Silver Savage Podcast Ep 23 – Sean Coldiron
Sean Coldiron is a 21 year veteran of the United States Border Patrol. Sean entered on duty in Tucson Sector (Arizona) in 1998. In 2000 he successfully completed assessment and selection for the Tucson Sector Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC). BORTAC is a full-time special operations tactical unit that conducts a variety of missions in support of Homeland Security policies and objectives. Sean served for 15 years with Tucson BORTAC in all capacities, Operator, Sniper, Assault Team Leader and served as the Deputy Commander (2IC) 2008-2012.
In 2012 BORTAC, in conjunction with the Anti-Smuggling Unit and BATF-E, established a small targeting team which was responsible for identifying and infiltrating violent criminal elements who were ripping drugs and money. Sean served as the special operations supervisor for this team. In 2013 Sean assisted with the establishment of the new Tucson Sector Special Operations Detachment (SOD) which had Command and Control (C2) authority over BORTAC, BORSTAR (Search and Rescue) and the newly formed Mobile Response Team. Sean completed his career with BORTAC in 2015.
The following year Sean was selected for promotion as a Watch Commander for HQ – Customs and Border Protection, Joint Task Force West – Arizona. From 2016 – 2019 Sean served as the Future Operations and Air Coordination Watch Commander. Sean retired in 2019 and relocated his family to Central Texas where they currently reside.
Prior to the Border Patrol, Sean served 6 years of Active Duty in the United States Army, entering service in 1992 and serving with the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.
Currently, Sean is the owner of G2 Consulting, LLC and Director of Operations of IRONCLAD Concepts and Solutions, an experienced driven training company focused on delivering principle-based solutions to clients. Sean also serves as an adjunct instructor in New Mexico for the Tactical Response to Suicide Bomber Incidents (TRSBI). In addition to teaching leadership and tactics to SWAT teams around the county, Sean provides consulting work for curriculum development, counter terrorism response, and border security operations.
