GROUND OPERATIONS DEVELOPMENT, INC.
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA

Ground Operations Development, Inc., is a respected non-profit organization based in Florida that's recognized for its commitment to enhancing tactical training and crisis management across the U.S. Since its formal recognition as a non-profit in March 2015, it has focused on using Homeland Security guidelines and the Incident Command System to standardize training efforts nationwide. Under the leadership of Tony Rodriguez since July 2015, the organization's Church Security Team Division has been particularly dedicated to helping churches navigate security challenges. With a team well-versed in site security and crisis operations, this division leverages its members' deep faith-based values to develop tailored safety strategies for religious institutions. The Guardian program within this division emphasizes developing robust security strategies, including crafting playbooks and policy documentation, and conducting in-depth risk assessments. Additionally, it provides bespoke training courses aimed at enhancing the skills of church security personnel. Ground Operations Development's Tactical Division offers elite SWAT team and law enforcement training using state-of-the-art technology and tactics. The organization supports both its facility-based and client-hosted training sessions, ensuring high-quality education through hands-on experience nationwide. Operating under Florida’s regulations with a file number N15000003599, the organization is located in Green Cove Springs, Clay County, and led by officers such as Ralph B. Carroll, Shawn R. Marx, and Antonio III Rodriguez. It remains accessible via its mailing address at 3006 Five Oaks Lane, phone (904) 509-3662, and offers more resources and information on its website groundoperationsdevelopment.com.