Question 1

What is Shin Bet doctrine and why does it matter for executive protection?

Accepted Answer

Shin Bet doctrine is preventive, not reactive. Most Western EP schools teach you to detect a threat and respond to it. Shin Bet doctrine teaches you to think like the attacker, see the attack before it happens, and shut it down before the trigger gets pulled. The doctrine is built on four pillars: mindset, counter-surveillance, adversary thinking, and the rejection of hope as a strategy.

Question 2

Which ITS course should I take — Novice, Premium, or Elite?

Accepted Answer

Novice (9 days, $6,500) is for operators entering the field. Premium (21 days, $15,500) is for the working operator at full vocational depth. Elite (15 days, $19,900) targets the head-of-state standard. Start with Novice unless you have substantial protective experience.

Question 3

Where is the Israeli Tactical School located?

Accepted Answer

ITS is located at 7055 48th St NE, Okeechobee, Florida 34972, approximately 1.5 hours south of Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Question 4

Who founded the Israeli Tactical School?

Accepted Answer

Tomer Israeli founded ITS. His record includes Sayeret Matkal, Sayeret Golani Orev, Shin Bet (ISA) certification, Deputy Chief of Security at the Embassy of Israel in Washington D.C. (2009-2013), the Royal Thai Police CSD engagement (2019), and the protective detail for President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador (2025-2026).

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Founded and led by Tomer Israeli — Sayeret Matkal, Shin Bet, Deputy Chief of Security at the Embassy of Israel D.C., lead detail for President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador.