Your partner in operational preparedness and resilience
SENTINEL is a company specialising in operational preparedness and operational resilience.
Built on several decades of combined experience in the military, medical, humanitarian and security sectors, our mission is to help organisations, professionals and individuals strengthen their ability to anticipate, manage and overcome critical situations.
Whether it is a mission in a remote location, an expedition, a high-risk professional activity or preparation for the unexpected challenges of everyday life, we provide our expertise, training, equipment and support to help build lasting operational resilience.
What makes us different
We have developed the Triangle of Effectiveness, our approach to preparedness and operational resilience.
This model is based on three complementary pillars:
- Knowledge
Understanding risks, anticipating the unexpected and making the right decisions when the situation demands it.
- Training
Developing the practical skills and reflexes needed to act effectively in real-life situations.
- Equipment
Having reliable, field-tested equipment that is suited to operational constraints.
It is the combination of these three pillars that enables us to sustainably strengthen the preparedness and operational resilience of individuals and organisations.
At SENTINEL, we do not simply supply equipment or provide training: we help our clients develop their ability to act, adapt and maintain their operations in the face of critical situations.
Our experts
Patrice De Harlez
Founder / Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
-
Specialist in the development of first aid kits
-
Expertise in international logistics
-
Senior instructor and trainer of trainers
-
4 years of experience in commando units
-
Experienced trainer for missions in challenging environments
Marcel Raad
Partner / Director of Operations
(COO)
-
20 years of experience in security (military, humanitarian, civilian)
-
Specialist in close protection within the UN and the army
-
Missions carried out on 4 continents
-
Coordinator of complex investigations and evacuations
-
Trainer in deployments in degraded areas
Dr. Vincent Laforge
Medical Director
(CMO)
-
Experienced anesthesiologist and intensive care physician
-
Extensive experience in intercontinental medical evacuations
-
Holder of a diploma in wound ballistics
-
Telemedicine and medical support for missions and expeditions
-
Trainer specializing in tactical medicine
Discover the story of Sentinel, born from the expertise and innovation of CELOPS since 2012. This journey reflects a strategic evolution to meet the changing needs of our clients while remaining true to our core values: efficiency, expertise and trust.
From CELOPS to Sentinel in 2025, this transformation marks a new step to better support governments, businesses and individuals in their preparedness and security.
