Lou Picchione

Protection Specialist

Mr. Picchione brings over 14 years of United States Military experience to Alexander Global Strategies. Lou spent over 5 years active duty with the US Navy’s Elite SEAL Teams. While with SEAL Team 5, Lou led and conducted countless direct action missions throughout many areas in the Middle East using unconventional tactics, techniques and procedures.

Lou displays a proven ability to translate his experience conducting High Risk Protective Operations for National Middle Eastern Leader’s in austere environments to the civilian world. Lou has unique ability to apply High Threat experience into a low profile executive protection detail that requires a delicate and discreet form of close protection. Both as a Detail Leader and Lead Advance Agent, Lou has conducted multiple close protection details throughout the United States for VIP’s during various events with audiences ranging from 8,000 to 12,000 people.
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While with the SEALs, Lou has attended many areas of training including but not limited to; Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training (BUD/S), Naval Special Warfare Reconnaissance Scout (SRS), SERE(C) (Survival Evasion Resistance Escape), Firearms, Underwater Demolitions, Breaching, High Threat Protective Operations, Counter Terrorism Driving, and multiple Leadership Courses. Likewise, Lou has cross trained with SEAL’s from Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, and Korea. Lou is currently active with his SEAL Team Reserve Unit.

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