About HMS

HMS Skills

We have first-hand knowledge of terrorism and its effects. Our expertise is based primarily on a technical understanding of the weapons and devices used by terrorists, and their modus operandi. Our language capabilities include Afrikaans (Flemish/Dutch), Arabic, French, German, Filipino, Italian and Spanish. HMS staff are world-renowned trainers, consultants and analysts having successfully transferred their expertise into a truly integrated business with a genuinely dedicated clientele.

Experience

HMS people have specific C-IED experience which proves paramount to each product and service offering, these are as follows:

Military and Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD):

Operational command of bomb disposal teams/anti-terrorist operations
Development of IEDD policy and formulation of render-safe procedures
US IEDD as well as US SWAT team command
Forensic procedures and post-incident investigation
Development and implementation of IEDD training
The development and procurement of IEDD equipment requirements
Contingency and mitigation planning
Interagency liaison with government, military, police and commercial organizations
Training and experience within specialized military roles
Senior military IEDD instructors

Business and Commerce:

Extensive corporate experience within the defence industry, security and communications sectors
Senior-level positions at finance, pharmaceutical, media, retail and insurance corporations
Senior university lecturers in risk and security management (including running the PHD Risk Management course at Cranfield University, UK)
Members of the UN Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB) roster of experts

Research and Analysis: