G² Strategic Partnership is a defense training and advisory organization focused on building resilient, self-sustaining military capability for U.S. security partner nations. We operate on a simple principle: enduring security is achieved through indigenous strength, not reliance on foreign forces.
G² Strategic Partnership delivers advanced Close Quarter Battle and Sniper training to U.S. security partner nations through sustained engagement. Our programs strengthen the lethality, survivability, and operational effectiveness of host-nation forces, serving as a strategic force multiplier for national readiness.
Contemporary threats increasingly emerge in dense urban terrain and critical littoral zones. G² develops precision movement, close-quarters dominance, and terrain-exploitation skills that enable partner forces to control chokepoints, disrupt adversary momentum, and defend key terrain under high-pressure conditions.
G² is led by elite Special Operations veterans who bring decades of combat experience, strategic planning expertise, and a deep commitment to building sovereign, self-reliant partner-nation forces.
Rich Herrera
Founder/CEO
Rich Herrera is a retired U.S. Army Green Beret with seven combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and multiple global rotations supporting U.S. and partner‑nation missions across diverse operational environments.
He served in the U.S. Special Forces Commander's In‑Extremis Force (CIF), specializing in hostage rescue, counterterrorism and counter-insurgency operations. His career includes roles as an assaulter, sniper, and intelligence professional, giving him a uniquely integrated understanding of tactical execution, operational design, and strategic‑level requirements.
Rich later served at the National Security Space Institute (NSSI), where he taught and oversaw operational‑level planning within the Joint Planning Process (JPP) and delivered intelligence analysis instruction to USSPACECOM Guardians, U.S. joint force elements, and Five Eyes partners. His curriculum focused on space and counterspace threats and on applying deliberate planning to mitigate adversary capabilities.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Intelligence and Information Operations from the University of Arizona and a Master of Legal Studies with a concentration in international trade and business law. He is currently pursuing a second Master's degree in Global Security at Johns Hopkins University.
These operational experiences and academic foundations shape G²'s strategic approach to building sovereign, self‑reliant partner‑nation forces capable of contributing effectively to national‑level security, resilience, and deterrence objectives.
Our Approach
G² builds trust-based partnerships through a disciplined, compliance-first methodology. Our approach ensures training is sustainable, strategically aligned, and delivers enduring capability to partner nations.
Relationship-Driven
We build long-term, trust-based partnerships with units, embassies, and ministries through sustained engagement that ensures continuity, discretion, and professional reliability.
Scalable
Our modular programs adapt to partner-nation requirements, supporting capability expansion from small specialized elements to full national training pipelines.
Compliance First
All engagements adhere to U.S. federal regulations, partner-nation requirements, and international standards, enabling partners to engage with complete confidence.
Risk-Mitigated
Operational risk management informs every decision, prioritizing safety, political sensitivity, and reputational protection across all training and advisory engagements.
G² Strategic Partnership maintains a streamlined communication channel for government, military, and institutional partners. All inquiries are reviewed directly by leadership to ensure timely and appropriate engagement.