1. RIAD GHANDOUR – SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT
Dar ElMona Bldg., Army st, Badaro -Beirut-Lebanon , +9613282278 , riadgh@hotmail.com
MARITAL STATUS
Married, two children.
EDUCATION
- Lebanese Canadian University
B.H Diplomatic and Strategic Studies 2015
- Public Order Training 2007
Manager Course ,Liaison officer with the British Army who held
The course in Lebanon.
- Comprehensive Training Program 2007
Manager Program , Liaison Officer with the US Army who held
the program in Lebanon.
- Command And Staff College , Lebanon
Battalion Command Course 2004
- Ft. Knox KY, USA
Junior Officer Maintenance Course 1991
Equipment Maintenance, Management, and Record Keeping.
- Ft. Benning GA, USA
Infantry Officer Basic Course 1990
Distinguished Graduated.
- Military Academy , Lebanon
B.S Military Science 1984
AWARDS
- Medal of war (2)
- US Army service Ribbon
- Distinguished Allied Officer Trophy
- Medal of the South Dawn
- Medal of the National Unity
- Medal of Appreciation of military-grade silver
- Medal of Lebanese Order of Merit Class III
- Medal of National Cedar – Knight Rank
- Medal of Lebanese Order of Merit Class II
- Medal of National Cedar – Officer Rank
- Medal of Counter-terrorism
- Compliment of the Army Chief ( 33 )
- Commendation of the Army Chief ( 8 )

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Thirty-two years in security and law enforcement in a wide range of environments. Trained and
supervised personnel. Qualified expert with automatic weapons. Currently a member of the
Army- Colonel Active duty.
Military College
- Graduated as 2nd Lt. - Infantry 1984 – 1986
- 67 Battalion 1986 – 1990
- Enlisted Training Camp 1990
- 2nd Intervention Regiment 1991 – 1993
- Ranger Regiment 1993 – 1994
- The Higher Center Of Military Sports 1994 – 1998
- 4th Intervention Regiment 1998 – 1999
- The Higher Center Of Military Sports 1999 – 2002
- Riyak Aviation Base 2002 – 2003
- 1st Enlisted Training Camp 2003 – 2005
- 63 Battalion 2005 – 2006
- Training Officer Section – Ministry of Defense 2006 – 2008
- Republican Guard Bg. 2008 – 2015
RELATED EXPERIENCE
The Higher Center Of Military Sports
Sports Manager and Administrator 1994 – 2002
Manage and provide as needed over 18 military and national
sports, including international sport events.
Republican Guard Bg.
Protection and Escort Bn. 2008 – 2012
Security Deputy Chief to the President of the Republic. Maintain
Protection and Escort to the president and his family in Lebanon
and abroad , Searching and clearing , Motorcades…
Member of the security Team to the VIP’s who visited Lebanon:
- Appendix A
Advance security Team to the President abroad :
- Appendix B

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Republican Guard Bg.
Logistic Bn. Commander 2012
primary logistical advisor to the Commander of the Brigade,
responsible of equipment. Responsible for controlling the
procurement of durable and expendable items under the budget.
A recognized expert in planning and executing complex operations
with 100% accuracy and success, including the scheduling and
movement of hundreds of personnel and the timely transfer of
salaries and worth of equipment to support and maintain
operations.
Managed and automated the Resource Department on a 2000-
person installation responsible for budgets, materials, catering and
resources. A highly skilled technical individual, computer literate,
able to maximize Management Information Systems to increase
profitability.
Republican Guard Bg.
Chief of Personnel Staff Section 2013 – 2015
Driving Forces for the establishment of personnel policies that led
to the greatest capabilities possible for the 2000 personnel within
the Special Operations Missions for the President. Responsible for
development and management of personnel policies. Focused on
personnel training and readiness , personnel leadership ,
retention, employee relations and other factors critical to
maintaining a fully integrated military and civilian workforce.
LANGUAGES
Arabic– native language.
English , French – speak fluently and read/write with high proficiency.
German – speak, read, and write with basic competence.
MEMBERSHIPS
Civil Defense 1982-1983
ACTIVITIES
- Judoka since 1980 – 4th national black belt and 3rd international black belt.
- Expert in self-defense.
- Scuba Diver.
- Swimming, jogging, working out.

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Appendix A
Appendix B
COUNTRY DATE COUNTRY DATE
France July-2008 Syria August-2008
KSA October-2008 Egypt November-2008
Germany November-2008 Qatar January-2009
Qatar March-2009 Great Britain April-2009
Spain October-2009 USA December-2009
France December-2009 Qatar April-2010
Mexico September-2010 Qatar November-2010
Kuwait February-2011 Armenia December-2011
Romania February-2012 Czech March-2012
France September-2013
VIP’ COUNTRY DATE VIP’ COUNTRY DATE
Prince of Qatar May-2008 President of France June-2008
President of Palestine August-2008 President of Switzerland October-2008
President of France January-2009 G.S. of the Francophone March-2009
President of Romania April-2009 President of East-Taymour May-2009
Vice President of USA May-2009 President of Colombia July-2009
Prince Meshal B.A.Aziz September 2009 Prince of Malta October-2009
President of Romania October-2009 President of Palestine December-2009
President of Italy November-2009 King of Spain February-2010
Prince of Kuwait May-2010 Mr. Carlos Selim March-2010
King of KSA July-2010 Prince of Qatar July-2010
President of Iran October-2010 President of Syria July-2010
Vice President of Brazil November-2011 President of Ireland October-2010
Pope Benedict XVI September-2012 President of Austria April-2012
President of Armenia November-2012 President of France November-2012
President of Palestine July-2013 President of Cyprus Janaury-2013
President of Finland March-2014 1st Lady of France November-2013