“..... How do you describe the consummate professional? 'X' is a man that is difficult to quantify. His energy is boundless, his enthusiasm tireless and his knowledge base, endless. Since I first met him as a student of his in 2004 I have been fortunate enough to get to know him and his company to the point where I was asked to write modules for inclusion into his courses. I, as a professional, would not promote or recommend anything that may harm my own reputation. When asked by 'X' to submit content to ESTS, I never hesitated. Steve and his ESTS team are at the top of their game, I challenge you to find better.....”
Reference: Dave H (Security Specialist, Martial Arts & Body Conditioning Instructor / SSO)

" ..... Bearing in mind the current piracy threats and terrorism alerts, this course not only gives you the full Ship Security Officer (MCA) certification, but goes in-depth on the way pirates/terrorists operate and ways to mitigate these threats.
Reference: SSO Course - Mark (Former Dutch Marines / SSO)

" ..... Excellent & informative course. Delivered with professional detail mixed with inter-action and humour. Having a course as detailed as this with MCA recognition will be of great help in future career options. Being provided with the course manual, with the extra detail it contains is a great bonus. Having this at hand whilst out in industry will serve as a great help ..... "
Reference: SSO Course - Dave H (Security Specialist, Martial Arts & Body Conditioning Instructor / SSO)

"..... ESTS provide a highly diverse and professional course curriculum in combination with practical experience. The hospitable training office at the ESTS headquarters and the thoroughness and skills of the trainer resulted in the fact that my expectations were exceeded and I am very glad to have chosen ESTS for the HEAT course. I can certainly recommend it! ....."
Reference: HEAT Course - Mark (Former Dutch Marines / SSO)

"..... 'X' was in charge of the Global Armed Escort Service (PSD) team based in Baghdad. His team comprised a mixture of expats, TCN and HCN Iraqis. 'X' was a determined, thorough and professional operator, demanding high standards if his team and representing the company well....."
Reference: Steve C (Former Operations Manager, Global Strategies Group - Iraq BIAP PM)

"..... The moment 'X' starts teaching you realize that he is extremely professional.  His operational knowledge is impressive and the ability to pass on the skills to the student is excellent.  I can say that he performs in an outstanding manner and would love to work alongside him anywhere in a hostile environment ....."
'Chip' Former UN PSD (PSD 2ic, Iraq / Security Training - Finland)

"..... The ESTS PSD training course is intense, extensive and detailed training. Over 60 topics are covered offering an unrivalled degree of flexibility and knowledge. Lectures were delivered in an entertaining manner that held our interest, interspersed with anecdotes from the instructors experience in the field ..... The firearms training and contact drills were intense and as realistic as possible. All the theory is put into practice, with unexpected factors thrown in to test our initiative and teamwork ..... As the course progressed less time was spent in the classroom and more time in various scenarios. We were tested on our route planning, walking drills, vehicle drills, firearm drills and much more ..... I can’t recommend the course highly enough, there are few out there who can come close, not only to the instructors experience, but also their teaching ability ....."
Reference: Dave (Close Protection Officer - Personal Defence Instructor)

..... I was immediately impressed with Xs knowledge of security operations especially those concerning executive protection. His ability to instruct on this subject is unsurpassed by other instructors that I have attended classes with ..... His ability to keep a student focused on the subject being taught is unrivalled. His ability to add humour and wit to class subjects makes retention of subjects easier for students ..... I learned a great deal from him and would love to have him working with my team here in Iraq as Team Leader ....."
Reference: Chris, former US Military (PSD Manager, Iraq)
   
"The trainers from ESTS spent 10 days with our Security Team here in the Maldives at our resort. During their visit with us they identified various areas for improvement in our security team and conducted in-depth training with our guards. They were incredibly flexible with regards to the training and streamlined it so as to address the areas they needed to focus on. I would recommend their services to other resorts as the company is professional and deliver what they say they will."
Reference: AC (Training Manager, Maldives)
  
"..... With his tactical prowess – covering a variety of weapons systems, defensive and offensive small unit tactics, intelligence collation abilities – and calm yet capable approach, 'X' enhanced our security teams ability to assist with the Clients programming tempo despite ongoing security threats ..... On completion he was then required to implement these procedures, a task that he achieved with such success that those measures became the standard for other teams operating in Mosul, Erbil, Suleiminyah as well as Baghdad." 
Reference: Dave, Former Military SF (PSD TL, Iraq)
  
"..... His knowledge of the region, its people and their problems had grown to make him popular, especially with the local Kurdish and Turkman communities ..... " & " He is a consummate professional in every aspect of his work and his training. I have worked with him on many occasions and have always been impressed by his abilities to communicate and his attitude to his chosen field of work and training services .....”
Reference: Simon, former Law Enforcement TAG Teams (PSD RSO, Iraq)
  
" ..... 'X' served as PSD Team Leader and trainer for Iraqi security personnel. At all times he displayed tactical proficiency and a unique capacity to work with and effectively train the Iraqi mobile and static security staff ..... His efforts with the Iraqi staff translated directly into a higher state of proactive and reactive readiness of the combined international security team in the high-threat areas of Mosul and Kirkuk ..... "
Reference: John, Former US Military Intelligence (Former PSD RSO, Iraq)
  
"..... 'X' brought his expertise to bear on strengthening the perimeter and site security of our compound. Together with his colleagues he successfully trained and managed over 100 members of our Iraqi Security Guard Force."
Reference: Patrick (NGO Team Leader, Iraq)
  
"..... It was an honour to have been trained by you, cheers mate."
Reference: Simon, Former Pathfinder, The Parachute Regiment (PSD /Dog Handler Iraq)

"The classes without doubt have been very educational and very helpful. There was a lot of things I discovered in myself that needed addressing ..... the training I received has been a very eye-opening experience indeed ..... 'X' & 'X' have definitely been and become an inspiration to me. I am hoping to receive more training from them in the future. Thanks for everything. "
Reference: Issahang Dewan, Security Supervisor - RRR Maldives