Welcome back, scholars. As someone who started my own small independent military contracting company, the Raider Defense Company that was built off of selling a few franchises and crowdfunding & to put it in an economic friendly state, so I went to a tax free state & not a dump like Texas, Florida or Tennessee but headquartered my company in Seabrook Beach, New Hampshire despite it's founding in Fountain Valley, California. My best way of teaching is explaining how I did rather than being an encyclopedia. Let's get to the origin, it's done in honor of my military service as a Marine Raider in MARSOC as a Captain and Special Operations Officer in the 1st Marine Raider Battalion throughout my training in MCMAP, PsyOp, MCMWTC, Airborne, SCUBA, A&S, BLC, SERE, MMAC, AAS, POM, worked with members of MEU, SARC, ANGLICO, EOD, ARL, RTL, went to ITC, The Basic School, OCS & Ranger School with the 75th Ranger Regiment of the US Army & overall going throughout the locations of Quantico, Virginia, Dam Neck, Virginia, Fort Meade, Maryland, Camp Pendleton, California, Monterey, California, Twentynine Palms, California and Bridgeport, California.
Why did I start RDC? For executive protection, security, martial arts training, disaster relief, civil rights, emergency medical care, gunsmithing, locksmithing, supplying weapons & armor to the National Guard with SAM contracts, logistics service, self defense and military contracting.
In Layman's terms, a well rounded servant with the ability to not serve but also protect which the police in America has sworn to done but do not do.
Here's what you need to get in this industry preferably:
- A college education
- Holding a degree, skills and certificates
- A fit physique & high level of intelligence
- Military experience with at least experience as a NCO, CO or WO.
- Spending time in a combat zone
- Having mastered 3 martial arts minimum
- Being a great communicator with your team
- Being a patient leader
- Being an exceptional public speaker
- Having an controlled emotional compass
- Knowing or having a spouse/friend group/family members who isn't just as business oriented but being fluent in more than 1 language.
- Having a complex understanding of political science
- Having the ability to recruit & negotiate
- Understanding how to be professional in a strict dress code
- Mixing white & blue collar skills
- Understanding how to teach tactics
Skills/Licenses/Permits/Certifications:
- EMT/Paramedic
- Archery License
- Certified Business Analysis Professional
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
- Certified Rifle Instructor
- Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC)
- CPR/AED certifications
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
- CompTIA Network+
- Federal Firearms License (FFL)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Charted Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Certified Shotgun Instructor
- Certified Pistol Instructor
- Martial Arts Instructor
- International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR)
- Contractor Registration with SAM & the Department of Defense
- Close Quarters Battle & Close Quarters Combat (CQB/CQC)
- Series A, B, C, D investor
- Series 65 License
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Real Estate License
- Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE)
- Mechatronics Certificate
- Boating License
- Federal Aviation Administration License (FAA)
- Class 3 SOT permit (allows manufacturing of class 3 weapons such as full auto machine guns, SBR's, SBS's and suppressors)
One option for finding government contracts for security services is the GSA MAS Security and Protection category. This category provides access to qualified product and service providers for federal agencies, state or local governments, and more. After, you secure your deals with FEMA, GSA, SAM etc. you want to rapidly expand so you actually are an asset and not a waste of money so here's the business structure.
Starting and running a business like Raider Defense Company involves several important tax considerations and filings:
- Business Structure: Choosing the right business structure (e.g., LLC, S corporation, C corporation) affects tax obligations and liability. Consulting with a legal advisor to determine the best structure is crucial.
- Federal Taxes: Filing for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) with the IRS is necessary. Depending on the business structure, you may need to file corporate taxes, self-employment taxes, and payroll taxes.
- State Taxes: Registering with the state tax authority to handle state income taxes, sales taxes, and other state-specific taxes is essential. Each state has different requirements.
- Excise Taxes: For ammunition manufacturing, there are specific federal excise taxes that must be paid. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) oversees these taxes.
- Licensing and Permits: Obtaining the necessary licenses and permits, such as a Federal Firearms License (FFL) for gunsmithing and ammunition manufacturing, is mandatory. Compliance with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regulations is critical.
- Annual Filings: Regularly filing annual reports, tax returns, and other required documents with federal and state authorities ensures compliance and avoids penalties.
In my case, I picked C Corp & here's a 50-50 analysis on why I picked C Corp compared to LLC or S Corp & the pros and cons:
C Corporation (C Corp)
Pros:
- Limited Liability: Shareholders are not personally liable for the company’s debts.
- Unlimited Growth Potential: Can issue unlimited shares, making it easier to attract investors.
- Perpetual Existence: The company continues to exist even if the owner leaves or passes away.
Cons:
- Double Taxation: Profits are taxed at the corporate level and again as shareholder dividends.
- Complexity and Cost: More regulatory requirements and higher administrative costs.
LLC's are the least complex, S Corp are medium risk, medium reward but C Corps bring in the most investment value on the market.
With the Martial Arts Institute which everyone whether a mercenary or a medic would have to go through would consist of:
- Muay Thai
- Muay Boran
- Lethwei
- Kyokushin Karate
- Soviet Style Boxing
- Counter Punching Boxing
- Dutch Kickboxing
- Judo
- Taekwondo
- Korean Kickboxing
- Suntukan
- Pankration
- Combat Sambo
- Sanda
- BJJ
- AJJ
- Greco Roman Wrestling
- Folkstyle Wrestling
- Savate
With also a medical team, consisting of medics, RN, CNA, NP, MD, Physical Therapist, Dietitian, Athletic Trainer and Surgeon with them consuming a diet high in micronutrients and doing hybrid athletic training & martial arts training in some form on the daily with 2-3 days being calm & 4-5 days of intensity from IHT training, CrossFit, HIIT, Rucking, Cycling, Swimming, Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Sprinting, Plyometrics, Isometrics and Calisthenics with holistic foods in their diet from Castor Oil, Lamb, Watermelon, Navy Beans, Spinach, Apples, Apricots for your Vitamin B17.
With this also being said, having contractors from gun, ammo, plate carrier and medical industries are important which we do and so should you. After the lesson, you'll be trained on how to equip and use:
- A Mossberg 930 shotgun
- A Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol shotgun
- A Canik MC9LS pistol
- A Nighthawk President 1911 pistol
- A FN SCAR-17 assault rifle
- A Daniel Defense MK18 assault rifle
- A Daniel Defense PDW .300 blk assault rifle
- A FN PS90 sub machine gun
- A CZ Scorpion EVO3 sub machine gun
- A FN M240B Belt Fed Machine Gun Full Automatic machine gun
- A Ohio Ordnance REAPR Full Automatic machine gun
- A McMillan TAC-50 .50 BMG sniper rifle
- A CheyTac M200 Intervention .408 sniper rifle
- A Saco TRG M10 sniper rifle
- Bear X Intense CD crossbow
- A tomahawk
- A hatchet
- A trench knife
- Beat spray
- Water filtration tablets
- Emergency rations
- Brass Knuckles
- An IFAK w/a tourniquet
- A Harris PRC 152 radio
- D99 DMR Radio
- A LV119 Plate Carrier
- A rifle cleaning kit
- A MTEK FLUX Ballistic Helmet
- A 3M F70 Ballistic Helmet
Now, let's cover tactics and training from branches we'll learn from:
MARSOC (Marine Raiders):
- Direct Action: Short-duration strikes and offensive actions.
- Special Reconnaissance: Covert intelligence gathering.
- Counterterrorism: Neutralizing terrorist threats.
- Unconventional Warfare: Supporting resistance movements.
Spetsnaz (Russian Special Forces):
- Reconnaissance and Sabotage: Deep behind enemy lines.
- Urban Warfare: Close-quarters combat in urban settings.
- Political Warfare: Covert operations to influence political outcomes.
CIA Black Ops (Special Activities Center):
- Covert Action: Sabotage, assassinations, and psychological warfare.
- Paramilitary Operations: Direct combat and unconventional warfare.
- Plausible Deniability: Ensuring operations can be denied by the U.S. government.
Delta Force (1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta):
- Hostage Rescue: Specialized in rescuing hostages.
- Counterterrorism: Neutralizing terrorist threats.
- Direct Action: Precision strikes and raids.
75th Ranger Regiment (Army Rangers):
- Airborne Operations: Parachute assaults.
- Direct Action: Raids and ambushes.
- Special Reconnaissance: Intelligence gathering.
SWAT Tactics
- Close-Quarters Combat (CQC): Engaging threats in confined spaces.
- Door Breaching: Forced entry techniques.
- Crisis Negotiation: De-escalating hostage situations.
- Explosive Entry: Using explosives to breach barriers.
AFSOC (Air Force Special Operations Command)
- Precision Airstrikes: Directing and executing airstrikes with pinpoint accuracy to support ground operations.
- Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR): Rescuing personnel from hostile environments, often under fire.
- Airfield Seizure: Rapidly securing and establishing airfields in hostile or remote locations.
- Special Reconnaissance: Gathering intelligence and conducting surveillance missions.
- Tactical Air Control: Coordinating air support and directing air assets in combat zones.
Force Recon (Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance)
- Deep Reconnaissance: Conducting long-range reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines to gather intelligence.
- Direct Action: Engaging in raids, ambushes, and other offensive operations.
- Amphibious Operations: Specializing in operations launched from the sea, including beach reconnaissance and raids.
- Close-Quarters Combat (CQC): Engaging enemies in confined spaces, such as buildings and urban environments.
Marine Infantry
- Combined Arms Operations: Integrating infantry with artillery, armor, and air support to maximize combat effectiveness.
- Urban Warfare: Conducting operations in urban environments, including building clearing and street fighting.
-Amphibious Assaults: Launching attacks from the sea onto hostile shores3.
Defensive Operations: Establishing and holding defensive positions against enemy attacks.
- Patrolling and Ambushes: Conducting patrols to gather intelligence and set up ambushes to disrupt enemy movements.
All of this training is REQUIRED along with neuroplasticity such as studying academic subjects of logistics, mechatronics, political science, thermodynamics, American History, World History, linguistics, chess, biology and blending neuroplasticity, elite tactical training, making money along with martial arts on the daily, it's not an option. The days you take off, the days you don't train to save lives, the days you don't get the proper micronutrients as a base then macronutrients, the days you don't swim, ruck and cycle & eat watermelon to start your morning is the perfect storm for when it's time to protect yourself, your wife and your kids, you'll fail. With that being said, this is not just business but a life mission but the main message of this is nothing is funny, motherfucker, keep working and thinking!