About Us

When Shaun Rice founded Special Tactics Solutions, Inc. in 2011, the original goal was simple: to deliver advanced training for Special Tactics Combat Controllers. What started as a focused training effort grew far beyond those early expectations. STS, Inc. is now a multi-million-dollar software and IT services contractor for the U.S. Government, best known for developing the Talon Point database used for all Assault Zone Surveys.

As word spread, STS quickly gained a reputation as one of the most respected and professional training providers for Special Operations and Special Mission Units worldwide. Every branch of the U.S. military, along with many allied forces, began booking year-round training with the team. What began as classroom instruction evolved into full-spectrum, scenario-based training and Full Mission Profile events, all run from the company’s headquarters in Henderson, Nevada.

By 2015, Shaun and his growing team of subject matter experts had committed to a broader vision: providing critical support to special mission organizations across the globe. That vision became “Professionalizing the Force™” - a curriculum rooted in real-world Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), designed to bring consistency and professionalism to operational standards.

But training with STS is more than drills and doctrine. The team goes out of their way to make each experience both serious and memorable, often giving out custom plaques, shirts, pint glasses, and other mementos to students who complete the courses (survive them, really). It’s part of their culture: passing on knowledge to the next generation while showing appreciation for those who carry the mission forward.

That same spirit eventually led to a new idea: What else could we create? How else could we support the community? The answer was apparel. Inspired by inside jokes, old quotes, and memories from Shaun’s 22-year Air Force career, the STS team began designing gear for Combat Controllers, Pararescue teams, and the broader special operations family. It wasn’t just about shirts, it was about identity, pride, and honoring the lifestyle.

In mid-2020, STS launched its apparel store, starting with a few shirts, hats, and other items, and set a goal to release three new products each month.

We’re proud of where we started and excited about where we’re going. Below are some of the other services and products STS, Inc. offers. If you’re interested in learning more, feel free to reach out. We’d love to hear from you.


Escape from San Francisco




-

1410 Jet Stream Dr.

Henderson, NV 89052

Contact@SpecialTacticsSolutions.com
-