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  Every candidate faced a grueling test of ability, courage, ethics and loyalty. For the safety and integrity of the organization field operatives work in small teams. The identities of operatives is closely held information, shared only on a need-to-know basis. Operatives often go years, even their entire careers - without knowing the identities of the other T-FLAC agents in the organization.

  T-FLAC agents know their code by rote. Vitute et armis, Fide mea. Semper Frater. Courage and by arms. On my word of honor. Always brothers.

  Agents can be male or female. Young or old. They are your neighbors. Your friends. Your guardians. Protecting the innocent is a calling. Destroying terror wherever it breeds is a mandate.

  They are the men and women of T-FLAC.

  T-FLAC MISSION STATEMENT

  Vision: To be the world’s leading provider of strategic, logistical and technological solutions while retaining anonymity as individuals.

  Mission: Terrorist Force Logistical Assault Command (T-FLAC) effectively and efficiently integrates resources, technology and experience to provide top-level solutions to the most difficult situations. We exceed expectations where others fail. Guided by courage, ingenuity, innovation and a desire for a safer world, T-FLAC professionals utilize state-of-the-art training, innovative technology and logistical solutions to deliver results world-wide. T-FLAC recognizes that in this post-Cold War era, terrorism is the primary threat to democratic principles across the world. Our combat missions are directed at the base of global terror operations. T-FLAC’s mission is to eliminate all such threats by all, and any means at our disposal.

  T-FLAC Core Values

  Ethics: For the ancient Greeks, the word meant “character.” For Aristotle, the study of ethics was the study of excellence or the virtues of character. It has come to mean the study and practice of the “good life,” the kind of life people ought to live.

  In our time, the concept of ethics has broadened to include not only the characteristics of the good person, but also the “best practices” in various professions, among them medicine, the law, the military. We are committed to serving, and expect the highest standards of ethical and professional behavior and adherence to a universally accepted core of values from all our employees

  Teamwork: There is no “I” in team, just as there is no “I” in T-FLAC. We function as a uniformly coordinated collection of experience and expertise, where all members of the company work to bring about innovation and solutions that serve our mission to the highest degree possible.

  Courage: Fear is only that which we have not overcome. In T-FLAC courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the determination that our mission is of more importance than the fear and the resulting strength and focus, which arises from that determination.

  Respect: Each member of the team is essential. We give, and expect in return, respect for others, their beliefs, and their unique perspectives and ideas. We realize that like technologically advanced piece of equipment, each element must work with precision, independently, but in unison, to produce precise results.

  Innovation: We encourage, appreciate, and seek out the best of the best superior performance in all areas of operations. We recognize that there are always opportunities for improvement and we strive to elevate expectations and exceed in situations that others deem impossible.

  Counterterrorism Policy:

  1. NO negotiation, make no concessions to terrorists.

  2. Bring terrorists to justice for their crimes no matter who or where they are.

  3. Isolate and apply pressure on states that sponsor terrorism, forcing them to change their behavior either overtly or covertly.

  4. Bolster the counterterrorism capabilities of those countries friendly to the mandates of the U.S.

  5. Improve counterterrorism cooperation with foreign governments and participate in the development, coordination, and implementation of American counterterrorism policy in accordance with the policies of the United States Government.

  International Terrorism:

  Hostages:

  T-FLAC will make no concessions to individuals or groups holding official or private U.S. citizens hostage. Our operatives will use every resource necessary to gain the safe return of American citizens being held hostage. At the same time, it is our policy to deny hostage takers the benefits of ransom, prisoner releases, policy changes, or other acts of concession.

  Areas of Expertise:

  • Find and retrieve critical personnel and/or property

  • Full-range of armaments

  • Hard target and soft target risk assessment

  • Critical infrastructure assurance

  • Physical elimination of terrorist cells

  • Homeland and executive security

  • Combat/demilitarization

  • Nonproliferation/counter-proliferation

  • Intelligence

  • Private protection of Foreign Dignitaries

  • Counterintelligence

  • Persons of Special Interest - Snatch and Grab

  T-FLAC COVERT OPERATIVES

  AJ COOPER: Operative - Out of Sight, Hot Ice

  ALEX STONE: Operative (PSI Unit) - Edge of Danger, Edge of Darkness

  ALEXANDER “LYNX” STONE: Operative - The Mercenary, Hide & Seek

  APOLLO HAWKINS: Operative (In Cairo) - Out Of Sight

  ARITARIQ: Operative (In Cairo) Out Of Sight

  ASH: Operative - On Thin Ice

  ASHER DAKLIN: Operative - Hot Ice

  AUSTIN: Operative - Hot Ice

  BANTHER: (Deceased) Operative - White Heat

  BURTON: Operative - Hot Ice

  CALEB EDGE: Operative (PSI Unit) - Edge of Danger, Edge of Darkness

  CAROL: Nurse - White Heat

  CATHERINE SEYMOUR (Savage): Operative & Tango - Hide & Seek, Out Of Sight, and Hot Ice

  CHAPMAN: Operative (PSI Unit) - Edge of Darkness

  CONNOR JORDAN: Operative (PSI Unit) - Edge of Darkness

  CONRAD CHRISTOF: Operative (In Australia) - Out Of Sight

  CURTIS: (Deceased): Operative - The Mercenary

  CURTNER: Operative & Trainer - Out of Sight

  DAAN VILJOEN: Operative - Hot Ice

  DARIUS (aka DARE): Operative - Hide & Seek, White Heat

  DEKKER: Operative (PSI Unit) - Edge of Fear

  DEREK WRIGHT: Operative - On Thin Ice, Out of Sight

  DOYLE: Operative (Security Division) - White Heat

  DUNCAN EDGE: Operative (PSI Unit) - Edge of Danger, Edge of Fear

  FARRIS KEIR: Operative - Edge of Fear

  FRANK FISK: Operative - Hot Ice

  GABRIEL: Operative - Out Of Sight

  GABRIEL EDGE: Operative (PSI Unit) - Edge of Darkness,Edge of Fear

  GARDNER: Operative - Hot Ice

  GARY LANDIS: Operative (PSI Unit) - Edge of Darkness

  GREG SANDOVAL: Operative - White Heat

  GUERRERO: Operative - White Heat

  HOLLWELL: Operative - Hot Ice

  DR. HOWARD: Doctor - White Heat

  HUGO CALETTI: (Deceased) Operative - In Too Deep

  HUNTINGTON ST. JOHN: Operative - Hot Ice, Kiss & Tell, On Thin Ice, In Too Deep, White Heat

  IRIS: Nurse - White Heat

  JAKE DOLAN: Operative - Kiss & Tell, Hide & Seek, On Thin Ice, Out of Sight, In Too Deep, Edge of Fear

  JOE SKULLESTAD: (Deceased) Operative - Kiss & Tell

  JUANITA SALAZAR: Operative (PSI Unit) - Edge of Darkness

  KANE WRIGHT: Operative - Out of Sight, In Too Deep, Kiss & Tell, White Heat

  KLEIVER: Operative - White Heat

  KRISTA DAVIS: (Deceased) Operative - The Mercenary

  KURTZ: (Deceased) Operative - White Heat

  KYLE WRIGHT: Operative - Hide & Seek, In Too Deep, On Thin Ice, Out of Sight

  LARK ORELA: Operative (PSI Unit) - Edge of Danger, Edge of Darkness, Edge of Fear

  LEVINE: Operative - White Heat

  MANNY ESCOBAR: Operative - Out Of Sight, Hot Ice


  MARCUS SAVIN: Operative (Boss/CEO) - The Mercenary, White Heat

  MAURO ZAMPIERI: (Deceased) Operative - White Heat

  MAX ARIES: Operative - Hot Ice, White Heat

  MCBRIDE: Operative - Out Of Sight

  MICHAEL WRIGHT: Operative - In Too Deep, On Thin Ice, Kiss & Tell, Hide & Seek, Out of Sight

  DR. MICHAEL YET: Doctor (HQ) - White Heat

  MICHAELS: (Deceased) Operative - The Mercenary

  MIKE RAGUSA: Operative (Security Division) - White Heat

  NATASHA: Laundry (HQ) - White Heat

  NAVARRO (Rafael): Operative - Hot Ice, White Heat, Ice Cold

  NEAL BISHOP: Operative - Hot Ice

  NIIGATA (Keiko): (Deceased) Operative - White Heat

  NOAH HART: Operative (PSI Unit) - Edge of Darkness

  PAUL BRITTON: (Deceased) Operative - Kiss & Tell

  PAUL ROBERTS: Operative (Co-Pilot) - Hot Ice

  PETER BLAINE: (Deceased) Operative (PSI Unit) - Edge of Darkness

  PIET COATZEE: (Deceased) Operative - Hot Ice

  RAYNARD ACKART: Operative - White Heat

  REBECCA SANTOS: Tech girl - White Heat

  RICHARD STRUBEN: (Deceased) Operative - Out of Sight

  RIFKIN: Mailroom (Operative Trainee) - White Heat

  ROMAN KILLIAN: Operative (In Cairo) - Out of Sight

  ROSS LERMA: (Deceased) Operative (& Tango = Dancer) - Kiss & Tell

  SAM PLUNKETT: (Deceased) Operative - Kiss & Tell

  SAUL TANNENBAUM: Tech guy (Encryption Dept.) - White Heat

  SAVAGE (CATHERINE SEYMOUR): Operative (& Tango) - Hide & Seek, Out Of Sight, Hot Ice

  SEBASTIAN TREMAYNE: Operative - Edge of Danger, Edge of Darkness

  SIMON PARRISH: Operative (PSI Unit) - Edge of Danger, Edge of Darkness

  STAN BROWN: Operative (PSI Unit) - Edge of Darkness

  TATE: Operative - Hot Ice

  TAYLOR KINCAID: Operative - Hot Ice, White Heat

  TES WONDWESEN: Operative (In Cairo) Out Of Sight

  THOM LINDLEY: (Deceased) Operative (PSI Unit) - Edge of Danger, Edge of Darkness

  TONY (Anthony) ROOK: Operative - Edge of Fear

  UPTON FITZGERALD: Operative (PSI Unit) -Edge of Danger, Edge of Darkness

  YANCY: Operative (PSI Unit) - Edge of Danger, Edge of Darkness

  Bombardier Challenger 850: Crew: 2, Typical seating: Up to 14, Range 2,811 NM, Operating altitude 41,000 ft (12,497 m), High-Speed Mach .80 528 mph

  de Havilland Beaver - AKA Beaver: IAviation experts consider the Beaver to be one of the most perfectly designed small utility aircraft ever built. The de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver is a single-engine, high-wing, propeller-driven, STOL aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada, primarily known as a bush plane. Category: Flying Boat and Float Plane. Eight-seat light utility transport aircraft. Wing Span: 14.63m (48ft), Length: 9.22m (30ft 3in), Powerplant: One Pratt & Whitney 450hp radial piston engine, Maximum Speed: 262km/h (163mph), Range: 1180km (733 miles), Ceiling: 5485m (18,000ft)

  Harrier Jump Jets: The Harrier, informally referred to as the Jump Jet, is a family of military jet aircraft capable of vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) operations. Harriers and Blackhawks used for insertion and rescue operations.

  Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk: The version used in the 1 May 2011 operation that killed Osama bin Laden, was a highly modified version of the UH-60L. Features include a modified tail section with extra blades on the tail rotor and other additions which significantly lowered noise levels from that of conventional UH-60s. It also has low-observable technology similar to that of F-117 that enabled it to evade Pakistan Air Force radars. The aircraft includes features like special high-tech materials, harsh angles, and flat surfaces, found only on sophisticated stealth jets.

  Armoring Package:

  360‐degree perimeter, high-quality multi-layer ballistic glass, reinforced door hinges and door supports, Suspension reinforced to accommodate the weight of the armoring, runflat devices installed in all wheels, heavy‐duty brakes, hd rims/ tires, armoring materials, siren/pa system, intercom system, emergency lights package, oxygen supply, fire suppression system.

  Level 10 Protection:

  80mm curved glass. The opaque is ballistic steel reinforced by German Twaron rubberized laminates. Silicon Carbide Ceramic tile armor, it weighs a third of 3/4″ steel plate. This armor defeats 7.62 Nato M993 (910 meters per second) tungsten core bullets. .50 caliber Browning Machine Gun, AK-47 Kalashnikov, the roof and floor are armored, also protects from heavy fragments thrown by improvised explosive devices (IED’s).

  Tactical Vehicle:

  Armour and Ballistic Levels: CEN B7 / STANAG 2 / NIJ‐IV, Engine: 350 hp / 600 lb ‐ ft torque, 8‐CYL, 4‐stroke Diesel with turbo charger, Transmission: 5‐speed automatic, dual range transfer case, Brakes: Heavy Duty Hydraulic, 4‐disc, Climate Control: Heater/ AC system, compressor driven.

  Water Cannon - Characteristics:

  Water tank: up to 10,000 Liter, single compartment, Stainless Steel, Water drafting pump, Water level gauge, Additive level gauge, Water pump: 500 gal/min, max pressure 250PSI @ 250gpm, Monitor: 320° Rotation, 135° Elevation (+45° to ‐90°), Programmable Pulse/Stream Jet Options, Proportioning system for additive/chemical, Monitor and pump control located in the cabin, Fire extinguishing nozzle system around the perimeter of the vehicle, 360‐degree perimeter of the driver/operator compartment, Engine bay armoring, Armoring of key mechanical components, Multi‐layer Ballistic glass, no spall, Removable wire mesh glass protection, External View Cameras providing 3600 field of view for operator, Siren/PA system, Emergency lights package, Removable wire mesh protection screens for the glass.

  Pagani Zonda: Carbon Fiber

  Armoured Bugatti:

  LockOut Suit: Jake Dolan’s invention. Think of it as a wet suit. It’s like a second skin, maintaining an even body temperature of seventy-two degrees. Also acts like a shield. It’s self-healing, and almost impervious to nicks and cuts. Waterproof and fire proof. And more important, it’s practically bullet proof.

  Baer 1911 Ultimate Tactical Carry 5″ Model: • Baer steel NM frame • Baer steel NM slide with front and rear serrations • Slide fitted to frame • Baer NM barrel with stainless match bushing • LBC deluxe fixed combat rear sight with tritium inserts • Baer dovetail front sight with tritium insert • Lowered and flared ejection port • Baer checkered slide stop • Baer extended ejector • Combat extended safety • Baer aluminum match trigger • Baer deluxe Commander hammer and sear • Crisp 4 lb. pull • Baer tuned extractor • Baer beavertail grip safety with pad • High checkered front strap @ 30 lpi • flat checkered mainspring housing at 20 lpi • Beveled magazine well • Polished feed ramp and throated barrel • complete pistol rounded for tactical use • blued finish on complete pistol • Deluxe special slim line grips • (3) stainless steel 8-round premium magazines. Calibers: .45 ACP

  KA-BAR D2 Extreme Fighting Knife with leather Sheath: A 7″ part serrated D2 steel clip point blade with epoxy powder coat and blood groove. Oval Kraton G thermoplastic elastomer handle with powdered metal butt cap and carbon steel guard. A leather sheath is included. It has an overall length of 11 7/8″, and it weighs .75 pounds.

  Valor Boot Knife Tarpon Bay w/Sheath, Split Blade: 3″ blade with an overall knife length of 6″. The sheath width 1 1/2″ x 8″

  Dragunov sniper rifle: Is a semi-automatic sniper rifle/designated marksman rifle chambered in 7.62×54mm and developed in the Soviet Union. Is certified to shoot a 1/4 mile of angle and imprint 3 consecutive rounds in the same hole.

  Sat Commlink: (Satellite Communications) used by agents for communicating. The headset attached to the satellite radio will communicate 22,000 miles to a geosynchronous communications satellite in less time than a cell phone call. The satellite radio is encoded. The algorithm base on timed transmissions from NAVSTAR satellites.

  Walther PPK: Is among the world’s first successful double action semi-automatic pistols. More conceal
able and better suited to plainclothes or undercover work.

  Browning 9mm: A single-action, semi-automatic handgun. The most widely used military pistol of all time, having been used by the armed forces of over 50 countries.

  Daewoo DP-51 9mm: It has a triple action trigger/hammer that allows each squeeze to go from 7 pounds of pressure down to 1 pound. This means that other than traditional double or single action fire modes it has “fast action” mode.

  KA-BAR TDI Knife: In extreme close quarters encounters where a suspect is attempting to take an agent’s handgun, or an agent cannot access his handgun, the TDI knife is available as a “last option” knife. When worn on the pant belt the entire unit - knife and sheath - is well concealed.

  HK Mark 23 Heckler & Koch double action pistol, is a weapon system consisting of a match grade semi-automatic pistol, a laser aiming module (LAM), and suppressor. It was adopted by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for special operations .

  Carlson Ladysmith

  Smith & Wesson developed the Ladysmith 60LS to address the demand of more and more women for a reliable handgun specifically suited to discrete concealed carry. It’s a pretty gun with beautiful wood grips that fits very well in small-to-medium sized hands, and it has a matte stainless steel finish. It weighs just 21-1/2 ounces, and is outfitted with low-profile fixed sights specially designed not to snag on clothing or accessories if drawn from a purse. The barrel is a short 2-1/8″ and the five-shot revolver is chambered to shoot both .357 magnum and .38 special cartridges.Smith & Wesson developed the Ladysmith 60LS to address the demand of more and more women for a reliable handgun specifically suited to discrete concealed carry. It’s a pretty gun with beautiful wood grips that fits very well in small-to-medium sized hands, and it has a matte stainless steel finish. It weighs just 21-1/2 ounces, and is outfitted with low-profile fixed sights specially designed not to snag on clothing or accessories if drawn from a purse. The barrel is a short 2-1/8″ and the five-shot revolver is chambered to shoot both .357 magnum and .38 special cartridges.