Instructors

Our Instructors...

Our instructors are composed of prior and active-duty military members, with backgrounds ranging from the Marine Corps and Army Infantry to Green Berets (18B, 18D series), and Ranger Regiment. Some of our instructors are not listed due to operational security requirements and restrictions.

Mitch McSherry:

A native of central Pennsylvania, enlisted in the Marine Corps at 19, serving as an infantryman in 1st Battalion 3rd Marines. With a passion for combat skills, he transitioned to become an instructor at the USMC Close Quarters Battle schoolhouse, focusing on marksmanship, breaching, and tactics. Outside his teaching duties, Mitch enjoys competing in USPSA and Marine Corps shooting competitions, showcasing his dedication to honing his craft both in and out of the classroom.

Classes you can find Mitch teaching:

CQB
Marksmanship
Small Unit Tactics
Small Unit Sustainment
Rifle and Pistol classes

Paul Liu-Gorman:

With a background in the United States Marine Corps, Paul has served in various critical roles including as a TOW gunner in 2/8, a 50-caliber gunner in CAAT, and later progressed to become a team leader and section leader for a hunter killer section. Transitioning to instructional roles, he honed his expertise at WTBN Quantico, eventually becoming an instructor for the Advanced Marksmanship Training Program (AMTP) after serving as a FWIC instructor. Specializing in night vision and night engagement classes. Outside the military, he continues to excel in and competing in multiple disciplines such as USPSA, PCSL, and Quantified Performance.

Classes you can find Paul teaching:

Rifle and Pistol classes
Low light / Night Vision Rifle and Pistol classes
Small Unit Tactics
Small Unit Sustainment

Tyler S:

A native of Alabama, enlisted in the Army as an 11B infantryman and remains in active service. During his downtime, he enjoys participating in USPSA and IDPA competitions

Classes you can find Tyler teaching:

CQB
Small Unit Tactics
Small Unit Sustainment
Rifle and Pistol classes

Bryce M:

From Kentucky, Bryce Joined the army at 18, developed a passion for amateur radio and communication solutions. He is our main comms instructor who has experience in VHF/UHF frequencies, programing digital and analog radios, also field craft antennas. Bryce has a background within small unit tactics, and brush craft.

Classes you can find Bryce teaching:

Comms
Land Nav
Water Purification
Small Unit Sustainment
Small Unit Tactics

Nate Kavakich:

Nate Kavakich, originally from a small coal town south of Pittsburgh in Washington County, enlisted in the Marine Corps at 18 as a Machine Gunner (0331). Throughout his service, he gained diverse experience, holding various roles within machine gun sections. Notably, he served with 1st Battalion 6th Marines, Alpha Company, and later with 2nd Battalion 8th Marines, Echo Company, until his EAS in 2022. Nate's background includes collaborating with partner nation forces during deployments and training exercises, as well as expertise in small unit tactics and sustainment.

Classes you can find Nate teaching: