Foundational Pre-Hospital Trauma Course

John Nordman has 27 years of special operations experience across the globe, specializing in counterterrorism, emergency medicine, and tactical training. He remains actively deployed throughout the year with U.S. government paramilitary counterterrorism units, providing operational support in high-threat environments. As a Department of State-vetted medic, John has served with counterterrorism and antiterrorism assistance teams worldwide, delivering life-saving medical support in austere and hostile conditions. He holds multiple instructor certifications from USCCA, NRA, the American Heart Association, the Red Cross, DoD, DHS, FEMA, and more, ensuring the highest standards in tactical medicine and firearms training. In addition to his operational role, John is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-DNP), further enhancing his expertise in trauma care and emergency medicine. His extensive background in high-risk security operations, critical infrastructure protection, and combat medicine makes him a leading expert in counterterrorism preparedness, response, and mitigation.

Steve Sweeting “Sgt. Steve” is a seasoned Law Enforcement professional with 17 years of experience in patrol for a mid-sized Florida agency, and a USMC veteran. He is the author of “Street Stoic: Ancient Philosophy, Modern Policing” and an adjunct professor at Santa Fe College. Sgt. Steve is currently serving as an FTO Sergeant where he takes pride in mentoring FTOs and trainees, helping them develop crucial skills and overcome obstacles. The recipient of two Medals of Valor and a prestigious Governor's Award for Heroism, Steve is renowned for his expertise in teaching covert tactics, leading anti-burglary missions, and demonstrating an exceptional track record in apprehending burglars in the act.As a practicing Stoic, Sgt. Steve is passionate about sharing the benefits of Stoicism with his fellow Law Enforcement Officers. He enjoys nothing more than teaching practical and actionable insights on how to apply Stoic principles to their personal and professional lives.

Martin Phillips served in the 7th Special Forces Group on a Mountain Team. His area of operations included Latin America, and he speaks both Spanish and Portuguese, having trained at the Defense Language Institute. He received his EMT certification from the Academy of Health Sciences. Martin’s defensive driving skills are strengthened by his experience in auto racing, and he has provided executive protection for ambassadors, doctors, and businessmen across the globe. His primary mission focus was FID (foreign internal defense), which included small unit tactics, reconnaissance, ambush, weapons, and medical training. Martin will serve as a tactics and medical instructor with us, supporting our global missions in Central America and Africa. He brings a wealth of knowledge and years of operational experience from the special operations community to the team.