Andrew Ellis

Highly skilled and exceptionally accomplished INS-4 SACSEP Instructor, with over 22 years of exemplary service in the Australian Special Forces, including a distinguished tenure as a Warrant Officer Class 2. Renowned for expertise in leadership, combat operations, training design, and supervisory roles, with a specialized focus on delivering elite-level Reality Based Training (RBT) and combat shooting programs. Adept at developing and executing high-pressure training scenarios tailored to individual and team readiness for operational success.

Extensive experience in designing and evaluating complex training programs aligned with operational objectives and emerging threats. Specialized in Reality Based Training and combat shooting, integrating stress inoculation techniques and scenario-based training environments to enhance critical decision-making skills under duress. Delivered tailored training solutions to prepare individuals and teams for dynamic, high-threat environments, both domestically and internationally.

Successfully completed multiple deployments and international engagements across the Middle East, South East Asia, Europe, and the United States, applying advanced techniques in Advanced Force Operations and Counter-Terrorism Operations. Served as a Warrant Officer Class 2 at the Royal Military College, specializing in leadership development, instructional excellence, and mentoring the next generation of military officers.

Diploma of Management - Multiple roles in special operations, as well as the outcomes of promotional courses, have equipped me with the skills, knowledge, and attributes necessary for a thorough understanding of human resource management.
I've been trained and have experience with performance management, job priorities, professional growth, and performance management methods. I have a lot of expertise managing operational strategies and working on projects.

Diploma of Work, Health and Safety - It has been my responsibility as a Work Health and Safety (WHS) manager to identify and mitigate hazards and risks, investigate incidents, create, implement, and maintain WHS management systems, and assist in the creation and use of hazard management tools. It's also part of this job's responsibilities to manage equipment hazards, as well as rehabilitation and return-to-work programs.

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - I've been in charge of running a number of courses during my career. I've been trained how to create and deliver presentations, as well as how to design lessons. I've designed training, built assessment tools, and developed assessments, and I've also coached and counselled groups and individuals

All promotion and range courses required for a Special Operations Warrant Officer

Subject 1 and Subject 2 for Warrant Officer

Conducted 2 week Reality Based Training Instructor cse, "Training at the speed of light" with Ken Murray

Supervisor Commando Platoon Operations Course

Commando Team Commanders (Sergeant) Course

Special Forces Armed Response Protection, Basic and Team Leader Courses

Australian Defence Force Senior Range Advisor course

Demolitions and breaching, Basic and Supervisor Courses

Commando Urban Operations, Basic and Supervisor Courses

Special Forces Advanced Close Quarter Battle, Basic and Supervisor Course

Special Forces Airborne Roping, Basic and Supervisor Course (Roping, Rappelling, Suspended Extraction, Suspended Equipment and Helocasting)

Tactical Assault Group and Specialist Driving, Basic and Supervisor Courses

Special Forces Close Quarter Fighting Course, Basic and Supervisor Courses

Special Operations Planning Course

Special Forces Military Roping Course, Basic and Supervisor Courses

Commando Signaler Course

Combat First Aid Course

Basic Parachuting and Water Module Courses

Special Forces Amphibious Operators Course, Basic and Supervisor Courses

Weapon (all Australian, foreign and heavy weapons) Courses

Operate in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Neurological Threat Environment Course

Laser Safety Officer Course

Helicopter Underwater Escape Training, with EBS Course

Officer/Non-Commissioned Officer Mortar Course

Drivers licenses – Up Armoured Special Operation Vehicle, multiple all-terrain vehicles, class C and medium rigid vehicles

2021 Counter Terrorism Force - Platoon Sergeant

2021 USA Tri lateral Military training advisor IE with US and Indian CT elements

2019 Middle East Region - PSD Commander

2019 Philippines – Military Training Advisor

2018 Iraq - Lead planner TAA operations

2018 France – Military Training Advisor

2018 Malaysia – Military Training Advisor

2017 Counter Terrorism Force - Lead planner

2017 Germany – Military Training Advisor to GSG9

2016 Iraq - Lead planner TAA operations

2016 USA – Military Training Advisor to HRT FBI

2016 India – Military Training Advisor

2015 Jordan – Military Training Advisor

2014 Afghanistan – Special Operations Advisory Group, Force protection Commander

2011 Counter Terrorism Force - Operations Sergeant

2010 Afghanistan – Commando Team Commander / Offensive Fires Coordinator

2008 Afghanistan – Commando Team Second in Command, partnered operations

2007 Afghanistan – Commando Team Second in Command

2006 East Timor – Commando Team Second in Command

2001 East Timor – Stability Operation

Australian Defence Force Commendation for Distinguished service

Australian Defence Force Commendation – Gold

Australian Defence Force Commendation – Bronze

Australian Defence Force Soldiers Medallion

Afghanistan Medal

Iraq Medal

Australian Active Service Medal

Australian Operational Service Medal

Australian Service Medal

Australian Defence Medal

Medalha Solidariedade de Timor-Leste

Defence Long Service Medal with Clasp

NATO Medal – ISAF

United Nations Medal – UNTAET

Meritorious Unit Citation