Introduction to the ASIS Military Liaison Council

Military Liaison Council Objectives To promote the exchange of experiences and opinions through discussion, study, programs and publication, and to provide ASIS and its leadership with information and recommendations on matters relating to security practice within the branches of the military. To identify, develop, establish, promote and support a high level of understanding among ASIS, the security industry and the military.

Military Liaison Council Objectives 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 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 the branches of the military.

Military Liaison Council Objectives 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 and those precepts set forth in the Code of Ethics.

Military Liaison Council Projects Completed Conducted MLC Survey. Supported 29 CPP, 2 PSP and 1 PCI certifications in 2 test phases for USAF security forces professionals. Sponsored educational sessions during ASIS “Emerging Trends” and “Global Terrorism” Conferences as well as ASIS Annual Seminars.

Military Liaison Council Projects 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? Better standardize advanced security development –Based on industry norms for relevancy Better 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 More cost-effectiveness and innovation More networking with industry at all levels

Military Liaison Council Leadership For more information on the Military Liaison Council, contact: Joe Rector, CPP, PSP, PCI, MLC Gov’t Co- Chair, or Ken Ribler, CPP, MLC Industry Co-Chair,