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Tactical Medicine

Knowing What and When

A key difference between standard and tactical emergency medical knowledge is understanding the applicability and practicality of various interventions based on the tactical situation and mission goals.
In an emergency medical situation, where seconds count, knowing when to respond with which intervention, and making those decisions quickly, can contribute to a more positive outcome.

Tactical Protection

Seeing, not just being seen

Providing professional protection services has more to do with brains than bulk. It often has more to do with being able to blend with a crowd than to tower over them. Professional protection is about doing the research necessary to, as much as possible, avoid threats rather than just respond to them. Team movements, team member assignments, advances, arrivals, departures, and responses to attacks on the principal or principals require training, practice, and intelligence.

Tactical Defense

Individual Balance

Self-defense and/or the defense of others begins and ends with balance: maintaining balance and taking balance. Hard styles, soft styles, standing techniques, ground techniques, and traditional or improvised weapons each have a part in defense. However, their proper application has more to do with individual characteristics than conventional training. Often the shortest path to success lies more in helping the client find their style than teaching one.

Consulting

Training

Protection

Frequently Asked Questions

Branch-Tactical (B-T) is a VIP and executive protection, transportation, security training, and consulting firm based in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, outside of Frankfurt. B-T has experience providing Protective Advances, Executive Protection, and VIP Transportation services throughout the European Union, including the WEF (World Economic Forum) in Davos and the MSC (Munich Security Conference) in München. Additionally, B-T has provided and continues to provide security consultation and customized training services to international security companies, primarily based in Germany.

B-T maintains an office in Florida, which is separately fully licensed to provide similar services in the U.S.

A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation

John Branchcomb, the visionary founder and CEO of Branch-Tactical (B-T), stands at the forefront of
the executive protection industry, with a career spanning over three decades of unparalleled expertise and innovation.

Foundation in Executive Protection

Branchcomb’s journey began in the early 1990s at the prestigious Executive Security International
(ESI), widely recognized as the “Harvard of Executive Protection.” This rigorous training laid the groundwork for his exceptional career in safeguarding high-profile individuals.

Corporate Security Leadership

Throughout the 1990s, Branchcomb honed his skills as the personal Aide to the Chairman of a Fortune
200 company, managing complex protective operations on a global scale. His exemplary performance led to a pivotal role in developing and managing a state-of-the-art security department for a newly constructed corporate campus, showcasing his ability to blend cutting-edge technology with strategic security protocols.

Federal Law Enforcement Expertise

In 2004, Branchcomb transitioned to federal law enforcement, serving as a Special Agent with the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). His assignment to a counter-intelligence and violent crime squad, coupled with his role on the SWAT team as a medic, further enhanced his diverse skill set in high-stakes security operations.

International High-Threat Protection

Branchcomb’s expertise reached new heights in 2009 when he joined a high-threat protection team in the
Middle East. In this role, he demonstrated exceptional versatility, serving in every position within protective details, from advance agent to Agent in Charge. His responsibilities included safeguarding heads of state, high-ranking military officials, and top U.S. government representatives in volatile regions such as Iraq and Israel.

Founding Branch-Tactical (B-T)

Leveraging his vast experience, Branchcomb established Branch-Tactical, setting new industry standards in executive protection. B-T’s services encompass:

  • Advanced Security Advance Services
  • Elite Executive Protection
  • VIP Transportation with cutting-edge
    security measures
  • Comprehensive Security Consulting
  • State-of-the-art training programs


B-T’s operations span the European Union, including high-profile events like the World Economic Forum
(WEF) in Davos and the Munich Security Conference (MSC).

Industry Leadership and Certifications

Dr. Branchcomb’s commitment to excellence is reflected in his continuous pursuit of professional
development and industry leadership, including:

  • Certified Law Enforcement Trainer by the Federal
    Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • Nationally Registered Paramedic by the
    National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
  • Certified Worldwide Protective Services II
    by the U.S. Department of State
  • Active member of ASIS International,
    contributing to the development of industry standards


A Vision for the Future

Under Dr. Branchcomb’s leadership, Branch-Tactical continues to push the boundaries of executive
protection, integrating advanced technologies like AI-driven threat analysis into their comprehensive security solutions.

As the executive protection landscape evolves, John Branchcomb and Branch-Tactical remain at the
cutting edge, ensuring the safety and peace of mind for the world’s most influential leaders.

Branch-Tactical (BT) is licensed in Florida, USA, and Germany to provide VIP and Executive protection. BT also provides VIP transportation, security consultation, and training services.

Verifiable experience.

Not just experience consulting or training other security professionals or expertise “claimed” after completing a 5-day course in Executive Protection, which is often the case in the industry, but on-the-ground experience applying information and training to run hundreds of successful missions and assignments in the public and private sectors, from relatively secure, friendly venues to remote, high-threat environments.

Yes, Branch-Tactical has extensive experience in providing security services for high-profile events
in Europe, including the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and the Munich Security Conference (MSC). Our expertise in these events includes:

  • World Economic Forum (Davos):
    • Supporting multiple corporate delegations
    • Implementing a custom-designed training
      program for drivers and security personnel
    • Providing comprehensive security planning
      and execution
  • Munich Security Conference:
    • Collaborating with client security teams
    • Conducting thorough advance work
    • Offering continuous support throughout
      the event

Dr. John Branchcomb, Branch-Tactical founder and CEO, personally oversees these operations, bringing his wealth of experience to ensure the highest level of protection and service. Our team’s familiarity with these events’ unique challenges allows us to deliver tailored, efficient security solutions for our clients in these high-stakes environments.

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