Introduction to the ASISMilitary Liaison Council

Military Liaison CouncilObjectives

• To promote the exchange of experiences and opinions through discussion, study, programs and publication, and to provide ASIS International and its leadership with information and recommendations on matters relating to security practice within the branches of the military worldwide.

• To identify, develop, establish, promote and support a high level of understanding among ASIS International, the security industry and the military services worldwide.

Military Liaison CouncilObjectives

• To acquire, preserve and disseminate data to military organizations regarding the functions and accomplishments of the private security industry and to advise them of the availability and willingness of ASIS International to be of assistance to the military.

• To service the specific professional needs of those members who are employed by the military and to promote understanding and cooperation among private security, ASIS International and all branches of the military (US, Canada, and Internationally).

Military Liaison CouncilObjectives

• To develop and recommend responsible and realistic legislation and regulations relating to private security, trends and practices applicable to military needs.

• To encourage the education, training and certification of members of the military for the improvement of professional security competency.

• To communicate the general objectives set forth in Article II of the bylaws of ASIS International and those precepts set forth in the Code of Ethics.

Military Liaison CouncilProjects Completed

• Awarded 7 online certification scholarships over last 2 years (2012 and 2013)– USAF (3); USCG (1); USMC(1); Army

National Guard (1) and Ghana Army (1)

• MLC sponsored educational sessions during ASIS International Annual Seminars.– Trends in Terrorism Affecting US

Homeland and Western Interest Abroad

– Military and Law Enforcement Transition: Strategies for Success

– How to Protect your Company’s Perimeter

Military Liaison CouncilProjects Completed

• Sponsored DoD Certification Working Group

• Tested a military exchange program with industry.

• Published brochure on “Improving Relations Between the Military and Private Sector Security.

Why Certifications for the Military Police/Security Professionals?

• Standardize advanced security development– Based on industry norms for relevancy

• Professionalize the force– Strengthen professional development– Add to leaders’ level of knowledge

• Improve credibility of military police/security leaders worldwide

• Provide credentialing & certification beyond military service

Benefits to the Military Services

• Assured level of expertise for the future• Better security applications/programs• Cost-effectiveness and innovation• Networking with industry at all levels

Military Liaison CouncilLeadership

For more information on the Military Liaison Council, visit our Council at www.asisonline.org or contact:

Mark Hammargren, CPPPrivate Sector Co-Chairhammargrenm@battelle.org210-834-0456 or 210-293-9936

Mark Allen, CPPGovernment Sector Co-Chairmark.g.allen6.civ@mail.mil240-857-4716