technical presentations on case/investigative objectives and strategies to upper federal management personnel and federal prosecutors.
Researched and wrote the annual money laundering threat assessments for specific Florida Federal offices.
Initiated and developed international money laundering OCDETF investigation involving drug trafficking organizations using small commercial cargo vessels.
Money laundering case agent on international drug smuggling/money laundering OCDETF investigation involving Tex-Mex drug trafficking organizations operating between Mexico, the Southwest border and Florida.
Lt. Colonel John F. Clarke, Jr. MD
Commander of the 350th EVAC hospital in Kuwait during the Gulf War, Desert Storm. Served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, assignments in Middle East , Russia , Europe and South America. Doc is involved in numerous global humanitarian efforts and in establishing war memorials for all the armed forces.
Bob Redmond
United States Marine Corp 1961-1967 Sniper Trained. USMC Rifle Team. Bob Redmond originally held the Marine Corp record at Camp Perry until he was beaten by Carlos Hathcock who outshot over 3,000 additional servicemen at Camp Perry.
Bob Redmond was sheriff from 1991-2004 and SWAT Commander. 1994-2004 SWAT Team Trainer for all weapon systems and tactics. Firearms Instructor in: Sniper, MP5, selective fire M-16 and handgun.
INSTRUCTOR / TRAINER
SWAT Team Commander, Team Leader, Member, Trainer
Analytical troubleshooting and problem solving
Developed standard operating procedures (SOP)
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Instructor NRA
Certified Instructor Rapid Deployment
Certified Instructor SWAT Instructor
Peace Officer state of Nevada & Colorado
Certified Instructor KOGA Institute
Certified Instructor Arrest Control tactics state of Colorado
Mark Flinn
Firearms have been a common surrounding in Mark’s life ever since he was introduced to them at the age of six. Growing up in rural Washington, he became an avid hunter and his enthusiasm for firearms escalated. He received extensive training in Handgun, AR15/M16, UZI, MP5, Shotgun, Sniping and Counter Sniping, Sub guns, general-purpose machine guns, vintage arms, and SAW. He additionally furthered his training by undergoing special training in Team Tactics and Tactical Operating. As Mark’s firearms’ knowledge and tactical training expanded, he became a firearms instructor for many high profile shooting schools in the United States teaching all weapon system platforms available.
Always the outdoor enthusiast, Mark also became a highly qualified diver achieving numerous certifications in Open Water, Underwater Navigation, Rescue Diving, and Ice Rescue and Recovery. He then applied this knowledge and became the lead rescue diver for the Grant County Search and Rescue Unit for six years. During this time, he actively pursued advanced training and became certified in River Rescue, Vehicle Recovery, and Body and Evidence Recovery from the Sheriff’s department.
Both professionally and as an extracurricular hobby, Mark has been involved in many styles of Martial Arts over the past thirty years. He holds 1st, 2nd, and 4th Dan belts in several different Arts and he owned, managed and instructed Northwest Karate for five years. Currently, he works privately with Tom Clarke in the unconventional approach of edged weapons to further strengthen his skills.
In addition to the exhausting list above, Mark has extensive training in Land Navigation, Wilderness Survival, Rope and Rappel, Reloading and Gunsmithing. It is because of this well-rounded, multi-faceted background that Tom felt Mark would be a perfect fit as a knowledgeable staff leader with ATAC TV.
Mark’s pleasant personality and enthusiasm, in addition to his professionalism and advanced skill set met ATAC TV’s advanced standards. Mark works along side Tom on a daily basis for basic through accelerated recruit training and Tom knows that he can walk away and Mark will keep things continuing as they should, which is truly an exceptional trait.
Jim’s affinity for Combloc weapons began in the early 80s when he encountered an AK47 covered in mud and was pleasantly surprised to find that the weapon still functioned properly, despite its condition.
He pursued his education in combat rifles during the next two decades by developing and perfecting his tactical training and weapon’s skills throughout his Private Security Detail assignments. At this time, he found that most gunsmiths and armorers were lacking the necessary knowledge and experience to adequately build or repair a combat rifle with the shooter in mind. He decided to further educate himself in each detail of a weapon’s function and form so that he would be able to maintain his own rifles in top condition.
From 1998 to 2003, Jim added Range master and armorer to his resume by working at a US private facility, which trained individuals including military, law enforcement and those in the private sector. He furthered his experience through his employment for Suarez International teaching Combloc armorers and operators and instructing Close Range Gun Fighting in 2004, as well as training adjunct courses at many other schools. In 2006, he began training various DOD contractors in Combloc weapon systems.
Jim decided in 2007 to custom design high quality rifles specifically for the task at hand while also offering superior performance. He established his company, Rifle Dynamics and produced a line of fighting rifles that he knew an individual could trust their life on. He began to build and repair rifles as well as training armorer/operator courses in all Western and Combloc weapon systems. In the last several years, Rifle Dynamics conducted several Military and Law Enforcement courses in Combloc weapon systems; these courses were highly praised and recommended by his clients nationwide.
Jim joined the ATACTV leadership staff after Tom had the pleasure of crossing paths with Jim many years back and found him to be knowledgeable and skilled. In a recent interview, Tom proudly stated, “Jim Fuller is a true AK encyclopedia, but he also has many other great skills. He is a true pleasure to work with, without the watered down scripted instructional range BS most commonly found. I have always liked his style so that is why we trust him to work with our group. If you have to use a script, you don’t know the material and Jim knows his material.”
Jim, along with the other ATAC Staff, offer basic through advanced weapons training through web-based educational video programs in every weapon system platform available. Jim is considered a valuable asset to our company.
Lenny moved from his birth town of London, England to Western Alberta in 1980, where he was able to satisfy his love of the outdoors. After obtaining his engineering degree, he held several demanding positions as a design engineer. He was also a design engineer in the field of high performance diesel injection systems. Always searching for a challenge and furthering his education, he then moved on the area of unmanned aircraft, which included the development of target drones and reconnaissance aircraft.
Lenny always had a fondness for firearms since he first began to hunt, but as his interest developed, he decided to pursue formal training in numerous weapon systems. He mastered the handgun courses including Glock, 1911, SIG and Beretta and continued his training with his focus on rifles, specifically the AR-15/M16, AK-47, M1a/M14, M40 and M25. The Remington, Benelli and Mossburg shotguns were his next area of concentration, as well as the Sub gun Uzi and MP5.
But his education did not stop there; he broadened his knowledge base with tactical training including Advanced Tactics, Team Tactics, CQB, Anti-terrorism, Sniper and Counter Sniper, as well as Camouflage and Concealment and Urban and Suburban Hide Construction. This experience enabled him to become an instructor in handgun, sub gun, shotgun and rifle and to ultimately progress to Handgun Combat Master.
He continuously pursues courses to complement his already strong background and has completed training in Desert/Wilderness Survival and Navigation as well Defensive and Offensive Driving. He holds a Class A driver’s license with all endorsements including Hazmat and Tanker. Lenny’s been known to say, “if it’s drivable, I can drive it: two, four, or eighteen wheels”.
In 1990, he applied his vast experience in engineering with his weapon’s training background to begin the perfect career where he knew he would excel: engineering and constructing firearms. He began building 1911’s, pistols, AR-15’s and accurizing bolt-action rifles. After buying many long-range rifles, he found that most did not meet his expectations. That’s when he founded his company, Venom Tactical, and focused solely on sniper rifles with the goal of designing and building the ultimate sniper rifle: dependable, accurate, and reliable. We feel that he’s accomplished this task. Lenny has been chosen to make the custom sniper rifles for a variety of ATAC TV projects, instructional and broadcast TV and "untitled film" projects.
President of International Security Group, Ltd. (ISG), 2001- present, an independent spin-off company of Intelligence Support Group, Ltd. Established after 9/11 to provide Fortune 500 companies and their executives with technical security consulting, investigations, technical security counter-measures (TSCM), security products and support services. Mr. Di Sabatino provides management direction and leadership while actively participating in select projects. ISG specializes in high-profile domestic and international investigations as well as addressing the major disciplines of security design and project management of multi-user, multi-location security/surveillance systems for estates, campus, and industrial parks. Major disciplines of security are addressed that include but are not limited to security system design, TSCM, surveillance, counter-surveillance, access control, safe rooms and facility automation.
Director of Intelligence Support Group, Inc. (ISG), 1990-present, Mr. Di Sabatino founded ISG, a research and development, manufacture, and training institution. Marketing to law enforcement, military, and government agencies throughout the world. Responsible for US and international business development, while maintaining liaison with the China Lake Navel Weapons Center, cooperative research and development (CRADA) programs. Mr. Di Sabatino is also responsible for the design concepts of various electronic surveillance/intercept/security systems. He has extensive experience in working with senior level domestic/foreign officials within the intelligence, military, government, law enforcement community to design and procure equipment, develop training and maintenance programs.
Office of the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Justice, Organized Crime and Racketeering Bureau, 1987-1990, sworn to office as a Special State Investigator in the state of New Jersey. Working in an undercover capacity assigned to an international organized crime investigation. Employed investigative tradecraft along with technical expertise in the area of electronic surveillance.
Member of Intelligence Devices Corporation, 1982-1987, a research and development facility for covert electronic intelligence gathering equipment and operations. Serving under exclusive contract with a United States Government Agency. Sources and methods were developed for tradecraft applications with the primary area of concentration in foreign intelligence applications. Strong capabilities in the area of technical operations for overseas assignments.
State of New Jersey licensed private detective, 1976-1982, specialized in providing investigative services to attorneys involved in both civil and criminal matters. Areas of concentrations: surveillance, truth and deception analysis (lie detection), technical security counter measures, undercover and background investigations, executive protection and transportation. Mr. Di Sabatino developed a commercial security alarm division specializing in custom CCTV systems and digital reporting devices to support larger security firms.
EDUCATION:
Newark College of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
William Paterson College, Law and Public Safety
New York School of Alarm and Locks
Mosler Safe Academy
Essex County Police Academy
Various Government sponsored training courses
CERTIFICATION:
Certified as a Voice Stress Evaluator by the Florida Polygraph & Stress Evaluators Association.
Certified as a Law Enforcement Trainer by the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers.
Certified expert witness for audio and video electronic surveillance by the State of California and NJ.
Certified, licensed locksmith by the state of California.
Certified, licensed Private Investigator and Guard Agency Operator.
Certified TASER weapons instructor.
POSITIONS:
Appointed as an aide to the Sheriff of Essex County, New Jersey. Responsible for the recommendation of various types of electronic surveillance equipment, and electronic countermeasures within the department.
Appointed as Constable for the Town of Bloomfield, New Jersey. Under direction of the Chief of Police.
Nominated to the committee of GOVSEC 2004 to review the status of and help implement the US Department of Homeland Security’s National Response Plan and National Incident Management System.
Board member of the Counter Terrorism Research & Tactical Training Foundation a registered non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to counter terrorism awareness and preparedness.
Advisory board member of the University of California, Irvine, Center for Unconventional Security Affairs.
MEMBERSHIP:
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Federation of American Scientists
National Defense Industrial Association, Lifetime Member
International Police Square Club
Armed Forces Communication & Engineering Association (AFCEA)
American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers
Masonic Lodge
AWARDS:
Boy Scouts of America award for outstanding contribution towards New Jersey.
FOREIGN EXPERIENCE:
Advisor to the Air Force of Columbia.
Advisor to the President of Togo, Africa.
Advisor to the Director of Intelligence for the Country of Venezuela.
Advisor to the Military Intelligence Agency for the Country of Peru.
Advisor to the President of Liberia, Africa.
Advisor to various law enforcement agencies within the Government of Mexico.
LECTURES:
Harvard Business School, Association of Orange County, regarding the corporate need for domestic and
International investigations.
University of California, Berkley, Graduate School of Journalism, regarding the need for law enforcement
to conduct electronic surveillance.
National Technical Investigators Association , regarding pager interception
National Technical Investigators Association , regarding GPS tracking
National Technical Investigators Association , regarding cellular interception
National Technical Investigators Association , regarding digital audio recording and post processing
PUBLICATIONS
“The Spy’s Guide: Office Espionage” Listed Richard Di Sabatino as one of the top three TSCM firms in
the United States.
“Ultimate Spy” by H. Keith Milton acknowledged Richard Di Sabatino for his contributions in preparing
the book.
WEB BASED REFERENCES
LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richarddisabatino
Internet movie data base www.imdb.com/name/nm0224264
Stephan started off in the martial arts at a very young age and advanced to become one of the top names in the MMA arena. He is a true warrior at heart as he demonstrated in his fight with Forrest Griffin in the first Ultimate Fighter Reality show. Dana White credited the match as the “most important fight in UFC history”.
Privately training with Tom Clarke for some time, he’s excelled in firearms training and Modern Unconventional Warfare. He is trained in numerous weapon systems such as AR-15/M16 (semi-full auto), semi-auto pistols, shotguns, AK-47 (semi-full auto), UZI (semi and full), general-purpose machine guns (M60’s, PKM), sub machineguns and many more. He is considered “one of the most dedicated guys in the bunch” by Tom Clarke. Stephan is also proficient in ropes & rappelling and he is currently continuing his education in a variety of preparedness and survival tactics.
Alex is an avid outdoorsman, he is also professionally trained and a graduate of the US Coast Guard Captains School. His broad background also includes Mixed Martial Arts as well. He was a chosen fighter on Season One of the Ultimate Fighter/TUF Reality Show and he has had numerous successful MMA fights under his belt.
Considered a “true survivor and a pleasure to work with”, Tom Clarke privately trains Alex in firearms and in the Psychological Aspect of Tactics for Modern Unconventional Warfare. His firearm skills involve all handguns, AR-15/M16/M4 (semi and full auto), shotgun, UZI (semi and full), AK-47 (semi and full auto), and also a variety of small thru large bore firearms. Not limiting himself to firearms, Alex is also skilled in rope and rappelling and in all aspects of survival. His dedication and his strive for further education is apparent with his impressive training attendance. Alex can also be seen on the ATAC TV Network's Survival & Outdoor Channel.
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