"The Premiere World Training Organization for Bodyguards!"
The International Bodyguard Association is the oldest and largest bodyguard association, with sites of
protective service and education worldwide. The IBA has established itself as the premier world training
organization for Bodyguards.
It has been at the forefront of Bodyguard education in the emerging Baltic and Balkan Republics, the
European Union Security; in the new South Africa, in Afghanistan and throughout the new Russia, Ukraine,
Kazakhstan and Mongolia . During 2004, the IBA in addition to their regular courses trained classes of Iraqi
Police, Cambodian Police, elements of the US Army's 1 st Special Forces Group, Bodyguards for United
Nations Security, Bodyguards and Drivers for the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe
(OSCE).
In 2005, IBA training was provided to the Thai National Police and Royal Thai Navy SEALS. Last year, the
Mongolian Government organized an IBA course for their Special Forces, Central Intelligence Agency and
the State Special Security Agency and Police SWAT unit. In the UK , IBA graduates were among the first to
complete their training for the new state SIA CP licence . Training was completed through a partnership
between the IBA and New College . Last year IBA graduates successfully and safely completed high risk
PSD and CP missions in Iraq , Afghanistan , and South East Asia . In Autumn of 2006 the IBA provided
training for the United States of America's first Home Land Security Platoon. Prior to this elements of "C"
Company (Special Duties) 1st Regiment Armed forces of Malta were trained.
The IBA consistently provides the highest level of training to government, military, police and civilian
Bodyguards. World-class security instructors give specialist training and guidance in a unique learning
environment, helping bodyguards to develop professional skills and industry knowledge throughout their
careers. President Victor Yushenko of Ukraine under Presidential Order № 698/2006 awarded the Director
General the Presidential Order of Merit in recognition of his work training Government Bodyguard units and
Counter Terrorist teams since independence.Baron James Shortt of Castleshort has been similarly
honoured by Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Hungary, Belgium, Slovenia, Croatia and the Vatican. The International
Bodyguard Association's reputation for excellence is a result of 50 years achievement in protective skills
training.
The 50th Anniversary Dinner of the International Bodyguard Association will be held Friday the 14th of
December 2007 at Dublin Castle, Dublin, Capital of the Republic Ireland.
"We are often Imitated, never equaled!"
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