Advanced Operational Concepts

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The first American service member KIA in Afghanistan was a former teammate of mine in Okinawa. Nate, you are missed.Note...
05/24/2026

The first American service member KIA in Afghanistan was a former teammate of mine in Okinawa.

Nate, you are missed.

Note: Former Marine, Johnny "Mike" Spann was a CIA Ground Branch officer when he was KIA in 2001.

05/21/2026

Occasionally, time spent in airports is not terrible .

In 2019, our Vice President spent over a year in Hong Kong during intense civil unrest as part of a long-term Special Pr...
05/14/2026

In 2019, our Vice President spent over a year in Hong Kong during intense civil unrest as part of a long-term Special Project for an ultra-high-net-worth client.

She operated largely independently — changing locations frequently, maintaining strict operational security, and delivering critical atmospheric intelligence while much of the city was in chaos. It was a demanding assignment that required exceptional situational awareness, adaptability, and composure under pressure.

We’ve repeatedly seen that women often excel in these high-stakes, discreet intelligence roles — bringing sharp observational skills, cultural agility, and the ability to operate with a lower profile in sensitive environments.

At Advanced Operational Concepts, we build teams with the right mix of talent for complex, long-duration missions protecting family offices and UHNW principals.

If you advise or serve families navigating elevated risk environments — whether geopolitical, reputational, or operational — situational awareness and professional intelligence support remain critical advantages.

05/02/2026

Police in London, armed only with tasers, take down and arrest the suspect in today's antisemitic stabbing attacks.

A few kicks to the head are administered to encourage the suspect to release the knife.

04/25/2026

U.S. Army video by Spc. Kyle Chacon, posted by

Special Forces was founded in 1952 by OSS Jedburgh Team veteran COL Aaron Bank. It wasn't until April of 1987, however, that Special Forces became a separate career field within the U.S. Army.

I was proud to spend two decades in the regiment, surrounded by giants.

Happy 49th birthday, SF branch.

De Oppresso Liber.

04/12/2026

Bearing battle scars, a USAF KC-135 tanker returns to RAF Mildenhall in the UK. This aircraft, based on the Boeing 707, was damaged during the combined Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia. Patches cover dozens, if not hundreds, of fragmentation (aka shrapnel) holes.

The US-Israel war with Iran is on pause, but peace negotiations between the US & Iran ended yesterday without result. A resumption of hostilities is almost assured, and the Strait of Hormuz could be a flashpoint.

Video by accomplished aviation photographer

What a brilliant CSAR operation to rescue our downed F-15E Weapons System Officer. For this type of mission, you don't a...
04/05/2026

What a brilliant CSAR operation to rescue our downed F-15E Weapons System Officer. For this type of mission, you don't ask for volunteers because everyone would be fighting to get a seat on the infil aircraft.

During my military career, I trained with AFSOC, including downed pilot recovery, and I graduated from the USAF SERE course. At 0800 Pacific tomorrow, I will be on to break down the mission. Watch live on Rumble, or later on YouTube.

If anyone is wondering how the short-range Little Birds ended up 300 miles inside Iran, they were inside the MC- or HC-130Js. When they got stuck, the MH-6s lost their ride home. Everything was blown in place. Equipment is replaceable. Lives are priceless.

ISIS Issues Direct Call for Attacks on Churches & Synagogues This Easter Weekend Advanced Operational Concepts has just ...
04/03/2026

ISIS Issues Direct Call for Attacks on Churches & Synagogues This Easter Weekend

Advanced Operational Concepts has just released a new threat brief on the latest ISIS propaganda.

In its official weekly newsletter, Al-Naba, ISIS has explicitly urged supporters worldwide to carry out arson attacks against churches and synagogues in the United States, Europe, and beyond — deliberately timed to coincide with Easter weekend 2026.

Key Points:
-Primary tactic promoted: arson (low-complexity, high-impact)
-Threat model: Lone-actor / decentralized — consistent with ISIS’s long-standing strategy of inspiring self-radicalized individuals
-No evidence of centrally coordinated plots at this time

OVERALL THREAT LEVEL: MODERATE-HIGH for houses of worship during the holiday period

While this remains a propaganda-driven incitement rather than a confirmed operational plot, the explicit targeting language, religious timing, and predictable mass gatherings at religious sites warrant immediate heightened vigilance.
Houses of worship, security directors, and faith-based organizations should review their current posture now.

Free 3-Page Threat Brief Available
Security executives and house-of-worship leaders can request the full report by emailing: [email protected].

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Photos reportedly showing a United States Air Force AWACS aircraft destroyed on the tarmac at Prince Sultan Air Base in ...
03/29/2026

Photos reportedly showing a United States Air Force AWACS aircraft destroyed on the tarmac at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. The base came under attack by Iranian ballistic missiles and drones. Three or four KC-135 aerial tankers may also have been damaged or destroyed.

Travel Security Alert: Potential Disruptions at U.S. Airports – March 28, 2026 Organized activist groups have publicly c...
03/27/2026

Travel Security Alert: Potential Disruptions at U.S. Airports – March 28, 2026

Organized activist groups have publicly called for protests and occupations at major U.S. airports tomorrow. Planned actions include attempts to disrupt operations, with anticipated impacts including road closures, terminal overcrowding, extended security processing times, flight delays/cancellations, and a heightened risk of crowd confrontations or localized violence near airport perimeters.
For executives, high-net-worth individuals, and organizations with personnel traveling internationally or domestically, these developments introduce material operational and personal security considerations. Airport environments already present complex risk profiles; planned disruptions amplify exposure in both public and secure zones.

Recommended mitigations include:
• Real-time monitoring of airport-specific intelligence
• Flexible scheduling and alternative routing
• Evaluation of private aviation or secure ground transport
• Heightened personal situational awareness for all team members

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