SOW - Combat Profiling Training (Left of Bang) 15Jul25.pdf

Statement of Work (SOW) for

(Left of Bang) Combat Profiling Advanced User Course Date: 15 July 2025

1. Background Information:

1.1. The Phoenix Raven program provides security for Air Force aircraft transiting in high-threat areas. Raven personnel are specialized US Air Force Security Forces military personnel highly trained in security tactics, force protection, and combatives. However, the current Raven training has a limited focus on proactive threat assessment and behavioral analysis, specifically the skills to identify potential threats before they manifest as immediate danger. This contract seeks to augment existing Phoenix Raven training by incorporating the principles of "Left of Bang" (L/B), a proactive methodology for threat detection and mitigation based on observing and interpreting human behavior and environmental cues. By equipping Raven personnel with these additional skills, the Air Force aims to enhance their ability to anticipate and prevent security incidents, thereby improving the safety and security of Air Force assets and personnel.

2. General Description of Services

2.1. The Contractor shall integrate "Left of Bang" (L/B) principles of combat profiling into the Phoenix Raven Qualification Course. These security operations will enhance situational awareness, identify potential threats proactively, and mitigate risks to personnel, facilities, and assets. This requirement addresses the recognized gap described in the paragraph above. The Contractor shall ensure that all instructors performing security functions are trained and proficient in L/B techniques as outlined below. The Contractor shall utilize L/B principles in all operational environments covered by the agreed-upon statement of work.

3. Scope of Work:

The contractor will provide two subject matter experts to the Phoenix Raven schoolhouse to conduct a comprehensive 5-day Train-the-Trainer course for 18 Raven instructors. This course will cover advanced observation, target location methods, memory and emotion working groups, adversary planning cycle, introduction to profiling kinesics, biometrics, proxemics, geographics, iconography and atmospherics.

The training will include classroom lectures, demonstrations, practical applications, and instructor teach-backs for certification, utilizing dynamic adult learning methodologies for maximum engagement and retention.

3.1. Requirements

3.1.1. Service Delivery Date: 30 days ARO. The contractor and Government POC will arrange training dates that meet the service delivery date.

3.1.2. Alternate Dates:

The Government may have to reschedule events due to unforeseen circumstances. The Contractor shall work with the Government POC to reschedule training dates.

3.2. Location:

3.2.1. All training will take place at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL), NJ.

5656 Texas Ave, Fort Dix, NJ 08640 and in a Field Training Exercise (FTX) within USAF Expeditionary Center.

4. Equipment:

4.1. The Government will provide students with seating and supply binoculars and range finders. Additionally, the contractor will have access to projectors, TVs, and HDMI hookups.

5. General Information:

5.1. Contract Manager:

5.1.1. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer before the contract start date. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of the contract.

5.2. Deliverables:

5.2.1. Upon completion, Phoenix Raven instructors will be certified to teach various combat profiling classes, incorporating this critical training into their curriculum. To ensure the highest quality standards, our experts will personally certify each instructor and provide follow-on teleconferencing support, guaranteeing these skills' seamless integration and sustained impact within the Air Force's training framework.

5.3. Logistical Support:

Requires a well-equipped classroom and a suitable training area for practical applications. Specific needs include access to projectors, TVs, HDMI hookups, and organic observation devices. We request clarification on base access for our personnel and any additional requirements for classroom access.

5.4. Point of Contact:

Primary: MSgt. Brain Vetter Alternate: MSgt. James Terry